SKU: AD.ADG244
ISBN 9781958017333. UPC: 663389124424. 9 x 12 inches.
The Blues Scale for Organ is one of a series by Andrew D. Gordon is a comprehensive collection of educational books that explores the intricacies, techniques, and applications of the blues scale in contemporary music. Designed for musicians of all levels, this series serves as an indispensable resource for guitarists, pianists, saxophonists, and other instrumentalists looking to delve into the expressive and soulful world of blues music. Andrew D. Gordon, an accomplished musician and renowned educator, combines his vast knowledge and experience to provide a step-by-step guide for mastering the blues scale. Each book in the series offers a well-structured curriculum, progressing from fundamental concepts to advanced improvisation techniques, ensuring a thorough understanding of the blues scale's potential. Through detailed explanations, musical examples, exercises, and play-along tracks, readers will embark on a transformative journey, gaining fluency and confidence in playing the blues. The books cover various styles showing how the blues scale can be used, including , jazz, funk , new age, Latin, pop, gospel, acid jazz and rock enabling musicians to expand their repertoire and adapt their skills to different musical contexts. The Blues Scale series not only equips musicians with the technical aspects of playing the blues but also emphasizes the importance of creativity and personal expression. Gordon encourages readers to develop their improvisational skills, providing tools and strategies to create unique solos and express their musical personality within the framework of the blues scale. Whether you are a beginner seeking to explore the foundations of the blues scale or an advanced player looking to refine your improvisational abilities, The Blues Scale series by Andrew D. Gordon offers a comprehensive and accessible approach to learning and mastering the blues. With its clear instruction, engaging exercises, and practical examples, this series is an invaluable resource for musicians passionate about incorporating the soulful and timeless sounds of the blues into their playing.
SKU: HL.49045437
ISBN 9790001162715. UPC: 841886029088. 9.0x12.0x0.168 inches.
On the occasion of the quincentenary of Reformation Day in 2017, the composer Enjott Schneider thoroughly studied Martin Luther the individual and all his contradictions. The result is a brilliant, demanding organ symphony which is perfect for concerts on the subject of Reformation and Martin Luther.The composer describes the five movements of the symphony as follows:'1st movement:Wir glauben all an einen Gott with its quintuplet-like beginning is very Gregorian in style, outlining the range of Lutheran emotionalism between the Middle Ages and the modern era. The irrationality of faith ultimately has priority over any thought and evidence. At the beginning of the movement, sounds of knocking on wood remind of the nailing of the Ninety-Five Theses to the doors of churches in Wittenberg. The chorale melody sometimes hides with an almost rough medieval saltarello, referring to Luther's robustness and vitality with which he knew to carry away even common people.2nd movement:In 1530, the electoral prince of Saxony presented to Luther at Coburg Castle the golden signet ring with the Luther rose which became the symbol of his theology of grace. A white heart with black cross is fixed on a five-petalled rose. To him, white is the colour of angels and ghosts, black stands for the pain of crucification: The just shall live by faith, but by faith in the Crucified. But the fact that the rose and the heart are the dominating symbols shows how Catholic Marian piety remained an ingredient of Luther's spirituality throughout his life. In line with the dominant five-petal structure of the rose, this movement was composed, to a large extent, in accordance with the floating, lyrical rhythm in 5/8 time.3rd movement:The omnipresence of death and dying - from the plague and war to the never-ending dangers of daily life - was an essential part of the world view of that time. Fears ensued that might heighten into the grotesque, e.g. in the pictures of Hieronymus Bosch. The Danse macabre was a popular motif in those years. Luther's chorale Mitten wir im Leben sind / mit dem Tod umfangen from 1524 (Enchiridion from Erfurt) is based on the Gregorian chant Media vita in morte sumus created in France around 750 and, with its idea of transience, inspired a simplistic air.4th movement:The famous confession delivered at the Diet of Worms in 1521, I stand here and can say no more. God help me. Amen, are not Luther's words but the version later used as text for a pamphlet. However, it represents quite plainly the straightforwardness and inevitability of his mission. Musically, it was made into a perpetuum mobile, i.e. a dogged, ostinato and never-ending musical air.5th movement:The Mighty Fortress, on the other hand, is one of the great symbols of Martin Luther which, with its shining C major key, embodies the Protestant ideology and willful nature of the Reformation unlike any other song. Heinrich Heine called it the Marseille anthem of the Reformation, Friedrich Engels the Marseillaise of the Peasants' Wars. This disputability is not thought through to the end but rather interrupted: With a jubilant birdcall version of the melody, the finale shows a rather chamber-music-like side of the ideals of freedom of Christians.'.
SKU: CF.SGB502
ISBN 9780825856907. UPC: 798408056902. 9 X 12 inches.
A noted church workshop and conference leader, Whitworth has published numerous keyboard collections for the church musician. Thine Is The Glory, one of Whitworth's most useful books, is back in print by popular demand. The updated folio brings the church organist 12 classic hymn settings that are appropriate for the various seasons in the church calendar. The book includes: Thine Is the Glory, We Would See Jesus, What Wondrous Love Is This?, Once in Royal David's City, I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say, O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go, 'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus, Come, Thou Almighty King, My Shepherd Will Supply My Need, Break Thou the Bread of Life, Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing, and Abide With Me.
SKU: CA.1822000
ISBN 9790007294441.
Edited by the Deutscher Musikrat (German Music Council) with Richard Mailander and Kord MichaelisCatholic and Protestant churches are familiar with the tradition that in times of crisis, new works are composed to comfort the faithful, and are performed in worship. Following in this tradition, the project Orgelmusik in Zeiten von Corona (Organ Music in Times of Corona) was devised. 17 new compositions were commissioned which reflect Corona times, creatively confront the past and the present, and will enrich the repertoire of organ music in a lasting way.The 17 compositions depict a wide range of styles including avant-garde, jazz and classical, and some refer to music from previous eras and church music traditions. They are conceived for different levels of difficulty, are for 2 or 3-manual organs, and last between four and ten minutes. They are particularly suitable for concerts, but can also be played in church services.* 17 thematic reflections on the Corona pandemic: on the horsemen of the apocalypse, the Coeur bleu, the thunder of time, timelines, trust and confidence, and many more* compositions by Timo Bocking, Kathrin A. Denner, Barbara Dennerlein, Dorothee Hahne, Peter Michael Hamel, Frank Heckel, Dorothea Hofmann, Nicole Johanntgen, Anna Korsun, Roland Kunz, Eckhart Kuper, Johannes M. Michel, Iris Rieg, Maximilian Schnaus, Enjott Schneider, Dominik Susteck, and Maximilian Wallrath* stylistic variety and breadth - from classically-influenced compositions, through jazz and pop, to avant-garde and experimental sounds* different levels of difficulty, for 2 or 3-manual organ, 4 to 10 minutes' duration* suitable for concerts and church services.
SKU: HL.302741
ISBN 9781540065261. UPC: 888680967468. 9.0x12.0x0.182 inches.
Introducing the E-Z way to reading music notes, chords, and learning musical terms! Keyboards are among the most versatile of all musical instruments, and many electronic keyboards today have special automatic features and automatic rhythms. These features make making music even more fun and versatile! If you've always wanted to learn how to play the keyboard, this book is your first step to success! Beginnings Book A provides easy-to-understand instructions with popular songs and favorite tunes so you can start playing music you know and love while learning to play! In practically no time, you'll be performing some of your favorite standards, including: Aura Lee • Danny Boy • He's Got the Whole World in His Hands • Kumbaya • Lullaby (Cradle Song) • On Top of Old Smoky • Simple Gifts • When the Saints Go Marching In • Yankee Doodle • and more. This book also includes access to online recordings of demonstration and backing tracks, so you can listen to the demos to hear how the piece should sound, then play along with the backing tracks to sound like a pro! Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
About Hal Leonard E-Z Play Today
For organs, pianos, and electronic keyboards. E-Z Play Today is the shortest distance between beginning music and playing fun. Now there are more than 300 reasons why you should play E-Z Play Today. * World's largest series of music folios * Full-size books - large 9 x 12 format features easy-to-read, easy-to-play music * Accurate arrangements... simple enough for the beginner, but accurate chords and melody lines are maintained * Eye-catching, full-color covers * Lyrics... most arrangements include words and music * Most up-to-date registrations - books in the series contain a general registration guide, as well as individual song rhythm suggestions * Guitar Chord Chart - all songs in the series can also be played on guitar.
SKU: HL.49045554
ISBN 9790001165884. UPC: 841886032262. 9.0x12.0x0.069 inches.
An essential feature of attitudes prevailing in the days of Luther was the ubiquitous concern with death and dying, assailed by plague, wars and the never-ending dangers of daily life. The associated fears sometimes escalated to the grotesque, as in paintings by Hieronymus Bosch, and the 'dance of death' was a popular motif in those years. Luther's chorale of 1524 In the very midst of life / we see death all around us (the Erfurt Enchiridion) is based on the Gregorian Media vita in morte sumus that emerged in France in about 750, evoking thoughts of mortality in its outline form.
SKU: HL.48180687
UPC: 888680831998. 9.5x12.25x0.139 inches.
Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) is known for his unique composition style. Incorporating complex rhythms, harmony and melodies, The Ascension for Organ is no exception to the composer's popular, distinctive style. The Ascension was originally composed for orchestra by Messiaen in 1932-1933. The composer described the work as Four Symphonic Meditations and the sections are; 1) Majesty of Christ praying that His Father should glorify Him, 2) Serene Alleluias from a soul longing for Heaven, 3) Alleluia on the Trumpet, Alleluia on the Cymbal, and 4) Prayer from Christ ascending towards His Father. Messiaen arranged The Ascension for solo organ a year later. The first, second and fourth movements are arrangements of the orchestral version, however, the composer created a new third movement; Outburst of joy from a soul before the Glory of Christ, which is its own glory. The Ascension is essential to all advanced organists seeking to expand and vary their repertoire.
SKU: HL.49046130
Taking as a basis the events at the funeral service for Pope John Paul I, the conclave, the inauguration of the new pope, and the visit of Benedict XVI at the Synagogue of Cologne, through Benedicere - Litanei, Helmschrott presents a piece of 'experienced music'. He translates his experiences into music - which is exemplified in the All Saints' Day litany that was heard again and againat the festivities in Rome, or the shofar which was played in Cologne. He sees his work as a symbol of what he has experienced and an invocation of the past, as an appeal for a better future.
SKU: HL.48184378
UPC: 888680846329. 10.0x13.5x0.283 inches.
“Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) is known for his unique composition style. Incorporating complex rhythms, harmony and melodies, Book of the Holy Sacrement for Organ is no exception to the composer's popular, distinctive style. Composed in 1984, Book of the Holy Sacrement is a major collection of Organ pieces by the composer. Messiaen began to compose the cycle of compositions in 1928 and it comprises 18 parts. The work was first performed in 1986 by organist, Almut Roessler, with a typical performance lasting about 100 minutes. Messiaen's Book of the Holy Sacrement is essential to all advanced, virtuoso and contemporary organists seeking to expand and vary their repertoire.â€.
SKU: HL.48181400
UPC: 888680855420. 9.0x12.25x0.13 inches.
“Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) is known for his unique composition style. Incorporating complex rhythms, harmony and melodies, Mass of Pentecost is no exception to the composer's popular, distinctive style. Composed in 1949-1950, the Organ Mass is thought to be based on twenty years of improvising at Saint Trinity Church in Paris where Messiaen was organist. Mass of Pentecost is in five movements; 1) Entrance, 2) Offertory, 3) Consecration, 4) Communion, and 5) Recessional. Influences of birdsong are depicted within the piece, reflecting the composer's interest in ornithology. The first movement also contains the use of Greek rhythms. Mass of Pentecost is essential to all advanced organists seeking to expand and vary their repertoire.â€.
SKU: HL.48182909
UPC: 888680862145. 0.298 inches.
Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) is known for his unique composition style. Incorporating complex rhythms, harmony and melodies, Meditations on the Mystery of the Holy Trinity is no exception to the composer's popular, distinctive style. Composed in 1969, Meditations on the Mystery of the Holy Trinity is an example of Messiaen's use of Serialism. The composer first used what he called his musical alphabet in Meditations on the Mystery of the Holy Trinity, where the alphabet includes motifs for the concepts, 'to have', 'to be' and 'God'. Furthermore, 'sentences' depict the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas. Messiaen's musical alphabet, which he also described as communicable language is explained as a preface to the composition Meditations on the Mystery of the Holy Trinity. Divided into nine sections ('meditations'), a typical performance lasts about 74 minutes. Messiaen's Meditations on the Mystery of the Holy Trinity is essential to all advanced, virtuoso and contemporary organists seeking to expand and vary their repertoire..
SKU: JU.00-GSOC00076
UPC: 029156066869. 9x12 inches. Key: D major. English. Arranged.
Looking for an intermediate-level, tasteful arrangement of the popular Pachabel Canon in D? Here's your answer. Tucker has arranged this famous melody with weddings in mind. It works well for both a processional or pre-service selection. Easily learned, this arrangement sounds more difficult to play than it actually is. A top seller!
SKU: LO.70-2218L
ISBN 9780787767679.
More Seasons of the Heart continues Carolyn Hamlin's popular series, once again taking inspiration from God’s love and provision through every possible season of the heart. Contained within are worshipful organ pieces that combine beloved hymns, original material, and older classics by Handel, J. S. Bach, and Franck.
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