Format : Sheet music
SKU: CF.BE10F
ISBN 9780825891175. UPC: 798408091170. 8.5 x 11 inches. Key: G major.
Commissioned by the Princeton-Columbia Electronic Music Center for Speculum Musicae in 1981. The first movement, In Preparation, is a study in tuning and intonation and is based on the open strings in perfectly tuned fifths, with the violins D string tuned 294 hertz. The first moments of the piece provide opportunity to tune to the tape part. (This tuning probably differs imperceptibly from a tempered tuning since the E string of the violin is only 1/33 of a semitone sharper then in a tempered system and the C strings of the viola and cello 1/33 of a semitone flatter.) Most subsequent pitches in the movement are either the open strings or major and minor thirds above and below the open strings. The minor thirds will be slightly sharp with respect to equal tempered tuning about 15 cents or 1/6 of a semitone and the major thirds will be slightly flat about 14 cents, or one seventh of a semitone. Listen to the tape part as a guide. All harmonics in this movement are to be played as natural harmonics and open strings are to be used whenever possible. In the second movement, At a Distance, the tape part largely doubles selected pitches in the string parts and should be thought of as a backdrop rather then counterpart. In this and the remaining movements equal tempered tuning is used though it will probably not be necessary to retune the instruments for this reason alone. The third movement, In Practice, is a study in modes of performance particularly with respect to rhythmic rigidity and flexibility. While the tape part may seem to bend and sway a great deal, the string parts are to be played with as much rhythmic precision as possible. At many points it may be necessary to delay or anticipate beats in order to coincide with the arrival of beats in the tape part, though in general the quarter equals 120 is accurate. In the fourth movement, In Distinction, different kinds of musical conceptions are counter-pointed and counter-posed. Here the beat is quite accurate although the notation of the synthetic saxophone part is only approximate. All the tape parts are based on computer reprocessed violin except for parts of the fourth movement in which synthetic saxophone is used. The tape part was synthesized on the IBM 3033 and 3081 computers at Princeton University and converted at the Winham Laboratory. The violin source was performed by Cyrus Stevens.Commissioned by the Princeton-Columbia Electronic Music Center for Speculum Musicae in 1981. The first movement, In Preparation, is a study in tuning and intonation and is based on the open strings in perfectly tuned fifths, with the violinas D string tuned 294 hertz. The first moments of the piece provide opportunity to tune to the tape part. (This tuning probably differs imperceptibly from a tempered tuning since the E string of the violin is only 1/33 of a semitone sharper then in a tempered system and the C strings of the viola and acello 1/33 of a semitone flatter.) Most subsequent pitches in the movement are either the open strings or major and minor thirds above and below the open strings. The minor thirds will be slightly sharp with respect to equal tempered tuning about 15 cents or 1/6 of a semitone and the major thirds will be slightly flat about 14 cents, or one seventh of a semitone. Listen to the tape part as a guide. All harmonics in this movement are to be played as natural harmonics and open strings are to be used whenever possible. In the second movement, At a Distance, the tape part largely doubles selected pitches in the string parts and should be thought of as a backdrop rather then counterpart. In this and the remaining movements equal tempered tuning is used though it will probably not be necessary to retune the instruments for this reason alone. The third movement, In Practice, is a study in modes of performance particularly with respect to rhythmic rigidity and flexibility. While the tape part may seem to bend and sway a great deal, the string parts are to be played with as much rhythmic precision as possible. At many points it may be necessary to delay or anticipate beats in order to coincide with the arrival of beats in the tape part, though in general the quarter equals 120 is accurate. In the fourth movement, In Distinction, different kinds of musical conceptions are counter-pointed and counter-posed. Here the beat is quite accurate although the notation of the synthetic saxophone part is only approximate. All the tape parts are based on computer reprocessed violin except for parts of the fourth movement in which synthetic saxophone is used. The tape part was synthesized on the IBM 3033 and 3081 computers at Princeton University and converted at the Winham Laboratory. The violin source was performed by Cyrus Stevens.Commissioned by the Princeton-Columbia Electronic Music Center for Speculum Musicae in 1981. The first movement, In Preparation, is a study in tuning and intonation and is based on the open strings in perfectly tuned fifths, with the violin's D string tuned 294 hertz. The first moments of the piece provide opportunity to tune to the tape part. (This tuning probably differs imperceptibly from a tempered tuning since the E string of the violin is only 1/33 of a semitone sharper then in a tempered system and the C strings of the viola and 'cello 1/33 of a semitone flatter.) Most subsequent pitches in the movement are either the open strings or major and minor thirds above and below the open strings. The minor thirds will be slightly sharp with respect to equal tempered tuning about 15 cents or 1/6 of a semitone and the major thirds will be slightly flat about 14 cents, or one seventh of a semitone. Listen to the tape part as a guide. All harmonics in this movement are to be played as natural harmonics and open strings are to be used whenever possible. In the second movement, At a Distance, the tape part largely doubles selected pitches in the string parts and should be thought of as a backdrop rather then counterpart. In this and the remaining movements equal tempered tuning is used though it will probably not be necessary to retune the instruments for this reason alone. The third movement, In Practice, is a study in modes of performance particularly with respect to rhythmic rigidity and flexibility. While the tape part may seem to bend and sway a great deal, the string parts are to be played with as much rhythmic precision as possible. At many points it may be necessary to delay or anticipate beats in order to coincide with the arrival of beats in the tape part, though in general the quarter equals 120 is accurate. In the fourth movement, In Distinction, different kinds of musical conceptions are counter-pointed and counter-posed. Here the beat is quite accurate although the notation of the synthetic saxophone part is only approximate. All the tape parts are based on computer reprocessed violin except for parts of the fourth movement in which synthetic saxophone is used. The tape part was synthesized on the IBM 3033 and 3081 computers at Princeton University and converted at the Winham Laboratory. The violin source was performed by Cyrus Stevens.Commissioned by the Princeton-Columbia Electronic Music Center for SpeculumMusicae in 1981.The first movement, In Preparation, is a study in tuning and intonation and isbased on the open strings in perfectly tuned fifths, with the violin’s D stringtuned 294 hertz. The first moments of the piece provide opportunity to tuneto the tape part. (This tuning probably differs imperceptibly from a temperedtuning since the E string of the violin is only 1/33 of a semitone sharper then ina tempered system and the C strings of the viola and ‘cello 1/33 of a semitoneflatter.) Most subsequent pitches in the movement are either the open stringsor major and minor thirds above and below the open strings. The minor thirdswill be slightly sharp with respect to equal tempered tuning about 15 cents or1/6 of a semitone and the major thirds will be slightly flat about 14 cents, or oneseventh of a semitone. Listen to the tape part as a guide. All harmonics in thismovement are to be played as natural harmonics and open strings are to be usedwhenever possible.In the second movement, At a Distance, the tape part largely doubles selectedpitches in the string parts and should be thought of as a backdrop rather thencounterpart. In this and the remaining movements equal tempered tuning is usedthough it will probably not be necessary to retune the instruments for this reasonalone.The third movement, In Practice, is a study in modes of performance particularlywith respect to rhythmic rigidity and flexibility. While the tape part may seemto bend and sway a great deal, the string parts are to be played with as muchrhythmic precision as possible. At many points it may be necessary to delay oranticipate beats in order to coincide with the arrival of beats in the tape part,though in general the quarter equals 120 is accurate.In the fourth movement, In Distinction, different kinds of musical conceptions arecounter-pointed and counter-posed. Here the beat is quite accurate although thenotation of the synthetic saxophone part is only approximate.All the tape parts are based on computer reprocessed violin except for parts ofthe fourth movement in which synthetic saxophone is used. The tape part wassynthesized on the IBM 3033 and 3081 computers at Princeton University andconverted at the Winham Laboratory. The violin source was performed by CyrusStevens.
SKU: CF.FAS123F
ISBN 9781491160664. UPC: 680160919253.
This mysterious hunt for ancient artifacts reveals important new pedagogical concepts, including staccato, accents, bow-lifts, pizzicato, dynamics, 4th finger, and natural symbols without using low-2 finger patterns. Composed in B minor, the piece features intriguing modal shifts while avoiding extended fingerings. Sudden and dramatic dynamic changes add excitement as students can work on bow placement, speed, and weight to achieve the desired volume. Violin 2 doubles viola and cello doubles bass for a full sound with only a little third position shifting in the bass. The piano part can be added to support the ensemble in both rehearsal and performance. A skill-building concert selection designed to help developing string players feel confident and successful!.This mysterious hunt for ancient artifacts reveals important new pedagogical concepts, including staccato, accents, bow-lifts, pizzicato, dynamics, 4th finger, and natural symbols without using low-2 finger patterns. Composed in B minor, the piece features intriguing modal shifts while avoiding extended fingerings. Sudden and dramatic dynamic changes add excitement as students can work on bow placement, speed, and weight to achieve the desired volume. Violin 2 doubles viola and cello doubles bass for a full sound with only a little third position shiftingin the bass. The piano part can be added to support the ensemble in bothrehearsal and performance. A skill-building concert selection designed to help developing string players feel confident and successful!
SKU: CF.FAS123
ISBN 9781491160404. UPC: 680160918997.
This mysterious hunt for ancient artifacts reveals important new pedagogical concepts, including staccato, accents, bow-lifts, pizzicato, dynamics, 4th finger, and natural symbols without using low-2 finger patterns. Composed in B minor, the piece features intriguing modal shifts while avoiding extended fingerings. Sudden and dramatic dynamic changes add excitement as students can work on bow placement, speed, and weight to achieve the desired volume. Violin 2 doubles viola and cello doubles bass for a full sound with only a little third position shifting in the bass. The piano part can be added to support the ensemble in both rehearsal and performance. A skill-building concert selection designed to help developing string players feel confident and successful!
SKU: CF.BAS86F
ISBN 9781491162576. UPC: 680160921324. Key: D major.
The definition of an accolade is an award or special honor for a great achievement. This piece for beginning string orchestra showcases newly learned skills, using mostly unison rhythms, stepwise motion, and simple quarter and half note rhythms within the range of the D major scale. Violin II is doubled with viola, and cello doubles bass to build confidence in playing independent parts. Feel the pride of accomplishment in a concert performance to the thunderous accolades of the audience!
About Carl Fischer Beginning String Orchestra Series
This series of Grade 1 pieces is designed for first year string groups. The pieces in this series are characterized by:
SKU: CF.BAS86
ISBN 9781491162569. UPC: 680160921317. Key: D major.
SKU: CF.BE10
ISBN 9780825891168. UPC: 798408091163. Score. 8.5x11, Pts. 9x12 inches. Key: G major.
As If is Paul Lansky at the genesis of his computer music powers. Here he explores the relationship between pre-recorded and live performers, forcing a re-examination of the concepts of both composition and performance. Lansky worked with an early IBM computer (1981) for As If, a far cry from the powerful computers and complex algorithms he would later create. Duration: 19'37.Commissioned by the Princeton-Columbia Electronic Music Center for SpeculumMusicae in 1981.The first movement, In Preparation, is a study in tuning and intonation and isbased on the open strings in perfectly tuned fifths, with the violin’s D stringtuned 294 hertz. The first moments of the piece provide opportunity to tuneto the tape part. (This tuning probably differs imperceptibly from a temperedtuning since the E string of the violin is only 1/33 of a semitone sharper then ina tempered system and the C strings of the viola and ‘cello 1/33 of a semitoneflatter.) Most subsequent pitches in the movement are either the open stringsor major and minor thirds above and below the open strings. The minor thirdswill be slightly sharp with respect to equal tempered tuning about 15 cents or1/6 of a semitone and the major thirds will be slightly flat about 14 cents, or oneseventh of a semitone. Listen to the tape part as a guide. All harmonics in thismovement are to be played as natural harmonics and open strings are to be usedwhenever possible.In the second movement, At a Distance, the tape part largely doubles selectedpitches in the string parts and should be thought of as a backdrop rather thencounterpart. In this and the remaining movements equal tempered tuning is usedthough it will probably not be necessary to retune the instruments for this reasonalone.The third movement, In Practice, is a study in modes of performance particularlywith respect to rhythmic rigidity and flexibility. While the tape part may seemto bend and sway a great deal, the string parts are to be played with as muchrhythmic precision as possible. At many points it may be necessary to delay oranticipate beats in order to coincide with the arrival of beats in the tape part,though in general the quarter equals 120 is accurate.In the fourth movement, In Distinction, different kinds of musical conceptions arecounter-pointed and counter-posed. Here the beat is quite accurate although thenotation of the synthetic saxophone part is only approximate.All the tape parts are based on computer reprocessed violin except for parts ofthe fourth movement in which synthetic saxophone is used. The tape part wassynthesized on the IBM 3033 and 3081 computers at Princeton University andconverted at the Winham Laboratory. The violin source was performed by CyrusStevens.
SKU: WD.080689463679
UPC: 080689463679.
SKU: WD.080689156472
UPC: 080689156472.
Marvelous Light provides you with FOUR possible performance options for your Easter worship services, utilizing a combination of two well-known contemporary Easter worship songs plus a contemporary and a traditional hymn. Possible configurations include: * a two-song set; * two different three-song sets; * a four-song set. Designed for the worship leading choir, each option gives you a ready-made, all-in-one worship set that utilizes a worship leader (or optional reader), your choir and/or praise team, and your worship band, horn section or orchestra. The sets are skillfully crafted to provide a smooth thematic and musical flow, while facilitating a celebratory and congregationally-friendly worship experience. An optional Accompaniment DVD is available.
SKU: WD.080689436673
UPC: 080689436673.
SKU: WD.080689159473
UPC: 080689159473.
SKU: WD.080689148477
UPC: 080689148477.
SKU: KN.08562S
UPC: 822795085624.
This spicy Latin style piece will energize any concert! Written in D major, it has several driving melodies and incorporates simple, but fun-to-play rhythms. Pizzicato and arco sections appear in all parts, with half note rests between each transition. The 2nd Violin doubles the viola part. Duration 2:00. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: KN.8198
UPC: 822795081985.
Your students will have a lot to cluck about with this grade 1, swing-based piece. Based in the key of D major, it features easy repetitive rhythms throughout and offers a mix of pizzicato and arco playing. The 2nd Violin doubles the viola part, and an optional piano part is included in each set. Duration 1:45. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: KN.08634S
UPC: 822795086348.
Why not invite your students to imagine their favorite confectionery treats when playing this fun-loving swing tune in D major?! Sure to satisfy any sweet tooth, it can be played as written or as an abbreviated version playable by younger groups. The 2nd Violin doubles the viola part, and basses play a walking pizzicato line throughout. Duration 2:45. Available in SmartMusic.
SKU: KN.08754S
UPC: 822795087543.
We welcome George Frueh to the Kendor family of writers with this western style blues original that lets young groups experience the fun of playing in the swing style. Written in the key of D major, it features easy but effective rhythmic patterns and offers the perfect opportunity to share the history of the blues. The 2nd Violin doubles the viola part. Duration 2:30. Available in SmartMusic.