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.

A simple fun way to learn the basics of improvisation!-Easy Improvisation is a great way to learn the basics of improvising on your own with friends or with the whole band! Musicians are given guidance to play along in parts to play along with written-out solos or to improvise on their own. The audio tracks include demonstration of the music on the page or just the background rhythms and chords. 30 different styles are included: rock 'n' roll hip-hop jazz EDM country Bossa Nova calypso cha-cha reggae and more. Use sample solos and other tips to start improvising today!

French oboist Henri Brod (1799-1839) was a performer composer and instrument builder during the early Romantic era. Considered a virtuoso Brod's compilation Studies and Sonatas for Oboe is very well-informed. Brod introduced his own innovations in Oboe design and playing techniques both which are still used to this day. The first volume of Studies and Sonatas for Oboe comprises 40 easy studies and 6 progressive sonatas for beginner to intermediate level oboists. These are in a variety of keys and address features including different rhythms scales breath control phrasing articulation ornamentation accidentals simple and compound time signatures range performance directions and dynamics among other aspects. Brod's wealth of experience and expertise which enabled the composition of Studies and Sonatas for Oboe make it an essential purchase for aspiring players of the instrument.

Performed by Elaine Douvas oboe Accompaniment: Erik Nielsen piano This wonderful album for the beginning to early intermediate oboe player includes thirteen pieces ranging from Boccherini to Grieg to Richard Strauss to William Walton. Says James Roe of The Double Reed: With the poise of a great virtuoso [Ms. Douvas] approaches these 'easy' pieces as she would a solo line in a great symphony...the richness of her tone the variety in her articulation and the beauty and clarity of her line all represent the very best example for students as they develop their concept of playing. And it's all pretty inspiring for us professional oboists as well. Ms. Douvas's extensiveperformance notes are a delight and will be inspiring to students and an important aid to teachers. Includes a complete solo part printed on high-quality ivory paper annotated with performance suggestions and a compact disc with complete versions (with soloist) followed by piano accompaniments to each piece minus the soloist.

26 easy pieces for oboe-Many of the short pieces in Funtime Favourites will sound familiar to pupils. All 26 tunes are fun to learn and the contemporary accompaniment provided on the CD will keep them from sounding dull. The CD features a demo and a play-along version of each tune so the pupil will feel as if there's a whole backing band supporting them - great for motivation!

Oboe and Piano-Part of the ANGLO MUSIC PLAY-ALONG Series Philip Sparkes 15 INTERMEDIATE CLASSICAL SOLOS is aimed at the young instrumentalist who can play about an octave and a half and follows on from Sparkes 15 EASY CLASSICAL SOLOS. Specifically tailored to suit the individual instrument this book introduces the developing player to the world of the classics by using simple yet attractive melodies that fit their limited range.The carefully selected pieces include music from the 17th to the 19th century and cover a wide variety of styles from Handel to Tchaikovsky and from Clementi to Brahms.The book will provide invaluable additional material to complement anyteaching method and includes both Piano accompaniment and a demo/play-along CD.

8 Masterpieces easy to play-8 extraits de pièces symphoniques pour débutants avec accompagnement orchestrale sur CD.

This volume of easy duets offer a vast array of practice andperformance material. The duets have been carefully composed andarranged to tie in with the Look Listen and Learn method books although they can equally well be used separately. Titles in Book 1include: The Echo Well Loudspeaker Software Beret Boogie TaxiRag Space Rock and many more.

This introduction has been written for primary school children who have not previously studied another instrument. It is suitable for groubs as well as for individuals.Every new note is colour contrasted, thus ensuring easy recognition. Relaxed by illustrations the school precedes in small steps. Exercises such as writing music, transposing, and playing echoes can be added if the child's progress allows for it. Most of the musical pieces and songs in the book are either traditional or well-known pieces by composers of the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods.Duets are included here and there to give the children anopportunity to practise playing together early on. / Hautbois

Play Mozart contains a selection of the best-known works and themes from the man who was arguably the greatest composer of all time. These pieces have been adapted with respect for the original masterpieces while bearing in mind the requirements of the particular instrument. The specially recorded CD of backing tracks makes it easy for you to play along!

Oboists will find these pieces immediately attractive to play whilst providing a musical and technical challenge appropriate to the grade.