SKU: HL.49020761

ISBN 9783254000019. German.

'The whole range of percussion instruments can be compared to a magic kitchen. Like a good cook who is in great command of his spices and uses them quite effectively, the resourceful percussionist can create the most wonderful musical treats in his magic kitchen' - This is how Gerd Albrecht introduces his young and old readership to the orchestra in his book 'Musical Instruments and How to Play Them'. He gives a comprehensible and illuminating account of the instruments' history, construction features, sound generation, sound and playing technique. Which is the oldest instrument of the orchestra? Where is the set of timpani positioned on the stage? What is a 'lemon mouth' and what does that mean to a wind player? The answers to such questions are contained in this edition, complemented by graphic explanatory photos and humorous cartoons as well as by the attached CD introducing the sound of the individual orchestral instruments by using original examples from the musical literature.Included in the list of recommended educationally worthy picture books 2004 by the 'Gesellschaft fur Jugend- und Sozialforschung' (GJSF) [Society for Youth and Social Research].

SKU: YM.GTW01101309

ISBN 9784636109351. 9 x 12 inches.

This is a collection of 20 popular theme songs from Japanese anime, such as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Space Battleship Yamato, Galaxy Express 999, and Mobile Suit Gundam, arranged for a duet, trio, and quartet. The arrangements are designed to be played by the same type of instruments in the same key and are considerably flexible, allowing the trio to play as a duet and the quartet as a trio. Please refer to the guide in the score if full members are not available. Many of the pieces are arranged for beginners, so they can be enjoyed by anyone who has just picked up an instrument.

SKU: M7.AHW-1101

English.

I simply can't say it better than the Doc himself. Read what he says about the Pivot System, then grab some samples, then a physical book shipped right to your home above. From the Forward During the initial or formative years of a player's career, he acquires the mechanical habits which determine the extent of his development invariably by pure chance. If he happens to be numbered among the few fortunate ones who unconsciously utilize their physical factors to advantage, eventually someone will mistakenly refer to him as being a 'natural' or 'born with it.' If, as is more likely the case, he happens to be one whose physical factors clash or function incorrectly, he inadvertently seals his own fate. Either he can give up shortly after high school as most do, or he can continue down the blind alley of his own circumscribed potential. Most of these unfortunates merely resign themselves to a career of mediocrity ('I never had the chops'), shying away (rom the 'lead book' in favor of second, third or fourth parts. A few (even worse) go on mouthpiece jags or scavenger hunts for no pressure systems, etc. , always seeking, but never finding the 'gimmick' which will 'straighten out my chops.' Some, however, after a thorough analysis, adopt the scientific principles which utilize every one of their playing factors with maximum efficiency. These principles are what is called the PIVOT SYSTEM. - Doc Reinhardt.