Classical Duets For All (Viola)

This duet collection of 17 keyboard, vocal and instrumental pieces covering the Baroque to the 20th Century periods can be played together in harmony by any number or combination of instruments. Woodwinds, brass, strings and percussion can play in like-instrument or mixed instrumentation. It's an all-purpose folio that makes classical music fun! Contains: Allegro (Mozart) * Aria (from Rigoletto) (Verdi) * Au Clair de la Lune (Lully) * Capricho Catalan (Albeniz) * Duet (Mozart) * Duetto (Pleyel) * Echo (Haydn) * Larghetto (Telemann) * Lost is My Quiet (Purcell) * Lullaby (Brahms) * Melody (Schumann) * Minuet (Bach) * Minuet in Canon (Mozart) * Pavana (Scarlatti) * Siciliene (Aubert) * Two Adagios (Corelli) * Two Rigaudons (Rameau).

Easy Classics for Cello is part of the Easy Classics Series written to provide beginning to intermediate students with an enjoyable introduction to classical music. This book features 16 solos and duets in cello-friendly keys with piano accompaniment. All of the pieces may be played as solos or duets and the content in this book is fully compatible with Easy Classics for Violin and Easy Classics for Viola.

A comprehensive musicianship String method.About The Book:Unique chapter layout provides a goal-orientated format organised by school quarter.4 full-page assessments include:- Critical Listening- Playing By Ear- Theory and Terminology- Composing Arranging and Improvisation- Performance- Advanced Bow StudiesWealth of classical and world music.8 arrangements and original compositions for String Orchestra.Duets rounds and a solo with Piano accompaniment.Play-along accompaniments feature demo and performance tracks with professionalmusicians.Featured in SmartMusic.Correlates with science and world history.Fully integrated with the National Standards for Music Education.Video tutorials with master teachers and students. About The Accompaniment Tracks:Each track includes a demo version with professional musicians followed by accompaniment only.Outstanding accompaniments explore a wide variety of musical styles to make practice exciting and fun.Play classical and world melodies with characteristic accompaniments that include:Full OrchestraRockLatinJazzFunkCountryElectronicWorld MusicMedia Options:DVD Features:Video tutorialsAccompaniments for the entire bookAbility to transfer MP3 files to a computer or portable deviceOnline Features:Stream or download all accompaniments at no chargeStream all video tutorials at no charge

String Basics: Steps to Success for String Orchestra is a comprehensive method for beginning string classes. Utilizing technical exercises music from around the world classical themes by the masters andoriginal compositions students will learn to play their string instruments in an orchestra. Step-by-step sequences of instruction will prove invaluable as students learn to hold their instrument and bow finger new notes countdifferent rhythms read music notation and more. Clear full-color photographs and fingering chart diagrams introduce playing positions bow hold and bowing and left hand finger patterns. Duets rounds trios andorchestra arrangements develop student's ability to play in an ensemble setting right away. Duets are designed to strengthen ear training and establishing good information.Interactive Practice Studio is a unique andtrendsetting downloadable resource containing a wealth of supporting biographical historical and cultural information; photos maps artwork audio samples video and more. It's designed with your students in mind. Fun -Inspiring - Motivating!Video Lessons offer students and teachers a comprehensive step-by-step look at concepts taught throughout String Basics. Lessons are taught in a middle school classroom setting by authors Shade andWolstenhulme. Lessons show special consideration for each instrument and one lesson is specially devoted to shifting for the bass. Theory & Composition offers students hands-on experiences to better understand what theysee and hear by actually learning to notate music and compose simple melodic lines.The Teacher's Edition provides successful teaching strategies as they pertain to the material introduced throughout String Basics. TheStrategies are divided into two categories: Performance and Musical Understanding. Through them guidelines and guide- posts assist towards giving students a comprehensive experience in orchestra. Also available to teachers is

9 Pieces for Solo Guitar and 1 Duet. Maria Linnemann was born in Amsterdam in 1947 and grew up in England. She attended the Royal Academy of Music in London, studying conducting, piano and violin. Later, inspired by the guitarist, viola player and painter, Martin Nicolai, she turned to the guitar. Since 1971 she has lived and worked in Germany as a musician, composer and pedagogue. She has travelled through many countries and lived and worked in China for five years. Many of her compositions, numbering around 500 to date, were written on these journeys, and include works for solo guitar, guitar duets and trios, songs and chamber music. Maria Linnemann?s music is loved and much played all over the world.