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Book SynopsisPiano Time Pieces 2 presents a sparkling selection of pieces in all styles. Here are classical and jazzy pieces, folksongs and specially written tunes, and songs and character pieces of all kinds. Practising the range of techniques and keys introduced in Piano Time 2, these pieces provide a wealth of enjoyable practice and repertoire material for all young pianists.Table of ContentsMinuet ; Breakfast time ; Waltzing Matilda ; Tarantella ; The little hedgehog ; Russian carol ; My bonnies lies over the ocean ; The wise elephant ; Feeling fine ; Allegretto grazioso ; Gavotte ; Auld lang syne ; Gypsy tango ; Rattlesnake rag ; Climbing high ; I hear a guitar ; Five little frogs ; Quadrille ; Gigue ; Russian winter ; Swing low, sweet chariot ; Grandmother's footsteps ; You can't keep a horse in a lighthouse ; The princess and the spinning-wheel ; Holiday mood ; Alabama bound ; Valse triste ; Rollercoaster ride

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Book Synopsis40 really easy arrangements of popular classical tunes graded in order of increasing difficulty. Children (and adults!) will enjoy learning them as a welcome break from slogging away at all those exam pieces.Trade ReviewThe book itself is well laid out with clear print and a tough cover. No page turns are required for any of the pieces and fingering is added to help you along. This book should appeal to both adults and children, maybe those without a partciularly high level of skill who would neverthelesss like to build up a repertoire of pleasant and familiar pieces. Definitely worth a look. * Keyboard Review *Table of ContentsAdagio ; Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring ; Fur Elise ; Ode to Joy ; Theme for the Pastoral Symphony ; March of the Kings from L'Arlesienne ; Toreador Song ; Minuet ; Lullaby ; Nocturne Op. 9, No. 2 ; Prelude Op. 28, No. 7 ; Mazurka from Coppelia ; Pizzicato from Sylvia ; Largo from the New World Symphony ; Chanson du Matin ; Land of Hope and Glory ; The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba ; Hornpipe from the Water Music ; See the Conquering Hero Comes ; Theme for the Surprise Symphony ; Jupiter from the Planets ; Wedding March ; Can-can ; Caprice ; Dance of the Hours ; Nessun dorma from Turandot ; Trumpet Tune ; William Tell Overture ; The Swan ; Impromptu ; Theme from the Unfinished Symphony ; The Trout ; Vltava ; The Blue Danube ; Radetsky March ; Waltz from Die Fledermaus ; Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy ; Valse des Fleurs ; La donna e mobile from Rigoletto ; Spring from the Four Seasons ; Skaters' Waltz

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Book SynopsisPiano Star is an exciting series for young pianists, offering a rich selection of new repertoire to help players build confidence and musical skills. Piano Star 3 moves from Prep Test level towards Grade 1 and includes compositions by Alan Bullard, David Blackwell, Peter Gritton, Mike Cornick, Mark Tanner, John Madden, Karen Marshall, Andrew Eales, Edmund Jolliffe, Nikki Illes, and Nancy Litten. Key features of the series: - Solo pieces, plus a number of duets - A rich mix of musical styles, with techniques introduced progressively - Fun extension activities - Beautifully illustratedTrade ReviewPiano Star 3 has 24 pieces progressing from Prep Test to Grade 1. There are many gems in here. It's full of arrangements, songs and original pieces, all designed to imaginatively and enjoyably move pupils towards grade 1. Highly recommended. * Music Teacher *All piano teachers are constantly searching for more available repertoire for the early stages of studying the piano and here are three new volumes of 74 pieces for those beginning months. Book 1 includes 24 pieces by twelve different composers with a wide variety of character and styles and all lying within the five finger span for young hands. The imagination of young pianists cannot fail to be sparked by the variety of such graphic titles such as: A Sad Story, Double Decker and My Best Sandwich. Titles in Books 2 and 3 are equally delightful and appealing. The books contain music in increasing order of difficulty, with Book 3 including works with two sharps and wider leaps. The editors, Aisling Greally and David Blackwell, have done most of

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Book SynopsisIntroduces the basic reading of notation, simple five-finger positions and auto-accompaniments with fingered chords as an alternative. This book includes a variety of musical styles from classical to contemporary.

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Book SynopsisBach's Inventions & Sinfonias are published as part of ABRSM's 'Signature' Series - a series of authoritative performing editions of standard keyboard works, prepared from original sources by leading scholars. Includes informative introductions and performance notes.Trade ReviewFully realised ornaments greatly enhance the value of this edition, which is highly recommended to teachers and students alike. An ideal prize/presentation volume. * Music Teacher *Table of ContentsSinfonias (15), BWV 787-801 ; Invention No. 1 in C, BWV 772 ; Invention No. 2 in C minor, BWV 773 ; Invention No. 3 in D, BWV 774 ; Invention No. 4 in D minor, BWV 775 ; Invention No. 5 in Eb, BWV 776 ; Invention No. 6 in E, BWV 777 ; Invention No. 7 in E minor, BWV 778 ; Invention No. 8 in F, BWV 779 ; Invention No. 9 in F minor, BWV 780 ; Invention No. 10 in G, BWV 781 ; Invention No. 11 in G minor, BWV 782 ; Invention No. 12 in A, BWV 783 ; Invention No. 13 in A minor, BWV 784 ; Invention No. 14 in Bb, BWV 785 ; Invention No. 15 in B minor, BWV 786 ; Inventions (15), BWV 772-786 ; Sinfonia No. 1 in C major, BWV 787 ; Sinfonia No. 2 in C minor, BWV 788 ; Sinfonia No. 3 in D major, BWV 789 ; Sinfonia No. 4 in D minor, BWV 790 ; Sinfonia no. 5 in E flat major, BWV 791 ; Sinfonia No. 6 in E major, BWV 792 ; Sinfonia No. 7 in E minor, BWV 793 ; Sinfonia No. 8 in F major, BWV 794 ; Sinfonia No. 9 in F minor, BWV 795 ; Sinfonia No. 10 in G major, BWV 796 ; Sinfonia No. 11 in G minor, BWV 797 ; Sinfonia No. 12 in A major, BWV 798 ; Sinfonia No. 13 in A minor,

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Book SynopsisA new audio edition of the popular instruction book for children that introduces them to the piano and music-making through fun activities, rhymes, songs and pieces.This book is supported by a host of downloadable materials, including beautiful audio accompaniments and practice charts.The author's tried-and-tested progression covers note learning, theory, aural and composing through a creative and holistic approach. Many pieces have simple teacher duet parts to encourage ensemble playing from the start, and the book is illustrated throughout in the charming Get Set! style. This carefully designed tutor will inspire, entertain and, most importantly, nurture a love of music that can last a lifetime.Suitable for children aged 5 years and over, this book facilitates a seamless transition from pre-stave reading onto stave reading, leading effortlessly into the highly acclaimed Get Set! Piano Tutor Book 1.Song list:Hey, hey, look at me!Engine, engineSpider, spiderUp and downSausage in a panSoft kittenAu clair de la luneMusic Town show timeCuckooFive fat sausagesMousey in the houseOld Mister WoodpeckerOn a logOld MacDonaldHot cross bunsHob shoe hobMerrily we roll alongHigh and lowUp like a rocket!Slowly, slowlyYum, yumTiny Bee and Bitsy FleaLittle Arabella MillerShooting starsThree little birdsTeddy bearCheese!Bell horsesJack FrostPease puddingMore pease puddingNaka naka hoiOnce there was a princessSecret alienCounting songE my name is EmilyClap your handsSuo GânGoodnightFive little monkeysRound and roundMice, miceDear SantaNaughty pussy catTwinkle, twinklePitter, patterCan you tap this rhythm?Allundé alluyaI can sing highTallis duetDown in the gardenFrère JacquesHaydn's surprise!Happy birthday

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Book SynopsisWritten especially for the older beginner, Pianoworks 1 explains all you need to know to get you started on the piano. It focuses on the traditional concept of learning to play from music but also includes hints on improvisation and playing by ear. At every stage there is an appealing and accessible range of pieces to play, from classical to modern in style, including a number of new pieces by the authors. New ideas are introduced at a steady pace, and examples and exercises reinforce learning and build confidence. There are useful notes on how to approach each piece, and the companion website contains recordings of all the pieces, accompaniments to play along with, demonstrations, and additional exercises. Pianoworks 1 can be used with a teacher or as a stand-alone resource.Trade ReviewPianoworks is popular with students due to its clear, detailed explanation, logical progression, great (and grown-up) music choices, and excellent supplementary books . . . Pianoworks offers a fast, no-nonsense approach to piano playing, with an emphasis on independent learning and solid notation reading . . . The quality of the music included in the Pianoworks series is undoubtedly one of the highlights that sets it apart from the alternatives. Alan Bullard is well-known as one of our top educational composers and arrangers; the calibre of his writing is fully on display here, while the contributions of Janet Bullard stand shoulder-to-shoulder in terms of their equally impressive quality . . . My adult students regularly comment on how much they enjoy playing these outstanding arrangements and pieces, which is of course SO important! * pianodao.com, January 2019 *. . . a fine package designed to stimulate and train beginners from the age of about 13 upwards. It incorporates all sorts of music and is presented in an attractive, unpatronising and adult manner. The Bullards have exemplary credentials and I admire the way they have gone about this difficult task. * John York, Piano Sept 2007 *Many, many thanks and congratulations on a superb publication - I`m thrilled to bits with it. * A piano teacher *I have been looking for a good tutor for some time. This fits the bill and is excellent. I have been using a variety of adult books and none have been satisfactory. * A piano teacher *Book 2 is in preparation and will certainly bring the student to an even higher level of performance if the present collection's interesting and challenging content is maintained. * Piano Professional, Summer 08 *Table of ContentsYour piano ; Starting to play ; Musical notation ; Hands together ; Beyond the five-finger position ; Scales, tones, and semitones ; More techniques and signs ; Compound time ; Index

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Book SynopsisThe second Oxford Book of Ceremonial Music for Organ is a practical collection of repertoire covering a wide range of uses, from formal public events to more private occasions. The music is stylistically varied, encompassing both flamboyant extravagance and restrained solemnity. Selected with players of intermediate to advanced ability in mind, the collection includes established favourites and attractive new arrangements of well-known works, alongside newly commissioned pieces.Trade ReviewThe first thing to say about this handsome new collection (2019) is that the word 'ceremonial', is somewhat misleading . . . Francis Jackson's Prelude on East Acklam is lovely (despite the weird harmonies of the hymn itself) though hardly ceremonial . . . There are some new commissions: Gabriel lackson's dashing (in both senses of the word) Carillon for Louise and Nick, for instance, with its dizzying changes of time signature. And the distinguished Paisley organist George Mcphee's expressive Prelude on 'Bunessan' (Morning has broken). A useful and well-produced selection of pieces for a 'wide range of uses' indeed. * Francis O'Gorman, Organists' Review, December 2019 *This most welcome second collection, comprising no fewer than 25 individual pieces from a wide range of composers from J. S. Bach to Gabriel Jackson, offers items which are appropriate for almost any occasion where ceremonial organ music is required, presented in performing editions which will earn the gratitude of all organists. The presentation is of Oxford's customary immaculate manner, and amongst the well-known pieces . . . are such unusual (but enormously relevant and effective) pieces as Reger's Fugue on the British National Anthem and Sousa's Washington Post march. One surely cannot find a volume of comparable quality anywhere else â apart from in Book 1, that is. Most comprehensively recommended. * Robert Matthew-Walker, The Organ, Autumn 2019 *

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Book SynopsisA Companion containing twenty specially commissioned essays by leading organ scholars. An essential guide to all aspects of the organ and its music.Trade Review' … this Companion implements in every respect the claims its publishers make for it as 'an essential guide to all aspects of the organ and its music'. Perhaps unusually for so valuable a book of reference, much of it also makes engrossing reading.' Church Times' … never less than readable, and sometimes positively compelling … an extremely valuable book that should be on every musician's bookshelf.' The Musical Times'… editors of this Companion have done an excellent job in producing a sharply-focused, coherent set of essays within 330 pages … this is a book that can usefully, indeed should, be read by anyone interested in the organ and its music. Students will need their own copies for constant reference, while the more experienced will be stilumated, informed and challenged.' Music and LettersTable of Contents1. Origins and development of the organ Nicholas Thistlethwaite; 2. Organ construction Stephen Bicknell; 3. The physics of the organ John Mainstone; 4. Temperament and pitch Christopher Kent; 5. The organ case Stephen Bicknell; 6. Organ-building today Stephen Bicknell; 7. The fundamentals of organ playing Kimberly Marshall; 8. A survey of historical performance practices Kimberly Marshall; 9. Organ music and the liturgy Edward Higginbottom; 10. Italian organ music to Frescobaldi Christopher Stembridge; 11. Iberian organ music before 1800 James Dalton; 12. The French classical organ school Edward Higginbottom; 13. English organ music to c.1700 Geoffrey Cox; 14. Catholic Germany and Austria before 1800 Patrick Russill; 15. The north German organ school before 1800 Geoffrey Webber; 16. The organ music of J. S. Bach David Yearsley; 17. German organ music after 1800 Graham Barber; 18. French and Belgian organ music after 1800 Gerard Brooks; 19. British organ music after 1800 Andrew McCrea; 20. North American organ music after 1800 Douglas Reed; Appendix The church modes Christopher Stembridge.

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Book SynopsisSuitable for older beginners, this book features chapters that guide young players towards the successful performance of a comprehensive selection of pieces and studies. It introduces more advanced pieces and a wider range of repertoire from CPE Bach and WF Bach, Farnaby and Couperin, to Kabelevsky and Britten.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewMarching; Swinging; Look At Me, E F G; Hear Me Play, C B A; Tune For Violin; Tune For Cello; Waltz (Duet) (Beyer, Ferdinand); Yankee Doodle; On The Bridge At Avignon; Good King Wenceslas; Bugle Call; Frere Jacques; Russian Song; Playtime; Clapping Song (Humperdinck, Engelbert); Fairy Waltz; Theme And Six Variations (Beyer, Ferdinand); Hungarian Song; The Roundabout (Kohler; Louis); Chatterbox (Czerny, Carl); Lullaby; This Old Man; Au Clair De La Lune; Sailor Boy, When Will You Marry Me?; Cuckoo, Here Comes The Spring; Oranges And Lemons; On The Lake (Duet) (Beyer, Ferdinand); Mother’s Day (Duet) (Gruber, Josef); Cradle Song (Duet)Table of ContentsMarching; Swinging; Look at me, E F G; Hear me play, C B A; Tune for Violin; Tune for Cello; Waltz (Duet) (Beyer); Yankee Doodle (Trad); On the Bridge at Avignon (Trad.); Good King Wenceslas (Trad.); Bugle Call (Waterman); Frère Jacques (Trad.); Russian Song (Trad.); Playtime (Waterman); Clapping Song (Humperdinck); Fairy Waltz (Waterman); Theme and Six Variations (Duet) (Beyer); Hungarian Song (Waterman); The Roundabout (Kohler); Chatterbox (Czerny); Lullaby (Trad. German); This Old Man (Trade); Au Clair de la Lune (Trad. French); Sailor boy, when will you marry me? (Trad.); Cuckoo, here comes the Spring (Trad. German); Oranges and Lemons (Trad.); On the Lake (Duet) (Beyer); Mother’s Day (Duet) (Gruber); Cradle Song (Duet) (Trad. Russian)

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Book SynopsisPamela Wedgewood's Up-Grade! series is designed to bridge the gap between grades, using stimulating material in a wide variety of styles. Containing everything from toe-tapping jazzy numbers to more classical pieces, these collections are a fun and satisfying way to ease students gently on toward the next grade.Table of ContentsSnowdrop; Brighton Boogie; Florrie; Tequila Sunrise; Beauly Abbey; Jay Walk; Chasing Rainbows; The Striker; Diversion; Labyrinth; Film Piece

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Book SynopsisCovers the songs of Chas and Dave, from their 1970s 'rockney', through their heyday of chart success, TV appearances and football collaborations in the 1980s, right up to their debut at the Glastonbury Festival.Table of ContentsAin’t No Pleasing You; Beer Belly; The Diddlum Song; Flying; Gertcha; Harry Was A Champion; I Wonder In Whose Arms; In Sickness And In Health; London Girls; Margate; Mustn’t Grumble; One Of Them Days; Poor Old Mr Woogie; Rabbit; The Sideboard Song; Snooker Loopy; That Old Piano; That’s What I Like; Wallop; Wish I Could Write A Love Song

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Book SynopsisFeatures 20 jazz classics that are transcribed from the original recordings for piano and voice with guitar chord boxes. This title includes jazz singers such as Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall and Jamie Cullum. It also includes songs like "Every time We Say Goodbye", "Fly Me To The Moon", and "I Get A Kick Out Of You".Table of ContentsBewitched (from the History Boys); Don't Get Around Much Anymore (Etta James); Embraceable You (Joe Williams); Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye (Julie London); Fly Me To The Moon (Diana Krall); A Foggy Day (Frank Sinatra); Give Me The Simple Life (Jamie Cullum); I Get A Kick Out Of You (Steve Tyrell); I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free (Nina Simone); I've Got You Under My Skin (Peggy Lee); The Lady Is A Tramp (Rosemary Clooney); Let There Be Love (Nat King Cole); Mad About The Boy (Dinah Washington); Miss Otis Regrets (Clare Teal); My Funny Valentine (Chet Baker); Round Midnight (Carmen McRae); Strange Fruit (Billie Holiday); That Old Black Magic (Carmen McRae); What A Difference A Day Made (Sarah Vaughan); Witchcraft (Ella Fitzgerald)

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Book SynopsisCole is one of the most popular and best known vocalists of all time. This songbook brings together a significant number of his hits, such as: "Straighten Up And Fly Right", "Autumn Leaves", "The Christmas Song", "Embraceable You", "Let There Be Love", "Unforgettable" and "When I Fall In Love".Table of ContentsAll For You; Autumn Leaves; Blue And Sentimental; Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You); Frim Fram Sauce; It's Only A Paper Moon; Let There Be Love; L-O-V-E; Nature Boy; On The Sunny Side Of The Street; Route 66; Straighten Up And Fly Right; Sweet Lorraine; Too Marvelous For Words; Unforgettable; When I Fall In Love; You're The Cream In My Coffee

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Book SynopsisHelps to bridge the gap between grades. This title features duets for players of Grade 0-1 level plus teacher, parent or slightly more advanced pupil, and guaranteed to breathe fresh life into your piano playing.Table of ContentsClose Every Door; Sunny Side Up (Pam Wedgwood); Greensleeves; Sunbeams (Pam Wedgwood); Black-eyed Beanie (Pam Wedgwood); Give Me Joy In My Heart; Over The Rainbow; Roger Rabbit’s Runaway Rag! (Pam Wedgwood); The floral dance; O Soldier, Soldier; Morning (Grieg)

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Book SynopsisImprove your sight-reading! Piano Grade 6 (Late Intermediate) is part of the best-selling series by Paul Harris, guaranteed to improve your sight-reading! This edition now includes supporting audio available online for students to check their performances against.Trade ReviewThis series of very practical and productive workbooks, one per grade, was published several years ago and has been updated, according to the cover blurb, 'to support the revised ABRSM sight-reading criteria' in the 2009 syllabus. With hundreds of fascinating, short character pieces it is an inexhaustible resource for lessons - and delightful music in its own right. Helpful tips and tricks will improve pupils' chances of gaining more marks in this bit of the exam, and this is an honest, well-designed, reasonably priced package. I would recommend its use outside the exam preparation period rather than at the last minute, because the skills picked up will help in every aspect of piano playing, aural perception and general musical awareness. Piano Magazine, January 2009

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Book SynopsisA collection of original jazz pieces in a range of contemporary styles, tailor-made for the absolute beginner (grade 0-2).Table of Contents5th Avenue; Champagne Rag; Easy Does It; Forget-Me-Not; Funk It!; Harry's Theme; Motorway Blues; Songbird; Steady As A Rock; Strawberry Flip; Test Drive

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Book SynopsisThe Foundation Pianist is a set of two books for students beyond the beginner stage who want to develop a technical and musical foundation to help them progress on to intermediate levels. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements, the books include daily exercises, sight-reading, repertoire and musical time travel.Trade ReviewThe Foundation Pianist is a set of two books for students beyond the beginner stage, aimed at those who want to develop a technical and musical foundation to help them progress on to intermediate levels. Book 1 is suitable for post-Grade 1 level and Book 2 is suitable for post-Grade 2 level. They are not ‘tutor books’ as such, but both anthologies provide an excellent, thorough and highly enjoyable technical and musical curriculum for their target levels. There are pieces and arrangements (Türk, Gurlitt, Rebikov, Schubert, Bartók, Bach, Mozart, and so on, as well as traditional music and pieces by authors themselves), daily workouts (exercises, sight-reading, repertoire, a vast collection of musical training activities, and facts about the musical time periods. It is like having Marshall (an expert teacher) and Blackwell (an award-winning composer and arranger) at your elbow as you teach. Fiona Lau, Music Teacher Magazine, November 2018 Outstanding. A very strong word with which to open a review, but Karen Marshall and David Blackwell really do go the extra mile to cover so much material in these books…..There is so much to help and encourage the students in these books, it’s almost a crime to not have them on your shelves! Liz Dewhurst, Piano Professional Magazine (European Piano Teachers Association), December 2018

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsBallade Parisienne; Bach goes to Staffa; River; Invention; Aria; Sticking; Haltz; Contemplation; Toccata; Oceans deep; Skydive; A night in Rio; Miniscule mazurka; Cosmic dust; Spanner in the works; This is no laughing matter; This is a laughing matter; Minuet for Miss Sara Bande; Nocturne; Cat; The flight of the phoenix; Take it easy; Frenzy; Danse macabre; Agent TX9 undercover in Havana; Dodgems; Shimmering; The big finale

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsDripping Fairy; Hot Diggity; Jive Turkey; Moonlight Whispers; Morning Breeze; Muchocho Macho; Racing Against The Clock; Tango With My Shadow; The First Waddle; T-Rex Hungry; Umi's Lullaby; Waltz It All About? No.3

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