SKU: PR.114418110
ISBN 9781491111994. UPC: 680160640423.
The film noir genre of 1940s cinema typically includes a strong but flawed male lead (often a detective), a beautiful woman who coerces the male into committing murder or is a killer herself (a “femme fataleâ€), and a twisting plot line that involves one or more homicides. These movies typically are shot in black and white, with emphasis on shadows and light, alcohol and cigarettes, trench coats and fedoras. Most of the story lines do not have happy endings. Inspired by this genre, NOIR VIGNETTES consists of four movements, each depicting an aspect of film noir: Murder at Midnight, Loaded Gun, Femme Fatale, and Last Cigarette. String bass parts are provided both for standard orchestral tuning and for solo tuning.In the mid-1940s, film critics in France noticed a trend emerging in movies from the United States, which they coined film noir (which translates to “black filmâ€). These movies were dark, moody, and pessimistic, reflecting the agitation and anxiety present in society following World War II. Several characteristics are commonly found in many of these movies, including a strong but flawed male lead (often a detective), a beautiful woman who either coerces the male lead into committing murder for her or is a killer herself (a “femme fataleâ€), and a twisting, turning plot line that involves one or more homicides. Additionally, there are several visual elements that these movies share: many are shot in black and white, with great emphasis on the use of shadows and light; alcohol and cigarettes are heavily consumed by men and women alike; and men typically wear trench coats and fedoras. Most of the story lines do not have happy endings. Examples of film noir include Orson Welles’ The Lady from Shanghai, Billy Wilder’s Double Indemnity, and John Huston’s The Maltese Falcon.NOIR VIGNETTES for Double Bass and Piano consists of four movements, each depicting a different aspect of film noir: Murder at Midnight, Loaded Gun, Femme Fatale, and Last Cigarette.This piece was commissioned by the University of Illinois Research Board on behalf of double bassist Michael Cameron.-Stacy Garrop.
SKU: FP.FDW03
ISBN 9790570500789.
Gounod's classic piece, arranged for double bass, with piano accompaniment.The music in the beginning tells the listener that two of the members of the Marionette troupe have had a duel and one of them has been killed. A party of pallbearers is organised and the procession sets out for the cemetery in march time.The piece soon takes on a more cheerful spirit, for some of the troupe, wearied with the march, seek consolation at a wayside inn, where they refresh themselves and also descant upon the many virtues of their late companion. At last they get into place again and the procession enters the cemetery to the march rhythm -- the whole closing with the bars intended to reflect upon the briefness and weariness of life, even for marionettes.
SKU: FG.55011-416-6
ISBN 9790550114166.
The main ingredients of Lars Karlsson's musical expression are free-tonality, traditional forms and natural musicianship that builds on the two. According to the composer: there is no such thing as atonality -- as long as you work with fixed tone pitch. I would rather be inclined to think that tonality is inherent in the structure of tones, whether we want it or not. In other words, we are dealing with a law of nature. Sonata da camera for double bass and piano is composed for Pontus Grans in 2017. The work is divided in four movements: Lento, Presto, Andante Moderato, Allegro.
SKU: HL.49019606
ISBN 9790001187176.
Teachers again and again ask for easy-to-play double bass music suitable for lessons or the competition 'Jugend musiziert'. The composer Peter Wittrich from Munich has undertaken this task and composed a varied cycle of seven easy pieces for double bass and piano. All pieces have been tried and tested in double bass lessons and are well positioned on the instrument. Some can even be played in the first position. The collection covers various styles, including blues, tango and classical. The piano part is more demanding so that the demands made on the ensemble playing are somewhat higher. An interesting addition to the repertoire for lessons and concerts. Contents: Giovannino discovers the Blues • Gostly Cadenza • Walking Bass with Johann Sebastian Bach • Salute to Vienna with a kiss on the hand for Elise • Danse grotesque • Drei Chinesen mit dem Kontrabass (Theme and Variations) • Basso doble.
SKU: HL.49046907
ISBN 9783795723132. UPC: 196288082064. 9.0x12.0x0.372 inches.
This comprehensive volume contains well-known original works and transcriptions from the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods by Bottesini, Capuzzi, Dragonetti, Eccles, Fauré, Koussevitzky, Lulier, Saint-Saëns, Simandl, Sperger and others. The repertoire is suitable for lessons, auditions, examinations and competitions. All pieces are printed in standard orchestral tuning; in addition, piano accompaniments for playing in solo tuning are available for download. Thus, the volume can be used flexibly in lessons at the upper classes of music schools as well as in studies.
SKU: HL.48024778
UPC: 888680966331. 10.5x14.0x0.35 inches.
Angel of Dusk for double bass, two pianos and percussion is a chamber ensemble version of Einojuhani Rautavaara's double bass concerto dating from 1980/1993. The work is dedicated to Olga Koussevitzky, the widow of Sergey Koussevitzky. The Koussevitzky foundation sent Einojuhani Rautavaara to study with Aaron Copland in Tanglewood, and it was Sibelius who chose Rautavaara as the recipient of this scholarship. The solo part has been corrected by the composer in the summer of 2015.
SKU: HL.50602037
ISBN 9781540055668. UPC: 888680946241. 9.0x12.0x0.139 inches. English-German.
Andante, Valse Miniature, Chanson Triste and Humoresque for Double Bass and Piano by one of the most celebrated Russian concert double-bassists and conductors.Andante, Valse Miniature, Chanson Triste and Humoresque for Double Bass and Piano by one of the most celebrated Russian concert double-bassists and conductors.
SKU: BT.YE0071
'Well written'. The Strad. 'Undemanding'. MusicTeacher. Melodic, easily approachable work with chamber orchestra (or piano) in a light tonal style. Duration c.11'. Opus 64.
Grade: 8.
SKU: AP.36-52740015
ISBN 9781621568582. UPC: 746241297211. English.
Covering grades 1 through 4, these pieces will challenge the young bassist and build technical skill. Pieces included: 1. Beach Spring 2. A Stately Dance 3. Habanera 4. Scheherezade 5. Theme from Jupiter 6. Revelry 7. In the Hall of the Mountain King 8. Rhapsody.
These products are currently being prepared by a new publisher. While many items are ready and will ship on time, some others may see delays of several months.
SKU: AP.36-52740598
ISBN 9781429126137. UPC: 679360617403. English.
Volume 1 begins with open strings and basic notation, rhythms, and bowing skills. New notes, notation, and bowing skills are added in logical progression, reinforcing both right- and left-hand technique and developing the cognition for string performance. This book introduces students to: the basic major and minor tetrachords on all four strings; essential rhythmic notation from whole notes through eighth-note patterns; left-hand techniques such as easily played double stops, left-hand pizzicato, differentiating whole and half steps; and a variety of bow techniques. Audio available online.
SKU: AP.36-52740602
ISBN 9781429126281. UPC: 679360617915. English.
This volume continues the development of playing skills found in Book 1 and progresses to more complex rhythms, left-hand finger patterns and techniques, bowing techniques, and preparation for shifting. Book 2 introduces students to: long and controlled bow strokes, slurred legato and staccato bow strokes, string-crossing slurs, and producing dynamic contrasts; new rhythmic patterns including dotted notes, triplets, sixteenth notes, swinging eighth notes, and syncopated rhythms; new time signatures including 6/8 and 3/8, along with cut time for cello/bass; and major and minor left-hand string patterns, extended fingerings, and beginning octave harmonics and shifting. Online audio available.
SKU: AP.36-52740606
ISBN 9781429126328. UPC: 679360618028. English.
The third volume moves students toward more advanced playing techniques and literature. This text continues to develop playing skills found in Book 2 and advances the student through more rigorous and lengthy literature. Instrument-specific selections promote performance, reinforcing shifting skills, more advanced bowing techniques, and complex and multiple-meter pieces. The book contains solo literature that: enables the student to use higher positions with suggested fingerings; features accidentals that challenge left-hand intonation; utilizes more complex time signatures, multiple-meters, and challenging rhythmic patterns; and develops the bow stroke to perform more expressive dynamics and musicianship. Digital audio available.
SKU: BT.YE0005
Short and melodic; a clever and simple introduction to the tenor clef. Walton taught for many years at the Royal Academy of Music in London and Yorke Edition has a number of his works in the catalogue.
Grade: 5.
SKU: MA.EMR-44962
The Partridge / Merrily We Roll Along / Little Mozart / Le Bon Roi Dagobert / Jingle Bells / How To Slur / How To Play Staccato / J'ai du Bon Tabac / Serenade / Slurring Is Fun / Flea Jumps / Ode To Joy / Ah vous dirais-je Maman / Old Mac Donald ...
