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: 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.48180251
UPC: 888680846367. 9.75x12.5x0.088 inches.
This famous Concerto for Double Bass and Piano accompaniment by Edouard Nanny is part of the?Double Bass Classics. It is the famous piece No. 23 of this collection which, even though attributed to Dragonetti, is commonly acknowledge as a tribute to him composed by Edouard Nanny. The book features a score and double bass part. Written in A major and divided in three parts, Allegro Moderato, Andante and Allegro Giusto, all its movements start with the piano which is later joined by the double bass. This latter then becomes the main element, the piano accompaniment being mainly chords. Quite difficult, this piece would fit the skills and abilities of advanced players, for recitals or concerts. Edouard Nanny (1872-1942) was a well-known French double bass player, composer and professor.
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: HL.49016668
ISBN 9790001145145. UPC: 884088261153. 9.0x12.0x0.135 inches.
Original music for the novice double bassist. The twelve pieces progress in difficulty through the book, and are written in a contemporary style.
SKU: HL.1268369
UPC: 196288160151. 9.0x12.0x0.148 inches.
Laylâ (Folk Songs, Set No. 18) is in ten movements: I. Night, II. Scat 1, III. Laylâ, IV. On the Khâjoo Bridge, V. Fairies, VI. Forty Windows, VII. Day, VIII. The Reign of Eternity, IX. Ranâ, X. Scat 2. Versions for singing contrabass and piano and voice, contrabass, and piano are available from the publisher.
SKU: BT.YE0029
Relatively easy; written for the student. The second of the three movements is a tuneful Quodlibet based on folk songs.
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: 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: BT.YE0043
An advanced work written mainly in the instrument's lower range; good study material.
SKU: BT.YE0085
Commissioned by Cheshire Libraries and Museums Services for Gary Karr. Benstead is an English composer who has written much music for Janet Smith and Dancers. The four movements, Prelude, Conversation Piece, Lament and Finaleare rhythmic and melodic. Duration c. 15'. Grade: 8
SKU: ST.H489
ISBN 9790220224867.
Written for Rodney Slatford, Bryan Kelly's Diversions reflect both the composer's admiration for the dedicatee, and his insights into the lively character of the instrument - perhaps even more than the viola the 'Cinderella' of the orchestra, and yet capable of great charm and richness of expression. The winning Raggle Taggle Variants at the heart of the collection brilliantly display several sides of the instrument's character, while an Elegy, an Invention, a Polonaise and a Burlesque showcase its solemnity, its seriousness, its lyric eloquence and its humour. Warmly recommended to young players of around Grade 5 standard.
SKU: MA.EMR-45030
Grandfather Clock / Snail, come out to play! / Rain is Falling / Joy To The World / William Tell / Tenderness / Let's Climb the Ladder / Little Ladybird / It's Christmas / Santa Claus's Toy / Pirouette, Cacahuete / Doctor Staccato...
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