The third book of graded pieces by Anne Marsden Thomas. This book offers experie...(+)
The third book of graded pieces by Anne Marsden Thomas. This book offers experience in combining feet and hands within relatively simple music. The music always lies comfortably under the hands and feet. Several trios are included to develop listening and to promote independence between left hand and pedals. Almost all pedal notes can be played by toes alone heels are introduced only occasionally. Grade 4-5
This is a superb collection of pieces for solo Organ. Following from the reperto...(+)
This is a superb collection of pieces for solo Organ. Following from the repertoire presented in Book Four the pieces in this volume offer plenty of trio textures busy but comfortable pedal parts and reasonably adventurous registration. There are also many opportunities to use the Swell pedal.This book has been selected and edited with comprehensive study notes by Anne Marsden Thomas. An audio CD is also available: CRA90605
The third book of graded pieces by Anne Marsden Thomas. This collection contains...(+)
The third book of graded pieces by Anne Marsden Thomas. This collection contains lively three-voice movements simple four-part pieces and some slow moving five-part textures. Registration presents a wider variety of challenges including more manual changes than in Book 2. Inclusion of pedals offers useful confidence-building in location of notes and co-ordination with hands. Demands on pedal technique however are very limited here and heels are not required at all. Grade 3
For the intermediate player the second volume in a series of graded pieces for ...(+)
For the intermediate player the second volume in a series of graded pieces for solo Organ edited and compiled by Anne Marsden Thomas.Incorporating popular as well as more obscure pieces this is a superb collection containing great variety and contrast.
A Practical Guide To Playing The Organ-A Graded Anthology For Organ - Book One: ...(+)
A Practical Guide To Playing The Organ-A Graded Anthology For Organ - Book One: A Practical Guide To Playing The Organ contains detailed guidance and dissection of the organ its componenets sounds and of course technique and playing all of which supports the repertoire pieces in the later books. This first book in the series by renowned organist Anne Marsden Thomas covers the four main areas of concern to organisits of all levels: registration musical expression technique and the art of practising. Together with the graded anthologies in books 2-5 it is intended to be a complete training system for orgainsts of all standards.
This complete book on Organ pedalling by Anne Marsden Thomas supports organists ...(+)
This complete book on Organ pedalling by Anne Marsden Thomas supports organists from their first encounter with the pedalboard through to the achievement ofvirtuosity. In this comprehensive guide the technique of Organ pedalling is broken down into thirty seven chapters each of which introduces a different aspect of pedalling technique with clear explanations and colour photographs. There are hundreds of exercises mostly drawn from three centuries of organ repertoire many of which not only demonstrate the techniques but are also rewarding to play intheir own right. Pedalling for Organists aims to be comprehensive covering absolutelyevery pedalling technique. The profusion of exercises is intended to giveorganists of every standard – beginner intermediate and advanced - plenty of material for study and sight-reading. Each technique is described and followed by exercise material and where required this exercise material isfinely graded. This is the latest book from one of the church organists’ leading educationalists. Anne Marsden Thomas is well-respected for her teaching skills and dedication in helping the student organist. She has many books published with several set on Organ exam syllabuses.
Contains a superb collection of over 40 preludes interludes and postludes for a...(+)
Contains a superb collection of over 40 preludes interludes and postludes for all the major church festivals and seasons. The music spans the last three centuries and has been chosen for its quality and accessibility. Many of the melodies on which the pieces are based are instantly recognisable. The book covers 7 seasons: Advent Christmas Epiphany Lent & Holy Week Easter Ascension and Pentecost.
A superb collection of 28 pieces suitable for weddings including many favourites...(+)
A superb collection of 28 pieces suitable for weddings including many favourites:- Bach/Gounod & Schubert Ave Marias Mendelssohn and Wagner Wedding Marches Trumpet tunes by Charpentier Clarke and Purcell; Jesu Joy and many more
A collection of 8 pieces including the Sortie in B flatContentsSortie In B FlatM...(+)
A collection of 8 pieces including the Sortie in B flatContentsSortie In B FlatMarch In E FlatCommunion In FOffertorium In D MinorSortie In G MinorPastorale In CMarch In CSortie In E Flat