Alfred Publishing

Bring your musical visions to life and master the art of modern arranging! "The Contemporary Arranger" by Alfred Publishing is the definitive, indispensable guide for composers, arrangers, and ambitio...

An authoritative, easy-to-understand text covering all aspects of arranging. This beautifully bound edition contains a compact disc with examples performed by jazz greats such as George Benson, Freddi...

Die perfekte Quelle für alle Musiker. In diesem praktischen Wörterbuch werden über 150 Instrumente beschrieben. Ideal für Komponisten und Arrangeure. Enthält Stimmumfänge, allgemeine Merkmale, technis...

Arrangier- und Kompositions-Lehrbuch für kleines Ensemble, mit zwei- bis sechsstimmigem Schreiben, Schreiben für Besetzungen wie Klaviertrio, Quartett, u. a. , Bitonalität, Chord Substitutions, u.v.m.

A quick reference orchestration book for the classroom musician. Information on over 150 instruments. Includes those much-needed instrument ranges, general characteristics, tone quality descriptions,...

Anleitung zum Arrangieren für Chor, mit Online Audio, enth. 50 Beispiele

Tonartbestimmung, Tonumfang, Gegenstimme, Einleitungen, Holz, Blech, Percussion, Strings, Chor, Elektronik, Tricks, u.v.m., 179 S.

Provides students with music from the great composers to study before attempting to write themselves. Discussion of the elements of music pertinent to an understanding of the 18th century counterpoint...

Ein leicht verständliches Lehrbuch für angehende Songwriter. Vermittelt alle Grundlagen für das Songschreiben und enthält eine Fülle von nützlichen Tipps und Anleitungen. Viele Beispiele, von denen ma...

The newest addition to the extremely successful Teach Yourself Series is here! This book is packed with useful tips on how to harness creativity in both lyric writing and music composition and is sure...

Alfred's Music Tech Series: Composing Music With Notation is a breakthrough method designed for elementary to high school students that can be used in a classroom setting or for individual study. Prog...

A revision of the classic 1964 edition exploring counterpoint techniques beyond the stylistic base of the baroque tradition. This practical 194-page book contains a glossary of terms, a bibliography f...

A fresh, original look at the art of conducting, including Pattern Cubes, which is a three-dimensional system for charting baton movement. Through this book, both the aspiring and the experienced cond...

This comprehensive text by Anthony Maiello on the art of conducting is designed to be hands on, user friendly, playable by any instrumentation, a step-by-step approach to baton technique, great for us...

Unlock the art of spontaneous music-making! With the "Complete Method for Improvisation" from Alfred Publishing, musicians of all instruments can explore new creative horizons. This comprehensive meth...

What's the best way to learn concepts? Through experience! How about a great way to memorize facts? By singing! This ingenious collection demonstrates fundamental musical concepts while clever lyrics...

Thirty everyday items, such as balloons, pinwheels, and plastic eggs, are transformed into tactile learning tools in this highly creative, hands-on, general music resource. Following an informative op...

Step one: introduce today's musical objectives or selection. Step two: construct simple puppets using the clear-cut instructions and handy templates. Step three: dive into the lessons with your adorab...

When the kids learn they could snag a spot in Toyland Department Store's amazing annual parade, they march into action: taking a quick journey 'Over the River,' experiencing a fabulous 'Toyland' welco...

When the kids learn they could snag a spot in Toyland Department Store's amazing annual parade, they march into action: taking a quick journey 'Over the River,' experiencing a fabulous 'Toyland' welco...

There's always a song to sing with this charming collection designed especially with primary children in mind. Celebrate Halloween, Valentine's Day, Saint Patrick's Day, Martin Luther King, Mother's a...

There's always a song to sing with this charming collection designed especially with primary children in mind. Celebrate Halloween, Valentine's Day, Saint Patrick's Day, Martin Luther King, Mother's a...

Who or what is that shadowy figure playing the piano in the school music room after dark? Several students and Deputy Barney set out to solve this musical mystery with surprising results. Featuring si...

Who or what is that shadowy figure playing the piano in the school music room after dark? Several students and Deputy Barney set out to solve this musical mystery with surprising results. Featuring si...

A treasure trove of choral pedagogy! This step-by-step guide will take beginners from unison to two-part singing by focusing on the underlying aural and developmental skills necessary for success. Seq...