Music-Musical Instruments-Woodwinds

"It's the best of this kind of book, in the sense its exploration of technique is grounded in a deep and philosophical sense of what we are trying to do when we play music, and how technique is connected to heart and soul." --Joel...

"It's the best of this kind of book, in the sense its exploration of technique is grounded in a deep and philosophical sense of what we are trying to do when we play music, and how technique is connected to heart and soul." --Joel...

This book continues where Band Orchestration - Volume 1 left off. Here, we take a deep dive into the world of woodwinds. With over 150 photos, 400 musical examples, and 200 charts, this book offers one of the most complete looks at woodwind scoring...

The Bass Flute Method contains tips on setting up the curved headjoint, exercises for tone development and improving breath control, performance aids, alternate fingerings, travel tips, and a list of recommended repetoire among many helpful other topics.Author: Christine PotterISBN-10: 1539768082ISBN-13: 9781539768081Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing...

Note: The Blowing Zen recordings are available from Kunaki, Gumroad, and BlowingZen.org.http: //bit.ly/kunakiabbotthttps: //afm.gumroad.com/l/bzcdhttps: //blowingzen.org/learn/The Shakuhachi is an ancient flute that captivates many who cross its path. Hidden in its simplicity is profound possibility. The windy, resonant sound of the Shakuhachi brings deep serenity...

(Harmonica Play-Along). The Harmonica Play-Along Series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the notation, listen to the CD to hear how the harmonica should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics...

(Chart). A great collection of over 80 Beatles tunes, including: All You Need Is Love * Eight Days a Week * Eleanor Rigby * A Hard Day's Night * Help * Here Comes the Sun * Hey Jude * I Want to Hold Your...

Attention all harmonica enthusiasts! Join in the fun of playing at a bluegrass festival with a bluegrass band. This book brings to you the often performed tunes by every bluegrass and country player of all instruments. Select a few of these tunes and play...

Learning was never so much fun If you're looking for a revolutionary band curriculum that builds solid musicianship while motivating your students to practice throughout the year, then you've found it This full band curriculum is sound in its pedagogy, written by leading young...

The Belwin Student Instrumental Course is a course for individual instruction and class instruction of like instruments, at three levels, for all band instruments. Each book is complete in itself, but all books are correlated with each other. Although each book can be used...

The Belwin Student Instrumental Course is a course for individual instruction and class instruction of like instruments, at three levels, for all band instruments. Each book is complete in itself, but all books are correlated with each other. Although each book can be used...

During America's Swing Era, no musician was more successful or controversial than Artie Shaw: the charismatic and opinionated clarinetist-bandleader whose dozens of hits became anthems for "the greatest generation." But some of his most beautiful recordings were not issued until decades after he'd left...

Abracadabra Recorder Books 1-4 is the ideal repertoire series for descant recorders. Each book includes graded solo and multi-part songs and tunes starting with five-note tunes such as "Shepherds' Hey" and working up to more challenging classics such as "You are my Sunshine" and...

50 Christmas classics arranged for two flutes with piano accompaniment. Includes scores and individual parts. Easy enough for early-intermediate students to learn or for more advanced players to sight-read. Great for lessons, recitals, church services, Christmas parties, and caroling. Includes: All Through the NightAngels...

20 Traditional Christmas Carols For Trumpet - Book 2Easy Key SeriesThis sheet music book contains 20 traditional Christmas carols arranged for Trumpet. Arrangements are very easy and written in easy keys and are aimed at new beginners. Key signatures used in this book are...

Volume One is comprised of 300 progressive eight-bar exercises that cover the keys of C, G, F, Bb, and D Major. Time signatures include 4/4 (Common Time), 3/4, 2/4, 6/8, and 2/2 (Cut Time). Instructions and a free preview are available in pdf form...

NOW LISTED FOR TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON GRADE MUSIC EXAMINATIONS! A little album of short numbers based on nautical themes as part of the Original Solo Repertoire(TM) Series. The music requires no accompaniments, and is carefully graded from relative beginner through to intermediate standards (grade...

Following on from the very successful After Hours piano volumes, Pam Wedgwood has now penned eight atmospheric pieces for the intermediate clarinetist. They are ideal for teacher or pupil and provide a perfect follow-on for those that have used and enjoyed Pam's highly acclaimed...

Studies are an established part of every instrumentalist's training. They place technical problems in musical contexts, and can be invaluable aids to development. 80 Graded Studies for Oboe is two books that bring together a broad selection of repertoire in a variety of styles....

80 Graded Studies for Saxophone brings together in two books a broad selection of 18th and 19th century repertory, with studies by Arban, Baermenn, Blatt, Brod and others. Also included are a number of specially composed studies by Paul Harris. The studies are arranged...

80 Graded Studies for Clarinet brings together in two books a broad selection of 19th-century study repertory, with studies by Baermann, Berr, Demnitz, Klose, Lazarus, Lefevre, Muler, Rose, Stark, Vanderhagen, and Wiedemann - all virtuosi of their day. Also included are a number of...

Abracadabra spells "excellent instrumental tutors" and the Abracadabra approach to learning through songs and tunes has set countless beginners on a clear path of progress and enjoyment with their chosen instrument. Now in a third edition, Abracadabra Woodwind has a fresh and contemporary new...

(Music Sales America). Encourages the enjoyment of playing and music-making and is ideal for group or individual tuition.Author: Trevor WyeISBN-10: 0853603235ISBN-13: 9780853603238Publisher: Novello & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2003Pages: 68Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 10.60h x 8.20w x 0.10d

". . . a major contribution to cornett research and belongs in the library of every cornettist." --Historic Brass Society". . . scrupulously detailed. . . The first successful attempt to provide a comprehensive reference book on the cornett and its music. Recommended for...

Intended as a beginner's tutor for woodwinds, this book offers tunes to play, instructions, balanced progression and scope for individiual teaching approaches.Author: A & C Black Publishers LtdISBN-10: 0713654171ISBN-13: 9780713654172Publisher: HarperCollins UKLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/31/2001Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 11.80h x 8.80w x 0.40d

80 Graded Studies for Saxophone brings together in two books a broad selection of 18th and 19th century repertory, with studies by Arban, Baermenn, Blatt, Brod and others. Also included are a number of specially composed studies by Paul Harris. The studies are arranged...

Abracadabra Recorder Books 1-4 is the ideal repertoire series for descant recorders. Each book includes graded solo and multi-part songs and tunes starting with five-note tunes such as "Shepherds' Hey" and working up to more challenging classics such as "You are my Sunshine" and...

This edition of this classic music tutorial includes re-set music, new illustrations, extra notes and reinforcement exercises for tricky corners. The CDs demonstrate each piece on the flute with piano accompaniments.Author: Malcolm PollockISBN-10: 1408105276ISBN-13: 9781408105276Publisher: HarperCollins UKLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/18/2008Pages: 72Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 11.80h x...

One of the most complete guides for the flute ever published! Covers basic fingerings, trills, tremolos (3rds through octaves), quarter-tones, multiphonics. A unique reference book for studio and classroom by James J. Pellerite, Professor of Flute, Indiana University.Author: James PelleriteISBN-10: 0882844490ISBN-13: 9780882844497Publisher: Alfred MusicLanguage:...

Tailored to develop a strong technical foundation, 24 Varied Scales and Exercises of Clarinet offers an innovative way for perfecting the scales. Based on the circle of fourths, J. B. Albert's exercises aim to develop mastery of major and minor key signatures. The routines...

(Music Sales America). Absolute Beginners: Flute uses step-by-step pictures to take you from first day exercises to playing along with a backing track! Absolute Beginners has been designed to tell you everything you need to know from the first time you play your flute....

Abracadabra spells 'excellent instrumental tutors' and the Abracadabra approach to learning through songs and tunes has set countless beginners on a clear path of progress and enjoyment with their chosen instrument. Now in a third edition, Abracadabra Woodwind has a fresh and contemporary new...

The primary goal of this book is to train the ability to read music and free the musician from being dependent on tablatures or other communication systems that are not used in the academic or professional worlds. This book has been designed to train...

This classic study, now revised and updated, shows how scientific calculations can be used to improve the understanding, design, and tuning of woodwind instruments. A powerful tool for correcting tuning errors in existing instruments and for creating new designs, Nederveen's work has long been...

A Complete Approach to Overtones is an in-depth treatment on overtones for saxophone. The book provides a full range of exercises and aids to improve the overtone capabilities and overall saxophone playing for every level of saxophonist. Beginners will find the aids they need...

This book was designed for bagpipers who play the Great Highland Bagpipe of Scotland. It includes 42 Hymns, Songs and Carols for the Christmas Season. The arrangements were designed for all levels of bagpipers to play. Audio is also available for this book for...

Volume One is comprised of 300 progressive exercises that cover the keys of C Major, F Major, G Major, A Minor, D Minor and E Minor. Time signatures include 4/4 (Common Time), 3/4, 2/4, 6/8, and 2/2 (Cut Time). The remaining key signatures, additional...

The primary goal of this book is to train the ability to read music and free the musician from being dependent on tablatures or other communication systems that are not used in the academic or professional worlds. This book has been designed to train...

Volume One is comprised of 300 progressive eight-bar exercises that cover the keys of C, G, F, Bb, and D Major. Time signatures include 4/4 (Common Time), 3/4, 2/4, 6/8, and 2/2 (Cut Time). While this book is intended to train sight-reading skills, it...

The primary goal of this book is to train the ability to read music and free the musician from being dependent on tablatures or other communication systems that are not used in the academic or professional worlds. This book has been designed to train...

20 Traditional Christmas Carols For Tuba - Book 1Easy Key SeriesThis sheet music book contains 20 traditional Christmas carols arranged for Tuba. Arrangements are very easy and written in easy keys and are aimed at new beginners. Key signatures used in this book are...

This book is a synthesis of one recorder maker's approach to the subject, as well as a practical introduction to looking after the instrument. Unlike strings and orchestral winds, the skills of recorder making were largely lost after the 18th century, and have been...

A fantastic collection of favourite melodies by Bach, Beethoven, Vivaldi, Handel, Chopin, Mozart, Rossini, Grieg, Tchaikovsky, Borodin, Verdi, Puccini, Bizet, Elgar, Paganini, Dvoř疚, Saint-Sa?s, Schumann, Strauss and more, arranged especially for the intermediate to advanced soprano/descant recorder player, starting with the easiest. All are...

This book is designed to guide saxophonists of any genre towards achieving their ideal sound. Not only will pursuing this aspiration result in a more beautiful and powerful tone, but it will also promote virtuosity in other areas of technique such as the ability...

30 easy Irish dance tunes for tin whistle, with fingering guides. llustratedAuthor: Stephen DuckeISBN-10: 1517649595ISBN-13: 9781517649593Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/04/2015Pages: 46Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.11d

Teachers and students of the saxophone will become better instructors and players as a result of following A Practical Guide for Teaching the Saxophone to Beginners. A storehouse of valuable information, gleaned from professional study and over thirty years of teaching, this book has...

Teachers and students of the saxophone will become better instructors and players as a result of following A Practical Guide for Teaching the Saxophone to Beginners. A storehouse of valuable information, gleaned from professional study and over thirty years of teaching, this book has...

30 classic folk, patriotic and traditional songs such as Camptown races, Clementine, Yankee Doodle or the Star-Spangled Banner, arranged with fingering charts for pennywhistle. Easy songs for beginners IllustratedAuthor: Stephen DuckeISBN-10: 1518604935ISBN-13: 9781518604935Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/14/2015Pages: 46Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize: 9.02h x...

Maceo Parker's signature style became the lynchpin of James Brown's band when he and his brother Melvin joined the Hardest Working Man in Show Business in 1964. That style helped define Brown's brand of funk, and the phrase "Maceo, I want you to blow...

The second edition of Susan J. Maclagan's A Dictionary for the Modern Flutist presents clear and concise definitions of more than 1,600 common flute-related terms that a player of the Boehm-system or Baroque flute may encounter. It includes over 100 images as well as...