Par MOMPOU FEDERICO. Composed by Federico Mompou, Preludes Pour Piano is a set of four pieces with two hands for upper intermediate players. It covers the Preludes n° 1 to 4 written in 1928. Each of these preludes is written on one to four pages and can be played separately. The first one is short, to be played like a romance, with chords only. The second one lasts longer and features distinctive parts, starting with an energetic section followed by a sudden musical burst, the rest of it being slower until the animated close. The third prelude is quite slow and very expressive while the last piece of this book is quite short and simple. Federico Mompou was a Spanish pianist and composer. He composed numerous pieces for Piano and some songs./ Répertoire / Piano

This unique collaboration between two of the UK's top pianist/educators offers intermediate pianists a detailed introduction to the highly rhythmic music of Latin America and Spain featuring a wide range of styles from many countries including:? Cuba ? son montuno mambo cha-cha-chá bolero danzón? Brazil ? bossa nova samba baion afoxé frevo chorinho? Argentina and Uruguay ? tango milonga zamba chacarera candombe? Venezuela ? joropo vals? Colombia ? cumbia? Dominica ? merengue? Spain ? flamenco rumba buleriaOver 50 pieces to play including Oye Cómo Va Bésame Mucho Sò Danço Samba El Manicero (The Peanut Vendor) Mambo No 5 Mambo Influenciado Mas Que Nada Berimbau The Girl from Ipanema Manhã de Carnaval Upa Neguinho A Media Luz Vals Venezolano #2 and Alfonsina y El Mar.Original compositions by the authors feature copious assignments to help with syncopation and coordination and key rhythms such as clave montuno and partido alto are given in-depth treatment. All pieces are included on the two accompanying CDs which contain authentic rhythm section tracks and invaluable play-along opportunities.

The 1960s and 70s were decades of flower power short skirts and soul. This new sound forged from R 'n' B and gospel took the world by storm influencing artists across the decades. Play Soul features 10 of the best soul songs ever - from legendary pioneers James Brown Otis Redding and Aretha Franklin to Michael Jackson and Alicia Keys. All songs have been carefully arranged by Richard Harris for the intermediate Clarinet player with easy piano accompaniments and a funky backing CD!

50 Arrangements-These original transcriptions of fifty popular opera melodies for solo Piano constitute about half of the current performance repertoire. From A da to Turandot and more the collection includes contributions from nearly all ofthe major composers. Individual introductions offer a brief synopsis of the source opera and archival images place each piece within its larger context.Suitable for intermediate-level pianists selections include piecesfrom Amahl and the Night Visitors The Barber of Seville The Bartered Bride Carmen Cavalleria Rusticana Die Fledermaus Der Rosenkavalier Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Don Giovanni Eugene Onegin Faust Hansel andGretel I Pagliacci I Puritani Il Trovatore La Bohème L'Africaine Lakmé La Traviata Lohengrin Lucia di Lammermoor Madama Butterfly The Magic Flute Martha Prince Igor Rinaldo Samson et Dalila Tales of Hoffmann Tannhäuser Tha s Tosca Tristan und Isolde and more.

Great for special events or recitals this collection will really give intermediate students a chance to shine! Contents include: Journey of the Comet; Sahara Sands; Pioneer Spirit; Black Tie and Tails; Dance for Spring; Sweet 'n' Sassy.

Par RICHARDSON DAWN. Block Rockin' Beats” has tons of cool grooves and fills for the intermediate to advanced drummer. This book reflects recent musical trends by focusing on funky rock, hip hop, jungle and drum 'n' bass influenced patterns for the drum kit. As time marches on, popular music continues to evolve and change. 'Block Rockin' Beats” is designed to give the drummer more ideas and tools to help function in a musical environment that was not only influenced by jazz, blues, gospel, country, soul, latin and funk styles - but also shaped by D.J.s, samplers and electronic music. Drummers are often called upon now to replace or ad to programmed drums in the recording studio. For live shows, live drumming might be melded together with electronic elements or D.J.s, or both Rock and popular music are incorporating so many different elements and styles at this point, it's hard to keep track! Update your rhythmic vocabulary with some 'Block Rockin' Beats. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Rock - Technic / Etude / Batterie

8 Easy To Intermediate Play-Alongs Of Well-Known Pieces From Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall And Brittany. Martin Tourish is an accordionist, composer and musicologist from Co. Donegal, now based in Dublin. Celtic music is in his blood, for his ancestors were noted collectors of dance music manuscripts dating back to the 19th century. With many recordings to his credit, he now offers his expertise to performers wishing to explore the rich culture of Irish and other Celtic music on a variety of instruments. 'World Music - Celtic” presents material from the Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Cornish and Breton traditions. It makes no great technical demands on the players, but Tourish points out that notation of this music is often 'skeletal”, hence it is important to gain a knowledge of the individual traditions in question and, naturally, he offers plenty of information on performance practice. The collection spans three centuries, from the blind bardic harpists of the 18th century to the international performers of the present day. Tourish accepts that this volume can only scratch the surface of a multi-faceted genre but hopes you will see it as a stepping stone to delve deeper into recordings, festivals and the very communities whence this music comes. 'World Music - Celtic” is available in eight formats, each with complete recordings and backing tracks on CD: as solo versions for violin, violoncello, flute, clarinet, saxophone, recorder or trumpet (with piano) and in an ensemble version for two melodic instruments (C, Bb or Eb), piano, guitar, bass and bodhrán. / Niveau : Facile à Intermédiaire / Recueil / Trompette

Intermediate/Advanced. The Dominant Seventh is possibly the most substituted, colored, and altered sound in modern music. Its flexibility and distinctive nature made it a favorite of composers throughout the 20th century and allowed it to dominate Blues and Rock And Roll. This unique Play-A-Long explores the very nature of the Dom. 7th sound and describes different ways jazz masters have used it for color and texture. Many written patterns will open your ears and extended tracks on 2 CDs will allow you to practice licks and patterns, refine your technique and reaction time, and give you the skills to navigate Dominant 7ths with confidence.

Rockschool Acoustic Grade 5 is for students who have acquired the intermediate skills and techniques and have developed an increasing sense of stylistic conviction. This is demonstrated through instrumental techniques, increasing rhythmic complexity and convincing solo and improvisation work. The 2019 Acoustic syllabus is a refreshed approach to acoustic guitar. The syllabus features six tracks for each grade that have been meticulously benchmarked to support students as they learn the instrument. At each grade two of the pieces ask the students to perform without backing track, exploring the sound and resonance of their instrument. The remaining tracks are session style backing tracks that include vocal accompaniment. We've also included the vocal melody lines in the grade books for students who sing and play at the same time. 6 new arrangements of iconic rock, pop, and contemporary music tracks from classic and contemporary artists A diverse selection of contemporary music ever seen in a syllabus making the Grades accessible to everyone without precluding any musical tastes Fact Files: band and artist background information with recommended listening Walkthroughs: in-depth guidance on every track Downloadable audio: easily access audio content online All the essential music theory and technique you need to pass your exams

Intermediate/Advanced. 8 Favorite jazz classics from one of the most innovative and influential jazz artists in history, the great John Coltrane. Includes the haunting ballad Naima. Coltrane's compositions explored many new frontiers and opened up new harmonic doors for all who followed. The crisp, tight rhythm section adds much enjoyment to this unique Play-A-Long. Titles Mr. P.C. Spiritual Some Other Blues Blues Minor Naima Crescent Like Sonny The Promise