5 Pieces in Folk Style, Op. 102

An Introduction to Folk Styles Technique and Improvisation-* This in-depth tutor book from renowned fiddle player and teacher Chris Haigh is perfect for classical violinists and fiddle players looking to master the art. * Covering all aspects of folk violin technique from ornamentation to modes and scales and from scordatura to improvisation and composition. * The book is centred around Irish traditional music but also dips into English Scottish Scandinavian East European Klezmer Cajun and American Old-Time traditions. * Accompanied by a CD of all pieces performed by Chris Haigh with a live backing band. Folk fiddle and classical violin are as different as chalk and cheese. At first glance folk might seem so simpleit?s hardly worth bothering with. The tunes are often no more than 32 bars long they stay in first position and they don?t even have a composer. However it?s what?s NOT written on the page that makes folk fiddle so interesting and challenging.This book attempts to explore from general observation down to the finest detail what the fiddler needs to know to bring these tunes alive. We need to understand their history and context their purpose their structure and pulse. And we need to be able to add all the stylistic elements that come not from reading the music but from years of immersion in folk music both listening and playing.Key areas covered include:* Tune types and structures * Ornamentation * Bowing * Modes and scales * Scordatura * Starts endings and links * Variation improvisation and composition Playing tunes in ?sets? * Regional and individual style * Playing in sessions for contests and for dancing

Op 102-Although Schumann had learnt the cello for a while in his youth he only began to compose for this instrument in later life. Apart from the cello concerto only his Five Pieces op. 102 have survived as original works for thecello. Clara was delighted with them: 'These are pieces in folk style with such a freshness and originality that I was enchanted'. The 'Neue Zeitschrift für Musik' wrote: 'These pieces are less apt for a virtuoso player than awell versed one who can speak on his instrument with tone and meaning.' This edition in the best Urtext quality is particularly to be recommended for teaching purposes and for making music at home.

As with most of Schumann's duos for solo instrument and piano the 'Pieces in Folk Style' originally for violoncello and piano were also published for an alternative instrument. The publisher expected greater circulation and ahigher turnover with an additional edition for violin. Apart from a few changes necessitated by the instrument there was a series of substantial ones in nos. 1 and 5 which partly also concern the piano part. Thus we can beconfident that the version for violin was undertaken by Schumann. Now it is available in an Urtext edition for the very first time! Ernst Schliephake has provided practice-orientated fingerings and it is thus excellently suitedfor the teaching of pupils of medium ability upwards.

Original Solos for the Classical Guitarist-This book is a collection of short easy-to-learn guitar solos that sound impressive even when played by the beginning guitar student. The classical/folk style of these works gives the performer something that is fun and exciting to learn and the listener something that is pleasant to the ear. The works are arranged in order of musical complexity the last being the most difficult. Written in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio. This book is a collection of short easy-to-learn guitar solos that sound impressive even when played by the beginning guitar student. The classical/folk style of these works gives the performer something that is fun and exciting to learn and the listener something that is pleasant to the ear. The works are arranged in order of musical complexity the last being the most difficult. Written in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.

Easier Piano Pieces 70-Daniel Gottlob Türk (1750-1813) who held the post of director of music at Halle University was responsible for the most influential keyboard tutor of its day the monumental Klavierschule. He also wrote these two books of practical pieces to accompany it. progressing from the simplest two-part pieces to more complex works practising various aspects of technique the albums provide excellent teaching material for the early grades.No.32 Carefree Happiness is included in the Grade 1 repertoire selection for the ABRSM's Piano Examinations Syllabus 2007-2008.

Piano Time is a hugely successful series for all young beginners from the very first lesson up to around grade 3. With a complete range of carefully paced and attractive books - tutors books of pieces of all kinds duets and technique books - Piano Time is a highly enjoyable way to learn the piano. Piano Time Pieces 3 presents a sparkling selection of pieces in all styles. Here are classical and jazzy pieces folksongs and specially written tunes and songs and character pieces of all kinds. Practising the range of techniques and keys introduced in Piano Time 3 these pieces provide a wealth of enjoyable practiceand repertoire material for all young pianists. With superb illustrations throughout this is a must have companion volume to Piano Time 3.

Easy music for string groups. Playstrings provides an enjoyable and varied repertoire for young string orchestras carefully structured in two levels. The ‘Easy’ level does not normally exceed Grade 2 in difficulty with most partsplayable in first position while the ‘Moderately Easy’ level includes some parts of around Grade 3 standard. At easy level alternative parts are provided so that the absence of viola or a double bass does not prevent the piecefrom being performed. Available in score or sets of instrumental parts. There are over 30 titles covering a wide range of styles including classical pieces folk tunes and Christmas collections. Playstrings is an idealintroduction to orchestral playing for young string players. Set of 21 parts contains: 4 x Violin 1 4 x Violin 2 4 x Violin 3 2 x Viola 1 2 x Viola 2 2 x Cello 1 2 x Cello 2 1 x Double Bass.

Music through the Ages in Two Volumes-Time Pieces is an exciting series of repertoire which explores the wealth of music written from the sixteenth century to the present day. The pieces are presented chronologically within each volume and all include the year in which they were written too. This series allows the pupil to get a real feel for the different styles of music through time providing performance confidence and experience at the earliest stages. The book will prove an invaluable varied source of further study and recital repertoire.

Grades 4-5-Written upon specific request to provide useful core material for the Associated Board viola syllabus the pieces gradually introduce new technical accomplishments. A variety of rhythms styles and moods help to create solid repertoire-building material. Suitable for Grades 4 and 5. An excellent compilation of varied pieces that are fun to learn and play. Stringendo (Australia) October 2003.

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37 Traditional Pieces for Ukulele-English Folk Tunes for Ukulele presents a collection of 37 pieces for solo fingerstyle ukulele playing. Drawn from the rich tradition of English folk music with tunes covering a range of styles including some popular as well as lesser known pieces experienced ukulele player and teacher Colin Tribe provides notes on all of the pieces as well as technical aspects of the playing style. Tablature staves are included alongside standard notation for each tune to simplify the reading of the music and show fretting.This volume is accompanied by a CD with a recording of all tunes performed by Colin. German and French translations of all texts are available as pdf downloads from theSchott Music website. Suitable for both beginners as well as more experienced ukulele players.Part of the best selling World Music series which also includes music from England Ireland Scotland Eastern Europe America Argentina India China and Korea.

36 Traditional Pieces for Ukulele-Irish Folk Tunes For Ukulele presents a collection of 36 pieces for solo fingerstyle Ukulele playing. Drawn from the rich tradition of Irish folk music the collection covers a range of styles including some popular as well as lesser known pieces. Experienced Ukulele player and teacher Colin Tribe along with musicologist Andrew Robinson provide notes on all of the pieces as well as technical aspects of the playing style. This volume is accompanied by a CD with a recording of all tunes. German and French translations of all texts are available as PDF downloads from the Schott Music website. Suitable for both beginners as well as moreexperienced Ukulele players. Part of the best selling World Music series which also includes music from England Ireland Scotland Eastern Europe America Argentina India China and Korea.

The 100 pieces (including individual sonatina movements) in this anthology provide a valuable resource for pianists and piano teachers as well as piano pedagogy faculty and students. The literature ranges from late elementary to intermediate levels of difficulty. Repertoire was chosen from all style periods and each piece includes suggestions for fingering and pedaling. All selections are in their original form (no arrangements, simplifications, or other adaptations). 172 pages. Comb-bound. / Piano