Have you ever considered exploring the repertoire found within the Royal Conservatory of Music’s Guitar Series? Most of us seem to learn four or five pieces from each book before moving on to the next level. However there is no harm in keeping a few books around and revisiting them from time to time to see what hidden gems lay in store for you. Still to this day one of my favourite pieces is “Valse d’automne” by Gingras from the Introductory book.
Apart from the enjoyment factor these pieces also make for great sight-reading. The general rule of thumb is that [...] Read more
Monthly Archives: June 2010
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Royal Conservatory of Music’s Guitar Series
Posted on June 16, 2010 by Elliott Chung
This post was posted in Corner Books, Tom's Guitar Hangar
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Yamaha Modus
Posted on June 13, 2010 by Terry Yau
When I first saw the Yamaha Modus F11 Digital Piano, it’s modern, attractive cabinet design really caught my eye. Then I started playing on it - I couldn’t believe the beautiful piano sound coming out of the speakers! It’s just like listening to a real acoustic piano, thanks to the Advanced Wave Memory Dynamic Stereo Sampling. Also, the Natural Wood Keyboard uses real-wood keys and the touch and feel – heavy in the low end and light in the higher register – made me fell as if I were playing on a real acoustic piano. What makes this piano really [...] Read more
This post was posted in Pianos and was tagged with Digital Pianos, Yamaha
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New to Cosmo Music - Crown XLS DriveCore Series Power Amplifiers!
Posted on June 11, 2010 by Cosmo Music
These amplifiers are perfectly designed for portable PA systems with incredible performance, technology and affordability. Its advantageous flexibility includes multiple inputs so you can plug in anything and play anywhere, along with several system setup configurations. The integrated crossovers and switch-mode power supply produce excellent sound, and Peakx™ limiters protect your speakers. Weighing less than 12 pounds it makes setting up and moving from show to show a breeze.
In lieu of this new arrival, Cosmo Music will be blowing out the previous generation of Crown XLS power amps! Stop by today to pick up one of these units before they’re [...] Read more
This post was posted in Audio Garage and was tagged with Amplifiers, Crown
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Paul Reed Smith Guitars...
Posted on June 10, 2010 by Rail Koonin
Cosmo Music has arguably one of the largest selections of Paul Reed Smith Guitars available, with over thirty different models in stock at any given time! Whether you’re looking for a Custom 22, Custom 24, Santana, Hollow body, McCarty,513, Private Stock, or even a Limited edition one of 50 Lefty 57/08 model from the Winter NAMM show, we have them in stock.
Now for the really exciting news…..We’ve just reduced the pricing on our in stock Paul Reid Smith guitars as a result of the value of the Canadian dollar, and a reflection of pricing in the USA!! In addition to [...] Read more
This post was posted in Tom's Guitar Hangar and was tagged with Electric Guitars, NAMM, Paul Reed Smith Guitars
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New in the Piano Loft!
Posted on June 10, 2010 by Cosmo Music
We now have a beautiful and functional accessory to dress up the Bechstein and Young Chang grand and upright pianos.
Solid brass caster cups with a rubber sound shield that keeps the sound from traveling through the floor, ensuring that what you are hearing is the purity of the instrument itself. Check them out in our piano loft at Cosmo music.
Piano Department
905.770.5222 x260
This post was posted in Pianos and was tagged with C.Bechstein, Young Chang
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More Kurzweils...
Posted on June 10, 2010 by Cosmo Music
We've managed get two more Kurzweil RE210 digital home pianos to sell at the incredible price of $799, a savings of $500.
These pianos feature the Kurzweil triple strike weighted action, all the features of a fine digital piano, and the looks of a beautiful home instrument. They'll be gone quickly, so don't wait.
Also, check out the large variety of piano benches for your Bechstein, Young Chang and home digital pianos, and all the other possible piano accessories, from covers to caster cups.Visit us in the Piano Loft located on the second level!
Piano Department
905.770.5222 x260
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Theory Explorations Book Workshop
Event took place on June 7, 2010 by Cosmo Music
Frederick Harris & Cosmo Music invite you to a Free pedagogy workshop with Joe Ringhofer.
All of your favourite approaches to music theory study have been revised to meet the requirements of the new Theory Syllabus, 2009 Edition.
Monday, June 7, 2010
9:00am until 12:00pmTo register call us at 905.770.5222 or email us at printmusic@cosmomusic.ca.

This post was posted in Corner Books, Events, News and was tagged with Pedagogy Workshops
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