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Book SynopsisAn authoritative account of the 500-year history of the bassoon, with new research findings and dozens of rare illustrationsTrade ReviewSelected as a Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2013 in the Music Category. -- Outstanding Academic Title * Choice *

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Book SynopsisPresents the 160-year history of the saxophone. Offering the personal story of one man's love for music-making, this work follows this iconographic instrument as it is lauded for its sensuality, then outlawed for its influence, and finally credited with changing the face of popular culture.

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Book SynopsisA proper understanding of these instruments depends on a clear grasp of their acoustical behaviour, as influenced by the properties of mouthpiece, pipe, and bell. A full discussion of these matters therefore forms the opening chapter; this is followed by an introduction to the instruments' basic characteristics and nomenclature.

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Book SynopsisSuitable for the players of the one-keyed flute, this book includes music drawn from early treatises along with solo flute literature and instructional text and fingering charts. It addresses topics ranging from the basics of choosing a flute and assembling it to advanced concepts such as tone color and eighteenth-century articulation patterns.Table of ContentsPREFACE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS CHAPTER I ABOUT THE ONE-KEYED FLUTE On the Flute A bit of history Names Materials used Range Concerning the highest notes On the Parts of the Flute Three-piece flute Four-piece flute The tenon The cork The screw cap The foot register On Pitch Modern replicas Corps de rechange On Choosing a Flute Pitch Style Woods Used flutes On Care Checklist Oiling the flute CHAPTER II LEARNING TO PLAY THE ONE-KEYED FLUTE On Getting Started How to proceed Assembly On Holding the Flute Physical problems Left hand Right hand Checklist An interesting side line On Tone Checklist Embouchure Amusing side line CHAPTER III On Homogeneity of Sound (Tone Color Tendencies) Strong notes Weak notes Changes at century's end On Key (Tonality) On Vibrato The flattement How is the flattement executed? How is the flattement used? The flattement with the messa di voce Notation Are we certain that breath vibrato was not used? Recommended readings On Intonation How to tune Playing "in tune" Enharmonic notes Practical application Practicing good intonation Adjusting for intonation On Playing Forte and Piano Using the screw cap On Rhythmic Hierarchy "Good" notes, "bad" notes Practical application Quick notes Beating time Recommended readings On Articulation Articulation silences Unslurred notes Eighteenth-century patterns for quick notes Double tonguing Recommended readings On Further Readings CHAPTER III FINGERINGS FOR THE ONE-KEYED FLUTE On Fingerings Why so many choices? Lowering the pitch Use of the key Extending the range Alternate f sharp How many fingerings? On Trills Wide Trills Execution Recommended readings Explanation of the Charts Basic Fingering Chart Complete Fingering Chart Table of Trills Flattement Chart CHAPTER IV EXERCISES AND TUNES TO PLAY About the Music Duet playing Exercises and Tunes (Eighteenth-Century Sources) D Major G Major e mmor A Major CHAPTER V MODERN STUDIES FOR ONE-KEYED FLUTE Introduction to Modern Studies Practice Routine Modern Exercises Major sequences for the one-keyed flute Broken chord studies in the major keys Broken chord studies in minor keys APPENDIX A THE "TOP 13" EIGHTEENTH-CENTURY FLUTE TUTORS APPENDIX B ON REPERTOIRE FOR THE BEGINNING ONE-KEYED FLUTIST Easy solos Collections Studies Easy Duets ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY: BEFORE 1853 AFTER 1853

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Book SynopsisThis is the first book to offer a complete introduction to the recorder. Seven contributors from four different countries write on topics such as the recorder and its music through the centuries, the recorder as orchestral instrument, the professional recorder player through history and today, and the phenomenon of the recorder revival. The Companion also contains basic reference material previously unavailable in one volume. A special feature is found in the rich collection of illustrations which in themselves provide a history of the instrument.Trade Review'... an enjoyable and worthy addition (or beginning) to your music library.' American Recorder'... will undoubtedly become the standard text for recorder players for years to come ... I would guess that even professional players will find things here that are new to them.' Early Music Today'... an excellent starting point for those new to the instrument or amateurs with playing experience who wish to broaden their knowledge. Such readers will come away with a better understanding of the recorder's very rich life through the centuries as well as a good idea of the astonishing amount of writing and research of the last four or five decades.' Notes'The multiplicity of its authorship, with contributions from seven different personalities, encourages the serious reader to take a far more subjective and thoughtful approach to the recorder and its repertoire than has been past practice.' The Recorder Magazine'The Cambridge Companion to the Recorder is one of those marvellous books that you do not have to read at one sitting … if you do not yet own a copy - it is about time you did!'. Early Music and Recorders JournalTable of ContentsForeword Daniel Brüggen; 1. The recorder in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance Howard Mayer Brown; 2. The recorder's Medieval and Renaissance repertoire: a commentary Anthony Rowland-Jones; 3. The baroque recorder sonata Anthony Rowland-Jones; 4. The baroque chamber music repertoire Anthony Rowland-Jones; 5. The orchestral recorder Adrienne Simpson; 6. The eighteenth-century recorder concerto David Lasocki and Anthony Rowland-Jones; 7. Instruction books and methods for the recorder c.1500 to the present day David Lasocki; 8. The recorder revival i: the friendship of Bernard Shaw and Arnold Dolmetsch J. M. Thomson; 9. The recorder revival ii: the twentieth century and its repertoire Eve O'Kelly; 10. Professional recorder players i: pre-twentieth century David Lasocki; 11. Professional recorder players (and their instruments) ii: the twentieth century Eve O'Kelly; 12. The recorder in education Eve O'Kelly; 13. Facsimiles and editing Clifford Bartlett; 14. Guide to further reading Anthony Rowland-Jones.

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Book SynopsisThis guide is intended for all clarinettists with a desire to investigate music of earlier periods. It contains practical help on both the aquisition and playing of historical clarinets, while performers on modern instruments will find much advice on style, approach and techniques which make up a well-grounded, period interpretation.Trade Review' … illuminating and surprisingly readable.' Early Music Review'Colin Lawson's success as both an esteemed academic and dynamic solo clarinettist is brilliantly illustrated in his latest publication. An enlightened journey through all elements of the historical clarinet. A thoroughly informed and instructive publication, and a worthy addition to Lawson's other Cambridge [University] Press publications. Yet to be bettered.' Music Teacher'All clarinet students who love and play the instrument should read this book. Lawson is one of that rare breed that can play and write equally well.' Early Music TodayTable of Contents1. The early clarinet in context; 2. Historical considerations; 3. Equipment; 4. Playing historical clarinets Ingrid Pearson; 5. The language of musical style; 6. Case studies in ensemble music; 7. Related family members.

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Book SynopsisThis introduction to the eighteenth and nineteenth century horn provides a historical account of the instrument's development as well as a practical guide to playing techniques and principles of interpretation. The book includes a series of seven case studies on major works from the horn repertoire.Trade Review'Rarely can anything have been written on the early history of the horn that is quite as accessible and flowing as John Humphries' The Early Horn, A Practical Guide. While others may have made hard work of describing the horn's passage from hunting to double, John's text flows almost as a novel … whatever type of horn you play … this book will give you a greater understanding of your instrument.' Ian Wagstaff, The Horn Magazine'John Humphries has written an eminently readable book packed with fascinating information about the horn of the 18th and 19th centuries … Nowhere else is such an amount of information on the early horn available in a single, reliable, readable source.' Early MusicTable of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Historical background; 3. Equipment; 4. Technique; 5. The language of musical style; 6. Case studies.

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Book SynopsisThis practical guide for flautists provides a survey of the instrument - its development, its technique, its repertoire and its literature - between 1700 and 1900. Each issue is set in a musical context and technical and stylistic matters such as fingering, tone production, articulation, ornamentation, vibrato, expression and delivery are examined in depth, applying evidence from historical sources to the standard flute repertoire. A series of case studies offers detailed interpretations of music by Hotteterre, Handel, Bach, Gluck, Mozart and Boehm. As an internationally recognised soloist, orchestral player and teacher of modern and historical flutes, Rachel Brown brings a wealth of experience to amateurs and professionals alike, encouraging stylistic awareness through an understanding of the way in which composers and flautists approached instruments of the past. Copious music examples, illustrations, fingering charts and bibliographies make this a standard reference book for both 'pTrade Review'… demonstrates a profound knowledge of the flute's history, and of the changes in performance style and technique.' Early Music Today'This is an excellent study …well written and easily accessible … Rachel Brown has done an excellent job. This practical guide can enrich recorder players' knowledge and should be consulted widely.' The Recorder Magazine'A highly informative, readable and welcome additions to the Cambridge Handbooks Historical Performance of Music series. It will prove invaluable both as a quick-reference guide and a general introduction to the early flute.' The ConsortTable of Contents1. Historical sources; 2. The development of the flute, 1700–1900; 3. Technique; 4. Style; 5. Case studies: Hotteterre, Handel, J. S. Bach, Gluck, Mozart, Boehm.

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Book SynopsisTwo by Two brings you a variety of mixed ability duets for clarinet and alto saxophone arranged and composed by Paul Harris. The collection includes music of various genres and styles such as Hungarian Folk Song, Fiesta, and Tango as well as pieces by Mozart and Purcell.Table of ContentsAllegro (Mozart); Dance (Lefevre); Dixie (Emmett); Eastern Song; Fiesta!; Hungarian Folk Song; Lift Off!; Marche Militaire (Schubert); Mexican Hat Dance; Minuet (Sperontes); Pastoral (Berr); Pavan (Byrd); Pig's Polka; Sarabande (Mozart); Scherzo (Weidemann); Take a Snooze Blues; Tango; Rondo (Purcell); Two Gentlemen: Fat and Thin; Tyrolean Dance (Lazarus)

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Book SynopsisThis Teacher's book contains piano and clarinet accompaniments for the pieces in Clarinet Basics (Pupil's book) along with a general introduction and guidance for teachersTrade ReviewI have used this book for many years and always found it excellent. It combines warm ups, technical exercises and musical literacy in an accessible way, and I have yet to find it bettered by any other tutor book. Andrew Mason, Music Teacher Magazine, February 2014

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsDragonfly; Easy Tiger **Trinity Guildhall selected piece: Bassoon syllabus 2012-2014; Riding Out West **ABRSM selected piece: Bassoon syllabus 2006-2013; Smooth Operator; Cheeky Cherry **Trinity Guildhall selected piece: Bassoon syllabus 2012-2014; Hot Chilli **Trinity Guildhall selected piece: Bassoon syllabus 2012-2014; Crystal Spring; Keep Truckin'; Buttercup; Cat Walk **ABRSM selected piece: Bassoon syllabus 2006-2013; Swing Your Partners; Simply The Rest! **Trinity Guildhall selected piece: Bassoon syllabus 2012-2014

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Book SynopsisPaul Harris's Clarinet Basics series is widely regarded as the leading method for beginner clarinet players and their teachers. This new edition of Clarinet Basics Pupil's Book (with CD) offers a fresh design, clear technical drawings, fun illustrations, new activities, pull-out fingering chart and all the great tunes featured in the original.Trade ReviewI have used this book for many years and always found it excellent. It combines warm ups, technical exercises and musical literacy in an accessible way, and I have yet to find it bettered by any other tutor book. Andrew Mason, Music Teacher Magazine, February 2014 This is definitely the book I will be using in future for beginners .... the method provides the most solid foundation imaginable for further progress. ClarinetwiseTable of ContentsStage 1: Going Down! Further Down!: Going Up! Top Floor!: Saucer; Rainbow; Stage 2: March Of The Clarinet Teachers; Dinner Time Dance; Circus Polka; Mango Tango; Merrily We Roll Over On The Lotter; Stage 3: Fast-Food Rag; The Bells; Smooth Mover; Sword Dance (Arbeau); The Sun Shines Hot; Stage 4: Cartoon Tune! Sweet And Sour Chicken; Ode To Joy (Beethoven); Good King Wenceslas; Stage 5: Spooks; Minty March; Bubblegum; Oteng ‘Teng’; When The Saints Go Marching In; Stage 6: Swaying In The Breeze; Skip To M’lou; The Birch Tree; Renaissance Dance (Susato); Stage 7: Dance Of The Broken Clarinet Reeds; Licorice Waltz; Mozart: Twinkle, Twinkle, Satellite Dish; Jasmine Flowers; Pop Goes The Weasel; Stage 8: Babbling Brook; Haunted House; Gibbons: The Woods So Wilde; Judge’s Dance; Chiapenecas; Stage 9: Steam Train; March Of The Guinea Pigs; Daisy, Daisy; Swanee River; Stage 10: Funky Footsteps; Sonata In F; Camptown Races (Foster); Happy Birthday; Stage 11: Rock Solid; The Floral Dance; Fight The God Fight; Quelle Est Cette Odeur Agreeable; Stage 12: Dinosaur Park; Things That Go Bump In The Night; Poor Wayfaring Stranger; Minuet (Bach) Stage 13: Monday Morning; Friday Night!; Aura Lee; Frankie And Johnny; Stage 14: Suspense Movie; Sarabande; Down Memory Lane; Winter; Stage 15: Kangaroo Waltz; Tiger Tango; A Nordic Tale; Mountain Stream; March; Stage 16: Take A Break; Break Up; Break Down; Break Even; Yankee Doodle; Sweet Betsy From Pike; Stage 17: Coffee Beans; Round Dance; Theme From Eastenders; Waltz (Britten); Stage 18: Tongue Tango; Rush Hour; Scarborough Fair; Stage 19: Happy Music; King Richard’s Pavane; TV Movie; The English National Anthem; Twilight; Stage 20: The Can-Can (Offenbach); Canon Can-Can; Theme From The Archers (Wood); Stage 21: Hit The Roof!; Amsterdam; Affair In Manhattan; Greensleeves; Be Flat Cha-Cha-Cha; Dark Bluesy; Bilk: Stranger On The Shore

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Book SynopsisAndy Hampton's Saxophone Basics series is widely regarded as the leading method for beginner saxophonists and their teachers. This new edition of Saxophone Basics (Pupil's book with CD) offers a fresh design, clear technical drawings, fun illustrations, new activities, pull-out fingering chart and all of the great tunes featured in the original.Trade ReviewI love this book; it’s brimming with repertoire that will really appeal to young saxophonists. Definitely the best book currently on the market. John HarleTable of ContentsStage 1: Down To Earth; Up And Away; Life’s Little Ups And Downs; Bitter Sweet; At The End Of The Night; Feel The Heat. Stage 2: Come Join The Band; And So It Goes; Cor Blimey. Stage 3: Merrily We Blow Along; Caribbean Calypso; Stop FEEF!; Brazilian Girl. Stage 4: Sorted! The F# Files; Set’ Em Up; This Land Is My Land; Cool Ghoul. Stage 5: As I Walked Out; Sad Jazz Waltz; When The Saints; Rock That Sax!; About Face; Song Of The Volga Boatman. Stage 6: Razor Sharp; That Sinking Feeling; Deep ‘D’ Duet; Call Of The Wild; Carnival Of Venice; Swanee River. Stage 7: Woogie Boogie; A Whole Lot Of Soul; Dotty Mazurka; Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen. Stage 8: Lazy Days; Knock, Knock; It’s A Cinch; Prokofieff: Lieutenant Kije; No Better Blues; Hatikvah; Sweet Betsy From Pike. Stage 9: Be Happy, Be Natural, Be Flat; Cool 4 Cats; Cat’s Tail Swing. Stage 10: Two Down, One On The Side; The Ashgrove; Frankie And Johnny. Stage 11: Dee For Two; La Follia; Green Onions; Just Left Of Right. Concert Pieces Corelli: Vivace; Walk The Cat; Lay Me Down; Blue Call. Stage 12: Warm-Up Bossa; Greensleeves; One Mint Julep. Stage 13: Wave Them Goodbye; Duetteud; Creepin’ Around. Stage 14: C U Down There; Go With The Flow; You And Me. Stage 15: Which Way Now?; That Swing Things. Stage 16: God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Tell Me About It; Here Comes The Blues. Stage 17: I’m Late For School!; Wintertime Blues. Stage 18: Take Your Partners Please; Scarborough Fair. Stage 19: Goodall: Theme From Red Dwarf; Harris: Miami Beach; Franck: Allegretto; Another Wet Wednesday. Stage 20: Lisk: Theme From Men Behaving Badly; Beethoven: 7th Symphony – 2nd Movt; Alone Again

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Book SynopsisSally Adams's Flute Basics series is widely regarded as the leading method for beginner flautists and their teachers. This new edition of Flute Basics (Pupil's book with CD) offers a fresh design, clear technical drawings, fun illustrations, new activities, pull-out fingering chart and all of the great tunes featured in the original Flute Basics.Trade ReviewThis is an excellent first tutor book, full of great advice, imaginative presentation and creative exercises. FlutewiseTable of ContentsA Head Start: Twinkle Twinkle Little Sputnik; Head Joint Harlequin; Pavane (Faure); Head-Joint Hobo; Stage 1: Goose And Gander, Bread And Butter; Girls And Boys And Grandma; Eine Kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart); Aria; Stage 2: A Musical Box; Hebrew Melody; Midnight Tango; Icacato; Compact Chorale; Stage 3: Mysterious Madrigal; March Of The Marsupials; Au Clair De La Lune; Celtic Lament; Stage 4: Warm-Up; When The Saints Go Marching In; Blue Boogie; Under A-Rest; Jingle Bells. Stage 5: There’s No Escape; Wallie’s Waltz; Lotus Flower; Stage 6: Figaro’s Tune (Mozart); Play It Again Bob!; Arabian Nights; Stage 7: Warm-Up; Spooks; Suo-Gan; A Tuna Day; Strangers In The Night; Stage 8: This Way And That; Crooked Calypso; The Song Of The Volga Boatmen; Harem Dance; Stage 9: Seedy Blues; All Tied Up; Daisy Bell; Chinese Lanterns; Stage 10: I Like Bread And Butter; Blue Riff; The Roamin’ Gnomes; Clown Dance; Stage 11: Warm-Up; The First Nowell; Concert Pieces: Awake My Love (Brahms); Strawberries And Cream (Harris); Cowdrey: A Road To Somewhere; Free As A Bird (Wedgwood); Stage 12: Easy Does It; Shortnin’ Bread; From Neasden With Love; Stage 13: Feelin’ Funky; Feelin’ Fine; Great ‘F’ort Required; Quelle Est C’est Odeur Agreeable?; Rest Assured; The Can Can (Offenbach); Jazzmin’s Waltz; Stage 14: Gorgeous George; Groovin’ Grannies; Gymnastic Gerbils; Slane; Minuet From Alcina (Handel); Wistful Waltz; Stage 15: The Earwig Etude; Spooky Moment; All Through The Night; Morley: You Rang-A-Tango; Stage 16: The Energetic Eccentric; The Elegant Elephant; The Envious Envelope; Scarborough Fair; King Tut’s Tap-Dancing Team; Fur Elise (Beethoven); Stage 17: The Adventurous Acrobat; The Animated Apeman; The Angelic Apricot; Rondo From Horn Concerto No.4 (Mozart); Stage 18: Rumpty Tumpty; Theme From The Archers (Wood); Gymnopedie; When Alan Met Sally; Stage 19: Gout: Playtime Rag; Emily’s Half-Term Blues. Stage 20: Greensleeves; Theme From Blackadder ( Goodall); Jack’s Maggot; Concert Pieces: Spanish Lullaby (Cowdrey); Menuett; No3. From Four Irish Dances; La Foret Argentee

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Book SynopsisFeatures 10 all-time great film themes from the "Chariots Of Fire" and "Superman" to "Star Wars", "James Bond" and "Lord Of The Rings". This title is suitable for the intermediate (Grade 3-5) flute players.Table of ContentsStar Wars Theme; James Bond Theme; Circle Of Life (The Lion King); Hedwig’s Theme And Mr Longbottom Flies (Harry Potter); Chariots Of Fire Theme; Batman Theme; My Heart Will Go On (Titanic); He’s A Pirate (Pirates Of The Caribbean); Superman Theme; The Ring Goes South (Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring) **ABRSM selected piece (Flute 2018-2021).

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Book SynopsisThe Best of Flute is a major collection of the best loved pieces and studies selected by the major examination boards, from current favourites to forgotten gems. These books include the pieces which have captured the imaginations of teachers and students over the years.Table of ContentsCiciliana from Sonata In G Minor Op. 2 No. 4 (Blavet); Minuet from Suite In A Minor (Telemann); A Tempo Di Gavotta from Sonata In C (Handel); Siciliana from Sonata In E Flat BWV 1031 (J. S. Bach); Preludio (Largo) from Sonata No. 4 In A (Chédeville); Ankara (Halton); Waltz For Aggie (Gunning); Buds And Blossoms (Gurlitt); Come Dance With Me (Wedgwood); In Part Only: Didgeri Blues (Hampton); Study No. 32 (Harris); Study No. 40 (Popp); Study No. 33 (Telemann); Elf & Elizabethan Elegy (Harris); Elegant Éclair And Eskimo (Harris)

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Book SynopsisMore Graded Studies for Clarinet Book One brings together clarinet study repertoire in a unique collection. Featuring core works from established clarinet composers alongside exciting new material not seen before, plus specially composed studies by Paul Harris and others.Table of ContentsStudy No.1 'Pomposo' (Demnitz); Study No.2 'Andante' (Klosé); Study No.3 'Moderato' (Lazarus); Study No.4 'Moderato Cantabile' (Vanderhagen); Study No.5 'Moderato with a chuckle' (Harris); Study No.6 'Marionettes' Dance (Anon); Study No.7 'Under The Rainbow' (Mears); Study No.8 'Fandango' (Blatt); Study No.9 'The Bugle Horn' (Anon); Study No.10 'Con Moto' (Wood); Study No.11 'Quick March' (Anon); Study No.12 'Moderato Grazioso' (Berr); Study No.13 'Spiritoso' (Velázquez); Study No.14 'Andante' (Langey); Study No.15 'Moderato' (Demnitz); Study No.16 'Andante' (Klosé); Study No.17 'Moderato' (Lazarus); Study No.18 'Allegretto' (Stark); Study No.19 'Adagio' (Demnitz); Study No.20 'Allegretto' (Nitski); Study No.21 'Allegro alla tarantella' (Harris); Study No.22 'Moderato'(Stark); Study No.23 'Moderato' (Lazarus); Study No.24 'Flowing gently but determinedly' (Kleiper); Study No.25 'A Little Ray Of Sunshine' (Mears); Study No.26 'Andante' (Lazarus); Study No.27 'Moderato' (Baermann); Study No.28 'Fandango Brazilieros' (Velázquez); Study No.29 'Allegro non troppo' (Demnitz); Study No.30 'Lento e molto espressivo' (Nitski); Study No.31 'Adagio' (Baermann); Study No.32 'Moderato' (Wood); Study No.33 'Moderato' (Langey); Study No.34 'Bright jazz waltz tempo' (Mears); Study No.35 'Allegretto' (Berr); Study No.36 'Allegretto cantabile' (Blatt); Study No.37 'Allegro moderato' (Baermann); Study No.38 'Andante, molto moderato' (Velázquez); Study No.39 'Tempo di bolero' (Lazarus); Study No.40 'Con moto' (Harris); Study No.41 'Swing' (Mears); Study No.42 'Con spirito' (Silkeborg); Study No.43 'Allegretto' (Stark); Study No.44 'Stealthily' (Harris); Study No.45 'Adagio' (Rose); Study No.46 'Ukrainian dance' (Kleiper); Study No.47 'Molto moderato' (Demnitz); Study No.48 'Theme and variation' (Klosé); Study No.49 'Ländler' (Baermann); Study No.50 'Theme and variation' (Lazarus)

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Book SynopsisMore Graded Studies for Clarinet Book Two brings together clarinet study repertoire in a unique collection. Featuring core works from established clarinet composers alongside exciting new material not seen before, plus specially composed studies by Paul Harris and others.

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Book SynopsisMore Graded Studies for Flute Book One brings together flute study repertoire in a unique collection. Featuring core works from established flute composers alongside exciting new material not seen before, plus specially composed studies by Sally Adams, Paul Harris and others.Trade Review"I know many flute teachers will welcome these new books and lots of developing young flute players will benefit from the enormous expertise of Sally and Paul's work. They are extremely well presented and good value for money." Flutewise, 2015

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Book SynopsisMore Graded Studies for Flute Book Two brings together flute study repertoire in a unique collection. Featuring core works from established flute composers alongside exciting new material not seen before, plus specially composed studies by Sally Adams, Paul Harris and others.Trade Review"I know many flute teachers will welcome these new books and lots of developing young flute players will benefit from the enormous expertise of Sally and Paul's work. They are extremely well presented and good value for money." Flutewise, 2015

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Book SynopsisMore Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 1 brings together saxophone study repertoire spanning the entire spectrum of technique and providing a firm foundation for progress. Book 1 begins at elementary level and progresses to intermediate (approx. Grades 1-5).

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Book SynopsisMore Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2 brings together saxophone study repertoire spanning the entire spectrum of technique and providing a firm foundation for progress. Book Two takes the student from intermediate to advanced level (approx. grades 6-8).

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Book SynopsisThis seminal work by master saxophonist John Harle offers players of all levels the most in-depth approach to playing the saxophone. In this beautifully presented, two-volume boxed set, Harle reveals his ground-breaking techniques for encouraging fluent and natural playing - transforming the musical experience of students and professionals alike

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Book SynopsisThis new edition of Improve your sight-reading! Flute Grades 1-3 is designed to help overcome all the stumbling blocks to successful sight-reading. Has been brought up to date to match the latest ABRSM sight-reading criteria.

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Book SynopsisThis new edition of Improve your sight-reading! Flute Grades 4-5 is designed to help overcome all the stumbling blocks to successful sight-reading. Contains completely new material throughout and has been brought up to date to match the latest ABRSM sight-reading criteria.

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Book SynopsisPaul Harris's brilliant series of workbooks contains finger fitness exercises, scale and arpeggio studies, key pieces, simple improvisations and composition to help you play scales and arpeggios with real confidence.

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Book SynopsisImprove your scales! Clarinet Grades 1-3 covers all the keys and ranges required for the Associated Board syllabus, helping you pick up valuable extra marks in exams. This new edition has been devised to support the revised criteria from the ABRSM from 2018.

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Book SynopsisPaul Harris's brilliant series of workbooks contains finger fitness exercises, scale and arpeggio studies, key pieces, simple improvisations and composition to help you play scales and arpeggios with real confidence.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAs Morning Awakes; At Sunset; Changing Moods; Chant; Danse Espagnole; The Journey; Just a Perfect Day; Looking on the Bright Side; Reflections; Rise Up; Rocken End; Waiting

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsBlinded By Your Grace (Part 1) (Stormzy); Blue And Sentimental (Count Basie); I Can See The Change (Celeste); I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free (Nina Simone); (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay (Otis Redding); Lady (Fela Kuti); Million Billion Love (YolanDa Brown); Misty (Erroll Garner); TokYo Sunset (YolanDa Brown); Total Praise (Richard Smallwood); Wishin' On A Star (Rose Royce)

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsBlinded By Your Grace (Part 1) (Stormzy); Blue And Sentimental (Count Basie); I Can See The Change (Celeste); I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free (Nina Simone); (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay (Otis Redding); Lady (Fela Kuti); Million Billion Love (YolanDa Brown); Misty (Erroll Garner); TokYo Sunset (YolanDa Brown); Total Praise (Richard Smallwood); Wishin' On A Star (Rose Royce)

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