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S. Billier: Déchiffrage ou l'Art de la premiere Interpretation (Book)

Classical French pianist, Sylvainbe Billier is known for her contribution to music theory. Deciphering the art of the first interpretation is essential to all musicians seeking to understand the correct interpretation of all eras of Western classical music. Billier 's Deciphering the art of the first interpretation begins by explaining the importance of interpretation. Practically, the study book looks at using the eyes and ears to comprehend the score as well as elements of technique, including intervals, phrasing, harmony, articulation, texture, rhythm and fingering, among other aspects. For all musicians who wish to have a deep and correct understanding of the interpretation of music from each era, Billier 's Deciphering the art of the first interpretation is essential.

Chailley J. Elements De Philologie Musicale Music Theory

Thierry Alla: Digital (sop) (Saxophone solo)

Bardez Elements Pour Un Cours D'ecriture Tonale Modale Bases 1 Book

Bardez Elements Pour Un Cours D'ecriture Tonale Modale Bases 1 Bk

Jo Gougat, Jacqueline Toussaint, Serge Lecussant: Initiation to Musical Studies (1)

Significant music pedagogues, Jo Gougat, Jacqueline Toussaint and Serge Lecussant compile a helpful aid for parents regarding their child's initiation to music theory. The compilation informs parents of the different elements of music theory and how their child can be supported in order to progress.

Lecussant I. F. M. Fiches Pedagogiques Parents No.2 Le Complet Book

Significant music pedagogues, Jo Gougat, Jacqueline Toussaint and Serge Lecussant compile a helpful aid for parents regarding their child's initiation to music theory. Volume 2 of the compilation continues the series in informing parents of the different elements of music theory and how their child can be supported in order to progress.

J. Chailley, H. Challan: Complete theory of music - Vol. 1

Complete theory of music by Jacques Chailley and Henri Challan is a really complete method for beginning musicians. This first volume of a series of two covers the nine first chapters of the method. It features: I. Different elements of music II. Music writing and symbols III. Rhythms IV. Intervals elements V. Intervals VI. Theory of Tonality [1/2] VII. Theory of Tonality [2/2] VIII. Tonality application IX. Additional music symbols Really focused on theory and including some exercises, this book will be a better fit for mature music beginners. Henri Challan was a French composer and professor at the Paris Conservatoire who won the Grand Prix de Rome and who has wrote many music analysis. Jacques Chailley was a musician and Deputy Director of the Paris Conservatoire.

V. Berdiev: 17 Studies (Trumpet solo)

V. Berdiev compiles a well-informed collection of studies for Trumpet. The exercises in 17 Studies For Trumpet are suitable for intermediate to advanced level trumpeters. Berdiev 's studies cover a wide range of musical aspects, including chromaticism, phrasing, rhythm, articulation, performance directions, dynamics, variations in time and key signatures, intervals and a wide tessitura, amongst other elements. For all aspiring trumpeters, Berdiev 's 17 Studies For Trumpet is essential to improving technique.

Pierre Max Dubois: Douze Etudes Variées (Trumpet)

French composer, Pierre Max Dubois (1930-1995) significantly contributed to the wind repertoire. His 12 Various Studies for Trumpet was published in 1959 and remains prominent in the instrument's study repertoire. Dubois ' 12 Various Studies addresses elements of articulation, chromaticism, rhythm, scales, intervals, breath control, performance directions, dynamics, range, ornamentation, and variations in time and key signatures, amongst other aspects. 12 Various Studies is essential to the advanced trumpeter to ensure a high standard of technical progression.

Michel Corrette: Livre d'Orgue Vol.2 (Organ)

French organist and composer, Michel Corrette (1707-1795) has a significant number of works to his name. Norbert Dufourcq's compilation of Corrette 's Organ Works compiles the best of the composer's works for the instrument. The second volume of Corrette 's Organ Works includes much variety for the instrument. Including the use of features such as, ornamentation, variations in rhythm, and counterpoint, among other elements, Corrette 's Organ Works are an exciting addition to the organist's repertoire.

Olivier Messiaen: Theme Et Variations

As a passionate composer, organist and ornithologist, many of Olivier Messiaen 's works incorporate these three elements. However, he took a different stance for his Thème et Variations for Violin and Piano, composing it as a wedding present for his first wife, Claire Delbos in 1932. The couple gave its first performance during the same year. Admitted to the Paris Conservatoire at the mere age of eleven, Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was an outstanding pupil, winning many prizes. Thème et Variations was composed shortly after his appointment as titular organist at the Sainte Trinité church in Paris and is often considered to be characteristic of his famous Quatour pour la fin du temps. Made up of a theme and five variations, it begins simplistically before entering the complex variations. The theme is composed in common time and at a moderate tempo. Each variation varies in dynamics, time signature, tempo, tonality and rhythm, among other elements; however, Messiaen cleverly retains suggestions of the theme all throughout. Challenging as it is, Thème et Variations is an exciting, varied and compelling performance piece for all advanced violinists.

Jean Baptiste Arban: Etudes caractéristiques (Trombone solo)

Études Caractéristiques has formed many generations of Trombone players. The compilation by French cornetist, conductor and composer, Jean-Baptiste Arban (1825-1889) successfully addresses requirements of modern technique and characteristics. Arban studied at the Paris Conservatoire and led a prosperous career as a versatile and accomplished musician. Études Caractéristiques contains fourteen studies, each addressing a variety of musical characteristics. These elements include chromaticism, articulation, rhythm, range, intervals, breath control, and tempo, among other aspects. Arban 's Études Caractéristiques is not to be missed by aspiring Trombone players.

Ulysse Delécluse: 20 Etudes faciles d'après Samie (Clarinet solo)

French clarinetist, Ulysse Delécluse (1907-1995) worked as a performer, orchestral player and teacher during his prolific career. Considering his wide experience and expertise, his 20 Easy Studies for Clarinet are very well-informed. The 20 Easy Studies are composed in a variety of tempos, key signatures and time signatures and address elements, including, breath control, articulation, dynamics, scales, arpeggios, rhythm, range, intervals, phrasing, ornamentation, performance directions and accidentals, among other aspects. Delécluse 's studies are flawless, making his notorious 20 Easy Studies enjoyably accessible for the Clarinet.

Paul Jeanjean: Etudes progressives et mélodiques Vol.1 (Clarinet solo)

Like a technical encyclopedia for the Clarinet, Etudes Progressive et Mélodiques provides a detailed guide to establishing a high standard of technique on the instrument. Jeanjean 's compilation covers all aspects, from quick semiquaver studies to melodic minor études, making the book a must buy for all clarinetists. As a noted virtuoso Clarinet player himself, Jeanjean 's understanding of the practice of technical elements is second to none. The Etudes Progressives et Mélodiques supplies a steady development from beginning to end and with titles in five languages, this Paul Jeanjean study book cannot be missed .

Pierre Max Dubois: Cortège (Trombone & Piano)

French composer, Pierre Max Dubois (1930-1995) significantly contributed to the wind repertoire. Procession for Trombone and Piano was published in 1959 and remains prominent in the advanced trombonist's repertoire. Dubois' music is characteristically light-hearted with unusual harmonic and melodic textures. Procession for Trombone and Piano reflects Dubois' compositional characteristics as well as elements of grandeur, reflecting the title. A typical performance lasts about four minutes and fifteen seconds. Procession is essential to the advanced trombonist's repertoire. Dubois' work makes for an exciting and enjoyable performance for players and audiences alike.

Bousch, Louvier, Risset, Savouret, Schwarz: Mixtures, for Flute or Oboe and Tape (Volume 2)

Mixtures was compiled by pedagogues at the Boulogne-Billancourt Conservatoire as a response to the increase of electro-acoustic music. The compilation provides flautists and oboists with an excellent introduction to playing with electronic accompaniment. As collection of modern works, Mixtures addresses extended techniques in the solo Flute/Oboe line. These include embouchure technique, whistle tones, special fingerings, harmonics, trills, articulation and making vocal sounds at the same time as sound on the instrument, amongst other elements. For all advanced flautists and oboists seeking to expand and vary the repertoire, in keeping with the advances of music, Mixtures is essential.

Thierry Escaich: Evocation II (Organ)

Born in 1965, Thierry Escaich studied in Paris where he obtained eight first prizes for Organ and Composition. His performances and works during his professional career have also received various distinctions, Evocation II being no exception. Composed in 1996, Evocation II is very modern, exploiting tonality, rhythm, harmony, and many other elements to a virtuosic level. Esciach is a great improvisation expert and Evocation II reflects aspects of this through use of complex rhythms and developed melodies. For all advanced organists seeking to vary and expand their contemporary repertoire, Esciach 's Evocation II is an exciting addition to the repertoire.

Paul Bonneau: Concerto (Saxophone-Alto & Piano)

As the Saxophone is commonly associated with the jazz style, classical music for the instrument had always been lacking and so when Paul Bonneau published his Concerto for Alto Saxophone in 1944, it was well-received by performers of the genre. Bonneau 's composition was highly versatile, ranging from over fifty film scores, operettas, songs and other pieces for Saxophone, including this Concerto. Comprising three movements, a typical performance lasts about fifteen minutes. Bonneau 's Concerto for Alto Saxophone contains typically French characteristics, including chromaticism and difficult technical passages. All these elements combined make for an enjoyable and challenging piece for saxophonists.

Los Hermanos Abal, Virtu Maragno: Carnavalito Quebradeño

Argentinian folk music composer, Los Hermanos Abal is best known for founding a folk group in 1939. Their career high point came in 1942 when their song, Carnavalito Quebradeño was used in the film, La Guerra Gaucha. Virtu Maragno (1828-2004) sublimely harmonises the song for SATB choir. Argentinian born Maragno was a composer of classical, opera and film music, as well as a teaching and national academic. His harmonisation of Carnavalito Quebradeño displays elements of South American folk music. For aspiring four-part choirs, Maragno 's harmonisation of Los Hermanos Abal 's Carnavalito Quebradeño makes for an exciting, alternative performance work.

Paul Jeanjean: Etudes progressives et mélodiques Vol.2 (Clarinet solo)

Like a technical encyclopedia for the Clarinet, Progressive and Melodic Studies Volume 2 provides a detailed guide to establishing high standard technique on the instrument. Jeanjean 's compilation covers all aspects, from quick semiquaver studies to melodic minor études, making the book a must buy for all clarinetists. As a noted virtuoso Clarinet player himself, Jeanjean 's understanding of the practice of technical elements is second to none. Progressive and Melodic Studies for Clarinet Volume 2 supplies steady development from beginning to end, and with titles in five languages, this Paul Jeanjean study book cannot be missed.

Maxime-Alphonse: 200 Etudes Nouvelles Vol.3 - 40 Etudes De Moyenne Force (Horn)

In six books, Maxime Alphonose provides 200 progressive studies for the Horn. The third volume of Deux Cents Études Nouvelles Mélodiques Et Progressives is essential to intermediate level Horn players seeking to improve their technique on the instrument. Alphonose 's studies focus on elements including tempo, rhythm, articulation, rests, dynamics, syncopation, breath control and neatness, among other musical aspects. Compiled in 1924, Alphonse 's Deux Cents Études Nouvelles Mélodiques Et Progressives has enhanced the studies of many prolific Horn players. With notes in French, English, German and Japanese, this Alphonse book is versatile and crucial to the progress of any Horn player.

Maxime-Alphonse: 200 Etudes nouvelles Vol.4: 20 Etudes difficiles (Horn solo)

In six books, Maxime Alphonse provides 200 progressive studies for the Horn. The fourth volume of Two Hundred New Melodic and Gradual Studies is essential to intermediate level Horn players seeking to improve their technique on the instrument. Alphonse 's studies focus on elements including tempo, rhythm, articulation, rests, dynamics, syncopation, breath control and neatness, among other musical aspects. Compiled in 1924, Alphonse 's Two Hundred New Melodic and Gradual Studies has enhanced the studies of many prolific Horn players. With detailed instruction for each exercise, this Alphonse book is versatile and crucial to the progress of any Horn player.

Jacky & Claude Bourbasquet J.& Gastaldin: Drums Movie Session (Percussion solo)

With few study books for Drums in existence, Drums Movie Session contributes to a series of prolific studies for the instrument, filling a vital gap. Accompanied by a CD, this progressive book effectively focuses on all styles of cinematic music, from Western to suspense. Compiled by Jacky Bourbasquet and Claude Gastaldin , two prominent drummers of our day, and with music specially composed by renowned pianist Lionel Melot , the book contains 33 pages of film music in various styles which will enable the pupil to progress in their instrumental study. Drums Movie Session is an indispensable complement to traditional teaching of the Drum Kit.

Henri Busser: Cantabile Et Scherzando Op.51 (Trombone/Piano)

French composer, Henri Büsser entered the Paris Conservatoire in 1889. He won the 1893 Prix de Rome and led a highly successful career as a composer, conductor, teacher and organist. His compositions for a variety of instruments are exceptional, Cantabile Et Scherzando  for Trombone and Piano being no exception. As reflected in Cantabile Et Scherzando,   Büsser 's compositional style was sophisticated, yet true to the 19th century French tradition. Elements of the Cantabile include include, legato phrasing, dotted rhythms and triplets, superbly contrasted in the Scherzando by staccato rhythms, a quick tempo and scalic passages. For all advanced Trombone players, Büsser 's Cantabile Et Scherzando  is essential to a varied repertoire.