SKU: HL.48180458
UPC: 888680795146. 9.0x12.0x0.179 inches.
Born in southern France, Auguste Perier (1883-1947) studied at the Ecole Nationale de Musique in Montpellier before entering the Paris Conservatoire. Whilst studying, he won the 1904 first prize for clarinet, proving his significant ability on the instrument. Therefore, his Complete Study of the Clarinet is very well-informed. The ninth volume of the series, 22 Modern Studies is suitable for clarinetists of grades seven and eight standard. Whilst addressing modern tonality and rhythmic elements, 22 Modern Studies also addresses features including articulation, dynamics, scales, arpeggios, accidentals, ornamentation, performance directions, tempo markings, phrasing, key and time signatures, and complex rhythms, among other aspects. Perier's Complete Study of the Clarinet (22 Modern Studies) is essential to advanced clarinetists seeking to improve their technique for performances of modern repertoire to a high standard.
SKU: HL.48181395
UPC: 888680857363. 9.0x12.0x0.143 inches.
“Like a technical, contemporary encyclopedia for the Clarinet, Paul Jeanjean's 16 Modern Studies for Clarinet provides a detailed guide to establishing high standard, up-to-date technique on the instrument. Jeanjean's compilation covers all problems which modern day clarinetists encounter, including complex rhythms, intervals, range, and other extended techniques making the book a must buy for all advanced clarinetists. As a noted virtuoso Clarinet player himself, Paul Jeanjean's (1874-1928) understanding of the practice of technical elements is second to none. The 16 Modern Studies supply steady development from beginning to end making this Jeanjean<i/> study book a must-have for virtuosic Clarinet players.”.
SKU: HL.48185468
UPC: 888680837679. 9.0x12.0x0.156 inches.
Born in Tunisia in 1952, Christian Lauba has been a prominent contemporary composer, winning many prizes since his graduation from the Conservatory of Bordeaux during the mid-1980s. Lauba is particularly noted for his compositions and teaching guides for the Saxophone, such as Nine Studies for Saxophones. Composed betweem 1992 and 1994, Nine Studies for Saxophones won Lauba the SACEM prize in composition. The second volume, for Soprano and Tenor Saxophones contains the fifth, sixth and seventh studies; 1) Tadj, 2) Gyn, and 3) Vir. Nine Studies for Saxophones is very modern in style, exploiting extended techniques of the Saxophone to the maximum. These include articulation, modes, complex rhythms, ornamentation, tonality, harmonics, vibrato, resonance and flutter tonguing, among other aspects. With modern classical music becoming more and more prominent within the genre, Lauba's Nine Studies for Saxophones is essential to all saxophonists..
SKU: BT.WMP2112
ISBN 9789810884802.
Teachers' Choice, Selected Piano Repertory & Studies for Grades 4 & 5 is compiled to provide teachers and students with good options for the 2011-2012 ABRSM Piano examinations.
SKU: AP.CBC00190
ISBN 9780769229621. UPC: 029156013603. English.
Band Today, Part Three is a basic method book for the advanced- intermediate level of band development. This method book will help develop a sound musical background and teach the musical skills necessary for membership in the more advanced school bands. Band Today, Part Three contains basic major and minor scales in addition to scale studies, rhythmic studies, chromatic scales, articulation studies and technic tunes designed to improve musicianship in a challenging and enjoyable manner. In addition there are studies of contemporary rhythms which will better prepare to play modern compositions by contemporary composers.
