Featuring ingenious and very accessible arrangements of works by Schubert, Sibelius, Mozart, and more! Arrangements for String Quartet or 3 Violins & Cello Wind Quartet, Sax Quartet and...the possibilities are endless! Ideal for String Quartet or Wind Quartet or Piano Quartet or 4 Clarinets 4 Saxophones & more! The keyboard/guitar part encompasses parts 2, 3 and 4. Therefore, the arrangements could be played as a piano quartet, or an entire quartet could play with a pianist - as long as Part 1 is being played.
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Fantastic and festive arrangements of Christmas and Hanukkah songs for quartet with flexible instrumentation. This series is designed to progress to the level of the Music for Four series.
Perfect for String Quartet, Wind Quartet, Piano Quartet, Clarinet Quartet, & More! The keyboard/guitar part encompasses parts 2, 3 and 4. Therefore, the arrangements could be played as a piano quartet, or an entire quartet can play with a pianist - as long as Part 1 is being played.
Published by Last Resort Music
Includes works by Bach, Beethoven, Handel, Mouret, Pachelbel, Wagner and more! An incredible collection of 35 arrangements for strings, woodwinds and piano – these mix and match trios allow the performer to pick the instrumentation. A versatile must-have for any musician, Music for Three is perfect for weddings, recitals, concerts, and any chamber music gatherings. The keyboard/guitar part encompasses both parts 2 and 3. Therefore, the arrangements could be played as a piano trio, or an entire trio can play with a pianist - as long as Part 1 is being played.
Published by Last Resort Music
Including works by Bizet, Faure, Borodin, Gottschalk, and Rossini and more! An incredible collection of 35 arrangements for strings, woodwinds and piano – these mix and match trios allow the performer to pick the instrumentation. A versatile must-have for any musician, Music for Three is perfect for weddings, recitals, concerts, and any chamber music gatherings. Parts are available separately or may be purchased as sets. The keyboard/guitar part encompasses both parts 2 and 3. Therefore, the arrangements could be played as a piano trio, or an entire trio can play with a pianist - as long as Part 1 is being played.
Published by Last Resort Music
Favourite carols and festive tunes have here been creatively arranged for the beginner quartet (Grade 1-2+) by the ever-resourceful Mary Cohen. From the more solemn to the extremely boisterous, these arrangements explore a wide range of musical styles as well as many interesting string effects (including simple harmonics, col legno, pizzicato and tremolo). Conscious of the limited rehearsal time available in the mad rush up to the annual carol service or Christmas concert, Mary has also provided invaluable technique tips to help deal with problems which might otherwise disrupt the musical flow. There are plenty of opportunities for audience participation too for the more adventurous!
This collection of Cajun tunes is intended as a stepping stone for those who are new to the Cajun tradition. It is impossible to adequately capture the spicy flavor of Cajun music in standard music notation, therefore, specific notes and bowings are suggested. The spirit in the music is quite infectious, and quickly you will find your toes tappin', your fingers flyin', and your bow dancing!
This series of three progressive volumes is ideal for beginning to advanced violinists interested in the fiddle tradition. Students of all ages will enjoy playing new works as well as fun arrangements of traditional tunes. Each book incorporates both solos and duets with accompaniment chords that set the stage for ensemble performance. Using the CD included at the back of each book, students can listen to the performance-tempo tracks to become familiar with the tunes and use the practice-tempo tracks for daily practice. Highlights include jigs, waltzes, reels, marches, as well as Old Time, Celtic, Eastern European, and North American tunes.
Like no other, Aleksey Igudesman has mastered the art of fascinating and inspiring budding musicians by showing them the beauty of music from all directions, be it classical music, klezmer or other world music. This book takes the musician on a stimulating, challenging, but above all enjoyable journey through Aleksey's own world of klezmer. His additional pointers, as well as the pieces themselves, will help the player familiarize themselves with klezmer and Eastern European music, not only in terms of technical issues, but also in terms of their nature. These compositions are simply of excellent quality. (Julian Rachlin)
(Music Sales America). A New Tune a Day books have the same logical, gentle pace, and keen attention to detail, but with a host of innovations: the inclusion of audio with actual performances and backing tracks will make practice even more fun and exciting, and the explanatory diagrams and photographs will help the student to achieve the perfect technique and tone. The video shows you the basics from how to set up your instrument to playing your first notes. It takes you through the first few pages of the book ensuring you get off to a good start. Plus, excellent advice and tips from a professional player.
Each book contains: advice on audio equipment · instructions for effective technique and comfortable posture · explanatory section on reading music · easy-to-follow lessons on clear, uncluttered pages · audio with a virtuoso performance, backing tracks and audio examples · great music including duets and rounds · tests to check progress and comprehension · useful pull-out chart giving all first position fingerings · and video, to help you get started on your instrument.
Audio and video are accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
(Instructional). Charlie Bisharat, renowned violinist for John Tesh, offers every violinist the tools and skill necessary to play improvised music! This book/CD pack contains everything you need to know about groove and feel, playing over chord changes, and extended techniques.
The Violin Play-Along series will help you play your favorite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the music, listen to the online audio to hear how the violin should sound, and then play along using the separate backing tracks. With the melody and lyrics included in the book, you may also choose to sing along. The audio includes PLAYBACK+ features that allow you to loop passages, change the tempo, and more.