Anyone who can pick up a pencil can draw. Anyone who can sing or play an instrument can compose. The Composer's Handbook is a step-by-step guide to the composition of melody harmony form and texture and covers styles and techniques from plainchant to minimalism rock and rave.- for composers aged 11-18 - games and groupwork for the beginner - projects for the more advanced - illustrations and worked examples of complete pieces

George Frideric Handel 's Dances From Terpsichore for Soprano Recorder and Piano.

No. 7 Brigg Fair It was on the fifth of August (England)- British Folk-Music Settings - No. 7 Brigg Fair was composed by Percy Grainger for Mixed Choir (SATBB) with Tenor Solo. Percy Grainger collected two verses of Brigg Fair sung by Joseph Taylor of Saxby-All Saints Lincolnshire in April 1905 during the musical competition in the small market town of Brigg in North Lincolnshire. He collected the same two verses from a Mr Deene too. Forsyth Bros. Ltd of Regent Street London published Brigg Fair in 1905 in Grainger 's setting for Tenor Solo and Chorus. He wanted the massed choirs to perform it at the Brigg musical competition in 1906.

Easy Jazzy arrangements of famous themes making the world of Opera both fun and appealing with some ingenious flourishes of Jazz and Pop. 12 of the finest melodies from the world of Opera have been given a unique twist with elements of Jazz and Pop music added to create opportunities for improvisation. The perfect choice for lovers of the classical/pop crossover the backing tracks have been performed by real musicians to ensure that your own performances really sparkle! Each piece includes a lively description of the Opera itself as well as written example improvisations. Once you've mastered the written versions the chord symbols have also been provided so that youcan create your own jazzy interpretations. Paino accompaniments are also included as PDF files on the enhanced CD.

Ten pieces for Piano duet that explore the styles of Latin Spiritual and Jazz and feature elements of syncopation as well as some wonderfully addictive melodies! Suitable fo the intermediate to advanced Piano student. Includes a CD of recorded demonstrations with seperate tracks of the teacher and pupil parts.

Method for descant recorder- A special method for beginners. First published by Schott in German in 1990. The translation and adaption into English has been made by Peter Bowman.three Volumes for the descant recorder which advance in small steps and include many playful elements suitable for both group and individual lessons. Discover the adventure of learning the recorder Make real progress through games: breathing A mixture of lively new and traditional tunes Three supplementery tune books each with a sheet of stickers Teacher's commentary Join Dotty-do-a-lot and her friends in the exciting orld of musicFun and Games with the Recorder is a comprehensive recordertutor covering all stages from the first notes of the beginner up to the point of preofessional instruction for budding performers. Although the recorder is often the instrument with wich children will make their first musical discoveries it is also an instrument of the highest artistic merit. This series of books tries to link these two extremes providing a carefully planned pathway between first playful contact with the instrument and professional recorder playing.The three Tutor Books are suitable for use both with small groups and for individual tuition. Progress is methodical and is made in small steps placing great value on consistent work with breathing sound production and the development of rhythmic security.In the Tutor books we speak directly to the child and provide carefully planned precisely formulated exercises. We recognise that some children learning the recorder will not yet be able to read but hope that this will provide an opportunity for a parent or teacher to become involved in the learning process. Each step in this process should be fun and accessable to both the parent/teacher and the child.Tutor Book 1 is intended for children from about six years of age. Previous musical experience is not essential but undoubtedly would prove useful. It concentrates on the notes B A g E1 C2 and D2 leaving sufficient time

The Baroque Around the World series for flexible ensemble with keyboard can be used in the home in schools and in music centres - ideal for informal music-making as well as student and professional performance.Each publication includes a CD with listening and play-along tracks performed by the outstanding musicians Sharon Lindo (violin) Jennifer Stinton (flute) Nick Stringfellow (cello) and Jeremy Barlow (harpsichord).16 easy to intermediate pieces for violin (flute or oboe) keyboard and optional cello (bassoon). From 18th-century England the collection includes country dances Cheshire rounds hornpipes and pantomime tunes plus examples of the march minuet siciliana gavotte and jig. Featured composers include Arne Earl of Abingdon Hebden Holcombe Linley Roseingrave Stanley Thackray.

This anthology contains original compositions by nineteenth-century composers for players of grade 1 to 2 standard. Several of the pieces are available for the first time as part of a graded collection. The repertoire includes works by major composers such as Chopin and Schumann as well as lesser-known pieces by amongst others Bortkiewicz and Rimsky-Korsakov . The collection is ideal for piano teachers looking for additional repertoire for their teaching practice. Includes performance CD.

First Pieces For New Pianists-Short tuneful pieces to help new pianists of all ages to co-ordinate their playing with hands together and to widen their range and knowledge of notes and rhythmic patterns.

A collection of nine well-known operatic arias from 19th century Italian composers Donizetti Puccini Bellini Ponchielli Verdi and Leoncavallo.The Schott String Quartet SeriesWith the first books in the series focusing on baroque classical and romantic styles The Schott String Quartet Series has expanded to cover music ranging from traditional pieces through to Eastern-influenced works. Aside from 'Indian Summer' which features original compositions each book contains original arrangements of well known themes which have often never been arranged for string quartet before. An important characteristic of these arrangements is that they allow all four instrumentsto demand the attention throughout the music. The pieces are suitable for amateur musicians or school students and are ideal for public performance. A collection of nine well-known operatic arias from 19th century Italian composers Donizetti Puccini Bellini Ponchielli Verdi and Leoncavallo.The Schott String Quartet SeriesWith the first books in the series focusing on baroque classical and romantic styles The Schott String Quartet Series has expanded to cover music ranging from traditional pieces through to Eastern-influenced works. Aside from 'Indian Summer' which features original compositions each book contains original arrangements of well known themes which have often never been arranged for string quartet before. An important characteristic of these arrangements is that they allow all four instrumentsto demand the attention throughout the music. The pieces are suitable for amateur musicians or school students and are ideal for public performance.

8 Twentieth-Century Pieces-Having touched on the romantic era in 'To a Wild Rose' and the classical era in 'An die Musik' Kember moves forward to the twentieth-century with this thoughtfully chosen collection for string quartet.The Schott String Quartet SeriesWith the first books in the series focusing on baroque classical and romantic styles The Schott String Quartet Series has expanded to cover music ranging from traditional pieces through to Eastern-influenced works. Aside from 'Indian Summer' which features original compositions each book contains original arrangements of well known themes which have often never been arranged for string quartet before. An important characteristic of thesearrangements is that they allow all four instruments to demand the attention throughout the music. The pieces are suitable for amateur musicians or school students and are ideal for public performance. Having touched on the romantic era in 'To a Wild Rose' and the classical era in 'An die Musik' Kember moves forward to the twentieth-century with this thoughtfully chosen collection for string quartet.The Schott String Quartet SeriesWith the first books in the series focusing on baroque classical and romantic styles The Schott String Quartet Series has expanded to cover music ranging from traditional pieces through to Eastern-influenced works. Aside from 'Indian Summer' which features original compositions each book contains original arrangements of well known themes which have often never been arranged for string quartet before. An important characteristic of thesearrangements is that they allow all four instruments to demand the attention throughout the music. The pieces are suitable for amateur musicians or school students and are ideal for public performance.

This book presents North and South Indian music in staff notation to whet the appetite of discerning western violin players. The melodies begin at around Grade 4 level progressing to GCSE and A level music performance material. The explanation of North and South Indian music comes with a variety of ragas and compositions from both systems. Candida Connolly provides an informative introduction to this interesting and beautiful music including careful explanations of the elaborate ornamentation. The pieces are performed on the accompanying CD by Candida and her colleagues from the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Centre London.

A variety of styles are presented ranging from Swing (We Wish You a Jazzy Christmas Good Swing Wenceslas Chill Out Ye Merry Gents) Boogie (Not so Silent Night) and Ragtime (Clearly a Midnight Rag) to Reggae (Bells a Jinglin') Latin (O Rumb' all Ye Faithful Tannenbaum Tango) Smooth lyrical (Boogie on Down to that Manger Chanson pour l'Enfant de Noël) and a mixture of Disco and Boogie (Three Cool Orient Dudes). These pieces are fun to play and provide plenty of surprises!

41 Traditional Pieces-Argentinian Folk Tunes for Flute presents a collection of beautiful pieces arranged for solo flute with chords for accompanying instruments drawn from the rich tradition of Argentinian music.. Highly regarded performer author and teacher Ros Stephen provides notes on all of the pieces explaining their background and history. The volume is accompanied by a CD with a recording of all tunes. German and French translations of all texts are available as pdf downloads from the Schott Music website. Suitable for players of grades 3-8.MP3 play-along tracks can be downloaded from the Schott Music website. Part of the best selling World Music series which also includes music fromEngland Ireland Scotland Wales Eastern Europe America Mexico India China and Korea.

15 Pieces- A collection of carols from John Kember. Includes: Sing Lullaby See Amid the Winter Snow Past Three O'Clock I Saw Three Ships I Wonder as I Wander Jingle Bells and more…

24 Pieces- Rudolf Mauz presents a wide-ranging collection of Klezmer tunes and Jewish melodies for Clarinet. The collection features pieces for Clarinet and Keyboard accompaniment as well as a selection of Clarinet duets including well-known traditional pieces and original numbers by Rudolf Mauz. The music has been carefully edited to create stylistic authentic arrangements. The volume is accompanied by a CD with demonstration recordings of all tunes as well as play-along versions.

22 tunes from the Klezmer and Yiddish traditions for solo piano- Julian Rowlands presents a wide ranging collection of Klezmer tunes and Jewish melodies for Piano. Highly flexible to use the pieces may be performed by a solo pianist. Information on the history of Klezmer music its scales modes and forms is provided as well as guidance on general style and adding your own ornamentation embellishment and improvisations. The volume is accompanied by a CD with a recording of all tunes performed by Julian Rowlands .

Easy pieces to play together- This collection features a wide selection of original works from the Renaissance Baroque and Modern eras arranged for Piano 4-hands. Focusing on easy repertoire Duets for Fun will provide hours of enjoyment for aspiring musicians wishing to discover new material as well as develop their playing. This collection is ideal for use as teaching material or for playing at home or in a concert with a friend. This title was previously published as 'Duo-Schatzkiste' (A Treasure Chest of Duos).

In Scottish Folk Tunes for Guitar Hugh Burns presents a beautiful collection of traditional Scottish melodies arranged for Guitar. Included in the selection are strathspeys jigs waltzes slow airs and reels and are tunes provided in both music and tab notation. The introduction and notes on the individual tunes provide explanations of plectrum and finger styles. A CD of all pieces performed by Hugh Burns accompanies the publication which is suitable for grade 3 and above. In Scottish Folk Tunes for Guitar Hugh Burns presents a beautiful collection of traditional Scottish melodies arranged for Guitar. Included in the selection are strathspeys jigs waltzes slow airs and reels and are tunes provided in both music and tab notation. The introduction and notes on the individual tunes provide explanations of plectrum and finger styles. A CD of all pieces performed by Hugh Burns accompanies the publication which is suitable for grade 3 and above.

28 Traditional Pieces- English Folk Tunes contains 29 original arrangements of traditional and contemporary tunes including ballads sea shanties and carols. Most of the pieces are arranged for solo guitar with several also offered as trios and with accompaniments.Experienced folk guitarist and author of Scottish Folk Tunes for Guitar (ED 13359) Hugh Burns provides notes on all of the pieces as well as playing tips and technical advice. The volume is accompanied by a CD with a recording of all tunes performed by Hugh Burns. German and French translations of all texts are available as pdf downloads from the Schott Music website. Suitable for players of grades 3-8.