For the beginner viola player with piano accompani-Studies can be boring - you usually play them alone and the lack of rhythm and harmony can be dispiriting. Selected Studies is different. This very practical collection contains the best studies written throughout two centuries of viola education. The studies - all in the first position - have been provided with completely new piano accompaniments which give a harmonic and rhythmic helping hand so that practicing becomes more instructive and more fun.A collection of studies in first position for the beginner viola player. Piano accompaniment and 2 play-along CDs included.

12 New Bossa Novas-Leslie Searle has composed twelve new bossa novas for this bookfollowing in the tradition of such well-known compositions as the GirlFrom Ipanema Corcovado and Black Orpheus. The outstanding liverecording on the accompanying CD will ensure that all these pieceswill bring hours of fun. Leslie Searle has composed twelve new bossa novas for this book following in the tradition of such well-known compositions as the Girl From Ipanema Corcovado and Black Orpheus . The outstanding live recording on the accompanying CD will ensure that all these pieces will bring hours of fun!

Pop It Up contains various well-known pop songs from the past decades together with very recent hits. Play them along with the swinging accompaniments on the CD!Contains: Everything I Do (I Do It for You) - Memories are Made of This - Telstar - Step Right Up - What’s Another Year? - There Must Be an Angel - Banana Boat Song - Matilda - Jealous Guy - Fallin’ - The World’s Greatest - Can’t Fight the Moonlight

12 New Bossa Novas-Leslie Searle has composed twelve new bossa novas for this bookfollowing in the tradition of such well-known compositions as the GirlFrom Ipanema Corcovado and Black Orpheus. The outstanding liverecording on the accompanying CD will ensure that all these pieceswill bring hours of fun. Leslie Searle has composed twelve new bossa novas for this book following in the tradition of such well-known compositions as the Girl From Ipanema Corcovado and Black Orpheus . The outstanding live recording on the accompanying CD will ensure that all these pieces will bring hours of fun!

The source of inspiration for Thailand Impressions was a trip that the composer made to the magnificent country of Thailand. The three movements reflect the many different aspects of this fascinating part of the world including Bangkok - both modern and antique Buddhist temples and the infamous Burma railway.

This flexible piece in 4 parts was written by Jacob de Haan as a ‘theme tune’ for the Yamaha teaching method seminars in Germany. The solemn and dignified hymn-like melody will add a touch ofgrandeur to any performance. Its simplicity and rich harmonies suggest overtones of Land of Hope and Glory and this would be a good item to bring a deep and uplifting sense of occasion to your concert.

with Patrick Sheridan-This volume addresses all tuba players who would like to play the beautiful melodic parts they hear so often while playing in a band. In this play-along book you will have the opportunity to play 11 different melodies in various styles - mostly styles found in pop music! This book provides the opportunity for the tuba to be heard as a cool instrument while enriching the tuba player’s musical environment with melody rhythmic interest and relatable styles. You are about to be a part of a rock’n’ roll band a ska band and even a reggae group!

13 ways to explore the blues-Everybody knows the term ‘the blues’. Many people also have pre-conceptions about blues music and often associate it with names such as B.B. King. All blues music is connected by a characteristic chord progression and this format can be used in numerous forms and styles. In the thirteen pieces in Blues Cruise the blues are presented in thirteen individual ways. Major and minor keys are used and many diverse forms of the blues are dealt with. Thirteen ways to explore the blues with Alto Saxophone by Jaap Berends Miguel Boelens and Tom van Beers. Includes Cd of backing and demonstration tracks.

Artiste plein d’humour et de fantaisie trompettiste et chanteur Louis Prima (1910-1978) s'inscrit dans la grande tradition de la musique américaine entre jazz et variété. Louis Prima c’est le dixieland le swing le R&B et l'inventeur des shows de Las Vegas. Le monde entier a fredonné ses chansons telles que Just a Gigolo mais son plus grand succès date des années 30 lorsque Benny Goodman enregistre Sing Sing Sing le standard qui va propulser Louis Prima au sommet de son art.

Piano Accompaniment-Piano accompaniment to the Violin edition. Focusing on positions one to three.

Bert Kaempfert est considéré comme un grand maître de la variété internationale. Il a écrit des chansons pour des stars mondiales telles qu’Ella Fitzgerald Peggy Lee Shirley Bassey Anita Kerr et Frank Sinatra. Le son mythique de sa formation a fait le tour du monde. Ses affinités avec la musique noire et sa fascination pour les sonorités sud-africaines ont influencé plusieurs de ses compositions et arrangements. Roland Kernen a rassemblé cinq mélodies célèbres dans ce medley unique : Zambesi African Beat Wimoweh Happy Trumpeter et Skokiaan.

26 Easy Pieces for Classical Guitar-Sweet and Easy is filled with easy-to-play pieces for the beginner in which the composer has created a world full of beautiful guitar sounds. This pleasant introduction to your first performance pieces will provide endless enjoyment. So take your guitar and get started.

This delightful new composition takes its inspiration from the classic French swash buckling tale of Cyrano de Bergerac and his fight to win the love of the beautiful maiden Roxane. The subject was a perfect departure point for composing a symphonic poem with a variety of musical aspects reflecting the story. Lyricism (the theme of Roxane) dramatic episodes as well as Debussy-inspired impressionist moments are some of the elements that give the band and its conductor the chance to expose themselves as a versatile ensemble being able to create colour to sing and to play like virtuosi. This work is sure to become a standard item in the concert band repertoire.

For the theatrical show Die pet past ons allemaal! (This Cap Fits Us All!) Peter Kleine Schaars arranged a medley of well-known Dutch children’s songs commissioned by the Dutch Police Orchestra. He gave these tunes a totally new sound so they evolved into a real Dance Party. The exciting rhythms of the different styles (house swing salsa rock-shuffle and disco) will undoubtedly create a party mood amongst your audience.

Following in the footsteps of Ceremonial March Mercury Arsenal and Minerva Helios is a concert march in the tradition of grand English marches. In the first passage several connected themes are developed in a combination of contrasting nuances. The melodic line of the trio is long and expressive; a characteristic found in all Jan Van der Roost’s marches. Helios represents the ideal combination of rich thematic material with a traditional harmonic structure.

Everything started when two Frenchmen Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo after having sold over ten records with their band the Ritchie Family decided to try out something new. The basic idea was to form a new group inspired by the American male myths of the seventies: cowboys Indians men in leather clothes soldiers and policemen. This is how the Village People were born.Their secret was their energy cheerfulness and tongue in cheek humour combined with strong disco beat and an arresting visual presence. Even now a Village People song is guaranteed to fill the dance floor in any club or disco. The Best of Village People is a medley including the following pieces: In theNavy Y.M.C.A. and Macho Man.

Cette œuvre du compositeur hollandais Jacob de Haan tient son nom de la ville de Pasadena en Californie située au pied de la chaîne de montagnes San Gabriel dans les environs de Los Angeles. Pasadena est une fresque musicale qui dépeint l’environnement et l’architecture de la ville californienne et l’événement sportif qui s’y déroule chaque année : le Rose Bowl le plus célèbre des matchs de football américain. Une rencontre inédite entre la culture le sport et la musique.

This album offers a varied selection of solos from the Baroque period. Robert van Beringen has made a careful selection of the main repertoire from this period of composers including works by Purcell Handel Bach Hasse Rameau Tartini Lully and especially George Philipp Telemann. This publication comes with a play-along CD featuring complete performances together with organ accompaniments.

A Fun Collection of Original Pieces-This entertaining new play-along book contains 12 solos in styles varying from baroque to blues. The book comes with a CD containing both backing tracks and full performances performed by real musicians. You’re sure to have fun when you Go Solo.

Lied vom Waldmägdelein-Franz Lehár was born in Komárom Hungary on 30th April 1870. From the age of fifteen he received composition and violin lessons at the Prague conservatory from Antonín Dvorák. In 1905 he composed The Merry Widow which became an instant worldwide success. The libretto of this operetta provides a succession of intimate arias and duets with festive ensembles. The Vilja-Lied is one of these arias. In this edition for concert band all the poignant beauty of the original remains.