It is most interesting to know that nowadays the recorder has more admirers than ever before. Especially the treble recorder is most suited to be played in the home circle. There exists a lot of music for this particular instrument already, mainly of the period from Bach to Mozart. The works of the great masters during the above mentioned period, such as Bach, Handel, Telemann, Mattheson, etc., require a high technical proficiency. The object of this booklet is to familiarize the player with this technical proficiency, by means of special exercises.

(Saxophone Play-Along). The Saxophone Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the music (including parts for B-flat and E-flat saxophones), listen to the CD to hear how the sax should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book in case you want to sing, or to simply help you follow along. The audio CD is playable on any CD player but it can also be used in your computer to adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch This volume includes: Cleo's Mood (Junior Walker & the All-Stars) * I Got a Woman (Ray Charles) * Pick up the Pieces (Average White Band) * Respect (Aretha Franklin) * Shot Gun (Junior Walker & the All-Stars) * Soul Finger (The Bar-Kays) * Soul Serenade (King Curtis) * Unchain My Heart (Ray Charles).

The reed is possibly the most crucial link in the chain of acoustical elements needed to produce an oboe sound. For the nearly 300 years since the appearance of the French oboe, players have painstakingly evolved this highly individualized skill. But because of their fragile nature, original historical examples of oboe reeds are practically non-existent. David Ledet has produced a unique study of techniques for styling oboe reeds by analyzing in detail 168 examples of reeds by 81 artists from 14 countries. Each reed is strikingly photographed both in reflected light and in silhouette, thus clearly illustrating the relative thickness and shaping of the various sections of the reed. The precise dimensions of each example are compiled in an elaborate table. As background to his reed survey, Ledet discusses the various aspects of tone production (respiration, articulation, embouchure, and acoustics), gives a brief history of the instrument, and offers valuable advice about pedagogical techniques. The artists' reflections on their reedmaking techniques and brief biographical sketches introduce the photographs. Ledet often refers the readers to readily available phonographic recordings t

Over 50 easy-to-play melody line arrangements for flute, complete with chord symbols in concert pitch. Music by Mozart, Beethoven, Elgar, Bach and Handel are included. Contents: Air from The Peasant Cantata (J.S. Bach) * Air in D (J.S. Bach) * Andante Cantabile (Tchaikovsky) * Ave Verum Corpus K618 (Mozart) * Badinerie (J.S. Bach) * Bouree (J.S. Bach) * But Who May Abide (Handel) * Dead March from Saul (Handel) * First Movement Theme from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart) * Finale from Symphony No. 9 (Dvorak) * First Movement Theme from Sonata in A (Mozart) * First Movement Theme from Symphony No. 6 "Pathetique" (Tchaikovsky) * First Movement Theme from Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral" (Beethoven) * Fourth Movement Theme from Symphony No. 1 in C Minor (Brahms) * German Dance (Beethoven) * Grand March from Aida (Verdi) * He Shall Feed His Flock (Handel) * Hornpipe from Water Music (Handel) * I Know That My Redeemer Liveth (Handel) * In Tears of Grief (J.S. Bach) * Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (J.S. Bach) * Largo from Xerxes (Handel) * Last Movement Theme from Sonata in C Minor K456 (Mozart) * Let the Bright Seraphim (Handel) * Lullaby (Mozart) * March from Scipio (Handel) * Military March (Schubert) * Minuet in G (J.S. Bach) * Ode to Joy (Beethoven) * Pomp and Circumstance (Elgar) * Radetzky March (Strauss) * Romance from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart) * Rondo Alla Turca from Sonata in A K331 (Mozart) * Say Goodbye Now to Pastime (Mozart) * Second Movement Theme from Sonata in C K545 (Mozart) * Second Movement Theme from Symphony No. 7 (Beethoven) * Second Movement Theme from Symphony No. 9 (Dvorak) * Second Movement Theme from Symphony No. 94 in G (Haydn) * See, The Conquering Hero Comes (Handel) * Sheep May Safely Graze (J.S. Bach) * Sleepers, Wake A Voice Is Calling (J.S. Bach) * Slow Movement from Symphony No. 5 (Beethoven) * Tell Me Fair Ladies (Mozart) * Tempo di Menuetto (Beethoven) * The Manly Heart That Claims Our Duty (Mozart) * Theme from Sonata in C Minor "Pathetique" (Beethoven) * Theme from Piano Concerto in C (Mozart) * Theme from Symphony in G Minor K550 (Mozart) * Third Movement Theme from Piano Concerto No. 1 in C (Beethoven) * Third Movement Theme from Symphony No. 3 in F (Brahms).

(Instrumental Folio). Play 50 of your favorite pop tunes on your instrument of choice This collection features arrangements written in accessible keys and ranges with lyrics and chord symbols. Songs include: All My Loving * Blowin' in the Wind * Clocks * Don't Stop Believin' * Every Breath You Take * Fireflies * Hey, Soul Sister * In My Life * Love Story * My Girl * Nights in White Satin * Sweet Caroline * Unchained Melody * Viva La Vida * What a Wonderful World * You've Got a Friend * and more.

This five-volume graded anthology acts as an introduction to the flute music of the early- and mid-eighteenth century. All important composers of flute music of the period are represented, starting with the French pioneers La Barre and Hotteterre, and culminating in the great Germans Handel and Bach. Texts faithfully follow the original sources, any editorial additions being carefully differentiated as such. These marks, which include ornament realizations and breathing suggestions, together with the editorial notes that accompany each piece, are designed to help the progressing flautist to cultivate an authentic playing style. In addition, useful information is given about the composers represented and about the pieces selected and the sources from which they are drawn. A separate continuo part is provided, allowing the bass line to be doubled on cello or viola da gamba, in accordance with standard continuo practice. This part, in which the bass is figured, may also be used by keyboard players who wish to improvise their own accompaniment.

Wind Talk for Woodwinds provides instrumental music teachers, practitioners, and students with a handy, easy-to-use pedagogical resource for woodwind instruments found in school instrumental programs. With thorough coverage of the most common woodwind instruments - flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, and bassoon - the book offers the most topical and information necessary for effective teaching. This includes terminology, topics, and concepts associated with each specific instrument, along with teaching suggestions that can be applied in the classroom. Be sure to look to the back of the book for a "Practical Tips" section, which discusses common technical faults and corrections, common problems with sound (as well as their causes and solutions to them), fingering charts, literature lists (study materials, method books, and solos), as well as a list of additional resources relevant to teaching woodwind instruments (articles, websites, audio recordings). Without question, Wind Talk for Woodwinds stands alone as an invaluable resource for woodwinds!

This handbook for flautists addresses all who wish to consider the issues raised when performing music of the past, and experiment with them on old or new instruments. Its aim is to provide an authoritative and practical guide with evidence drawn from a variety of primary sources directly and indirectly associated with the flute. The author provides sound advice on instruments and their care, historical techniques, stylistic issues and historically informed interpretation, with examples drawn from a wide range of case studies, including Bach, Handel, Mozart and Brahms.

(Accordion). 24 Christmas favorites arranged specifically for accordion: Away in a Manger * The First Noel * Go, Tell It on the Mountain * Good King Wenceslas * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * Jingle Bells * Jolly Old St. Nicholas * March of the Toys * Silent Night * Toyland * We You a Merry Christmas * and more.

A graphic, easy-to-understand fingering chart for any saxophone which features chromatic, major and minor scale studies. Contains staff notation and fingering diagrams for the entire range of the saxophone, plus a diagram of parts of the sax. Printed on sturdy laminated paper, perfectly sized for carrying with other study book. Great for beginning students!

This book brings together selected exam pieces, scales and arpeggios, sight-reading and audio downloads, to support ABRSM's Grade 2 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 2 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 2 Flute 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: Menuet II (from 'Royal Fireworks Music', HWV 351) [George Frideric Handel] Study in D major (from Complete Method for the Flute, Part 1, Op. 53) [Heinrich Soussmann] Arethusa [Trad. British] Theme from Berceuse (from Dolly, Op. 56) [Gabriel Faure] Once Upon a Time [Karen Tanaka] Shaker Melody [Trad. American] We're off to see the wizard (from 'The Wizard of Oz') [Edgar Yipsel Harburg / Harold Arlen] Circus Rag [Cecilia McDowall] Cat Walk [Pam Wedgwood]

Wind Talk for Brass provides instrumental music teachers, practitioners, and students with a handy, easy-to-use pedagogical resource for brass instruments found in school instrumental programs. With thorough coverage of the most common brass instruments - trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone/euphonium, and tuba/sousaphone - the book offers the most topical and information necessary for effective teaching. This includes terminology, topics, and concepts associated with each specific instrument, along with teaching suggestions that can be applied in the classroom. Be sure to look to the back of the book for a "Practical Tips" section, which discusses common technical faults and corrections, common problems with sound (as well as their causes and solutions to them), fingering charts, literature lists (study materials, method books, and solos), as well as a list of additional resources relevant to teaching brass instruments (articles, websites, audio recordings). Without question, Wind Talk for Brass stands alone as an invaluable resource for woodwinds!

Teachers and flutists at all levels have praised Nancy Toff's The Flute Book, a unique one-stop guide to the flute and its music. Organized into four main parts-The Instrument, Performance, The Music, and Repertoire Catalog-the book begins with a description of the instrument and its making, offers information on choosing and caring for a flute, sketches a history of the flute, and discusses differences between members of the flute family. In the Performance section, readers learn about breathing, tone, vibrato, articulation, technique, style, performing, and recording. In the extensive analysis of flute literature that follows, Toff places individual pieces in historical context. The book ends with a comprehensive catalog of solo and chamber repertoire, and includes appendices with fingering charts as well as lists of current flute manufacturers, repair shops, sources for flute music and books, and flute clubs and related organizations worldwide. In this Third Edition, Toff has updated the book to reflect technology's advancements-like new digital recording technology and recordings' more prevalent online availability-over the last decade. She has also accounted for new scholarship on baroque flutes; recent developments like those of the contrabass flute, quarter-tone flute, and various manufacturing refinements and experiments; consumers' purchase prices for flutes; and an updated repertoire catalog, index, and appendices.

"Boland's clear, accessible text reflects years of professional experience as a performer and teacher of the one-key flute. Her book answers all the practical needs of beginners and offers advanced flutists a wealth of useful information. Even players wedded to the Boehm flute will gain fresh musical insights from Boland's comprehensive method."--Laurence Libin, Department of Musical Instruments, Metropolitan Museum of Art

"This is the best introduction to the one-key (baroque) flute for Boehm system flute players available today. With her comprehensive knowledge of the numerous historical treatises and tutors and her extensive practical experience as a player and teacher, Jan Boland has fashioned a guide that is at the same time informative and enjoyable. I only wish it had been available when I set out to learn the one-key flute. It would have saved me much time and led me directly to the most important sources."--John Thow, composer and Professor of Music at the University of California, Berkeley

"An easy-to-read format, clear prose, attractive graphics, and well chosen and very legible music make it an ideal beginner's tutor."--Betty Bang Mather, Professor Emeritus, University of Iowa School of Music

A collection of 47 big-note, easy solos on folk favorites designed to build technique, range, and endurance while maintaining student interest. The solos are fun to play and serve ideally as a supplement to any method.