SKU: HL.48181028

Composed by Bochsa, Twenty-Five Studies, Op. 6a is a set of part of the Favourite Studies from the same author for intermediate and advanced harp players. Reviewed by Alphonse Hasselmans, each studies has a different difficulty level and can be played separately. This set of studies will help the harpist to gain in flexibility and speed, and would ideally be played on pedal harps. In the same series, Bochsa also composed a set of Forty Easy Studies, Op. 318, a set of Twenty Studies in two books and one called Fifty Studies, Op.34. All these sets have been reviewed by Alphonse Hasselmans, professor at the Paris Conservatoire, who also indicated the best finger positions to use.

SKU: HL.48180572

UPC: 888680795931. 9.0x12.0x0.099 inches.

Forty-Eight Virtuoso Studies, Vol. 2 by Marcel Moyse is the second and last volume of this series, tailored to upper-advanced flautists. Highly complex and challenging, this volume features 23 pieces, the studies 25 to 48, and will help the flautist to master and perfect their technique. It is a must-have for those who want to keep improving at higher levels. Considered as a maestro by his peers, Marcel Moyse has composed many flute methods and exercise books also published by Alphonse Leduc, such as, for the same level, 12 Studies in Virtuoso After Chopin and 10 Studies After Wieniawsky. His methods are widely used and recognised worldwide.

SKU: HL.48186032

The Flute Way, 1 is a set of 18 pieces for Flute by Sophie Dufeutrelle and Brigitte Le Borgne. This work includes a CD with the Piano accompaniment and some scores at the end for it at the end of the book. Written in French and in English, with explanations and comments, it offers Flute beginners the possibility of playing beautiful melodies from the start. The CD features the pieces in the same order as the scores: 1. Barrel-organ 2. Rain 3. ?Bass Danse? 4. Village Fete 5. Troublemaker 6. Sorrow 7. Peasant Dance 8. From the top of the Tower 9. Cuddle 10. Indian Dance 11. Strange Waltz 12. Hide and Seek 13. The little Brazilian train 14. Melancholy 15. Bell 16. Lullaby 17. A walk in the King?s wood 18. Trumpet 19. Tuning Track 20. Piano only track (same order as the score) Sophie Dufeutrelle and Brigitte Le Borgne are both great pedagogues who have won Prizes. While the former published 11 books under the Alphonse Leduc name, the second one created her own production, Antidote..

SKU: HL.48185825

UPC: 888680856328. 9.0x12.0x0.076 inches.

Nocturne and Sicilienne by Armando Ghidoni is a piece for Alto Saxophone and Piano. Lasting 5 minutes, this lyrical piece is perfect for a recital or a contest and is thoroughly enjoyable to play. The level of difficulty is medium: we would recommend the piece to upper-intermediate players. The Alto Saxophone can be replaced by a Soprano or Tenor Saxophone and the Piano by a Harp. Armando Ghidoni is a French composer with Italian origins who plays Saxophone and Flute. He has been edited by Alphonse Leduc since 1989..

SKU: HL.48186431

UPC: 888680830458. 9.0x12.0x0.142 inches.

“Composed by Armando Ghidoni, Jazzy Flute Challenge is a piece for Flute and Piano accompaniment. Lasting approximately ten minutes, it is dedicated to Maxence Larrieu and was commissioned for the International Flute Contest. Quite technical, this piece requires some upper intermediate/advanced skills and a good knowledge of the instrument. It is an enjoyable notated jazz work which will definitely be loved by players and their audience. Armando Ghidoni is a French composer with Italian origins who plays Saxophone and Flute. He has been edited since 1989 by Alphonse Leduc.”.

SKU: HL.48185554

Written for C Trumpet or Cornet and Piano, Evocation by Armando Ghidoni lasts 3 minutes. This easy piece is composed in G and F keys, with only 2 flats. The tempo is quite slow (63) while the rhythm is not complicated. This really nice work will delight young players and can be used in recitals. Armando Ghidoni is a French composer with Italian origins who plays Saxophone and Flute. He has been edited since 1989 by Alphonse Leduc..

SKU: HL.48180683

UPC: 888680829582. 9.0x12.0x0.124 inches.

Written by the French flautist and composer Marcel Moyse, Beginning the Flute is a method for flute beginners. Created as a supplement for other existing methods such as Taffanel-Gaubert, Gariboldi, or Remusat, Beginning the Flute works as an introductory ABC and provides the beginner with preliminary exercises. These 26 pages consist of thirteen lessons in two pages, the first one to learn the technique and to develop a good sonority and the second to progress with these. If the player encounters difficulties with tempo or breathing for example, they could work on the first page of each lesson and come back later on the second ones, once more technique has been acquired. Considered as a maestro by some musicians, Marcel Moyse (1889-1984) has composed many flute methods and exercise books that are also published by Alphonse Leduc, such as Gammes et Arpèges (1933), De la Sonorité (1934) and Mécanisme-Chromatisme (1927). His methods are widely used and recognised worldwide.

SKU: HL.48186943

UPC: 888680887490. 7x11 inches.

“Tantum Ergo Op.2 by Louis Vierne for SATB chorus and organ. Part of the the Alphonse Leduc catalogue, this work has been produced to the highest editorial and printing standards.&rdquo.

SKU: HL.48180850

UPC: 888680858285. 9.0x12.0x0.078 inches.

50 Melodic Studies After Demersseman, Op. 4 - Volume 1, edited by the French flautist and composer Marcel Moyse (1889-1984), contains a set of 25 studies out of 50 for beginner flautists, initially written by Jules Demersseman (1833-1866), a French flautist. Considered as a maestro, Marcel Moyse has composed many flute methods and exercise books also published by Alphonse Leduc, such as Mecanisme-Chromatisme (1927) and De la Sonorite (1934). His methods are widely used and recognised worldwide.

SKU: HL.48180235

UPC: 888680795108. 8x11.5 inches.

Leduc Darmès compiles an imperative compilation for pianists to gain independence of fingers. With text in English and French, The Small Book of Holding Notes contains good, simple and attractive exercises. Each of Darmès' clear exercises ensure the student progresses in acquiring the indispensable technique of agility and independence of the fingers, while also considering a good tone. A detailed page of advice for execution is helpfully included before 23 detailed exercises. For all aspiring pianists, Darmès' The Small Book of Holding Notes is essential to gaining a good standard of technique.

SKU: HL.48182311

UPC: 888680787066. 9.25x12.25x0.055 inches.

Written by Marcel Grandjany on a tune of Haydn, Fantasy is a piece for Harp that includes 5 variations of the main theme. Ideally to be played on pedal Harp, it would fit the skills and abilities of advanced Harp players. The technical difficulties encountered are various as this piece involves some hand-crossings, arpeggios, natural harmonies, accidental alterations as well as some pedal changes. Marcel Grandjany is a French-born American who lived in the 20th century. He studied with Alphonse Hasselmans at the Paris Conservatoire from the age of 11 and got the First Prize at 13 years old. He composed numerous pieces for Harp, of all levels: '3 Very Easy Little Pieces, Op. 7', 'Divertissement, Op. 29', 'Variation on the Londonderry Air, Op. 20' and 'Two Duets for 2 harps, Op. 26' among many others..

SKU: HL.48181018

UPC: 888680907761. 9x12 inches.

Theme and Variations by Marcel Tournier is a piece for advanced harp players. Starting with a main theme of arpeggiated chords, the piece then follows with a number of variations, including chords, arpeggios, glissandos, and numerous nuances and speed variations. The piece starts in Allegro moderato, then evolving to Allegretto, Allegretto Scherzando, sometimes more energetic or quieter. This piece is great to master speed, flexibility and agility as well as the different types of nuances. Marcel Tournier (1879-1951) was a French harpist and teacher. He studied with Alphonse Hasselmans at the Paris Conservatoire and composed numerous pieces for solo harp: Russian Lullabies, Six Christmas, Four Preludes and Three Images, Suite 1, Op. 29, among many others.