SKU: HL.14065143
SKU: A3.9781860966972
ISBN 9781860966972. 9 x 12 inches.
The five volumes of Keyboards Together provide a wealth of enjoyable repertoire for keyboard players. Containing arrangements and original pieces in two, three and four parts, they are perfect for classroom use as well as for smaller groups. All pieces selected for ABRSM's Music Medals.
SKU: HL.14065142
SKU: HL.346069
UPC: 840126933932. 18.0x33.0x1.5 inches.
SKU: HL.346067
UPC: 840126934007. 12.0x18.0x1.5 inches.
SKU: TA.TSPB-40
Ralph Hicks and Eric Rath, co-authors of the popular Five Minute Drill, Nine Minute Drill, and Beyond Basic Percussion are partners in crime yet again bringing this charming collection of xylophone solos to the world of percussion. The Golden Age of Ragtime features some of the most quintessential pieces of American music like Maple Leaf Rag by Scott Joplin and Funny Folks by W.C. Powell. These authentic ragtime xylophone solos can be played with piano accompaniment, four-part marimba ensemble, or both! Going one step further, Hicks and Rath have provided supplemental content in an effort to give an educational experience to performers. They've provided a brief history of ragtime, a full page of tips for more unique performances, suggested mallets for performance, and each solo is accompanied with a list of historical facts pertaining to the year the solo was written. This book is a must for any percussion educator! Included in this collection: 1. Funny Folks by W.C. Powell (Med-easy - 3'15) 2. The Nonpareil by Scott Joplin (Medium - 3'10) 3. Colonial Glide by Paul Pratt (Medium - 2'50) 4. Eugenia by Scott Joplin (Med-Advanced - 3'00) 5. Maple Leaf Rag by Scott Joplin (Med-Advanced - 3'00) The Golden Age of Ragtime ships as a fully-bound book with a sleek cover design by Jaime Crowley. It also comes with recordings of each solo, practice tracks, parts for printing or tablet viewing, and assignment charts.Soloist:/ xylophone/ Accompaniment:/ 2 marimbas* -- low A/ Piano -- can be used with soloist only, or optionally in conjunction w/ marimba quartet accompaniment./ * One of the low A marimbas can be swapped with a low F marimba (4.5 octave) allowing extended range parts to be performed if a larger instrument is available.
SKU: HL.645221
ISBN 9781495082139. UPC: 008148003648. 9.0x12.0x0.094 inches. Book/CD Pack.
This series offers students an appealing variety of styles in a single album. A brief paragraph of background information is provided for most pieces. All books include a CD with orchestrated accompaniments. Each piece has two tracks: one at performance tempo and one at practice tempo. An optional duet accompaniment, based on the orchestration, is included for all pieces at the early levels. The intent of the CD is to provide an incentive with a demonstration of the finished piece. The slower practice tempo assists the student in maintaining a steady beat, using the correct rhythm and gaining valuable ensemble experience while making practice more fun. This volume includes 13 favorites: America the Beautiful * Blue Danube Waltz * Carnival of Venice * Dixie * Maple Leaf Rag * Mexican Hat Dance * Minuet in F, K2 (Mozart) * Minuet in G (Beethoven) * and more.
SKU: HL.133736
Author: Lutoslawski.
