SKU: MB.30963
ISBN 9781513468204. 8.75x11.75 inches.
This exceptional collection of 41 truly beautiful airs and ballads from the British Isles offers both well-known tunes by the prolific blind Irish harpist, Turlough Oâ??Carolan and rarely heard melodies by anonymous composers; all have stood the test of time. Arranged for soprano or tenor recorder, these include Oâ??Carolanâ??s classically influenced â??Lord Inchiquinâ? and â??Eleanor Plunkettâ? as well as â??O Gentle Doveâ? and â??Cuckoo Dearâ?â?? both examples of the strong tradition of song in Wales. Among other tunes, the haunting modal melodies of â??The Dark Slender Boyâ? and â??Enchanted Valleyâ? express the melancholic heart and soul of the British Isles.A few of these songs have taken on a life of their own in modern times. â??Bonny at Mornâ?, a popular traditional tune of northern England and Scotland, was arranged for soprano voice and harp by the 20th century British composer, Benjamin Britten. â??The Skye Boat Songâ? originally recounted Bonnie Prince Charles Edward Stuartâ??s journey to the Isle of Skye after his defeat at the historic Battle of Culloden. Later, the song evolved into a lilting lullaby and was more recently used as the theme song for the popular Outlander television series.Departing slightly from recorder notation practice, author Marcia Diehl has judiciously arranged these melodies complete with spare slur markings to aid the amateur player in authentically and musically rendering these tunes.
SKU: HL.44007349
ISBN 9789043127660. UPC: 884088245702. 9.0x12.0x0.142 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
These play-along packs feature the music of Edvard Grieg (1843-1907), Norway's most famous composer. Play Grieg features a selection of fourteen well-known and lesser-known works or themes. These have been adapted with respect for the original, while adapting to the requirements of the instrument. The CD includes a demo version and a play-along version of each piece. Includes: Air * Elegy * In the Hall of the Mountain King * Morning * Norwegian Dance * and more.
SKU: KV.3612501
ISBN 9781848675919.
This a colourful recorder tutor which guides children from the very beginning, including how to hold a recorder properly. Key symbols are explained at the outset and repeated throughout to encourage and aid learning. Music notes are introduced slowly and clearly, enabling good technique and musical literacy.There are plenty of short pieces with jazzy piano or CD accompaniments at all stages and many of them have funny words or actions. Rhythms are clapped out, musical terms and symbols explained simply and games help promote understanding, all of which make this new book comprehensive yet enjoyable, easy to follow and fun! And the best news of all is that the teacher doesn't have to be a recorder player or a musician -- just one step ahead of the children!
SKU: GI.G-M585
English.
This major band method by James O. Frosethhas it all:* Artist performers set musical standards in sound with more than 80 great performanceson CD for every instrument, and one CD lasts for the entire book! Performers include Michael Henoch (Chicago Symphony Orchestra), Randall Hawes, Jeffrey Zook, Sharon Sparrow, Kevin Good (Detroit Symphony Orchestra), Albert Blaser (Cleveland State University), Brian Bowman (Duquesne University), Timothy McAllister (Crane School of Music, SUNY at Potsdam), Steve Houghton (LA percussion recording artist and clinician), Donald Sinta, Richard Beene, Bryan Kennedy, Debra Chodacki, Fritz Kaenzig (University of Michigan), Kristin Beene (Toledo Symphony Orchestra), and Jean Moorehead Libs (Plymouth Symphony Orchestra).* Professional studio backgrounds capture the rich diversity of American music culture with a repertoire of American, Latin American, African, European, and Far Eastern styles.* Music of other times includes 12th-century conductus, 15th-century Dance of the Bouffons, 16th-century French branle, 18th- and 19th-century folk songs and dances, 1940s and '50s jazz, blues, and rock-and-roll.* The repertoire and recorded contexts are motivating, informative, and entirely musical.* Every song includes text, providing information about phrasing, rhythm, style, affect, emotion, history, and culture.* A unique Rhythmic Pattern Dictionary allows students to “look it up†and “listen up.â€* An individualized format allows students to progress at different rates with a “themeand-variation†format.* Ear training and improvisation are integral parts of the lesson format.* A 550+ page teacher's resource edition and musical score provides options galore, including a double CD with “listen and play†exercises for group instruction, supplementary exercises for technical development, and resource material for improvisation and composition. All the resources needed for teaching to the National Standards for Music are provided. (Coordinates with rhythm flashcards)* Book 2 features innovative but optional use of world percussion instruments, as developed by percussion educator Steve Houghton.
SKU: HL.49047253
UPC: 196288175575.
Finally a modern collection with the most beautiful folk and children's songs, structured by themes and offering a spectrum of songsthat ranges from the birthday canon via songs for different seasons to popular songs from film, television and international folklore. The edition is aimed at young recorder players aged 8+ and is a perfect addition to every textbook. A play-along and a full version can be downloaded for all songs.
