(C Instruments). By Various. Fake Book. Softcover. 432 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By Various. E-Z Play Today (Easy big-note right-hand-only arrangements for piano, organ, and electronic keyboard). Size 9x12 inches. 300 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Easy-to-Use Drum Charts with Kit Legends and Lyric Cues. Composed by Various. Drum Book. Pop. Softcover. 336 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By Various. Piano/Vocal/Chords Songbook (Arrangements for piano and voice with guitar chords). Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard.

For C Instruments. Composed by Various. Fake Book. Softcover. 456 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.160838).

Chamber Music Flute(s)

SKU: CF.WF230

The Art of Staying in Shape. Composed by Robert Stallman. With Standard notation. 144 pages. Carl Fischer Music #WF230. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.WF230).

ISBN 9781491153741. UPC: 680160911240.

Ever since he was honored 50 years ago as a top prize-winning graduate of New England Conservatory and a Fulbright scholar at the Paris Conservatoire, flutist Robert Stallman has drawn accolades around the world as a performer and recording artist who “dazzles because of his penetrating artistry” (Sunday Times/London). Also known internationally for superior flute editions, including numerous transcriptions that have greatly expanded the repertoire, Stallman now offers flutists an appealing collection of original melodic warm-ups. With The Flutist’s Handbook, he shares his fresh approach to staying in shape and maintaining his reputation for “consummate virtuosity” (Repertoire/France).
P refaceOne morning many years ago I opened my flute case and suddenly found myself questioning the wisdom of having scales and long tones come first in my practice session. Of course, these are essential to daily practice, but I wondered if there might be a better way to begin the day—with something more melodic and engaging, something to really inspire me.The Flutist’s Handbook emerged from a stream of musical ideas I began to jot down during practice sessions after that “aha” moment. As I worked with them, I noticed a more spontaneous interest in practicing. In fact I even looked forward to starting my day this way. As a result, my work on scales, arpeggios and long tones followed with more enjoyment and focused attention.In creating many of the détaché warm-ups found in Part I, I was drawn to the musical sequences of J. S. Bach, particularly those developed in his keyboard works. Bach had discovered the most satisfying musical patterns on which to build his music, so here was a treasure trove of invigorating melodic material. I also borrowed apt détaché passages from C.P.E. Bach, Schubert, Dvořák and others.Part II includes more musical quodlibets and echos in a collection of fifteen short melodies designed to open and center the tone, while encouraging full breath support. These melodies also concentrate on developing our sostenuto, or true legato playing—the foundation of a beautiful sonority and natural vocal expression. Except for final cadence notes, these warm-ups should be practiced without vibrato, to create an even and seamless instrument, bottom to top.All of these warm-ups are to be played forte and piano in every major key, proceeding chromatically by rising half-steps. Tempo indications are given in the headings, as are optional rhythmic and articulation variants. Suggested breath marks are in parentheses.The Handbook opens with détaché warm-ups for a good reason. It is vital to begin our practice with tonguing, as a clean attack is essential to producing a beautiful tone. Also, in working on tonguing (single, double, triple and tremolando) we stimulate and strengthen the jaw muscles that support the embouchure (which must remain supple and flexible). As we fine-tune these muscles, we gain tonal center and clarity, qualities that may elude us at the beginning of our practice. Of course, we also need to wake up the air stream and deepen our breath support. Once the tongue is alive and the tone is centered, we are ready to work further on our sonority with the melodic warm-ups in Part II.This book is meant for professionals, students and amateur flutists alike. I offer it to all as a companion that invites more pleasure and vitality into our daily practice. It is my firm belief that by aligning ourselves with our love of music and its energizing patterns each day—from the very first moment we pick up the instrument—we will bring more ease and focus into our lifelong task of staying in shape. This in turn will support the heightened inspiration we want to take into rehearsals and performances. Enjoy!—Robert StallmanMarblehead, MassachusettsApril 20, 2018.

For Guitar. Guitar Riffs. Softcover. Guitar tablature. 160 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

250 Songs. By Various. Bass. Blues, Pop, Rock. Softcover. 500 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(for Alto Sax). By Various. For Alto Sax. Instrumental Solo. Softcover. 112 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By Various Composers. Piano/Vocal/Chords Songbook (Arrangements for piano and voice with guitar chords). Size 9x12 inches. 460 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

The Praise and Worship Fake Book (B Flat Edition). By Various. For Bb Instruments. Fake Book. Softcover. 432 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Composed by Various. Instrumental Folio. Softcover. Published by Hal Leonard

(The Complete Illustrated Lyrics). Book. Softcover. 390 pages. Published by Backbeat Books

(Baritone/Bass (40 Songs)). By Stephen Sondheim (1930-). Edited by Richard Walters. For Baritone, Low Voice, Piano Accompaniment (Baritone/Bass). Vocal Collection. 302 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

(A Treasury of Songs from Stage and Film, Specially Designed for Teen Singers! Includes Story Synopsis, Song Set-up, Audition Tips and 16-Bar Cut Suggestions). Edited by and compiled Lisa DeSpain. For Voice. Book; CD; Vocal Collection. Broadway. 220 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing

For voice and piano (right hand only). Format: easy piano/vocal/chords songbook. With vocal melody, lyrics, chord names and big note notation. Children's and inspirational. Series: Hal Leonard E-Z Play Today. 120 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

C Instruments. Composed by Various. Fake Book. Softcover. 456 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Bb Edition. By Various. Fake Book. Pop. Softcover. 456 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

By Various. Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook. Softcover. 208 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Guitar Chord Songbook. Brentwood-Benson Miscellaneous. Size 5.75x8.75 inches. 160 pages. Published by Brentwood-Benson.