SKU: MB.99960M
ISBN 9780786689972. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
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. Cantigas 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. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: MB.30815M
ISBN 9781513466828. 8.75x11.75 inches.
Early Music Gems contains 49 tunes dating from 1300-1791, including Medieval, Renaissance, and ancient melodies as well as a â??best ofâ? John Playford's The Dancing Master. These delightful melodies are perfect for contradance, English country dance and concert settings. Suggested bowings, chords, tempos, and variations are included. An audio recording of each of the tunes includes the fiddle melody with guitar accompaniment. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: HL.49013019
ISBN 9790001128247.
Jarnach wrote three sonatas for solo violin. The second Sonata, Op. 11, was composed in 1913 and is dedicated to Max Reger. With the increase in interest in the music of the early decades of the 20th century, the works of the Busoni pupil Jarnach are experiencing a renaissance in the concert hall.
SKU: HL.49044194
ISBN 9783795744946. UPC: 841886018693.
Anybody who opens this 'treasure chest for duos' will enjoy valuable gems of the literature for two violins. This volume contains original compositions from the Baroque to the modern era, unknown and known, easy and demanding. The present volume is aimed at violinists who possess profound basic knowledge. As material to be used in lessons, the pieces train the player's sense of style and the interpretation of music from the different epochs. In addition, they deal with all aspects of duet playing, such as confidence in leading one's own part, accompaniment, performance for a balanced sound, intonation, bowing technique and rhythmic confidence. These original pieces are also perfect for concerts, auditions, and competitions.
