SKU: BT.9781408114612
ISBN 9781408114612. English.
Now in a third edition, Abracadabra Violin has a fresh and contemporary new look and is the perfect book for pupil and teacher.This title offers an identical selection of repertoire to the other books in theAbracadabra Strings series, so they can be used in any combination for group or whole class lessons and mixed ensemble performances. Used alone, they remain ideal for individual tuition.With tunes you know and want toplay, carefully graded in 20 learning steps, this new edition of the popular tutor also includes duets, trios and teacher's parts. Clear fingering and bowing diagrams and concise theory explanations help to teach thefundamentalsof the instrument, and each new technical aspect is reinforced by several pieces using that particular technique.Abra cadabra Violin now also includes two CDs of performance and backing tracks, featuringselected orchestral backings.
SKU: BT.9781408114629
ISBN 9781408114629. English.
Now in a third edition, Abracadabra Cello has a fresh, contemporary new look and is the perfect book for pupil and teachers.This title offers an identical selection of repertoire to the other booksin the Abracadabra Strings series, so they can be used in any combination for group or whole class lessons and mixed ensemble performances. Used alone, they remain ideal for individual tuition.With tunes you know andwant to play, carefully graded in 20 learning steps, this new edition of the popular tutor also includes duets, trios and teacher's parts. Clear fingering and bowing diagrams and concise theory explanations help to teachthefundamentals of the instrument, and each new technical aspect is reinforced by several pieces using that particular technique.Abrac adabra Cello now also includes two CDs of performance and backing tracks, featuringselected orchestral backings.
SKU: HL.49046946
ISBN 9783795785055. UPC: 196288087601. 9.0x12.0x0.118 inches.
Whether for lessons or the first little concerts - 'Easy Concert Pieces' for guitar contains easy and well-known solo pieces, carefully selected according to technical and musical demands: Vol. 1 easy, Vol. 2 intermediate. Apart from original guitar pieces by Aguado, Mertz, Diabelli, Carulli, Sor, or Carcassi, this edition also contains easily playable arrangements of classical masterpieces such as Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons', Handel's 'Fireworks Music', Mozart's 'Magic Flute' or Verdi's 'Chorus of Hebrew Slaves'. The arrangements want to provide access to the masterpieces of concert literature and encourage the joy of classical music.All pieces are recorded and are available for download.
SKU: BT.9781408114582
ISBN 9781408114582. English.
Now in a third edition, Abracadabra Viola has a fresh, contemporary new look and is the perfect book for pupil and teachers.This title offers an identical selection of repertoire to the other booksin the Abracadabra Strings series, so they can be used in any combination for group or whole class lessons and mixed ensemble performances. Used alone, they remain ideal for individual tuition.With tunes you know andwant to play, carefully graded in 20 learning steps, this new edition of the popular tutor also includes duets, trios and teacher's parts. Clear fingering and bowing diagrams and concise theory explanations help to teachthefundamentals of the instrument, and each new technical aspect is reinforced by several pieces using that particular technique.Abracadabra Viola now also includes two CDs of performance and backingtracks, featuring selected orchestral backings.
SKU: FH.VCS2
ISBN 978-1-55440-546-6.
This inaugural edition of the Cello Series offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring cellist. With an expansive representation of musical styles from all eras, this series addresses the need for a single collection of quality educational materials to foster musical development and instill appreciation of the richness and diversity of music written for cello. An extensive offering of Etudes ranging from traditional to contemporary literature is organized into two progressively-leveled volumes (Preparatory-4 and 5-8). These musical selections present an inspiring approach to the reinforcement and development of technique.Pieces in a Slower Tempo:Viola d'amore - Jones, Edward HuwsOn Tiptoe - Archer, VioletBerceuse - Blachford, FrankThe Old Woman and the Peddler - English folk song arr. Akiko KinneyAll Alone - Duke, DavidPoeme - Keyser, Paul deBuffalo Gals - American folk song arr. Forrest KinneyIn Ancient Times - Birston, HaroldMarch - Rose, MichaelPieces in a Faster Tempo:When Stella Smiles - RT, ZavRigadoon, Z 653 - Purcell, Henry arr. Jason NoblePop Goes the Weasel - Traditional English arr. Katharine RapoportTap Dance - Jones, Edward HuwsPony Trot - Krasev, A.The Pirate - Donkin, ChristineThe Ash Grove (Llynn Onn) - Welsh folk song arr. Forrest KinneyThat Sounds So Glorious (Das klinget so herrlich), from The Magic Flute - Mozard, Wolfgang Amadeus arr. Christine DonkinSaint Paul's Steeple - English folk song arr. Jason Gray.
SKU: BT.ALHE20174
French.
Having been considered as a 'fashionable' and 'cliché' composer of his day, Hahn's compositions are possibly not as well-known as they ought to be. Latin Studies, however, shatter these prejudices held, representing the engagingdiversity of the composer's music. Venezuelan born Reynaldo Hahn (1875-1947) entered the Paris Conservatoire at 10 years old. He received a high standard of musical education from Decombes, Lavignac, Dubois and Massenet beforebecoming a prolific and versatile composer himself, writing works for all genres. For Hahn, music was a magical art and his compositions often contain expressions of his otherwise hidden emotions and moods. With each of the tenpieces in Latin Studies arranged for a different selection of solo or ensemble voices, Hahn's Latin Studies provides pleasant and evocative pieces, incorporating a range of expressions, rhythms and other musical features.
SKU: CF.CAS150F
ISBN 9781491163160. UPC: 680160921911. Key: D minor.
Magical Ireland has been the setting for countless captivating adventures in literature, art, film, and music. Isle of Destiny will lead your students to the edge of their musical imagination. From the proud Celtic heartbeat of the bodhrán (Celtic drum), to the heartfelt and noble middle section, this uplifting 6/8 piece for intermediate orchestra will be an enchanting journey for all.By encouraging listening to other parts while playing, Isle of Destiny will inspire students to observe symbols while matching rhythms, dynamics, articulations, bowings, and phrase directions with the goal of creating a meaningful dialogue between parts. Set in 6/8 time in the string-friendly key of D minor, the benefits of this cohesive approach will naturally extend into future exploration of chamber music as well orchestral playing. Immerse your students in the energy, beauty, and soul of the Emerald Isle sharing their joy, positivity, and achievement with audiences, while on the way to their own musical destinies.
About Carl Fischer Concert String Orchestra Series
Thi s series of pieces (Grade 3 and higher) is designed for advancing ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
SKU: HL.48187233
UPC: 888680991616. 9x12 inches.
“Havi ng been considered as a 'fashionable' and 'cliché' composer of his day, Hahn's compositions are possibly not as well-known as they ought to be. Latin Studies, however, shatter these prejudices held, representing the engaging diversity of the composer's music. Venezuelan born Reynaldo Hahn (1875-1947) entered the Paris Conservatoire at 10 years old. He received a high standard of musical education from Decombes, Lavignac, Dubois and Massenet before becoming a prolific and versatile composer himself, writing works for all genres. For Hahn, music was a magical art and his compositions often contain expressions of his otherwise hidden emotions and moods. With each of the ten pieces in Latin Studies arranged for a different selection of solo or ensemble voices, Hahn's Latin Studies provides pleasant and evocative pieces, incorporating a range of expressions, rhythms and other musical features.&rdquo.
SKU: CF.CAS150
ISBN 9781491162828. UPC: 680160921577. Key: D minor.