101 PEACEFUL MELODIES

Par ISBIN GILBERT. Belgian guitarist and composer Gilbert Isbin presents 50 original, short, contemplative pieces in this book and online recording. Designed for sight reading and performance by classical and fingerstyle players of all ages, these world music, blues and jazz-influenced tone poems are written entirely in first and second position in guitar-friendly keys.Adventurous rhythmic concepts with frequent use of pickup notes, syncopated basslines and meter changes make these contemporary guitar solos creative and extremely interesting. The solos feature singable melodies and are easily within the skill level of the intermediate level guitarist. Ideal for concert, recital or just playing for fun. Includes access to an online recording of the author performing each piece. / Date parution : 2022-07-20/ Recueil / Guitare

This striking new work from master composer John Moss uses marvelous band scoring techniques and a distinctive form to achieve a wonderfully effective musical setting. The exciting opening fanfare section ends with a clarinetcadenza which introduces the ?evocation? section. Beautiful sonorities and flowing melodies are heard before the brief return of the fanfare theme and clarinet solo. From there the work tapers to a quiet and peacefulclose. Wonderful writing!

Brothers James and John Hosay unite to bring you a musical portrait of Louisa County Virginia. Intertwining rhythms energise the lovely melodies and rich harmonies that describe this beautiful land where rolling hills farms and small towns stand in view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A Trumpet solo (optional) peacefully unveils an idyllic panorama in the Moderato portion of the piece which gradually builds and summons the rhythmic and uplifting conclusion.

This is sure to be one of those orchestral transcriptions that finds a permanent place in the realm of concert band literature. Holst’s ability to develop and explore folk melodies with rich lyrical treatment is fully realised in this sterling example of the final phase of this remarkable composer’s career. The smooth and peaceful declivities of the Prelude the expressive Cantabile of the Air and the sprightly 6/8 Dance combine to give your audience and your band a truly enriching experience.

Par HARRISON MARK. Improvising your own peaceful, relaxing music on the piano may seem difficult for beginners, but it doesn't have to be! Pianist, composer/arranger, educator, and author Mark Harrison gets you into the Piano Zen mood by taking you through all the necessary steps to create your own Calm Piano music. Topics covered include: triad patterns for left and right hands - creating melodies from major, minor and pentatonic scales - using 7th chords in your arrangements and expanding your style with more sophisticated harmony and rhythm. All of these concepts are demonstrated with over 90 accompanying audio tracks featuring solo piano, and play-along backing tracks for the Piano Pieces section at the end of the book. / Date parution : 2022-04-09/ Etude / Piano

opus 48- Gabriel Faure’s unconventional composition Requiem has become a firm favourite in the repertoire and available here is the vocal score for Soloists and SATB Choir with Piano Accompaniment as edited by Desmond Ratcliffe.   Requiem is probably the most famous of Gabriel Faure's long works taking him around 20 years to compose. The entire piece consists of seven movements with a total playing time of around 35 minutes. Although Faure's mother and father both passed away in the early stages of composition these tragic events were not the motivation for him to create the piece.Equally interestingly this Requiem is not set to the standard liturgical text with the wrathful 'Dies Irae' and 'Tuba Mirum' being omitted and a lyrical 'Pie Jesu' and transcendent 'Paradisum' being added. The omissions were ordinarily opportunities for composers to showcase the dramatic possibilities of a chorus and orchestra to symbolise damnation and so their deliberate exclusion by Faure creates a relatively calm and peaceful atmosphere with sublime vocal harmonies and heavenly melodies.   The work begins softly before dynamic volume and tempo changes are made throughout the piece enhancing the solemn beauty of the voices. Stunning interplay between the Sopranos and Baritones gives way to some excellent opportunities for soloists that are perfectly married with the uplifting unison climaxes. Faure himself spoke eloquently about the Requiem stating that his work was accurately called a 'lullaby of death' and that this speaks to his view that death is a positive transition rather than a painful experience. It is this sentiment that informs the music being melancholy but not depressing heart-wrenching but not heart-breaking.   For singers and listeners alike Gabriel Faure's Requiem is one of the most famous

Standard US Set (without european suppl. parts)-This is sure to be one of those orchestral transcriptions that finds a permanent place in the realm of concert band literature. Holst's ability to develop and explore folk melodies with rich lyrical treatment is fully realized inthis sterling example of the final phase of this remarkable composer's career. The smooth and peaceful declivities of the Prelude the expressive Cantabile of the Air and the sprightly 6/8 Dance combine togive your audience and your band a truly enriching experience. Enticing! (Grade 4) (7:00)

(Based on My Shepherd Will Supply My Need)-MusicWorks – Grade 2Based on the tune My Shepherd Will Supply My Need from the traditional work “Walker's Southern Harmony ” this sensitive and richly-scored setting provides a wonderful showcasefor legato melodies and flowing counterlines. The piece builds gradually throughout leading to the “maestoso” emotional peak. From there it winds down to a beautifully calm and peaceful close. Very effective! (4:35)

Harmony for string quartet is a musical summation of three harmonic principles: Peace-Light-Love. The first movement starts with a vigorous five-note chromatic motive followed by a peaceful harmonic section that gradually develops into a multi-layered chant-like theme. The middle movement is slow and meditative with interweaving tonal melodies while the third movement returns to the opening chromatic motive slightly altered and played prestissimo.

This is sure to be one of those orchestral transcriptions that finds a permanent place in the realm of concert band literature. Holst’s ability to develop and explore folk melodies with rich lyrical treatment is fully realised in this sterling example of the final phase of this remarkable composer’s career. The smooth and peaceful declivities of the Prelude the expressive Cantabile of the Air and the sprightly 6/8 Dance combine to give your audience and your band a truly enriching experience.