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Practical Music Theory provides the necessary tools for inspired music making, listening, and composing. Based on the holistic premise that music is both art and language, yet so much more, Practical Music Theory takes the musician on a journey through historic, yet relevant common practices of composition. Through this easy-to-read text, aspiring theorists encounter numerous examples from music literature, thought-provoking questions, and practical suggestions for implementation. Practical Music Theory is both a textbook and a workbook, containing an array of exercises ranging in complexity from simple to difficult. Designed for the first one to two years of instruction, it is a comprehensive volume that begins with the basic materials of music and progresses through advanced concepts and techniques. Practical Music Theory expands horizons to new worlds of musical discovery, enhancing the enjoyment of an already delightful art form.
This set includes beautiful settings of well-known hymn tunes "Picardy," "Wondrous Love," and "Amazing Grace" that organists will find useful over and over again. While perfect for use during Communion, each piece is substantial enough to stand on its own. Maxwell has called for specific colors with his registrations, but any organist will find these arrangements playable on almost any size instrument and with little work.
Albin Whitworth presents another wonderful collection of favorite hymns, these at the intermediate level. Each is registered for a two-manual organ and can be mastered with little work. This collection will be useful throughout the church year for preludes, offertories, and Communion. Titles include: Be Still, My Soul *Dear Lord and Father of Mankind * Have Thine Own Way, Lord *He Leadeth Me *I Need Thee Every Hour *O Worship the King and others.
James Pethel's compositions are vibrant and compelling, and this collection is no exception. Featuring his "Intrada for a Wedding" with optional timpani, the collection offers pieces that will become favorites with organists and listeners alike.
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If you like show pieces then this collection is for you. Page Long has composed toccatas on three well-known hymn tunes ("Lancashire," "St. Anne," and "St. Catherine"). While not easy, these can be mastered by most organists, and all sound more difficult than they actually are. All three have been registered for a two-manual instrument and are sure to please all who hear them.