Format : Sheet music + DVD
SKU: HL.338855
ISBN 9781540090256. UPC: 840126914160. 9.25x12.0x0.393 inches.
The idea for this collection stems from a deep belief that a piano duet should be an essential part of pianistic education from its very beginnings. Playing four hands not only helps to develop technical skills and general musicality, but it is also encouraging for students as it reduces stage-fright and is simply fun. Moreover, playing together is a great opportunity to read more music, which is essential for developing sight-reading skills. It is therefore not suprising that piano four hands - either for a student and teacher or two students - are included in almost every significant piano school. The are two reasons why this collection only includes compostions for four hands. Such a chamber formation creates, in my opinion, the closest relation between the partners - by sharing the same keyboard and, literally, each musical breath, the students can experience the music together in a much deeper way than playing, for example, on two pianos. The other reason is purely logistical it is far easier to rehearse and play concerts when only one piano is needed. The collection comes with a CD that contains most of the pieces recorded by professional pianists. Its purpose is not only to present the pieces (as it is often hard to catch the overall idea of a composition by playing it alone), but also to show different ways of interpretation and space for artistic freedom.
SKU: PR.114413270
UPC: 680160594801. 8.5 x 11 inches.
Originally, it took four to tango. Dorff's sultry, slinky tango began life as a quartet (available for string quartet, string quintet, string orchestra, or for quartets of clarinets, bassoons, saxophones). This piece breaks beyond that restriction to become an enjoyable trio. Although arranged for Allen Krantz in this version, the technical demands do not require the skill level of Allen Krantz to pull it off. It Takes Four to Tango is now simply a delightful dance for two.
SKU: ST.EM20
ISBN 9790220206337.
Remembered chiefly for his virginal music, this always fresh and charming composer - who was probably an instrument maker by trade - may well have penned these pieces simply for the enjoyment of his London friends living in the wards of Bishopsgate and Cripplegate. His experience as a keyboard player may have led him to some chromatic vocal writing, particularly in the admirable Construe my meaning, rivalling strangenesses in the work of his Italian contemporary, Gesualdo. CONTENTS Among the daffadillies (SSAB) Ay me, poor heart (SATB) Blind Love was shooting (SSAB) Carters, now cast down (SAT (or A) B) Construe my meaning (SATB) Daphne on the rainbow (SSA (or T) T (or B)) Lady, the silly flea (SATB) Lady, when I behold your passions (SSA (or T) B) Love shooting among many (SSAB) Love shooting at another (SSA (or T) B) My Lady's coloured cheeks (SAT (or A) B) Pearce did dance with Petronella (SAT (or A) B) Pearce did love fair Petronella (SAAB) Phillida bewailed (SAT (or A) B) Simkin said that Sis was fair (SSAB (or T)) Some time she would (SATB) Susanna fair (SSTB) The curtain drawn (SATB) The wavering planet (SSAB (or T)) Thrice blessed be the giver (SSAB (or T)) Witness, ye heavens (SSS (or A) AAT (or B) BB).
SKU: HL.48025407
UPC: 196288201571.
Simply 4 Strings – Ensemble music for elementary string players from Katherine and Hugh Colledge, composers of Stepping Stones, Waggon Wheels, Fast Forward and Shooting Stars. •A complete suite of pieces – ideal for group teaching, perfect for concerts •Based on well-known melodies from around the world •Optional piano accompaniments •Rewarding parts for everyone – even absolute beginners.
SKU: HL.48020802
ISBN 9780851626048. 9.0x12.0x0.16 inches.
Simply 4 Strings, a brand new series of ensemble music for elementary string players from Katherine and Hugh Colledge, composers of the well-loved Stepping Stones, Waggon Wheels, Fast Forward, and Shooting Stars. A complete suite of pieces ideal for group teaching or concerts based on well-known melodies. The book includes the score and piano accompaniments and the CD-ROM includes the individual parts to download and print.
SKU: HL.334629
ISBN 9781540086433. UPC: 840126909982. 9.0x12.0x0.358 inches.
The First 50 Songs by the Beatles You Should Play on Ukulele is a simply arranged, must-know collection of the Fab Four's greatest hits. Each arrangement includes melody, lyrics and chord diagrams for standard G-C-E-A uke tuning. Songs include: Across the Universe • Blackbird • Can't Buy Me Love • Day Tripper • Eleanor Rigby • The Fool on the Hill • Good Day Sunshine • Hey Jude • I Want to Hold Your Hand • Let It Be • Michelle • Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da • Penny Lane • Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band • Twist and Shout • We Can Work It Out • Yesterday • and more.
About First 50
You've been taking lessons, you've got a few chords under your belt, and you're ready to buy a songbook. Now what? Hal Leonard has the answers in its First 50 series. The First 50 series steers new players in the right direction. These books contain easy to intermediate arrangements for must-know songs. Each arrangement is simple and streamlined, yet still captures the essence of the tune.
SKU: AP.36-52740545
ISBN 9781628768428. UPC: 746241223883. English.
This audition survival guide for teachers and students of all levels begins with one-octave major and minor scales to three sharps and flats. Two-octave scales are introduced subsequently, and the book concludes with three-octave scales to five sharps and flats. Two-octave blues scales to four sharps and flats are included as a bonus. Bowings and fingerings are not included in this workbook, which includes blank staves in the back for teachers to make suggestions. An introduction by Lynne Latham offers tips on how to practice scales and includes a lesson on scale construction and theory.
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: AP.36-52730544
ISBN 9781628761221. UPC: 679360789353. English.
SKU: AP.36-52710542
ISBN 9781628769449. UPC: 679360759523. English.
SKU: AP.36-52720543
ISBN 9781628762594. UPC: 746241219336. English.
