The music for this piece was inspired by a short extract from a traditional melody sung by women cloth-workers in Barra in the Western Isles of Scotland. The Scottish folk music tradition is one that Weir has frequently drawn onin the past both in shorter works such as the songs of Scotch Minstrelsy and in her second opera The Vanishing Bridegroom and it is one she has completely assimilated into her technique. The modal feel of this piece however is as much a result of Weir's intuitive and idiomatic harmonic sense as of the original inspiration. Overture for Orchestra commissioned by the Boston Symphony Orchestra in honour of the 50th anniversary of the Tanglewood MusicCentre in 1991; it received its first performance there on 3 August that year.

Thomas Simaku’s composition Clarimbasso was first published in 2008. The piece received it’s debut performance in June that year at the York Late Music Festival. Simakudedicated this piece to Maria and Damien Harron.For over a decade Albanian-born British composer Thomas Simaku’s music has been reaching audiences all over Europe and the USA winning a number ofprestigious awards such as the Serocki International Prize AHRC Fellowship DAAD Award as well as an Honourable Mention at the Musical Personalities International Competition. Many notable performances include among others those given by Kreutzer Quartet English Northern Philharmonia European Union Chamber Orchestra the New London Orchestra Amsterdam New Music Ensemble Tokyo Phonosphere Musicale Capricorn Ensemble Norwegian MedievalTrio and the Austrian 'Ticom' Ensemble.Simaku’s style combines avant-gardism and modality in his own way often with a deeply convincing inner strength structural integrity and impressivecharacter.

The conclusion to this power-packed jazz method starts with a review of concepts from Intermediate Jazz Keyboard and quickly moves on to more-advanced concepts like chord voicings, modal soloing, substitution, reharmonization, modes of the minor scales, diminished and whole tone scales, walking bass, stride piano technique, non-diatonic progressions, and much more. The perfect launching pad for a lifetime of discovery and joy from playing music, Mastering Jazz Keyboard is essential to any keyboardist's journey into jazz. Companion MP3 audio demonstration tracks are included and can be streamed online or downloaded. / Clavier

Grades 6-8-The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades 6 – 8) is a music theory handbook for students taking Rockschool’s new Level 3 (Grades 6 – 8) theory exams. Use it along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Workbooks (Grades 6 to 8) to ensure success in your exams. Rock and pop music is analysed in depth making this essential reading for students of all rock and pop styles. Rockschool’s Popular Music Theory series is also ideal for Music Technology GCSE and Further Education students. Features   Advanced music notation Time signatures Modes and modal keysignatures Advanced scales How transposition works Extended chords and voice leading How to write for instruments in different styles of music A guide to improvisation How to read and analyse a musical score AND MUCH MORE!   Rockschool’s Popular Music Theory Syllabus is fully accredited by all four UK regulators and offers UCAS points at Grades 6 7 & 8. Lean more about Rockschool Popular Music Theory at www.rockschool.co.uk/theory

This unique and multidimensional resource for students teachers and musicians explains 2 300 musical terms through three different methods: Written definitions Music notation Audio extracts From acciaccatura and fragmentation to ostinato and vihuela - each one is linked to a scored and audio example. DICTIONARY Musical terms are defined covering western music from the dark ages to the 20th Century. The definitions are backed up by an extensive reference section including eight chapters on the elements of music: Rhythm metre and tempo Tonality modalityand atonality Melody figuration and ornamentation Counterpoint Harmony Timbre and texture The structure of music Style genre and historical context SCORED EXAMPLES Each musical term in the dictionary is linked to a specially prepared score. For ease of use precise timings are given so that readers can identify the exact points at which particular compositional details can be heard. RECORDINGS Each scored example can be heard on audio CD. There are 274 recorded extracts in total completing this unique resource. 'The Rhinegold Dictionary of Music in Sound is beautifully put together clear unstuffy and thorough. I wish it had been around when I was studying music at school and university with its long-overdue collation of written explanations notated music examples and sound clips in one nifty box. The placing of musical terminology in its historical context is particularly welcome and possibly unique on so generous a scale. I am already using it in my research for a new TV series and love the easy cross-referencing. Delia Smith for music. First rate.' Howard Goodall David Bowman was for 20 years director of music at Ampleforth College and a chief examiner

A Modal Fantasy-Cette composition de James L. Hosay est une rencontre entre les modes musicaux anciens et les codes des musiques de notre temps. L?œuvre débute dans un univers sonore mystérieux qui mène vers un passage rythmé et accentué. Les mélodies suscitent des images venues des confins de l?Orient. Nous sommes aux temps des prophètes des mages et des grands oracles. Ancient Echoes (?Échos d?un temps passé?) est une pièce enrichissante à la fois pour les musiciens et le public.

A Modal Fantasy-Cette composition de James L. Hosay est une rencontre entre les modes musicaux anciens et les codes des musiques de notre temps. L?œuvre débute dans un univers sonore mystérieux qui mène vers un passage rythmé et accentué. Les mélodies suscitent des images venues des confins de l?Orient. Nous sommes aux temps des prophètes des mages et des grands oracles. Ancient Echoes (?Échos d?un temps passé?) est une pièce enrichissante à la fois pour les musiciens et le public.

As a bassist you have probably heard of modes but might be unsure about how to use them to their best advantage. This method aims to clarify things by teaching you how to play modes and explaining how they can be applied.This book will help you to explore the new musical options that modes can offer - not only for composing or improvising but also for accompaniment or performance of Bass grooves or lines.You will find the tools you would need to compose modal progressions accompany or improvise. This approach could be applied to any musical style such as blues jazz rockâ?¦pop or metal.Even if the subject is theoretical do not expect thisbook to be boring or indigestible. The approach is simple effective and musicalâ?¦ because practice and the pleasure of playing are the main themes of this book and many musical examples are featured.The included MP3 CD will be helpful first of all to listen to the examples as they should be played but also because of the numerous playbacks (more the 5 hours of music).

A collection of 50+ Liebman original compositions, spanning the period from the '70's to 2006. The material includes all facets of Lieb's eclectic approach: modal, chromatic, blues, lyrical and free compositions. Many of the pieces include exact piano voicings and bass-lines. Also included is an essay on 'Why Compose?' as well as descriptions of the inspiration for each of the tunes.Having the invaluable experience of being associated with Lieb on many levels for many years, and also having played and recorded many of these compositions, I can say from experience that his music offers not only the greatest challenges but also the greatest rewards. Practicing and performing his compositions will give you exposure to every type of playing situation imaginable and broaden your musical and improvisational horizons. (Phil Markowitz)I call Dave an 'improvisionary? - a great jazz composer and improviser with a unique vision of the world, reflected in his compositions, some of which are found in this great new collection. It always takes more than one 'look? to play one of these pieces. They are, to say the least, challenging - but clearly worth it! Congratulations, Bro! And thanks to the wonderful Veronika Gruber of advance music for continuing Hans's great work. (Richie Beirach) / Instruments Mélodiques en Do (Fl/Gtr/Pf)

This book and the accompanying recordings are designed to provide the guitarist with the following: A collection of contemporary music which is fun to play and equally enjoyable to listen to. Material which is challenging and exposes the guitarist to new styles and techniques. The opportunity to improvise within a variety of musical settings and styles including Latin, modal jazz, funk and New Age. Preceding each piece are performance suggestions and explanations of techniques required for that particular piece. / 2 Guitares

Ear Training-The Complete Guide for All Musicians. This book and double CD pack takes you step by step through MI's well-known Ear Training course. Complete lessons and analysis include: basic pitch matching · singing major and minor scales · identifying intervals · transcribing melodies and rhythm · identifying chords and progressions · seventh chords and the blues · modal interchange chromaticism modulation · and more! Learn to hear and to visualize on your instrument. Take your playing from good to great! Over 2 hours of practice exercises - with complete answers in the back.

(Symphonic Portrait)-Rhythmic excitement and powerful melodies suffuse James Curnow's memorable symphonic portrait titled The Buccaneers. Interesting modal diversions combine with widely varied colors and densities to make this a piece thatwill move your developing group to an even higher standard of musical expression. It will be a rich and rewarding musical experience for your band as well as an energizing experience for the audience.