This is an intermediate level version of Satie's march inspired by the music of the ragtime era. It is a cabaret piece featuring the cakewalk rhythm which was popular in Paris around 1900. A tempo of 96 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested for this concise humorous piece dating from 1904. The solo instrument score is appended to the full music score. Please note the alto saxophone does not appear at pitch in the full score.
This is an intermediate level version of Satie's march inspired by the music of the ragtime era. It is a cabaret piece featuring the cakewalk rhythm which was popular in Paris around 1900. A tempo of 96 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested for this concise humorous piece dating from 1904. The solo instrument score is appended to the full music score.
This is Satie's original version of the march inspired by the music of the ragtime era. It is a cabaret piece featuring the cakewalk rhythm which was popular in Paris around 1900. A tempo of 96 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested for this concise humorous piece dating from 1904.
This march inspired by the music of the ragtime era is a cabaret piece featuring the cakewalk rhythm which was popular in Paris around 1900. A tempo of 96 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested for this concise cheerful piece dating from 1904. The solo instrument score with the appropriate transposition is appended to the full score.
This march inspired by the music of the ragtime era is a cabaret piece featuring the cakewalk rhythm which was popular in Paris around 1900. A tempo of 96 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested for this concise cheerful piece dating from 1904. The solo flute part is appended to the full score.
Ignacio Cervantes (1847-1905) was a Cuban pianist and composer and his music is an early example of nationalism. Los Tres Golpes (The Three Strikes) originally composed for piano is one of his Danzas Cubanas exploring the habanera rhythm. It is a short piece usually played through twice in a performance. It has a haunting quality and is suited to being played by a number of different instrument combinations. His music combines Cuban, European and African elements and he was fortunate in being able to travel to Paris to further his music studies studying with Charles-Valentin Alkan and others. A tempo of 96 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested.
This waltz melody is very much associated with the music of funfairs, trapeze artists and fairground organs and has even featured in the MGM film "The Great Caruso." Rosas was a Mexican composer and violinist who began his career as a street musician. After a visit to Cuba in 1894 he became very poorly and sadly died at the young age of 26. "Over the Waves" (Sobre las Olas) was published in Mexico in 1888 and has become one of the best known Latin American pieces and has been interpreted by many stylistically different types of performing groups. A tempo of between 89-92 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is recommended and the solo violin part is appended to the music score.
This melody is very much associated with the music of funfairs, trapeze artists and fairground organs and has even featured in the MGM film "The Great Caruso." Rosas was a Mexican composer and violinist who began his career as a street musician. After a visit to Cuba in 1894 he became very poorly and sadly died at the young age of 26. "Over the Waves" (Sobre las Olas) was published in Mexico in 1888 and has become one of the best known Latin American pieces and has been interpreted by many stylistically different types of performing groups. This waltz melody should be played at a tempo of between 89-92 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute and the solo clarinet in Bb part (transposed to the appropriate key) is appended to the music score.
This waltz melody should be played at a tempo of between 89-92 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute and the solo cello part is appended to the music score. The melody is very much associated with the music of funfairs, trapeze artists and fairground organs and has even featured in the MGM film "The Great Caruso." Rosas was a Mexican composer and violinist who began his career as a street musician. After a visit to Cuba in 1894 he became very poorly and sadly died at the young age of 26. "Over the Waves" (Sobre las Olas) was published in Mexico in 1888 and has become one of the best known Latin American pieces and has been interpreted by many stylistically different types of performing groups.
This waltz melody is very much associated with the music of funfairs, trapeze artists and fairground organs and has even featured in the MGM film "The Great Caruso." Rosas was a Mexican composer and violinist who began his career as a street musician. After a visit to Cuba in 1894 he became very poorly and sadly died at the young age of 26. "Over the Waves" (Sobre las Olas) was published in Mexico in 1888 and has become one of the best known Latin American pieces and has been interpreted by many stylistically different types of performing groups. A tempo of between 89-92 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is recommended and the solo tenor saxophone part (transposed to the appropriate key) is appended to the music score.
This waltz melody is very much associated with the music of funfairs, trapeze artists and fairground organs and has even featured in the MGM film "The Great Caruso." Rosas was a Mexican composer and violinist who began his career as a street musician. After a visit to Cuba in 1894 he became very poorly and sadly died at the young age of 26. "Over the Waves" (Sobre las Olas) was published in Mexico in 1888 and has become one of the best known Latin American pieces and has s been interpreted by many stylistically different types of performing groups. A tempo of between 89-92 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is recommended and the solo bassoon part is appended to the music score.
This waltz melody is very much associated with the music of funfairs, trapeze artists and fairground organs and has even featured in the MGM film "The Great Caruso." A tempo of between 89-92 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is recommended and the solo trumpet part is appended to the music score. Rosas was a Mexican composer and violinist who began his career as a street musician. After a visit to Cuba in 1894 he became very poorly and sadly died at the young age of 26. "Over the Waves" (Sobre las Olas) was published in Mexico in 1888 and has become one of the best known Latin American piecesand has since been interpreted by many stylistically different types of performing groups. A tempo of between 89-92 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is recommended and the solo trumpet part (transposed to the appropriate key) is appended to the music score.
The waltz melody is very much associated with the music of funfairs, trapeze artists and fairground organs and has even featured in the MGM film "The Great Caruso." Rosas was a Mexican composer and violinist who began his career as a street musician. After a visit to Cuba in 1894 he became very poorly and sadly died at the young age of 26. "Over the Waves" (Sobre las Olas) was published in Mexico in 1888 and has become one of the best known Latin American pieces interpreted by many stylistically different types of performing groups. A tempo of between 89-92 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is recommended and the solo alto saxophone part (transposed to the appropriate key) is appended to the music score.
An arrangement for violon with piano accompaniment of this attractive melodic piece which was composed and published in 1888. The solo violin part is also appended to the score. Erik Satie was a French composer and whilst he was considered to be something of an eccentric composed some very appealing and atmospheric miniatures.
An arrangement for violoncello with piano accompaniment of this attractive melodic piece which was composed and published in 1888. The solo violoncello part is also appended to the score. Erik Satie was a French composer and whilst he was considered to be something of an eccentric composed some very appealing and atmospheric miniatures.
An arrangement for oboe with piano accompaniment of this attractive melodic piece which was composed and published in 1888. The solo oboe part is also appended to the score. Erik Satie was a French composer and whilst he was considered to be something of an eccentric composed some very appealing and atmospheric miniatures.
An arrangement for bassoon with piano accompaniment of this attractive melodic piece which was composed and published in 1888. The solo bassoon part is also appended to the score. Erik Satie was a French composer and whilst he was considered to be something of an eccentric composed some very appealing and atmospheric miniatures.
An arrangement for horn in F (French horn) with a piano accompaniment of this attractive melodic piece which was composed and published in 1888. The solo horn part is also appended to the score. Erik Satie was a French composer and whilst he was considered to be something of an eccentric composed some very appealing and atmospheric miniatures.
Erik Satie was a French composer and whilst he was considered to be something of an eccentric composed some very appealing and atmospheric miniatures. His Gymnopedie No. 1 is an attractive melodic piece which was orchestrated by Debussy. Satie's writings and works influenced many of the avant-garde movements established in Paris in the early 20th century
This is the prelude in C minor BWV 999 transcribed to the key of D minor. Right and left hand fingering is specified. The chordal element of this piece relates well to the modern musical ear. The movement was popularised by Segovia's solo guitar playing although the origins of the movement are as a lute piece. This movement has to be rhythmically secure - it is tempting to play the movement too quickly or too methodically so choosing an appropriate tempo is quite a performance challenge..
A piano / keyboard version of this dignified movement with an outline chord shape that needs to be clearly articulated supported by a contrasting and well defined bass line. It has a toccata / cadenza like section near the end. The ornaments have been written out and are realised on the mp3 playback.
A piano / keyboard arrangement of this movement with the right and left hand fingering clearly specified. This is music based on a chorale (hymn) tune that would have been familiar to Bach's congregations. This is a shortened version of this movement familiarising players with its rhythmic figuration and bass line. The rhythmic shapes sound modern and not surprisingly the movement has been subject to an update by a number of contemporary performing groups in a variety of styles.
A piano / keyboard arrangement of this movement with the letter names of the notes appearing in the noteheads and the right and left hand fingering clearly specified. This is music based on a chorale (hymn) tune that would have been familiar to Bach's congregations. This is a shortened version of this movement familiarising players with its rhythmic figuration and bass line. The rhythmic shapes sound modern and not surprisingly the movement has been subject to an update by a number of contemporary performing groups in a variety of styles.
A two part solo keyboard version of this movement with the right and left hand fingering specified together with some additional score detail. One of Bach’s most beautiful melodies associated particularly with the flute repetoire. The binary AB form minuet is from the Orchestral Suite in B minor BWV 1067. Players may wish to refer to the Two Part score which has the ornaments written out to clarify how they should be played and listen to the mp3 realisation which can similarly be downloaded.
A piano / keyboard arrangement with the right and left hand fingering clearly specified. This particular bourrée shouldn't be played too quickly and a tempo of around 60 half note (minim) beats to the minute is suggested. A bourrée is a dance for often found in the baroque suite having two half note (minim) beats to the bar, a moderate to fast tempo and begins with an upbeat on the last quarter note of the bar. The realisation is lacking in tonal contrast.
This busy uplifting movement requires a good technique and level of musicianship to be played accurately and at a consistent tempo. The imitative counterpoint is a strong feature and and for the notes and shapes to be clearly articulated the piano or keyboard player needs to have a light touch. A tempo of 96 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is recommended.
This solo keyboard version of the Two Part Inventions has right and left hand fingering specified. A flowing and reflective movement which should be played at a tempo which gives the music an uplifting feel rather a plodding one. A tempo of 72 dotted eighth note beats (dotted quaver) to the minute is suggested. The ornaments for this movement do present something of a challenge and I would suggest leaving them out whilst the piece is being learnt. Modern Bach playing benefits from a fairly dry acoustic with little use of the piano sustaining pedal.
The rhythmic figuration requires a secure and competent technique. The playing needs to be even and balanced and require a lightness of touch otherwise the tempo will drag. This version has right and left fingering specified on the score. A tempo of around 54 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the bar is suggested.
The Two Part Inventions are excellent training pieces but do require a secure technique if they are to be performed competently. This is a challenging piece because it can be performed convincingly at different tempi. I would suggest that the sixteenth notes (semiquavers) are played evenly without any exaggeration or alteration to the rhythmic intention. This version has right and left hand fingering specified.
An arrangement of this movement for alto saxophone and piano. The siciliano is a slow tempo movement in 6/8 and 12/8 time particularly popular in the baroque period featuring dotted rhythms to give it a lilting feelthat said this piece should not be played too slowly. This music has great beauty and gracefulness and the arrangement has the ornaments notated to clarify how they are to be played.
An arrangement of this movement for tenor saxophone and piano. The siciliano is a slow tempo movement in 6/8 and 12/8 time particularly popular in the baroque period featuring dotted rhythms to give it a lilting feel that said this piece should not be played too slowly. This music has great beauty and gracefulness and the arrangement has the ornaments notated to clarify how they are to be played.
The siciliano is a slow tempo movement in 6/8 and 12/8 time particularly popular in the baroque period featuring dotted rhythms to give it a lilting feel that said it should not be played too slowly. This music has great beauty and gracefulness and this arrangement for flute and piano has the ornaments notated to clarify how they can be played.
The siciliano is a slow tempo movement in 6/8 and 12/8 time particularly popular in the baroque period featuring dotted rhythms to give it a lilting feel - that said it shouldn't be played too slowly. In this piano solo arrangement the challenge is to satisfactorily communicate the melody within the context of the three part texture.
The polonaise is a dance in three time of Polish origin and the rhythmic motives featuring in this particlar example are very typical. This version for piano / keyboard has the right hand and left hand fingering clearly specified. A tempo of 110 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested.
The polonaise is a dance in three time of Polish origin and the rhythmic motives featuring in this particlar example are very typical - the repetitive elements help give the movement drive and urgency. This version for piano / keyboard has the right hand and left hand fingering clearly specified whilst a tempo of 110 quarter note (crotchet) beats to the minute is suggested.
A characterful and rhythmic piece with strong repetitive elements. This version for piano / keyboard has the letter names of the notes in the noteheads and the right hand and left hand fingering clearly specified. The repetitive elements help give the movement drive and urgency.
A haunting piece in the key of G minor often associated and played with the Minuet in G BWV App 114. The right hand and left hand fingering is clearly specified. Avoid adding the ornamentation until the playing is secure.
A haunting piece in the key of G minor often associated and played with the Minuet in G BWV App 114. This version has the letter names of the notes in the noteheads and the right hand and left hand fingering clearly specified.
C.P.E.Bach;s lively march from the Anna Magdalena Notebook written in cut time. The left hand piano part can be played in a detached semi-staccato manner. This piece requires a secure technique for the performance to be convincing. Suggested fingering has also been added to the score.
C.P.E.Bach's lively march from the Anna Magdalena Notebook written in cut time. This version for keyboard has the letter names of the notes written in the note heads to assist in learning the note positions of the treble and bass staves.
An uplifting piece which features imitation in the writing and like many of Bach’s short works composed in two sections. This binary (AB) form dance form movement needs to be played in a fluent legato style. This version for keyboard has the letter names of the notes written in the note heads.
A lively piece with strong repetitive elements. Notes need to be clearly articulated and there are some quite challenging rhythms to learn in the middle section. There is also some suggested fingering.
This version of the familiar Minuet attributed to J.S.Bach has the letter names of the notes written in the note heads to encourage music reading and both hands together playing.
The keyboard version of this familiar Baroque piece once attributed to J.S.Bach and found in the Anna Magdalena Notebook. This is an edited music score with suggested fingering.