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The Essential Collection: Chopin Gold (Book/Download Card)

This fine selection features the most famous masterpieces by Frederic Chopin for solo piano. An essential addition to your piano library, now supplied with a download card featuring full performances of each piece!

Charles Hanon: The Virtuoso Pianist In Sixty Exercises (Book/Download Card)

With this newly-edited, complete edition of the essential book of practice exercises, The Virtuoso Pianist In Sixty Exercises is intended to help pianists acquire essential technical and practical skills. The music and text have been updated with a sleek, modern design and the Download Card features audio demonstrations of every exercise. When Charles Hanon first published these sixty exercises in 1873, he intended for the common problems of young pianists to be remedied by the practising of these pieces. Problems like crossing the thumb, the strength of the fourth and fifth fingers, and the difference in right and left hand skill were all common, and still are today. The book itself, however, became dated, making this new and revised edition necessary. Updated with a beautiful and modern new design, these practice pieces are a joy to play, and the included Download Card lets you hear them first, so that you can play them exactly as they should be played. The method involves scales, broken chords and other exercises, split into three sections, 'Preparatory', 'Transcendent' and 'Virtuoso'. Throughout, descriptions help the student to better prepare themselves, while recommended metronome ranges suggest tempos that the student can steadily increase. The Hanon   Exercises have been praised and criticised over the years, but with a sensible practice regime and their incorporation into a more musical and fun schedule, some fantastic results can be gained very quickly.  For over a century, these Hanon Exercises  have been testing amateur and professional pianists, helping them to work on common problems faced by all. With this updated version of the complete Virtuoso Pianist In Sixty Exercises , you can aim to acquire the agility, strength and suppleness that Hanon intended, but with a clean and modern looking design and the innovative, easy-to-use Download Card.

Keyboard From The Beginning (Book/Download Card)

Keyboard From The Beginning is a practical teaching method for younger students who are just starting to learn the instrument. Ideal for 6- to 12-year-olds, this introduction to playing the Keyboard or Piano uses a mix of original and favourite melodies, as well as fun pictures, to get pupils making music from their very first lesson. Keyboard From The Beginning uses a combination of progressive and enjoyable melodies with simultaneous introductions to different techniques and theoretical principles to guide young students in the beginning of their Keyboard-playing career. No previous musical knowledge or experience is necessary, this book will take students from the absolute beginning to playing their first fun tunes with ease.  Using over 30 enjoyable and simple tunes, this book will allow young beginners to express their musicality at the same time as learning the basics of playing. With a mix of original tunes and some old favourite melodies, pupils will love learning to play these songs. With timeless tunes like Au Clair De La Lune, This Old Man, London Bridge and Ode To Joy , children will learn to play these simple melodies while at the same time learning new notes and techniques like different time signatures, rests, dotted rhythms and even scales and chords.  As the book progresses, new techniques are introduced, providing a structured and logical course, making this an ideal book for students to work from either on their own or as part of a larger group. The book is accompanied by a unique download card, giving instant online access to audio downloads of demonstrations and backing tracks. This brings a new dimension to learning, as pupils will be able to hear how each tune should sound, before playing it along with a professional recording. Fun images throughout make this a hugely fun and enjoyable book to introduce young beginners to the joys of playing the Keyboard. Keyboard From The Beginning is a brilliant way for young pupils with no previous musical experience to learn to play the Keyboard. Musical melodies, easy-to-understand lessons and colourful images combine to create a Keyboard method that will keep children interested and start them on their way towards becoming proficient keyboardists. 

Seiber: Sonata Da Camera (Players' Score)

Kaija Saariaho: Sombre

Kaija Saariaho 's Sombre was commissioned jointly by The Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundation and Da Camera of Houston. The world premiere took place on 23 February 2012 at Rothko Chapel, Houston, USA given by the Da Camera Ensemble: Daniel Belcher, Baritone; Camilla Hoitenga, bass Flute; Bridget Kibbey, Harp; Matthew Strauss, Percussion and Paul Ellison, Double Bass. Duration: 17–19 minutes.

Saxophone Fingering Chart

Beautifully designed on a gatefold, laminated card, including information about instrument care, notation and a photo/diagram.

Flute Fingering Chart

Beautifully designed on a gatefold, laminated card, including information about instrument care, notation and a photo/diagram.

Clarinet Fingering Chart

Beautifully designed on a gatefold, laminated card, including information about instrument care, notation and a photo/diagram.

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The Essential Collection: Gershwin Gold (Book/Online Audio)

An essential addition to your Piano library, this collection includes some of the greatest masterpieces by Hollywood and Broadway composer George Gershwin , arranged for solo Piano. The Essential Collection: Gershwin Gold includes songs from the much-loved musicals Porgy And Bess, Girl Crazy, The Goldwyn Follies, A Damsel In Distress and more. The book includes a Download Card, giving you instant online access to full recordings of each piece.

Playing With Scales: Alto Saxophone Level 1 (Book/Download)

Playing With Scales is a new resource, designed to help motivate and encourage young musicians to practice their scales. Playing With Scales presents imaginative backing tracks in a variety of styles to transform scales and arpeggios from dry rudiments into an exciting musical experience. The accompaniments can be played by the teacher in lessons, plus all of the tracks are included for student practice at home using the supplied Download Card. This volume contains accompaniments for scales and arpeggios required at the first level of playing, and is compatible with the syllabus requirements of the major examination boards.

Playing With Scales: Piano Level 1 (Book/Download)

Playing With Scales is a new resource, designed to help motivate and encourage young musicians to practice their scales. Playing With Scales presents imaginative backing tracks in a variety of styles to transform scales and arpeggios from dry rudiments into an exciting musical experience. The accompaniments can be played by the teacher in lessons, plus all of the tracks are included for student practice at home using the supplied Download Card. This volume contains accompaniments for scales and arpeggios required at the first level of playing, and is compatible with the syllabus requirements of the major examination boards.

Playing With Scales: Trumpet Level 1 (Book/Download)

Playing With Scales is a new resource, designed to help motivate and encourage young musicians to practice their scales. Playing With Scales presents imaginative backing tracks in a variety of styles to transform scales and arpeggios from dry rudiments into an exciting musical experience. The accompaniments can be played by the teacher in lessons, plus all of the tracks are included for student practice at home using the supplied Download Card. This volume contains accompaniments for scales and arpeggios required at the first level of playing, and is compatible with the syllabus requirements of the major examination boards.

Playing With Scales: Clarinet Level 1 (Book/Download)

Playing With Scales is a new resource, designed to help motivate and encourage young musicians to practice their scales. Playing With Scales presents imaginative backing tracks in a variety of styles to transform scales and arpeggios from dry rudiments into an exciting musical experience. The accompaniments can be played by the teacher in lessons, plus all of the tracks are included for student practice at home using the supplied Download Card. This volume contains accompaniments for scales and arpeggios required at the first level of playing, and is compatible with the syllabus requirements of the major examination boards.

Playing With Scales: Flute Level 1 (Book/Download)

Playing With Scales is a new resource, designed to help motivate and encourage young musicians to practice their scales. Playing With Scales presents imaginative backing tracks in a variety of styles to transform scales and arpeggios from dry rudiments into an exciting musical experience. The accompaniments can be played by the teacher in lessons, plus all of the tracks are included for student practice at home using the supplied Download Card. This volume contains accompaniments for scales and arpeggios required at the first level of playing, and is compatible with the syllabus requirements of the major examination boards.

Playing With Scales: Violin Level 1 (Book/Download)

Playing With Scales is a new resource, designed to help motivate and encourage young musicians to practice their scales. Playing With Scales presents imaginative backing tracks in a variety of styles to transform scales and arpeggios from dry rudiments into an exciting musical experience. The accompaniments can be played by the teacher in lessons, plus all of the tracks are included for student practice at home using the supplied Download Card. This volume contains accompaniments for scales and arpeggios required at the first level of playing, and is compatible with the syllabus requirements of the major examination boards.

Judith Weir: The Wild Reeds

Judith Weir 's The Wild Reeds for Organ. ' The Wild Reeds is a ten-minute partita, made up of an original theme followed by six variations, which are played continuously. The theme was partly inspired by folk music for outdoor wind instruments from eastern Europe, rugged yet delicate at the same time. Another important inspiration has been the Organ sonorities which result from unusual divisions of the octave, producing strange chords and ghostly harmonisations of melodies. Above all, The Wild Reeds has been written for Thomas Trotter (who personally commissioned this music and gave much valuable advice during its composition) in honour of his remarkable thirty years as Birmingham City Organist. ' - Judith Weir

Francis Poulenc: Sonata For Clarinet And Piano (Audio Edition)

This is an updated edition of Francis Poulenc 's 1962 work Sonata For Clarinet And Piano , edited by Millan Sachania . Featuring the full score and separate Clarinet part, this exclusive edition also includes a download card, giving you instant online access to demonstration and accompaniment tracks. Originally completed in 1962, Poulenc  tragically passed away before it could be definitively engraved, leaving behind a work with a number of ambiguous notational marks that resulted in an incomplete first edition, published just a year later. A number of revisions have taken place, but this, expertly edited by Millan Sachania , aims to provide a playable, legible, precise and authoritative score that reflect closest Poulenc 's intentions. This new edition includes accidentals that may have been intended by Poulenc  within square brackets, as well as cautionary accidentals and the deletion of redundant accidentals. Other amendments like the redistribution of notes between the Piano staves, extending slurs so as to incorporate second or final tied notes, in contrast to the previous edition. At all points, Sachania has aimed to reproduce an authoritative and accurate score that is at once playable and a reflection of what Poulenc himself may have intended. What makes this edition of Sonata For Clarinet And Piano really special is the unique download card that provides exclusive online access to demonstration and accompaniment audio tracks. Professionally-recorded by renowned clarinettist Joy Farrall and pianist Huw Watkins, the demonstration track allows you to hear exactly how the piece as a whole should sound, before the independent Piano-only track lets you take the place of the clarinettist in your very own performance. This is a unique opportunity for clarinettists to learn from an authoritative score, and play along to a special backing track, with a work that's one of the finest for the instrument ever composed. For clarinettist fans of Francis Poulenc , lovers of Les Six, or just players with a proclivity for beautiful music, this edition of Sonata For Clarinet And Piano has been a long-time coming, and now it's available in this unique edition with accompanying download card.

Francis Poulenc: Sonata For Oboe And Piano (Audio Edition)

This is an updated edition of Francis Poulenc 's 1962 work Sonata For Oboe And Piano , edited by Millan Sachania . Featuring the full score and a separate Oboe part, this exclusive edition also includes a download card, giving you instant online access to demonstration and accompaniment tracks. Originally completed in 1962, Poulenc 's Sonata For Oboe And Piano  had been brewing in his mind for at least five years. The last of Poulenc 's trio of sonatas for woodwind instruments, he tragically passed away before it could be definitively engraved, leaving behind a work with a number of ambiguous notational marks that resulted in an incomplete first edition, published posthumously. A number of revisions have taken place, but this, expertly edited by Millan Sachania , aims to provide a playable, legible, precise and authoritative score that reflect closest Poulenc 's intentions. This new edition revises many minor details, including Piano chords, tied notes, the correction of various bars throughout as well as his crescendos during the third movement. At all points, Sachania has aimed to reproduce an authoritative and accurate score that is at once playable and a reflection of what Poulenc himself may have intended. This is a most exciting prospect considering the reputation that this work has garnered as a piece of profound poignancy. Dedicated to Sergey Prokofiev, it has been said that the mournful final movement, Déploration , is something of an obituary.  What makes this edition of Sonata For Clarinet And Piano really special is the unique download card that provides exclusive online access to demonstration and accompaniment audio tracks. Professionally-recorded by renowned oboist Christopher Cowie and pianist Huw Watkins, the demonstration track allows you to hear exactly how the piece as a whole should sound, before the independent Piano-only track lets you take the place of the Oboe in your very own performance. This is a unique opportunity for oboists to learn from an authoritative score, and play along to a special backing track, with a work that's one of the finest for the instrument ever composed. For oboist fans of Francis Poulenc , lovers of Les Six, or just players with a proclivity for beautiful music, this edition of Sonata For Oboe And Piano has been long-awaited, and now it's available in this unique edition with accompanying download card.

Michael Nyman: Songs And Arias For Soprano And Piano

Sixteen songs and seven arias for high voice and Piano, composed over a fifteen-year period from 1989 to 2004, with texts in English, French, German and translations from German, Portuguese and Russian. Texts from the Bible, Shakespeare, Mozart, Rimbaud, Fernando Pessoa and Paul Celan and by living writers Roger Pulvers, Kevin Power, Victoria Hardie and Michael Hastings. While the original text-free version of Life's Chaos appeared as part of the musical accompaniment to Dziga Vertov's Man With A Movie Camera, there are songs from three of his film scores: The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover, Prospero's Books and The Diary Of Anne Frank, and from four song cycles: L'Orgie Parisienne, Six Celan Songs, Cycle of Disquietude and Acts Of Beauty. There are arias from two stage operas, Facing Goya and Man and Boy: Dada and a TV opera, Letters, Riddles and Writs.

Francis Poulenc: Sonata For Flute And Piano (Audio Edition)

This is an updated edition of Francis Poulenc 's 1957 work Sonata For Flute And Piano , edited by Carl Schmidt . Featuring the full score and separate Clarinet part, this exclusive edition also includes a download card, giving you instant online access to demonstration and accompaniment tracks. After having begun a Sonata for Flute as early as 1952, questions arose over whether Poulenc  would be able to complete this work on top of his various other compositions at the time. The piece was, thankfully, finally finished after being commissioned by Harold Spivacke, the Chief of the Music Division of the Library of Congress, for a festival in honour of Elizabeth Coolidge. The world premiere, at Poulenc 's request, took place at the Strasbourg Music Festival, performed by renowned flautist Jean-Pierre Rampal, while the American premiere took place in the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress.  This new edition includes an extensive introduction to the piece, a detailing of the different sources that were used, and the inherent difficulty of compiling such an edition as this, all in English, French and German. Furthermore, an in-depth discussion of the problems of authority, as well as a vast number of critical notes is included, giving a true sense of the care and attention that has gone into producing this new edition of Poulenc 's Sonata For Flute And Piano . At all points, Schmidt  has aimed to reproduce an authoritative and accurate score that is at once playable and a reflection of what Poulenc himself may have intended. What makes this edition of Sonata For Flute And Piano really special is the unique download card that provides exclusive online access to demonstration and accompaniment audio tracks. Professionally-recorded by renowned flautist Michael Cox and pianist Huw Watkins, the demonstration track allows you to hear exactly how the piece as a whole should sound, before the independent Piano-only track lets you take the place of the flautist in your very own performance. This is a unique opportunity for flautists to learn from an authoritative score, and play along to a special backing track, with a work that, since its premiere, has become one of the most frequently-performed and well-loved works in the Flute repertoire. For flautist fans of Francis Poulenc , lovers of Les Six, or just players with a proclivity for stunning music, this edition of Sonata For Flute And Piano has been a long-time coming, and now it's available in this unique edition with accompanying download card.

Grade 3 Flute Pieces (Book/Audio Download)

Grade 3 Flute Pieces allows you to learn a diverse range of popular solo works that have all been carefully chosen with the specifications of the major exam boards in mind. This particular book is perfect for Grade 3 flautists, including some classic tunes and contemporary pop hits. The included download card also gives you instant online access to full backing tracks for every song. This fantastic songbook includes valuable supplementary repertoire for Grade 3 flautists of any age. These particular Flute Pieces  will aid with your technique and theoretical skills, while also allowing you to play some incredible tunes that will help to enhance your musicality. Including such contemporary pop classics as John Legend's  All Of Me , Ed Sheeran's Thinking Out Loud and Katy Perry's Roar , these familiar tunes will be fun to play for any flautist. Not only this, but a big collection of timeless pop tunes are included, such as The Beatles' Hey Jude , Cat Stevens's The First Cut Is The Deepest  and ABBA's Dancing Queen , such familiar favourites allowing everyone to enjoy Grade 3 Flute! Each of the tunes features song background notes and brief performance guidance, while at the beginning of the songbook is an introductory section featuring an invaluable fingering chart. With a fantastically diverse collection of old and new pop songs, some beautifully crisp engraving and helpful performance tips for each song, this is the perfect songbook for Grade 3 flautists. It will help hone the techniques necessary for major exam boards, while enabling you to develop a versatile repertoire and have fun playing some familiar songs.

Grade 1 Alto Saxophone Pieces (Book/Audio Download)

Grade 1 Alto Saxophone Pieces allows you to learn a diverse range of popular solo works that have all been carefully chosen with the specifications of the major exam boards in mind. This particular book is perfect for Grade 1 saxophonists, including some classic tunes and contemporary pop hits. The included download card also gives you instant online access to full backing tracks for every song. This fantastic songbook includes valuable supplementary repertoire for beginning Grade 1 saxophonists of any age. These particular Alto Saxophone Pieces  will aid with your technique and theoretical skills, while also allowing you to play some incredible tunes that will help to enhance your musicality. Including such contemporary pop classics as Taylor Swift's 22 , One Direction's Best Song Ever , Adele's Make You Feel My Love and Coldplay's Sky Full Of Stars , these familiar tunes will be fun to play for any clarinettist. Not only this, but a big collection of timeless pop tunes are included, such as The Beatles' Yesterday , Frank Sinatra's My Way  and Elvis Presley's All Shook Up , such familiar favourites allowing everyone to enjoy Grade 1 Alto Saxophone! Each of the tunes features song background notes and brief performance guidance, while at the beginning of the songbook is an introductory section featuring an invaluable fingering chart. With a fantastically diverse collection of old and new pop songs, some beautifully crisp engraving and helpful performance tips for each song, this is the perfect songbook for Grade 1 saxophonists. It will help hone the techniques necessary for major exam boards, while enabling you to develop a versatile repertoire and have fun playing some familiar songs.

Grade 3 Violin Pieces (Book/Audio Download)

Grade 3 Violin Pieces allows you to learn a diverse range of popular solo works that have all been carefully chosen with the specifications of the major exam boards in mind. This particular book is perfect for Grade 3 violinists, including some classic tunes and contemporary pop hits. The included download card also gives you instant online access to full backing tracks for every song. This fantastic songbook includes valuable supplementary repertoire for Grade 3 violinists of any age. These particular Violin Pieces  will aid with your technique and theoretical skills, while also allowing you to play some incredible tunes that will help to enhance your musicality. Including such contemporary pop classics as John Legend's  All Of Me , Ed Sheeran's Thinking Out Loud and Katy Perry's Roar , these familiar tunes will be fun to play for any violinist. Not only this, but a big collection of timeless pop tunes are included, such as The Beatles' Hey Jude , Cat Stevens's The First Cut Is The Deepest  and ABBA's Dancing Queen , such familiar favourites allowing everyone to enjoy Grade 3 Violin! Each of the tunes features song background notes and brief performance guidance, while at the beginning of the songbook is an introductory section featuring an invaluable fingering chart. With a fantastically diverse collection of old and new pop songs, some beautifully crisp engraving and helpful performance tips for each song, this is the perfect songbook for Grade 3 violinists. It will help hone the techniques necessary for major exam boards, while enabling you to develop a versatile repertoire and have fun playing some familiar songs.

Grade 1 Clarinet Pieces (Book/Audio Download)

Grade 1 Clarinet Pieces allows you to learn a diverse range of popular solo works that have all been carefully chosen with the specifications of the major exam boards in mind. This particular book is perfect for Grade 1 clarinettists, including some classic tunes and contemporary pop hits. The included download card also gives you instant online access to full backing tracks for every song. This fantastic songbook includes valuable supplementary repertoire for beginning Grade 1 clarinettists of any age. These particular Clarinet Pieces  will aid with your technique and theoretical skills, while also allowing you to play some incredible tunes that will help to enhance your musicality. Including such contemporary pop classics as Taylor Swift's 22 , One Direction's Best Song Ever , Adele's Make You Feel My Love and Coldplay's Sky Full Of Stars , these familiar tunes will be fun to play for any clarinettist. Not only this, but a big collection of timeless pop tunes are included, such as The Beatles' Yesterday , Frank Sinatra's My Way  and Elvis Presley's All Shook Up , such familiar favourites allowing everyone to enjoy Grade 1 Clarinet! Each of the tunes features song background notes and brief performance guidance, while at the beginning of the songbook is an introductory section featuring an invaluable fingering chart. With a fantastically diverse collection of old and new pop songs, some beautifully crisp engraving and helpful performance tips for each song, this is the perfect songbook for Grade 1 clarinettists. It will help hone the techniques necessary for major exam boards, while enabling you to develop a versatile repertoire and have fun playing some familiar songs.