SKU: MB.93822

ISBN 9780871669582. UPC: 796279004152. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

We have all heard bass lines that literally make the song. The purpose of this book is to integrate sight-reading ability with the facility to create such original and memorable bass lines. The author includes studies and examples in rock, blues, jazz, reggae, funk, Calypso and other styles- all while imparting new playing skills and essential music theory. This book is not a shortcut method, but rather offers a clear overall perspective of learning to play the bass in popular styles. The appendix includes information on key signatures, scale patterns, and a versatile chart of chord spellings from major triads to 13th chords. Written primarily in standard notation with a few fretboard scale diagrams, this book will give you the comprehensive fretboard knowledge and improved sight-reading ability you need to become The Literate Bassist you were meant to be.

SKU: AP.45627

UPC: 038081513669. English.

This outstanding collection features 10 classic songs for any combination of two voices and piano. Alfred Music's top masterwork arrangers provide supportive accompaniments, well-crafted vocal lines, historically informed editorial markings, plus IPA pronunciation guides and complete translations for every piece in a foreign language. Superb recital, concert, and contest repertoire for developing singers. Titles: Abendlied (Mendelssohn) * Alleluia (Mozart) * Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod) * Ave Verum Corpus (Mozart) * Bon Dì (Lully) * Caro Mio Ben (Giordani) * Kyrie (Dvorák) * The Maiden (Dvorák) * Pie Jesu (Fauré) * Where'er You Walk (Handel).

SKU: ST.C523

ISBN 9790570815234.

For Flute, Flute or Violin and Cello or Bassoon.
Score and Parts included.

François Devienne was born in Joinville in 1759 and died in Paris in 1803. He was a flautist, bassoonist, composer and teacher. He arrived in Paris in 1779 and soon became a chamber musician to the Cardinal de Rohan. He made solo appearances playing his own concerti and was employed as an orchestral bassoonist. He eventually transferred his allegiance to the Band of the Paris National Guard (who paid better!) and to their Free School of Music where he became a teacher and administrator. He wrote comic operas and in 1794 published a method for the one-key flute. This includes useful duets and gives insights into late 18th century articulation. He became Professor of Flute at the Paris Conservatoire when it opened in 1795. Devienne was also a prolific composer of chamber music, producing 25 quartets, 46 trios, 147 duos and 67 sonatas.

The Trio, Opus 19 is sometimes referred to as Opus 60 and the publication date is around 1787. A one movement work, the Trio Op. 19 No. 1 features two melody lines with a supporting cello or bassoon part, characteristic of Devienne’s composition technique. The variation form of the last movement is also a device associated with Devienne, who helped to raise the standard of music written for wind instruments. The source is a copy of the earlier publication, used with the permission of the Syndics of Cambridge University Library. The music was typeset by C.M.M. and F.H. Nex and replaces PP564 and includes both score and set of three parts.

Former Spartan Press Cat. No.: PP564.

SKU: SU.12800084

Vol. 84 — J.S. BACH: 436 Two-Part Chorales — Essential Studies in Counterpoint, Musicianship & Sight-Reading (169 pages). This premium Urtext edition presents Bach’s 436 four-part chorales with the inner voices (alto and tenor) removed, which is equal in difficulty to the Grades 3-4 lines in BachScholar’s bestselling Sight-Reading & Harmony. These simple yet profoundly beautiful 436 chorales serve as excellent preparation for the reading and playing of pieces featuring 1:1 and 1:2 counterpoint, such as two-part Inventions and fugues, and make Bach’s chorales accessible to less advanced students who are unable to play all four parts. Performers will marvel at the clear and easy to read manuscript and will be delighted in having no page turns between chorales. The 436 chorales are arranged in alphabetical order (in German) according to each chorale melody (hymn tune), which are accompanied with English translations. This edition also includes a 15-page table of contents with background information of each chorale, a list of the chorales in BWV order for easy reference, and an alphabetical list of composers of the chorale melodies. Ideal for piano and organ teachers and students as well as college and university courses in ear training, sight-reading, harmony, theory, and counterpoint. Published by: BachScholar.

SKU: OU.9780193565401

ISBN 9780193565401. 10 x 7 inches.

For SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied Dona nobis pacem combines two lines about peace from the Ordinary of the Latin Mass. A slow tempo lends grace and poise to the gentle, sustained vocal lines, and the composer juxtaposes homophonic and contrapuntal writing to great effect. The piece may be performed in the alternative key of B major.

SKU: CY.CC2990

ISBN 9790530058091.

Fantasy and Fugue in D minor BWV 905 is one of Bach's least known works originally written for keyboard. The Fantasy is of moderate tempo and relatively short. The top two lines have many suspensions while the bottom line (optionally performed on Tuba) is scalelike. The Fugue is more lengthy with the top lines trading off short repeated passages while the bass line winds around alternating scales and octave jumps.
Mr. Sauer's excellent arrangement is appropriate for advanced performers and is about 6 minutes in length. All parts are in bass clef.

SKU: NR.54686

For two violins, 2020.

SKU: PL.9901

This anthem is the second of two George Herbert settings that are most sensitively done by Peter Pindar Stearns. King of Glory contains long, flowing lines. The text is enhanced by the transparency of the musical textures. The anthem is also quite varied in its harmonic approach to the emotions of the text. This fresh new setting will be a grateful challenge to the a cappella choir and is suitable throughout the church year.