SKU: HL.14041576

9.25x12.0x0.21 inches.

For Violin, Cello and Piano Duet.

In the past composers wrote 'pieces' of music. More important pieces were called'works'. Nowadays, however, most composers write minutes. Phone up anyprofessional composer and ask how'r'ya doing? and nine out of ten will say something like: 'Terrible/ awful ... I've only written 4 (or .....) minutes and I have to write ... minutes!'
We're all commissioned to write minutes - like so many feet of wallpaper. Imagine this:' We loved your Jupiter Symphony Mr. Mozart, but it's 3 minutes less than wecommissioned.'

Fortunately most composers cheat a bit, and most commissioners don't sit with stopwatches in their hands.1000bars is not 1000 bars long. I stopped when the piece was finished. However it did turn out to be exactly 4'33' in duration.

What the piece itself is about has nothing to do with its title or length.

 - Kevin Volans

SKU: BT.9780008353230

ISBN 9780008353230. English.

My First Piano Book introduces young children to the piano and music-making through fun activities, rhymes, songs and pieces. The author’s tried-and-tested progression covers note learning, theory, aural and composing through acreative and holistic approach. Many pieces have simple teacher duet parts to encourage ensemble playing from the start, and the book is illustrated throughout in the charming Get Set! style. This carefully designed tutor willinspire, entertain and, most importantly, nurture a love of music that can last a lifetime. Suitable for children aged 5+.