For All Instruments With Guitar Chords. Par BIELEFELD ROBERT. Players of all kinds of instruments including flute, fiddle, mandolin, recorder, whistle, guitar, harp and more can use this collection of music which is popular at modern renaissance festivals. The music is presented simply, with melody lines and chord symbols, allowing for a wide range of interpretation. In addition to many period dance tunes, the book contains a selection of vocal numbers with lyrics included. Each selection is accompanied by text to suggest ideas for performance, place the music in a modern festival context and provide useful information to those interested in studying historical sources of early music. Cantiga's arrangements of some of the tunes in this book can be heard on the companion recording. They are played at a listening tempo by the ensemble: Wooden flute or recorder, fiddle, cello, harp and percussion. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Recueil / Tout Instrument

The volume of duos for advanced players contains pieces or parts of compositions which are longer and more difficult than in the previous volume. They are often to be played in high positions and sometimes involve several movements. They include such special compositions as The Swallow by Louis-Claude Daquin, Romance and Rondo by Jacques Féréol Mazas and two canons by Max Reger. / Tout Instrument

'Easy Charts' is the successful play-along series of Schott which enables talented young musicians to enjoy playing the latest hits. The fifth volume in this series too contains the 12 most popular songs of the last months, including the feel-good song 'Happy' or the sentimental ballad 'Let Her Go' by Passenger. The arrangements have been written for instruments tuned to C, B flat and E flat and can therefore be played by flutes, oboes, clarinets, saxophones or trumpets, for example. / Tout Instrument

A variety of combinations of instruments can play trios with these books. With the exception of the basses, any three like-instruments such as three flutes, three clarinets, three cornets, three trombones, three bassoons, and so on can play together in three-part harmony. Numerous mixed-instruments such as violin, trumpet, and tuba also may perform all of the trios in these books. Basses must play the bottom line only, but the music is arranged so that they have the melody from time to time. Any number of instrumentalists may play together in three-part harmony. Thus, directors can rehearse the music with large ensembles and assign trios of players or groups of players to practice and perform together. / Tout Instrument

The series 'Classics of the Brazilian Choro ' You are the Soloist!' enables you to discover the Choro style through the incomparable experience of performing the compositions yourself, accompanied by a Choro Ensemble. Each volume of the series features a famous composer of this amazing music style, including his/her main compositions in a digitally-mastered audio CD and a high-quality printed music book with the corresponding C, Bb and Eb scores, as well as interviews, biography, and relevance of the author to the history of Choro. Using the CD, listen to the complete stereo tracks (with soloists) for your reference. Tune your instrument (flute, sax, clarinet or mandolin) using the tuning notes. Now have fun being the soloist, using the accompaniment tracks featuring a leading Choro Ensemble from Brazil. Now you can play along with your own Choro Ensemble, which will always be there for you, whether at home, on the road or at the beach. Have fun and good training! Amigos do Samba - Getulio Ribeiro (cavaquinho) Carioquinha - Filipe Dourado (cavaquinho) Cavaquinho Seresteiro - Daniel Dalarossa (flute) and Filipe Dourado (cavaquinho) Chiquita - Filipe Dourado (cavaquinho) Chorinho Antigo - Daniel Dalarossa (flute) Frevo da Lira - Daniel Dalarossa (flute) Lamento de um Cavaquinho - Getulio Ribeiro (cavaquinho) Minhas Mãos, Meu Cavaquinho - Arnaldinho do Cavaco (cavaquinho) Paulistinha - Filipe Dourado (cavaquinho) Pedacinhos do Céu - Getulio Ribeiro (cavaquinho) Quitandinha - Daniel Dalarossa (flute) Vê Se Gostas - Filipe Dourado (cavaquinho) Collection Classics of the Brazilian Choro [You are the soloist!] Repertoire 12 songs Includes 1 CD with 12 songs with soloists, 1 tuning track and 13 playback tracks. Choro Music

Par GRIFFIN MICHAEL. When it comes to musical skill, why is it that some people achieve so much more than others? We are frequently led to believe this is because of a talent hardwired into their DNA. Now, music educator Michael Griffin dismisses that age-old notion in favour of another known factor: practice. His new book, Learning Strategies for Musical Success illustrates how the quantity and quality of practice is the greatest predictor of musical success so that aspiring musicians of all ages and abilities can best bring about expert performance. This inspiring, accessible guide will equip students, teachers, adult learners, and parents with the methods and mindset to improve the likelihood of learning music successfully. 'Deeply impressive - the breadth of research is fascinating!' - Victorian Music Teachers Association 'Terrific...eminently practical...excellent discussion...I came away inspired and excited.' - The Music Trust, Australia 'This book really does deliver' - American Music Teacher 'I can't think of any other book that draws on so many resources to create a new understanding of learning music. Every serious music student, music teacher, and parent of a music student will find important information in this book. Griffin gives clear examples of how concepts are applied that make for enjoyable reading. This book has a potential for making lifelong differences in the lives of music students, parents and teachers.” - Roy Ernst, PhD, LLD Professor Emeritus, Eastman School of Music of The University of Rochester 'A must buy for every music teacher and music student. Bravo on a most stimulating read. This draws together old wisdom and the latest research. I am re-reading this excellent book for the third time, highlighter pen in hand.' 5 stars (Amazon Rank) - William Bruce, Guildhall UK. 'A most stimulating read that has given me a great deal to think about.' - Nicholas Carpenter, Prebendal, UK. 'Fantastic book...simply brilliant!' - Ian Cooper, Norfolk Music Service, UK. 'A must read for all music educators. Michael Griffin has collected lessons from his own experience - which is extensive, and pertinent, recent research to provide a detailed overview of how we learn, and how students can be empowered and trained to become effective, efficient and independent learners. The book is well documented, making it convenient to go on to further reading about the topics of each chapter. The language is concise and easily understood, yet deeply practical and useful.' - 5 stars Robert Adams, Music Educator, New Haven, USA. 'Don't miss this opportunity!' - 5 stars Mary George, USA./ Méthode / Tout Instrument

The Contemporary Worship Classics series features six compatible books that can be used alone or in any combination. The arrangements are designed to aid the flow of live congregational worship, and the level is suitable for amateurs and pros alike. Section numbers and lyric cues are included in each book so musicians can play together easily. Use the downloadable audio tracks in lieu of a live band, or to enhance the sound of your band for rehearsal and performance. 10 songs: Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) - Blessed Be Your Name - Forever - God of Wonders - Here I Am to Worship (Light of the World) - Holy Is the Lord - In Christ Alone - Mighty to Save - Sing to the King - Your Name. / Tout Instrument

One of the most popular tunes of all time is Take Five. Musicians know that it's the 5/4 time that makes it swing. Since Dave Brubeck, more and more musicians have devoted themselves to playing in odd metres. This volume by Mike Rossi and Darius Brubeck enables both beginners and professionals to get into the world of 5/4 and 11/8. The reader can learn more about the origin of this fascinating music and is provided with practical tips as well as numerous etudes for all melodic instruments. / Tout Instrument

From the stars in the heavens to the bottom of the deep blue sea, God's great big world is an amazing and marvelous creation! Something's Fishy! celebrates this creation, as well as God's greatest creation of all, you and me. Each of the five songs in this creative collection can be performed separately anytime during the year, or use the rhyming narration to link the songs together, creating a 20-minute, easy-to-prepare-and-present mini musical. / Tout Instrument

Par DANKENBRING RAY. This much-anticipated biography reveals the fascinating story of a unique man - known and admired by musicians around the world. Mel Bay started picking the guitar at age 14, then worked his way up to becoming a renowned musician, teacher, and author of a series of guitar method books sold globally - more than 20 million copies! Many photos of Mel and a number of his famous friends are included, spanning over 70 years. This book is one that you can pick up and briefly flip through or sit and read for hours. / Miscellaneous - Biography / Méthode / Tout Instrument

This book is a summary of exercises and jazz improvisation lines designed to improve contemporary jazz style techniques. It's divided into scale, arpeggios, chromatic exercises and jazz lines phrases from John Coltrane and Michael Brecker.These exercises should be transposed to all twelve tones, so we can achieve perfect coordination. Major, minor and dominant chords, extended to their highest level, scale wise, arpeggios and chromatic passages. / Tout Instrument

Pass out the rhythm sticks and let the fun begin! These energetic rhythmic routines are active learning at its very best. Eighteen familiar classroom songs are presented with notated rhythm patterns and kinesthetic stick routines: tap them on your knees, click them together, cross with a neighbor, and more! The simple rhythms can be learned by rote or read off the reproducible student pages that are included on the Enhanced CD. Play-along tracks of each song are also included. Plus, concise background information makes it easy to lead a discussion about the history and culture of each piece. Recommended for grades 1--6. / Tout Instrument