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Cello Carols is an excellent book containing 27 delightful Christmas carols and songs which have been arranged for Cello by Mark Goddard. The melody line is also accompanied with chord symbols.These are easy-to-play pieces which are between grades 1 and 3 in standard.

Saxophone Duets-Suitable for either 2 altos or 2 tenors or 1 of each (cunning three stave system). 'Tricks and Games' comprises of a series of fifteen short and contrasting pieces in a light yet essentially modern idiom. Parts are intended to be played by two pupils of similar abilities. Including: Chinese Chequers Draughts Cowboys Indians Rag-Time etc. 'The pieces are tuneful and gratifying to play... excellent sight reading practice.' Clarinet and Saxophone Magazine.Grade: 3 - 6

The Bach Busters series 'unlocks' some of the less well known but equally beautiful Preludes and Fugues from J.S.Bach's Well Tempered Clavier through transposition and subtle re-notation.Grades 4-8 standard.

Flexible Wind Ensemble-Triumphal March from Aida La Donna e Mobile from Rigoletto Dance of the Hours from La Gioconda and Soldier's Chorus from Faust.Grade: 2 - 5

A well presented set of short pieces from the 'Romantic Era' all strictly in 1st position. Score with parts for vln 1 2 vla (with vln 3 option) Vc.

A collection of classic Russian pieces arranged for easy Piano duet by Dr. Halyna Ovcharenko. Pieces range in difficulty from grades 1 to 3.Contents:Glinka2. Persian Choir from Ruslan and ludmila3. Glory from Ruslan and LudmilaLarionov9. KalinkaOvcharenko8. Russian JokeRimsky-Korsakov4. Three wonders from Tale of Golden PeakockTchaikovsky5. Dance of Mirlitones from Nutcracker6. Dance of Sugar-plum from Nutcracker7. Dance of the Cygnets from Swan LakeTraditional Russian1. In theMeadow Stood a Little Birch Tree

inspiring confidence to play by touch- Making sight reading easier and more effective. A progressive set of imaginative pieces to take students and teachers step by step through the technique. Don't LOOK at the Keys! is a progressive series in three parts teaching piano keyboard geography by touch in an accessible enjoyable way making sight reading easier and more effective. In Book 3 pieces with wider leaps all over the keyboard follow careful instruction clear direction and comprehensive exercises to build confidence. The music offers a widevariety of styles including Jazz more traditional boogie woogie and to conclude a piece in 'stride piano' to demonstrate progress made by following the series - INSPIRATIONAL AND GREAT FUN! Why should I buy this book? It is the only book to practise pieces and give instruction to play piano by touch. It is not just another sight reading practice book of which there are many good ones already on the market. How does it do this? Step by step it instructs and develops the skill and confidence to look at the music instead of the hands. Book 1 starts by encouraging students (and their teachers) to find middle C by FEELING for the groups of two and three black notes. This is followed by a plethora of imaginative inspiring pieces to practise develop and improve the skills. Book 2 builds on a knowledge of scales and arpeggios. Book 3 HAS A SERIES OF EXERCISES TO PRACTISE AND DEVELOP THE ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE OF KEYBOARD GEOGRAPHY. To conclude there are two pieces to demonstrate the progress made by following the series.

Another volume in this highly acclaimed series premiering sensational new arrangements for cello. CELLOWISE 2 includes Lacrimosa by Mozart Paganini's La Campanella Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet Brahms Waltzes Op. 39 and Bach's Gavotte en Rondeau from Violin Partita in E made famous by Segovia.With the drama and spectacle of Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet acrobatic leaps and fun of the Fair in Moussorgsky's Gopak reflective chiaroscuro of the Brahms Waltzes the fireworks of Paganini's La Campanella mystical Lacrimosa of Mozart's Requiem or Bach's colourful variations in the Gavotte en Rondeau this selection explores vivid and dramatic themes fromthe great Classics. It is idiomatic to the cello clear and accessible in technical format and makes a practical and versatile concert handbook for cellists of all ages.ContentsBach    * 3. Polonaise (from Suite No. 2 BWV 1067)    * 4. Gavotte en Rondeau (from Partita No. 3 in E major BWV 1006)Brahms    * 7. Waltz op. 39 No. 9    * 8. Waltz op. 39 No. 15Handel    * 1. Hornpipe (from the Water Music)    * 2. Air (from the Water Music)Mozart    * 5. Lacrimosa (from the Requiem K626)Mussorgsky (Moussorgsky)    * 9. Gopak (from Sorochintsky Fair)Paganini    * 6. La CampanellaProkofiev    * 10. Montagues and Capulets (from Romeo and Juliet)

50 Melodies For Trombone-All fifty tunes are well known - and here they are expertly arranged by an experienced player and teacher. This book is not a tutor but designed to help with various aspects of trombone playing (eg intonation and key recognition). The playing of melodies is a vital and therapeutic part of tuition for the student trombonist.Grade: 3 - 5

Lively and original piece - well 'under the fingers' for the young violinist. Daphne Baker is an experienced specialist on string music for children. Grade: 3 - 4

Laurie Holloway says: 'Joie de Vivre reflects exactly how I was feeling at the time of composition. I felt full of the good life and happy to be alive. Fortunately I still feel that way. It was originally a solo for me on piano and then it was performed on television by a flautist accompanied by me and now it is where it should be with your clarinet quartet. The movements are all joyful and will hopefully reflect your 'Joie de Vivre' '.

12 Original Pieces-With piano accompaniment these duets include a Samba Tango Rock Rhumba Cha-cha and Blues. The recorder players only need to know ten notes to play them all! The two parts are each available separately once the main book has been purchased: please quote SP520P1 and/or SP520P2 (99p per extra part).

Seven composers including Bach Beethoven Mendelssohn and Purcell arranged by Lee Mitchell with tab and score.Lee Mitchell first began studying the Guitar at the age of ten and has studied in the styles of Classical Blues Folk Jazz Pop and others.

A set of 'Antique Variations' for Wind Quintet by Duncan Stubbs. Score and parts.

The Essential Latin Collection for Guitar contains Latin songs and dances which in the main have become international 'standards'.The arrangements in Book 2 can serve for both study and solo performance and the different styles and moods of the music make the collection a valuable and enjoyable addition to the guitar repertoire.