Grade 3-This collection of pieces was written for the Trinity Guildhall Examination Board syllabus. It is aimed principally at students of grades 1 to 5 and intended to combine technical challenges with that most vital musical ingredient: fun.Four pieces for bassoon and piano by Graham Sheen.Drunken Sailor - the sequelThis needs a plaintive tone especially in the upper register where the dynamics are particularly important. To capture the mood of the piece those slurs in bars 35 and 36 for example might even be close to a glissando. Use your imagination to recreate the sailor's state of health!The Vulgar BoatmanNot only more 'hidden' melodies but moreappalling puns! (Volga Boatman for those not versed in Russian folksongs). This is like a waltz: it is written in 3/4 time but played so as to give the impression of one beat in bar. The melodies need to be well sustained so that we hear four eight or even more bars as a single phrase. Clues for the musical detective:- in addition to the Volga Boatman you might spot just a hint of 'Sailing down the River on a Sunday Afternoon' 'We Sail the Ocean Blue' (H.M.S. Pinafore) The Eton Boat Song and even Wagner's Flying Dutchman.Last Tango in HarrisEveryone must surely know these thinly disguised Scottish tunes but can you make them sound like a tango? Bear in mind that tangos are not jazz: the rhythm is quite strict but the tango character is in the tone and the phrasing. Notice how expressive the occasional shorter note value can be as in bars 4 and 5 in the bassoon part.Rheumanian StretchesOr was that Rumanian Sketches? This is a chance to play the main melody in two registers of the bassoon. Try to make a good even sound in both octaves. This piece requires careful counting since the phrases in the bassoon part don't always begin where you might expect. Think of this piece as a song.

from Tone and Performance Studies-Julius Weissenborn is best remembered today for the teaching material written for use at the Leipzig Conservatorium where he taught bassoon from 1882. His two famous tutor books are still the most popular bassoon etudes in use today well over 120 years after they were written. This anthology represents the first-ever publication that contains all 11 of the extant full recital pieces for bassoon and piano that Weissenborn envisioned as the third part to this tutor in a single volume. Southern Music is proud to present this fine collection of Tone and Performance Studies to players of all levels edited by veteran Principal Bassoonist for the Detroit Symphony Robert Williams.

Performed by Janet Grice bassoon Accompaniment: Harriet Wingreen piano This collection of classic pieces scored for solo bassoon with piano accompaniment covers a huge span of time and musical styles from Bach (Bourrée I and II) to Dukas's Sorcerer's Apprentice. Includes selections from Carmen L'Elisir d'amore Pictures at an Exhibition and many many more! Includes a high-quality printed solo part and a compact disc containing a complete performance presented in split-channel format with the piano accompaniment on the left channel and bassoon soloist on the right channel. This affords the player the ability to easily dial in or out the reference solo part. (Notethat due to publisher's restrictions there is no printed part included for the two Grice selections.)

A comprehensive Bassoon tutor that is designed to help children gain the greatest pleasure possible from the development of their musical potential. Blow The Bassoon! comes in two volumes for the Bassoon student with two further volumes of piano accompaniments for the teacher. 2004Grade: 0-5

Bassoon Hub is a collection of colourful and quirky new pieces studies duets and trios for bassoons. The book will inspire elementary and intermediate players providing new music that will support exam preparation as well as fun arrangements of well-known tunes. There are also duets and trios to play with other bassoonists. Bassoon Hub is a highly useful resource with plenty of new material for teachers and students.

Vingt Études by Marcel Bitsch is a set of works for Bassoon. Rated as difficult (7° 8°) this volume was written to maintain the skills already acquired by the players and to help them to master all the techniques that could still need improvement such as breathing flexibility nuances and scores in different keys among others. Each study has a different mode and / or key and lasts between one and two pages. This set is a must-have for Bassoon players who want to maintain their level. Marcel Bitsch is a French musician who specialised in teaching the counterpoint and the fugue. He composedmany orchestral pieces and some chamber music. He also wrote the analysis of some works by J. S. Bach.

This text covers every possible style appropriate to an intermediate book for woodwinds. It includes music from the Baroque Classical Romantic and Twentieth Century eras while representing more than a dozen countries. Original compositions are included to strengthen young artist skills in developing both facility and tone. The musical collection provides a diverse selection of quality repertoire each presenting composer information nationality and music terminology. Includes: challenging and rewarding music in a range that explores both the high and low register · musical exercises to teach phrasing · long tone exercises · articulation patterns · variety of tempos dynamics time and key signatures · fun quality music that motivates practicing and performance.

This book contains practice material for Options - the musicianship tests that are part of Music Medals. Options covers a range of skills from improvising to sight-reading and are a means of developing musical understanding and awareness. Designed as a teacher's resource for group learning this book introduces the four types of Options or tests and demonstrates the standard of musicianship required for each of five Music Medals. This book covers each of the medal levels from copper to platinum.

This is a carefully graded method that emphasizes good tone production and builds a sound rhythmic sense and develops well-rounded musicianship. This book starts with the basics such as getting acquainted with your instrument and correct placing of the reed but smoothly moves on at a confidence-building pace from playing single notes to simple tunes some of which will be pleasingly familiar. The book gives helpful hints and explanations at all stages and includes a fingering chart.

65 Progressive Studies-Philip Sparke’s Starter Studies is the first volume of a progressive series of study books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. This collection of 65 studies offers a choice of starting note to suit individual tastes and carefully introduces new musical elements such as articulation dynamics and key signatures in a structured progression to speed the learning process.

This collection provides a practical edition that can be used for marching as well as in the concert hall for 15 Sousa classics: The Beau Ideal • The Black Horse Troop • El Capitan • The Fairest of the Fair • Hands Across the Sea • The High School Cadets • The Invincible Eagle • King Cotton • The Liberty Bell • Manhattan Beach • Nobles of the Mystic Shrine • Semper Fidelis • The Stars and Stripes Forever • The Thunderer • and The Washington Post

Part of the Anglo Music Play-Along Series, Philip Sparke?s 15 Easy Christmas Carols is aimed at the young instrumentalist who can play just over an octave. Specifically tailored to suit the individual instrument, this book introduces the beginning player to the world?s most popular Christmas tunes by selecting simple yet attractive melodies that fit their limited range. This book will provide invaluable additional material to complement any teaching method and includes both piano accompaniment and a demo/play-along CD.