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Cool syncopation, funky riffs and smooth, stylish tunes---from dynamic to nostalgic, Pam Wedgwood's series has it all.

This book is part of a series collectively entitled Music of Ireland which brings together a rich repository of solid tunes from the many sessions of Irish music held throughout the British Isles. It's not a definitive collection, nor does it intend to compete with other publications--although naturally some tunes will be found elsewhere. But you'll agree that it's rare indeed that two written, recorded or inherited versions are identical. Many alternative titles are given in the index. Some of the tunes are difficult, while many are not. Some are established, some elusive; some sound powerful on the pipes, others sit squarely on the squeezebox. All are worth investigation. Appropriate for any melody instrument. Chord symbols are included.

Completely in first position throughout, Starter Duets includes a few arrangements of traditional tunes, but mostly new compositions, inspired by the classical tradition, with some occasional contemporary elements. From the very beginning, these duets can be played alongside any method. The upper and lower parts are equal in terms of difficulty and musical expression.

These easy-to-read, progressive exercises by Joanne Martin develop a student's reading skills one stage at a time, with many repetitions at each stage.

These easy-to-read, progressive exercises by Joanne Martin develop a student's reading skills one stage at a time, with many repetitions at each stage.

Fred Spector, violinist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, designed this mute.

Well-known classical pieces played in a different way: in new arrangements with jazz and pop elements - this is how favorite themes from Bach to Beethoven sound fresh and interesting again! For all lovers of "crossover" between classical, jazz and pop music with written improvisations as well as chord symbols for your own improvisations. All pieces are clearly structured: short intro, theme in an easy arrangement, theme in a jazzy arrangement or as improvisation, coda. Band playbacks recorded live on the CD guarantee the right atmosphere: feel as if you are performing with a band or an orchestra! All the piano accompaniments are available as PDF files on the CD and can be printed out as top quality parts.