Editions

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Digital Downloads

 

We primarily offer our music in digital format, so that customers can print the pages they need at home or use the material with eReaders and tablets. Our downloads are available in PDF format. Adobe Acrobat Reader can be downloaded for free here.

 

 

Printed Material

 

Should you prefer printed copies, these can be supplied on demand. All printed material is produced on standard 80 gsm paper with outer covers of matt-coated 300 gsm card. The binding is by plastic spiral coil, giving a maximum ease of turning with minimal noise. 

 

 

Editorial Policy

 

Many of the works published by Cat on the Keys Music are critical performing editions, which means that a thorough standard of transcription, type-setting, and editing has been adhered to in its preparation, to give an accurate representation of the composer's original text. In the preface of each work, a clear editorial policy is presented, with a commentary indicating any changes made from the original printed or manuscript material.

Where possible, multiple sources of the music are consulted and any relevant alternative readings are incorporated.

We engage consultant editors to peer-review our Critical Editions.

 

Produced with Performers in Mind

 

We're committed to producing the most practical music for performers. Features include:

• Convenient page turns.

• Cues in instrumental parts.

• Reliable basso continuo realisations. 

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Early Music Backing Tracks

MP3 files of accompaniments for solo instrumental and vocal works of the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods. 

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• Each 'Album' contains multiple tracks of the same work, accommodating a variety of pitches, temperaments and tempi - perfect for learning new repertoire.

• Backing tracks played on historically appropriate instruments, played by real musicians. 

• Suitable for beginner, student or professional musicians.

• Tracks for A=392, 415, 440 and 465 instruments where appropriate.

• Learn more about these backing tracks in our FAQ section.

• Try out some movements for free in our Demo Area

 

Early Music Workouts

Our Early Music Workouts combine the scholarship of our critical performing editions with backing tracks to provide an innovative resource for amateur, student and professional musicians to develop key musicianship skills relevant to early music and historical performance practice. 

 

Features:

• Printable and screen-readable pdf files.

• Worksheets covering theory, examples and practical exercises.

• Accompanying backing tracks and videos suitable for instruments at various pitches. 

• Multiple speeds to aid progression. 

• Work offline, or using the website.