for Oboe and Piano-Two Pictures offre un généreux contraste pour tout hautboïste ou saxophoniste alto qui souhaite se distinguer avec cette composition originale en deux mouvements : The Dreamer (Le rêveur) et The Little Rascal (Le petit polisson)...

Philip Sparkeâ??s Skilful Solos is the second volume of a progressive series of solo books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician. Following on from the first book in the series Starter Solos this collection generally contains longer pieces suitable for the developing young musician. Specifically tailored for each instrument Skilful Solos introduces the concept of phrasing by suggesting suitable breathing points and takes the player into new keys with extended instrumental ranges new notes being introduced in a gradual and logical manner. Skilful Solos comes with a play-along CD. The advantages of playing either with piano or CD accompaniment arethat the beginning player can now experience the important aspects of ensemble playing from their earliest lessons thus developing the essential skills of listening while they play and maintaining strict tempo which is not always achieved when playing alone.

Par HARRIS PAUL. Now more than ever, the ability to sight-read fluently is an essential part of the training of musicians of any instrument. This workbook is designed to help overcome the nerves that can cause sight-reading problems by giving sound technical advice and confidence boosting tips. Step by step it helps young trombonist to build up a complete picture of each piece, first through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific problems, then by the study of a prepared piece with associated questions for the student to answer, and finally to the unprepared sight-reading test itself. As well as prompting a solid basis for the learning repertoire and sight-reading techniques, this invaluable resource for students covers all the keys and ranges required for the ABRSM examination syllabus, helping you pick up those valuable extra marks./ Etude / Hautbois