Jazz Piano Studies 1 is directed at classically trained pianists in order to help them learn the basic expressive means applied in jazz. However, the book is also useful for those who would like to play moderndance music.
This collection of 25 enjoyable exercises and 3 longer compositions will help novices of the jazz Piano learn the tricks of the trade and provide the necessary grounding for their own improvisation. This editionis published in three language versions (Cz./Ger./Eng.).
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Beat Furrer a composé pour ce plan d'étude pour le Concours international de piano Ferruccio Busoni à Bolzano. La performance d'abord donné par Nicolas Hodges volonté par le conservatoire de C. Monteverdi Bolzano. (26.8.2011) / Piano

13 Lektionen-The long awaited Sassmannshaus method Early Start on the Double Bass is now here. At last students of the largest instrument in the string family can make use of this tried and tested method for beginners developed by Egon Sassmannshaus for the other string instruments and applied here to the double bass by Holger Sassmannshaus and J. Peter Close. This method will meet the needs of the growing number of young bass students. Early Start on the Double Bass encompasses everything that one would expect from a Sassmannshaus method: an easy start progression at a suitable rate many cross-references to the other string instruments songs and scales in different positions from early on as well as many duets. Lively and colourful illustrations by Charlotte Panowsky complete the edition. For more than three decades “The Sassmannshaus Tradition” has been the household name for excellence in beginner string methods in German-speaking countries. The English editions for violin viola and violoncello which were introduced to the international market in 2008 have proven to be very successful particularly in the United States. Kids to the Bass!While children learning other string instruments can start as early as the age of four the appropriate age to begin the double bass is approximately eight (possibly even six); this allows for a faster progression than on the other string instruments and the method consists of only three volumes. The first volume will be published separately in an English and a German edition; the following two volumes will have German and English text in each book. Original compositions by Boguslaw Furtok enrich the volumes. Based on the tried-and-tested Sassmannshaus methods for violin viola and cello Volume 1: Separate editions in German and English Volumes 2 and 3: Bilingual German/English editions Moderate increase in difficulty Position playing duets Includes new original compositions to B. Furtok Volume 3 with piano accompaniments to 7 pieces The authorsHolger Sassmannshaus is a double bass player with the Niederrheinische Sinfoniker in

18 Lektionen / 18 Lessons-The long awaited Sassmannshaus method Early Start on the Double Bass is now here. At last students of the largest instrument in the string family can make use of this tried and tested method for beginners developed by Egon Sassmannshaus for the other string instruments and applied here to the double bass by Holger Sassmannshaus and J. Peter Close. This method will meet the needs of the growing number of young bass students. “Early Start on the Double Bass” encompasses everything that one would expect from a Sassmannshaus method: an easy start progression at a suitable rate many cross-references to the other string instruments songsand scales in different positions from early on as well as many duets. Lively and colourful illustrations by Charlotte Panowsky complete the edition. For more than three decades “The Sassmannshaus Tradition” has been the household name for excellence in beginner string methods in German-speaking countries. The English editions for violin viola and violoncello which were introduced to the international market in 2008 have proven to be very successful particularly in the United States. Kids to the Bass!While children learning other string instruments can start as early as the age of four the appropriate age to begin the double bass is approximately eight (possibly even six); this allows for a faster progression than on the other string instruments and the method consists of only three volumes. The first volume will be published separately in an English and a German edition; the following two volumes will have German and English text in each book. Original compositions by Boguslaw Furtok enrich the volumes. Based on the tried-and-tested Sassmannshaus methods for violin viola and cello Volume 1: Separate editions in German and English Volumes 2 and 3: Bilingual German/English editions Moderate increase in difficulty Position playing duets Includes new original compositions by B. Furtok Volume 3 with piano accompaniments to 7 pieces The authorsHolger Sassmannshaus is a double bass player with the Niederrheinische Sinfoniker in

40 Easy Etudes for Violoncello-The ?40 leichten Etüden für Violoncello? by Sebastian Lee (1805 1887) are still essential for young cellists. Publisher is Martin Rummel known for succesful pubkishments of the etudes

?evc k?s complete work covers every area of Violin technique from the most elementary level and special exercises concerning individual technical problems right through to analytical studies of the standard concertos. Today more than 130 years later his ?Violin School? still numbers among the most important teaching methods for violinists.This revised edition of ?evc k?s ?School of Violin Technique? Op.1 comprises four books and is essentially based on the first edition published at the beginning of the twentieth century. Other sources from ?evc k?s posthumous papers have also been taken into account.Jaroslav Foltýn Violin professorat Prague Conservatory (like ?evc k at one time) has provided an accurate methodological commentary.A revised edition of a Violin method which has been used by generations of violinists.Seminal work by a leading Violin educator.Each book contains a methodological commentary by the editor (Cz/Eng/Ger).

These Piano miniatures are a distinctive and unusual addition to the teaching literature genre paintings in contrasting styles with musical wit and inventive sounds and rhythms. They offer glimpses into the musical cultures of different countries (Hunting in Hungary Gamelan Balkan Dance African Games) and music history (Medieval Feast for the Left-Handers). Besides training finger technique the pieces help students to think in terms of counterpoint and to develop an expressive delivery.Peter Graham (actually Jaroslav ? astný b. 1952) teaches composition at the Janá ek Academy of Arts in Brno.- Miniature recital pieces for Piano withamusing illustrations by Andrea Tachezy.- A welcome addition to the Piano teaching literature.- Simple and entertaining genre paintings.- Easy to moderate level of difficulty.

10 Klavierstücke für Kinder - 10 Piano Pieces for Children-These ten pieces written in varying styles (classical pop ballad rock and jazz) are of high musical value displaying quality Piano writing and are at the same time appealing to children. Humorous drawings by Urs Sandmeier will greatly entertain young pianists.From the contents: Apache Song On the Train Step Dance Granny Irish Song The Elephant Kari Basil Boogie Gallop The Ballad of King Henry A Little Night Music.The author: Anita Ramade-Etchebarne (1953) studied Piano at the École Normale de Musique in Paris. She is an experienced Piano teacher and writes arrangements and Piano pieces for her students.

New methods to practice and improve shifting positionsWith brief descriptions in three languages (Cz/Ger/Eng)Advanced level of difficultyThese exercises are intended for violinists who have a basic knowledge of shifting positions and how to play double stops. At first fixed positions and shifting are practised separately from one another in one and two part combinations. In the second volume these two techniques are combined and consolidated.The aim of these studies or études is to improve left-hand techniques enabling the student to execute shifting positions with greater confidence. Gola?s Violin Technique should accompany the violinist throughout his career.The authorZden kGola (*1929) studied at the Brunn Janá ek Academy and was subsequently Professor of Violin at the Music Conservatory in Ostrava. In 1966 he emigrated to Sweden where he made a name for himself as orchestral musician concert master and soloist as well as pedagogue. He is the author of numerous educational works.Also availableVolume 1: BA 9550

Studies Op. 8-A fundamental pedagogical work from a superb Violin teacherWith methodological notes by the editor (Cz/Eng/Ger)Moderate level of difficulty.Šev k’s œuvre covers every area of Violin technique from the elementary level to special exercises on individual technical problems all the way to analytical studies of the best-known Violin concertos. One of his most important pedagogical works is his opus 8 written between 1892 and 1895.This volume of exercises is devoted to changes of position and preparatory studies for scales over three octaves (in 3rds 6ths octaves and 10ths). Our new edition is based essentially on the original print issued in the early 20th century and on sources from Šev k’s posthumous papers. The editor Jaroslav Foltýn is professor of Violin at Prague Conservatory a position once held by Šev k himself.Already published:Otakar Šev kSchool of Violin Technique Op.1Book 1: BA 9552Book 2: BA 9553Book 3: BA 9554Book 4: BA 9555School of Bowing Technique Op. 2Book 1: BA 9591Book 2: BA 9592Book 3: BA 9593

New methods to practice and improve shifting positionsWith brief descriptions in three languages (Cz/Ger/Eng)Advanced level of difficultyThese exercises are intended for violinists who have a basic knowledge of shifting positions and how to play double stops. At first fixed positions and shifting are practised separately from one another in one and two part combinations. In the second volume these two techniques are combined and consolidated.The aim of these studies or études is to improve left-hand techniques enabling the student to execute shifting positions with greater confidence. Gola?s Violin Technique should accompany the violinist throughout his career.The authorZden kGola (*1929) studied at the Brunn Janá ek Academy and was subsequently Professor of Violin at the Music Conservatory in Ostrava. In 1966 he emigrated to Sweden where he made a name for himself as orchestral musician concert master and soloist as well as pedagogue. He is the author of numerous educational works.Also availableVolume 2: BA 9551

New edition of a tutor that generations of violinists have grown up with.Fundamental work by a leading Violin educator.Three volumes in increasing order of difficulty: easy moderate difficult.Methodological notes by the editor (Cz/Eng/Ger)The School of Bowing Technique Op.2 is the second important Violin tutor by Otakar Šev k (1852 1934) and deals with the elementary technical demands of the right hand. Divided into three sections the tutor contains more than 4 000 systematically arranged bowing exercises in increasing order of difficulty.This new edition of the School of BowingTechnique combines the original six volumes in groups of two. It is largely based on the first edition published in the early 20th century and on other sources from Šev k’s estate. The editor Jaroslav Foltýn is a professor of Violin at the Prague Conservatory as was Šev k himself.Already published:Otakar Šev kSchool of Violin Technique Op.1Book 1 1st Position BA 9552Book 2 2nd 7th Position BA 9553Book 3 Changing Positions BA 9554Book 4 Exercises in Double Stops and Harmonics BA 9555

with an accompaniment of a second Violoncello-The new edition of these standard Cello etudes uses the first edition of the etudes as its point of origin; meaning this new edition is free from many elements added by various editors over the last 200 years.First of all Rummel has modernized the fingerings and bowings to reflect Cello playing today. He has also restored the order of the etudes as Duport originally had them and furthermore the ad libitum 2nd Cello has been brought back to life; the new edition offers the 2nd Cello in a separate score included in the edition.As with the already popular Popper Etudes (BA 6978 and BA 6979) the Duport edition also includes a brochure with comments onthe etudes and with references to their usage in the standard Cello literature.Fold out pages where you need them.Ad libitum Cello part included.With fingerings and bowings for today's cellists.German/English brochure with playing tips and references to where the techniques can be found in the standard Cello literature.New large format 24.1 x 31 cm.