Author : Peter Racine Fricker, Iain Hamilton, Donald Banks

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Author : Alan Menken, Tim Rice, Howard Ashman

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This collection showcases timeless jazz, blues, and ragtime compositions. Composers and arrangers were tasked with crafting captivating original solos and arrangements, resulting in a selection of twelve meticulously leveled solos and one duet. Notably, ten of the solos offer an optional duet accompaniment. While eighth notes are absent from this volume, it features syncopations and accidentals. Among the recognizable titles included are Glad Cat Rag, House of the Rising Sun, Danny Boy, The Alley Cat Song, and Swanee. Edwin McLean's Un viento caliente stands out with its rich sound and accessible patterns, making it a likely favorite. This book is particularly suited for adults and older beginners who will find great enjoyment in its offerings.

Author : Peter Racine Fricker

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Author : Ebenezer Prout

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Ebenezer Prout, a distinguished scholar from the turn of the 20th century, dedicated a decade to the completion of a series of theoretical works that garnered significant acclaim within the professional community. Among these esteemed contributions is a comprehensive treatise that explores the elements, characteristics, and functions of orchestral sound, detailing how each section of the orchestra operates both independently and in collaboration with others. The commentary is enriched with numerous examples drawn from the standard concert repertoire. Notable instances include a Berlioz piece where the string section emulates a guitar, the division of wind passages in a Brahms symphony among various instruments, and examples from Wagner and Rossini showcasing the interplay between different groups. Additionally, the contrasting colors in the music of Haydn and Tchaikovsky are examined. In his concise and approachable style, Prout provides students and emerging professionals with one of the most insightful overviews of orchestral writing available. This is an unabridged republication of the original work published by Augener, London, in 1899, complete with an Analytical Index and an Index of Musical Illustrations.