A source of information which will provide a basic world-wide inventory and a means of orientation with regard to organ music of the past and present, from 1150 to 2000.

The book aims to be a guide through the little universe which is the working place of the man who writes music. As such it talks predominantly to the layman,although the expert composer may also find some stimulation in it... From the center of basic theory the discussion will spread out into all the realms of experience which border the technical aspects of composing, such as aesthetics, sociology, philosophy, and so on.

A collection of music, accompaniments, poems, dances, essays and teaching suggestions contributed by teachers from across Canada. Edited by Lois Birkenshaw-Flemming.



'The “Tips for Teachers” chapter is particularly attractive! ... the book is beautifully presented, and represents very good value for money.' (SMA Bulletin)

Not only does Malte Burba rank among the most interesting and versatile brass players of our time, he is also considered to be one of the best brass teachers worldwide. Many of his students play in leading orchestras or teach at major conservatories. One of the pillars of his pedagogy is the pioneering method developed by him for playing brass instruments which, in an absolutely logical manner, eliminates all technical and embouchure-related problems.

Contents: A note about the author • Why this book? • Basic considerations • Generator I • Breathing I, the first rule • Methodology • Breathing II, the second rule • Glottis I, Generator II • Tongue and lower jaw-glottis II • Mimic muscular system • Coordination and synchronization I-glottis III • Transfer to the instrument I • Coordination and synchronisation II-generator III • Transfer to the instrument II • Summary • Glossary

Tom van der Geld's Eartraining is encyclopedic in its coverage from A to Z of the basics of jazz theory; it is systematic to such a degree that a student can work by him or herself with the book alone; it can be used as an excellent text with assignments and the like for a formal classroom situation; it covers the ear, theoretical application and even rhythm to some degree. It is the combination of all these elements which makes this book mandatory for the beginning student of both jazz and popular music. Contents include lessons on the chromatic scale, major scale and key centres, intervals and modes as well as developing skills in basic rhythm and jazz harmony. Each lesson is divided into 3 parts: relevant theoretical background, musical examples on compact disc and dictation exercises. Foreword • Introduction • Chromatic Scale • Rhythm Studies (1) • Major Scale and Key Centers • Intervals and Inversions • Modes • Rhythm Studies (2) • Triads • Rhythm Studies (3) • Diatonic Seventh Chords • Secondary Dominants • Deminished Seventh Chord • Acknowledgments • Appendix • Solutions