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Vincente Emilio Sojo is one of the most influential composers in Venezuelas history. He was not only a composer, but also a senator in the government. He composed many well-known works, and was one of the best music teachers of his time. These two Venezuelan dances have been transcribed for guitar by Alirio Diaz in standard notation only. The original version of Quirpa Guatirena for piano and voice is also included. Text is in English, Spanish, and French.

Una historia de la música muy amena para que los niños se diviertan, sacien su curiosidad y amplíen conocimientos. En el mundo de la música están muy preocupados: Tienen miedo de que los niños no sepan nada sobre la música clásica. Y que su reino esté destinado a desaparecer. Por eso llaman a Papageno, el entrañable protagonista creado por Mozart, para una misión muy especial. El divertido personaje de "La flauta mágica" les explicará a los niños, de una manera desenfadada y muy fácil de entender, la historia de la música clásica, la que va desde aquellos primitivos sonidos...

From its origins in Ragtime and Blues, the passionate life and main themes of the greatest singers and musicians, this book discusses the history of one of America's greatest inventions, with chapters ranging from its historical beginnings to jazz in films.

Piano students of Latin American heritage often do not relate to the folk tunes that most methods use because the majority of those melodies do not flow with the rhythm of the Spanish language. This method is based on melodies original to the Mexican culture. These children's songs flow more naturally with the language, and in accord with the Kodály method of music education, give a better foundation for teaching basic musical elements in a Spanish language culture. Coupled with constant work on sight-reading, this new method is a valuable tool for native Spanish speakers in learning to play ...