Yann Tiersen - Piano Works. (1994-2003). By Yann Tiersen. For Piano. Piano. Book only. 88 pages. Ricordi #USC101. Published by Ricordi (HL.50490446). ISBN 1480305103. 9x12 inches. 23 piano works from the French musician and composer Yann Tiersen (b. 1970). Includes 6 songs from Amelie (Comptine D'ete No. 2, La Dispute, Sua Le Fil, La Valse D'Amelie, Comptine D'un Autre Ete: L'Apres-Midi, Le Moulin).

The Caledonian Companion by Alastair J. Hardie. For Fiddle. Solos. Hardie Music Press. Scottish. Multiple Levels. Book. 144 pages. Published by Hardie Press (MB.HP02). ISBN 9780946868087. Scottish. 9" x 12" inches. An internationally acclaimed collection of Scottish fiddle music and a guide to its performance by renowned Scottish fiddler Alastair J. Hardie. Contains an in-depth literary and pictorial survey of Scottish fiddling and 112 melodies with historical notes and substantial accompanying tutorial explanations such as bowing, fingering, phrasing, ornamentation, etc. Many of the authentic Scottish tunes is this book are not available in any other collection. The tunes at the beginning of the book assume a command of basic skills in playing and reading. Bowing, fingering and ornamentation peculiar to this music are then progressively introduced, equipping the player eventually with the technical know-how for tackling anything from Tullochgoram to the President. All the common major and minor keys are dealt with in turn and a system of fingering charts has been included to introduce them. Suggested bowings are included with the admonition that players with enough experience should decide on their own interpretation. The Caledonian Companion will appeal to the solo fiddler, the folk enthusiast, the devotee of traditional Scottish music and the classical violinist wanting to broaden his or her horizonsIntroduction and 112 melodies with historical notes and substantial accompanying tutorial explanations - bowing, fingering, phrasing, ornamentation etc., essential to the idiomatic performance of the style. Includes 'The President' by J Scott Skinner, ABRSM Violin Grade 8 List C alternative piece 2005-2008.

By Enya. By Enya, Roma Ryan, and Ricky Ryan. Arranged by Kirby Shaw. ShowTrax CD. Pop Choral Series. CD only. Published by Hal Leonard

Two Tangos by Albeniz by Rodion Shchedrin (1932-). For orchestra. This edition: ED 9400. Scores. Study score. Composed 1996. 27 pages. Duration 10 minutes. Published by Schott Music (SD.49008405). ISBN 9790001131209. Rodion Shchedrin hat den beiden bekannten Tangos von Albeniz einen modernen instrumentalen Klang verliehen, dabei aber die Bildhaftigkeit und Plastizitat des Originals beibehalten. Grundlage fur die freie Transkription der Klaviertangos von Albeniz sind die Nr. 2 a-Moll aus dem Zyklus "Zwei Spanische Tanze" und die beruhmte Nr. 2 D-Dur aus der Suite "Spanien". Daruber hinaus verwendet Shchedrin noch einige kurze Applikationen aus anderen Klavierwerken von Albeniz, u.a. das Rezitativ aus den "Spanischen Weisen".

Flute Magic - An Introduction to the Native American Flute (Third Edition). By Tim R. Crawford. Edited by Dr. Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl. For Flute. Methods. Native American. Beginning. Book. 176 pages. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.99190). ISBN 9780786658169. Native American. 8.75x11.75 inches. This book contains 20 chapters addressing everything from the origin and design of the Native American flute to a method for learning to play the instrument and read its music. Together with the fingering exercises presented in eight lessons, a number of tunes are included for both the five and six-hole Native American flute. Old standards, indigenous music, and original compositions are presented, meeting the needs of beginning to advanced players. This useful and practical guide to the Native American flute is suitable for either individual or classroom instruction.

Six pieces pour piano - Volume 2 (Music from "Amelie") by Yann Tiersen. For solo piano. Recueil 1. French and Movies. SMP Level 5 (Intermediate). Collection. Standard notation (does not include words to the songs). 32 pages. Published by Editions Bourges (BU.EBR-501). With standard notation (does not include words to the songs). French and Movies. 8.58x12.48 inches. Yann's music, I discovered it in concert. He arrived discretely; but immediately, his so surprising universe of strength, laugh, poetry, torment too, bowled me over. His music looked like a diary, so intimate it evoked moments of life, pictures, smells, but above all, it profoundly affected me (Natacha Regnier). About SMP Level 5 (Intermediate) Seventh chords and melodies in both hands. More difficult note reading with ledger lines above and below the staff.

Learn to Play the English Penny Whistle Book/CD/Instrument. For Tin Whistle. Methods. Walton. British Isles. Beginning. Book/CD/Instrument. 48 pages. Published by Walton's Manufacturing Ltd (MB.WM1531). ISBN 5390731015318. British Isles. 7.67x12 inches. The tinwhistle or penny whistle is probably the easiest musical instrument to play in the world. Its sweet melodious tone will give many hours of pleasure with minimum effort. This pack has been designed with the complete beginner in mind. It is suitable for all ages from 8 years up. The whistle in this package is made from brass with a plastic mouthpiece and comes in the key of D. The finger spacing has been designed to suit all ages (8 and up). It is playable with a minimum of breath. The 48-page instructional booklet gives clear instructions on how to play the penny whistle, and does not require you to read music. Each tune is fully diagrammed to allow the complete beginner to play immediately. There are 26 great English and International tunes presented in order of difficulty, with instructions in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Japanese. The demonstration CD contains all the tunes in the book, and is a great aid to learning.

Oscar Herrero - Abantos CD by Oscar Herrero. For Guitar (Classical). Solos. Flamenco. Intermediate. Compact Disc. Published by Acordes Concert (MB.AC170605). ISBN 8421331011282. Flamenco. 5.5x5 inches. On Disc 1, Herrero presents his newest company of chosen musicians who accompany him in this project. On Disc 2, Herrero presents these same works accompanied only by his guitar. A genuine homage to the most demanding of palates that sometime long to taste and to enjoy solo guitar.

The second DVD from Stanton Moore shows you how to blend simple ideas with the traditional Second Line to create a new approach to New Orleans drumming. The unique flavour of New Orleans has grown from the combination of African, European, Afro-Cuban and Afro-Haitian styles that are characteristic of this famously multi-cultural city. This special tutorial gives you the tools to bring character and inflection to your beats whilst staying true to the underlying groove. You will discover Stanton's personal approach to incorporating Mambo, Guaguanco, Shuffle, Boogaloo, Bossa-Nova and Samba with Second Line drumming to add a contemporary flair to established rhythms. The DVD also includes some spectacular demonstrations from the Dirty Dozen Band! Suitable for drummers of all styles and abilities. See also Stanton Moore: A Traditional Approach To New Orleans Drumming (Catalogue No. DVD15)

Parabola concertante by Rodion Shchedrin (1932-). For cello, string orchestra and timpani. This edition: ED 9407. Orchestra Music. Grade 5. Piano reduction with solo part. Composed 2001. 36 pages. Duration 15 minutes. Published by Schott Music (SD.49008410). ISBN 9790001131384. Bei einem Komponisten, der mit seinen Werken in nahezu allen musikalischen Gattungen vertreten ist, ist es nicht erstaunlich, dass diese Vielseitigkeit seines Schaffens auch zu ungewohnlichen Besetzungen fuhrt, wie z. B. in "Music from afar" fur 2 Bassblockfloten, oder in "Balalaika" fur eine Solo-Violine, die durchweg pizzicato spielt. Mit dieser Vorliebe setzt Shchedrin in "Parabola concertante" zum begleitenden Streichorchester Pauken ein, die dem in seinem Gesamtgestus verhaltenen, besinnlichen Stuck einen charakteristischen Kontrapunkt geben. Geschrieben ist das Stuck fur den Altmeister des Cellospiels Mstislav Rostropovitch, der auch das Werk beim Internationalen Cello-Festival Kronberg uraufgefuhrt hat.