English Folk Songs for Violin Solo
Folk music from the British Isles has a style and flavor all its own. In addition to containing many fine lyrical pieces, this collection also contains pieces featuring a lively, rhythmical motif. John Hollins has carefully gathered the songs into England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales categories. The arrangements are easy to intermediate; the piano accompaniments have been kept basic and straightforward in order to enhance each performance. The solo selections may be successfully used for solo festivals, recitals and concerts or may be utilized for the student’s own enjoyment. A free violin solo part is available for download online.
Great Classics for Clarinet Solo
Here are 12 expertly arranged solo settings of well-known classics for the intermediate-level student. Each piece includes a simple piano accompaniment which compliments the solo part. This collection contains some of the finest works in the realm of classical music by such composers as Handel, Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and others. These selections are ideal for solo performances in festivals, recitals, and concerts, or they may be played for the student’s own enjoyment. A free clarinet solo part is available for download online.
Technique Development for Flute
The Tone and Technique volumes in this series are designed to enhance the lesson setting by presenting traditional works in duet and solo format. This volume focuses on melodic materials that build sequentially using the works of J.S. Bach, while maintaining student interest through a variety of approaches. This volume introduces students to duets and solos in minor modes and includes quasi-jazz piano accompaniments. A free piano accompaniment of some of the pieces featured in this book is available online.
Tone Development for Flute
The Tone and Technique volumes are designed to enhance the lesson setting by presenting traditional works in duet and solo format. The young player is well-served by method materials that accentuate masterworks. This volume focuses on melodic materials that build sequentially using the works of J.S. Bach, while providing variety in the study of one composer’s work. Contains abridged melodic lines that prepare the student for many of the traditional melodies. A free flute solo part is available for download online.
Flute Solos
Experience Bach in a new way! These arrangements present traditional works in combination with modern sonorities. The focus of this volume is the expansion of melodic materials that build sequentially using two works of J.S. Bach: “Gavotte BWV 808″ and “Minuet in G Major BWV Anhang 114.” Three variations for the flute are offered for each piece including an abridged melodic line, the traditional melody, and a quasi-jazz melody. Piano accompaniments for the three variations may be interchanged. A free flute solo part is available for download online.
Classical Guitar Position Studies
This book is designed to acquaint the classical guitar student with the concept of playing music in different positions along the neck of the guitar. Each position is handled separately. The material in each position includes a display of the available notes, an exercise and a number of study pieces presented according to their ease of playing. Many of the pieces are played entirely in the study position, others require position shifts. The positions used are given in the introductory notes for each piece. Complete left-hand fingerings are supplied for each piece of music. Students should be familiar with music in the first position before starting these studies.
Basic Fingerstyle Guitar Method
A collection of songs arranged for the beginning student in both accompaniment and solo styles. This book answers the question, “How do I get the ‘fingerpickin’ sound’ heard so much in today’s music?” Part I of the book is an introduction to the art of accompaniment, through the use of “pickin’ patterns.” Lyrics are provided and the student is encouraged to sing along. The patterns, once mastered, may be applied to any song to create a sound of your own. Part II presents an easy way to learn to play melody and chords simultaneously. All songs are written in tablature as well as standard notation to aid the beginning student.
Laurindo Almeida Guitar Quartets: “Los Angeles Aquarelle Suite”
Guitar quartets scored by legendary guitarist, Laurindo Almeida. Includes the movements in his acclaimed “Los Angeles Aquarelle Suite” (“North Hollywood”, “Sunset Boulevard,” “Latin Quarters,” “San Fernando Mission,” “Beverly Hills,” and “Harbor Freeway”). The score and 1st guitar part are available in hard copy. The parts for Guitars 2, 3 and 4 are offered as free internet downloads.
Laurindo Almeida: Duets for Clarinet and Guitar
A collection of guitar/clarinet arrangements by legendary guitarist, Laurindo Almeida. Included are Laurindo’s settings on Debussy’s “First Arabesque” and “Danse.” The score and guitar part are available in hard copy and the clarinet part is available as a free internet download.
Laurindo Almeida Guitar Trios, Volume 3/Score & Guitar 1
This collection features legendary guitarist Laurindo Almeida’s guitar trio arrangements on “Rio Rhapsody,” “Flora” and “Retratos” (“Pixinguinha,” “Ernesto Nazareth,” “Ancleto Medeiros,” and “Chiquinha Gonzaga”). The score and 1st guitar part are available in hard copy. The parts for Guitars 2 and 3 are offered as free internet downloads.