Contents: Allegro (Mozart) * Dance * Dixie * Eastern Song * Fiesta * Hungarian Folk Song * Lift Off * Marche Militaire * Mexican Hat Dance * Minuet * Pastoral * Pavana (Byrd) * Pig's Polka * Sarabande * Scherzo * Take a Snooze Blues * Tango * Theme by Purcell * Two Gentlemen: Fat and Thin * Tyrolean Dance.

Firmly rooted in Paul Harris's Simultaneous Learning approach, this new edition of Improve your sight-reading! Clarinet Grades 1-3 is designed to help overcome all the stumbling blocks to successful sight-reading. Step by step you will build up a complete picture of each piece, firstly through rhythmic, melodic and technical exercises, then by studying prepared pieces and finally `going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. This new edition of the best-selling Improve your sight-reading! contains completely new material throughout and has been brought up to date to match the latest ABRSM sight-reading criteria.

How to get a good sound, read music, and master a variety of styles-including classical, pop, jazz, and Latin

Listening to a trumpet trilla series of high notes during a military march or wail longingly during a blues rendition-is a pleasure second to none. And masters, including Wynton Marsalis and Louis Armstrong, have made the trumpet truly Gabriel's horn, one of the most eloquent voices in classical music and jazz. Yet even a virtuoso begins somewhere. This down-to-earth and user-friendly guide shows those new to the trumpet everything they need know to play the instrument-from basic technique (including getting a good sound), caring for a trumpet, and learning pieces from many musical genres.Demonstrates how to play classical, pop, jazz, and Latin-with audio samples on the enclosed CD-ROMIncludes tips on how to buy or rent the best instrument

An ideal guide for students just learning the trumpet, or students who need a little boost, or fans of the trumpet who've never got around to learning it, here is the complete guide to making one of the world's most popular-and beloved instruments-their own.

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

(Recorder). 15 beloved Disney hits arranged for the recorder, complete with a fingering chart Songs: The Bare Necessities * Colors of the Wind * A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes * Part of Your World * Reflection * Someday * A Spoonful of Sugar * When She Loved Me * Whistle While You Work * You'll Be in My Heart * You've Got a Friend in Me * Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah * and more

This guide, written by one of the foremost interpreters of early clarinet music, is intended for all clarinetists with a desire to investigate music of earlier periods. It contains practical help on both the acquisition and playing of historical clarinets, while performers on modern instruments will find much advice on style, approach and techniques, which combine to make up a well-grounded, period interpretation. Most importantly, case studies that include the music of Handel, Mozart and Brahms help recreate performances as close as possible to the composer's original intention.

This book brings together selected exam pieces, scales and arpeggios, sight-reading and audio downloads, to support ABRSM's Grade 2 Saxophone syllabus from 2022. Key features: Nine pieces in a range of styles, chosen from Lists A, B and C. -Classic repertoire and newly commissioned pieces and arrangements. -Piano accompaniments for both E- and B- instruments included. -Scales and arpeggios, and sample sight-reading tests, for requirements from the current syllabus. -Audio performances of the nine pieces on alto saxophone and piano by expert musicians, plus accompaniment-only tracks for both E- and B- instruments for use when practising (download code included in the book) The Exam Pack is an ideal resource for preparation for ABRSM's Practical Grade 2 Saxophone exam, as well as providing an excellent toolkit for the general development of technical skills at this level.

This book brings together selected exam pieces, scales and arpeggios, sight-reading and audio downloads, to support ABRSM's Grade 4 Saxophone syllabus from 2022. Key features: Nine pieces in a range of styles, chosen from Lists A, B and C. -Classic repertoire and newly commissioned pieces and arrangements. -Piano accompaniments for both E- and B- instruments included. -Scales and arpeggios, and sample sight-reading tests, for requirements from the current syllabus. -Audio performances of the nine pieces on alto saxophone and piano by expert musicians, plus accompaniment-only tracks for both E- and B- instruments for use when practising (download code included in the book) The Exam Pack is an ideal resource for preparation for ABRSM's Practical Grade 4 Saxophone exam, as well as providing an excellent toolkit for the general development of technical skills at this level.

This book brings together selected exam pieces, scales and arpeggios, sight-reading and audio downloads, to support ABRSM's Grade 3 Clarinet syllabus from 2022. Key features: - Nine pieces in a range of styles, chosen from Lists A, B and C- Classic repertoire and newly commissioned pieces and arrangements- Scales and arpeggios, and sample sight-reading tests, for requirements from the current syllabus- Audio performances of the nine pieces by expert musicians, plus accompaniment-only tracks for use when practising (download code included in the book) The Exam Pack is an ideal resource for preparation for ABRSM's Practical Grade 3 Clarinet exam, as well as providing an excellent toolkit for the general development of technical skills at this level.

This book contains nine pieces selected from ABRSM's Grade 5 Clarinet syllabus from 2022. Key features: Nine pieces in a range of styles, chosen from Lists A, B and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams. -Classic repertoire and newly commissioned pieces and arrangements.-Audio performances of the nine pieces by expert musicians, plus accompaniment-only tracks for use when practising (download code included in the book). Contents: Study in B flat (No. 15 from 'Tonleiter-Studien' from Elementarschule fur Klarinette) [Friedrich Demnitz] Marche militaire, D. 733 No. 1 [Franz Schubert] Troubadour (No. 6 from Six pieces faciles) [Iwan Muller] Deserto e il luogo (from I Capuleti e i Montecchi) [Vincenzo Bellini] Forlana [Gerald Finzi] The Pool Among the Rushes [Joan Trimble] Witches' Dance [Barbara Arens] Hackensack [Thelonious Monk] Spanischer Tanz (No. 2 from Spanische Tanze, Op. 12) [Moritz Moszkowski]

This book brings together selected exam pieces, scales and arpeggios, sight-reading and audio downloads, to support ABRSM's Grade 2 Flute syllabus from 2022. Key features: Nine pieces in a range of styles, chosen from Lists A, B and C - Classic repertoire and newly commissioned pieces and arrangements - Scales and arpeggios, and sample sight-reading tests, for requirements from the current syllabus.- Audio performances of the nine pieces by expert musicians, plus accompaniment-only tracks for use when practising (download code included in the book) The Exam Pack is an ideal resource for preparation for ABRSM's Practical Grade 2 Flute exam, as well as providing an excellent toolkit for the general development of technical skills at this level.

This book contains nine pieces selected from ABRSM's Grade 1 Clarinet syllabus from 2022. Key features: Nine pieces in a range of styles, chosen from Lists A, B and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams. -Classic repertoire and newly commissioned pieces and arrangements.-Audio performances of the nine pieces by expert musicians, plus accompaniment-only tracks for use when practising (download code included in the book). Contents: Senti! La danza invitaci (from Lucrezia Borgia) [Gaetano Donizetti] Menuet in G, BWV Anh. II 114 [Christian Petzold] Muss i denn [Trad. German] Arirang [Trad. Korean] Promenade [Paul Harris] Rainbow's End [Althea Talbot-Howard] Coffee at Ten [Joseph Atkins] Wallace and Gromit Theme [Julian Nott] Chimpanzee Cha Cha (from 'Zoo Time !') [James Rae]

This inspiring collection celebrating black composers has been selected and edited by the renowned saxophonist, YolanDa Brown. Suitable for intermediate-level clarinet with piano accompaniment, plus commentary from YolanDa and downloadable backing tracks.

This inspiring collection celebrating black composers has been selected and edited by the renowned saxophonist, YolanDa Brown. Suitable for intermediate-level tenor saxophone with piano accompaniment, plus commentary from YolanDa and downloadable backing tracks.

This book brings together selected exam pieces, scales and arpeggios, sight-reading and audio downloads, to support ABRSM's Grade 1 Clarinet syllabus from 2022. Key features: - Nine pieces in a range of styles, chosen from Lists A, B and C- Classic repertoire and newly commissioned pieces and arrangements- Scales and arpeggios, and sample sight-reading tests, for requirements from the current syllabus- Audio performances of the nine pieces by expert musicians, plus accompaniment-only tracks for use when practising (download code included in the book) The Exam Pack is an ideal resource for preparation for ABRSM's Practical Grade 1 Clarinet exam, as well as providing an excellent toolkit for the general development of technical skills at this level.

This book brings together selected exam pieces, scales and arpeggios, sight-reading and audio downloads, to support ABRSM's Grade 5 Clarinet syllabus from 2022. Key features: - Nine pieces in a range of styles, chosen from Lists A, B and C- Classic repertoire and newly commissioned pieces and arrangements- Scales and arpeggios, and sample sight-reading tests, for requirements from the current syllabus- Audio performances of the nine pieces by expert musicians, plus accompaniment-only tracks for use when practising (download code included in the book) The Exam Pack is an ideal resource for preparation for ABRSM's Practical Grade 5 Clarinet exam, as well as providing an excellent toolkit for the general development of technical skills at this level.

Vaughan Williams fist encountered the old English folk song Dives and Lazarus when he was 21, and here presents five variants that are, in his own words, 'not exact replicas of traditional tunes but rather reminiscences of various versions in my own collection and those of others'. The work was premiered in Carnegie Hall as part of the 1939 New York World's Fair, and is a wonderful example of the sumptuous string textures and modal tonalities that have become the composer's trademarks.

Instrumentalists will love these collections of 130 popular solos, including: Another One Bites the Dust * Any Dream Will Do * Bad Day * Beauty and the Beast * Breaking Free * Clocks * Edelweiss * God Bless the U.S.A. * Heart and Soul * I Will Remember You * Imagine * Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye * Satin Doll * United We Stand * You Raise Me Up * and more.

Instrumentalists will love these collections of 130 popular solos, including: Another One Bites the Dust * Any Dream Will Do * Bad Day * Beauty and the Beast * Breaking Free * Clocks * Edelweiss * God Bless the U.S.A. * Heart and Soul * I Will Remember You * Imagine * Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye * Satin Doll * United We Stand * You Raise Me Up * and more.

Notes for Flutists: A Guide to the Repertoire offers important historical and analytical information about three dozen of the best-known pieces written for the instrument. Its contextual and theoretical insights make it an indispensable resource for professional, amateur, and student flutists. With engaging prose supported by fact-filled analytical charts, the book offers rich biographical information and informative analyses to help flutists gain a more complete understanding of J. S. Bach's Sonata in B minor, Reinecke's Undine Sonata, Faure's Fantaisie, Hindemith's Sonata for Flute and Piano, Copland's Duo for Flute and Piano, and 30 other masterpieces. Offering a faithful and comprehensive resource for understanding the context in which the repertory was composed, Notes for Flutists details in clear, chronological order flute repertoire from Georg Philipp Telemann, Gabriel Faure, Claude Debussy, Luciano Berio to Robert Muczynski and Aaron Copland. Kyle J. Dzapo offers rich biographical information on each composer and highlights history's impact on the creation and performance of notable works for flute. Aimed as a starting point for connecting performance studies with scholarship, Dr. Dzapo's analysis will help flutists gain a more complete picture of a given work. Its contextual and theoretical insights make it essential to musicians preparing and presenting programs, and detailed historical information about the work and composer will encourage and equip readers with the desire and insights to explore other works in a similarly analytical way. Lending insights to both solo flute and chamber pieces, Dzapo presents Notes for Flutists as an accessible music theory and analysis resource, making it indispensible for students and professionals alike.