Three new compositions by Stephen Dodgson have been added to four of his pieces previously set for Associated Board examinations to make an attractive suite all of the pieces can be played in first position with the exception of numbers 5 and 6?A warm welcome to both the Ridout Seascapes and the Dodgson Miniatures... The Dodgson Miniatures are more individual and rather more difficult with an amusing ?Humoresque? a plangent ?In the Phrygian Mode? and a clearly phrased dance which introduces G flats (as well as using F sharps). They are playable without being predictable.? Music Teacher

One of the best-known violin compositions by Gra yna Bacewicz. The work presents a number of technical problems: passages of semi-quavers playing in high positions on the G string and arpeggiated double- and triple-stopped chords.

With Online Audio-Designed for beginning to intermediate musicians at a high school level the Jazz Wizard Junior series follows in the footsteps of the original Jazz Wizard method by providing a break-through approach for younger players whowant to learn to improvise within the jazz style. Jazz Fiddle Wizard Junior provides a sequential introduction to the fundamentals of playing Violin in the jazz style including the role of rhythm calland response articulation scales chord changes and improvisation. The exercises take the form of catchy tunes arranged to work in any configuration of string groups. Three-part arrangements are included for each tune and thesemay be played with any number of compatible instruments or used in conjunction with the other volumes in the series. The books in the Jazz Wizard series are suitable for self-instruction or for use in private lessons or aspart of a string group. Jazz Fiddle Wizard Junior includes Piano accompaniment parts as well as access to online audio that provides a full rhythm section accompaniment for every exercise and tune. The correcttone and style are demonstrated in the author's performances of more than 50 sample exercises and improvised solos.

The three works for violin and piano were written over a period of almost two years during 1943 and 1944. Away from the bustle of London where Busch had lived before ill-health began to plague him he was able to composeproductively at his home in Woolacombe Devon. Works from this time included the Suite for Cello and Piano; a number of songs written for Henry Cummings Peter Pears and his long-time collaborator Sinclair Logan; his ViolinConcerto was left unfinished by his untimely death in January 1945.Busch left the three pieces as separate works and as such may be performed separately or if performed as a suite may be presented in anyorder.Durations:Cantilena 2 minutesCaprice 2 ½ minutesLacrimosa 4 minutes

Par DANCLA CHARLES. The studies by Charles Dancla (1817–1907) are more than mere technical exercises. They demand a special sense of tone, an elegant, softly flowing and swinging way of playing. They challenge the violinist in all associated disciplines, such as staccato on an up- and downbow, arpeggios, double stop passages and rapid passages. Apart from that, Dancla again and again seeks the soft, singing sound areas and the refined sound. It is fun for both teacher and pupil to develop the violin playing technique in such a way. Furthermore, the delight in music-making is increased as every piece has its own characteristic, appearing not like a study but rather like a performance capriccio which could be played as an encore, for example. The present edition is based on the (presumed) first edition of the Parisian publisher S. Richault (plate number 12974.B.) from c. 1856. Added fingerings have been marked accordingly. Information on technical characteristics, playing suggestions, etc. are contained in the notes at the end of the volume./ Etude / Violon

Media Type : Book+DVD Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Number of pages : 72 As both a championship fiddler and superb teacher, Carol Ann Wheeler brings all her talents to bear in this fiddling book written especially for young children. Students raised in the Suzuki tradition will immediately take to the method, concepts, and techniques used in this book and play-along DVD. Common folk songs familiar to the student are used to demonstrate and teach the basic skill of oldtime fiddle playing. All melodies are first presented in their simplest form followed by more complex variations with introductions, ornaments, and endings. Students of all levels will find challenging material in this book. Younger students can proceed at their own pace, returning to the more difficult variations at a future time. On the DVD, each tune is recorded in split-track format, allowing the student to play with solo violin, guitar accompaniment or both.

Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Gospel-Old Time Number of pages : 20 Fourteen beautiful solos based on favorite hymns and sacred melodies. Selections are appropriate throughout the church year and are easy to moderate in difficulty. Keyboard accompaniment is included with each selection. This is a companion recording for the book of the same title. It is a listening CD featuring each solo as played by author Bill Guest.

22 Easy Concert Pieces from 5 Centuries. The edition 'Mein erstes Konzert' [My First Concert] contains 22 easy pieces for lessons, first recitals or pupils' competitions. This volume takes the player on a musical journey through five epochs ? from the Renaissance era via the Baroque, Classical and Romantic eras to contemporary music. A special highlight is the large number of pieces of popular music, including motivating pieces from the areas of pop music, jazz, spiritual, bossa nova and tango most of which have been specially composed for this volume. Most works can be played after two years of lessons already; all pieces are in the first position and can be played in the four fingering patterns. To two compositions requiring position playing, an easier alternative has been added. Fingerings for position playing can of course be entered in the pieces by the teacher to improve the tonal result.

This comprehensive book is a facsimile edition of the original collection published in 1883. It has survived over the years because it is one of the richest and most interesting of the 19th century instrumental collections as wellas a resource for students of American vernacular music. Examining the cultural exchange between minstrel show ethnic music and even classical music influenced some of the genres of what we now call American music. 'Ryan'sMammoth Collection' contains a significant number of reels jigs hornpipes clogs walk-arounds essences strathspeys highland flings and contradances that are still played by both traditional and professional fiddlers. Aspecial section containing historical notes and comments is included.

Highland Fiddle Music Of Aonghas Grant-The Glengarry Collection contains 164 Slow Airs Marches Strathspeys Reels Jigs and Hornpipes with Stories History and Photographs. It focuses on the core of Aonghas' music: Highland Fiddling withits links to Pipe tunes and Gaelic songs. Some of these tunes have never been published before while others are available only in out-of-print books or in Pipe settings and the collection also includes a number of tunes composedby Aonghas himself and tunes composed in honour of Aonghas.The tunes are fully chorded in a style appropriate to Aonghas' band experience. All these are richly illustrated by transcriptions ofAonghas' bowings grace-notes stories and photos of scenes and people from Aonghas' varied life careers including old family photos. Finally there is an accompanying video download available online withvideos of Aonghas' impromptu and passionate performances of 61 of the tunes in the collection.

Sensational Solos! Popular Christmas lets you play some of the greatest Christmas music of all time with incredible background tracks that will make you sound like a star.You will be accompanied by orchestras rock bands jazz combos and more! The play-along CD includes a demo (with melody) and play-along track (background only) for each tune. Now you can listen to the professionals then join them!A Piano accompaniment book is also available and includes all the pieces from the solo books allowing you to play your solo instrument along with your teacher or friend on the Piano. Catalogue number: FJHI1050

The Highland Fiddle Music Of Aonghas Grant Volume 2-This book with companion video is the second and final volume in the Glengarry Collection of Aonghas Grant's Highland Fiddle repertoire.The book contains 188 additional slow airs marches strathspeys reels jigs and hornpipes. Accompanying stories history and photographs provide additional background to the tunes. This collection focuses on the core of Grant's music - Highland Fiddling and its connections to pipe tunes andGaelic songs. Some of these tunes have never been published before while others are only available in out-of-print books and pipe settings. The collection also includes a number of tunes composed by Grant and onescomposed in his honor. The tunes are fully chorded in a style representative of Grant's band experience.Transcriptions of his bowings grace notes and stories provide insight into his playing style. Accompanyingphotos richly illustrate Grant's music including images of musicians family and scenes from his various careers. Includes access to online video containing recordings of Grant's impromptu and passionateperformances featuring 81 selections.