SKU: AP.36-50362004
ISBN 9781571345059. UPC: 660355199844. English.
The practical collection of competition solos that are included in this book were selected from state competition lists throughout the United States. While each selection is included on the list of at least one state, check with your director, private instructor or state music association to confirm that your desired solo is an approved selection in your state. The piano book includes alternate accompaniments for instruments of different pitch and therefore can be used for any instrument in the book one series. Codes to download audio are included on each solo book. Titles include: Cripple Creek; Dance of the Bears; Gavotte; Happy Song; Harvest Waltz; Little Caesar; Rooster; Swan; The Tortoise and the Hare.
These products are currently being prepared by a new publisher. While many items are ready and will ship on time, some others may see delays of several months.
SKU: KN.13805
UPC: 822795138054.
This collection of 10 grade pieces explores the jazz idiom through original songs composed in the styles of the masters. Lots of fun to play, some pieces even include an optional improvised section.Contents: Bird; Rosebud Waltz; Bossa Me Mucho; A Leap In Faith; Monk; Vince; You Are; Chick; Minor Waltz; and Gimme Five.
SKU: TA.TSPB-38
Chad Heiny's Chemical Songs is a welcome addition to the solo keyboard repertoire for young players. This collection is comprised of eight engaging two-mallet solos. Each solo in the collection will fit on a standard size marimba, vibraphone, xylophone, and some even on a glockenspiel. If performing all eight solos, instrumentation can be customized to help bring character and nuance out of each solo. Written for easy-to-medium skill levels, these solos also come with optional audio accompaniment tracks (created by Evan Brown) that underscore the title and thematic material of each piece. Included in this collection: 1. Clean Slate (Easy, 1:00) 2. Sharp Edges (Easy, 1:30) 3. Rattle (Med-Easy, 2:00) 4. Unlocked (Med-Easy, 1:35) 5. Clearly (Medium, 2:00) 6. Caverns (Medium, 1:45) 7. Friendly Banter (Medium, 0:50) 8. a Heartsong (Med-Easy, 2:30) Chemical Songs ships as a fully-bound book with a sleek cover design by fellow Tapspace artist, Jesse Mattson, and includes the optional audio accompaniment tracks.
SKU: KN.13804
UPC: 822795138047.
Each solo in this grade 3-4 collection has its own unique style, and will advance the student as a mallet player.Contents:< br>Minor Talk; Morning; Six In C; Sweet Song; Sunset; Night Song; Playful; Secret; Rain; and Spring.
SKU: TA.TSPB-40
Ralph Hicks and Eric Rath, co-authors of the popular Five Minute Drill, Nine Minute Drill, and Beyond Basic Percussion are partners in crime yet again bringing this charming collection of xylophone solos to the world of percussion. The Golden Age of Ragtime features some of the most quintessential pieces of American music like Maple Leaf Rag by Scott Joplin and Funny Folks by W.C. Powell. These authentic ragtime xylophone solos can be played with piano accompaniment, four-part marimba ensemble, or both! Going one step further, Hicks and Rath have provided supplemental content in an effort to give an educational experience to performers. They've provided a brief history of ragtime, a full page of tips for more unique performances, suggested mallets for performance, and each solo is accompanied with a list of historical facts pertaining to the year the solo was written. This book is a must for any percussion educator! Included in this collection: 1. Funny Folks by W.C. Powell (Med-easy - 3'15) 2. The Nonpareil by Scott Joplin (Medium - 3'10) 3. Colonial Glide by Paul Pratt (Medium - 2'50) 4. Eugenia by Scott Joplin (Med-Advanced - 3'00) 5. Maple Leaf Rag by Scott Joplin (Med-Advanced - 3'00) The Golden Age of Ragtime ships as a fully-bound book with a sleek cover design by Jaime Crowley. It also comes with recordings of each solo, practice tracks, parts for printing or tablet viewing, and assignment charts.Soloist:/ xylophone/ Accompaniment:/ 2 marimbas* -- low A/ Piano -- can be used with soloist only, or optionally in conjunction w/ marimba quartet accompaniment./ * One of the low A marimbas can be swapped with a low F marimba (4.5 octave) allowing extended range parts to be performed if a larger instrument is available.
