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Book SynopsisContains all the piano accompaniments for Cello Time Joggers. Characterful and easy to play, these piano parts provide the perfect stylish accompaniment to the cellist's first tunes, and help capture the spirit and mood of the pieces.Table of ContentsAlgy met a bear ; Ally bally ; Bow down, O Belinda ; C string boogie ; Calypso time ; Cattle ranch blues ; Cello Time ; Chinese garden ; Chopsticks for two ; City lights ; Clare's song ; Copy cat ; Distant bells ; Down up ; Fast lane ; Happy go lucky ; Here it comes! ; Hill an' gully rider ; In flight ; In the groove ; Jim along Josie ; Katie's waltz ; Knock, knock! ; Lazy scale ; Lift off ; Listen to the rhythm ; Off to Paris ; On the prowl ; Patrick's reel ; Phoebe in her petticoat ; Ready, steady, go now! ; Rhythm fever ; Rocking horse ; Rowing boat ; Runaway train ; Scaley Things ; So there! ; Stamping dance ; Summer sun ; Tap dancer ; The old castle ; Tiptoe, boo! ; Travellin' slow ; Under arrest! ; Walking bass

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Book SynopsisCreated in 1990, in the days before aggressive marketing, before pop as a tabloid staple, before infinite music channels and pop's new 24-hour nerve centre, the Internet, Take That seduced the nation.Table of ContentsNever Forget; Back For Good; How Deep Is Your Love; Pray; Relight My Fire; Everything Changes; Babe; Sure; It Only Takes A Minute; A Million Love Songs; Could It Be Magic; Why Can’t I Wake Up With You; Love Ain’t Here Anymore; I Found Heaven; Promises; Once You’ve Tasted Love; Today I’ve Lost You

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Book SynopsisThe best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series by renowned educationalist Paul Harris has now been extended to offer a series of editions supporting the Trinity College London sight-reading criteria. The books have been specifically written to reflect Trinity's parameters for each grade and contain new material throughout.Trade ReviewIn addition to being a great a support for teachers using Trinity’s exams, this set of books would be an excellent step-by-step guide to anyone seeking to improve their sight-reading skills. Fiona Lau, Music Teacher Magazine, March 2014

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Book SynopsisJoin the superhero world of Lang Lang and come on a piano adventure with The Lang Lang Piano Method Level 3. Level 3 continues the progression by: *extending the note range to an octave *exploring different keys *including more hands-together in pieces..Trade Review....as I played through these books with my pupils I was pleasantly surprised and eventually delighted. They represent a credible and imaginative approach to learning the piano....It is pedagogically and technically very sound; clearly presented; and works quickly, thoroughly and (most importantly) enjoyably from beginner to beyond Grade 1 level I would use it myself. Fiona Lau, Music Teacher Magazine, March 2016 Factor in their great visuals, fresh new pieces and low cost, and these books are sure to win many friends. Andrew Eales, Pianodao (Online Blog)

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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 ContentsTheme from Adagio for strings (Albinoni arr. Wedgwood); Salut d’Amour (Elgar arr. Wedgwood); Danny Boy (trad. Arr. Wedgwood); Ave Maria (trad. Arr. Wedgwood); Scarborough Fair (trad. Arr. Wedgwood); Shenandoah (trad. Arr. Wedgwood); ‘Raindrop’ Prelude (Chopin arr. Wedgwood); Au fond du temple saint from The Pearl Fishers (Bizet arr. Wedgwood); Down by the Salley Gardens (trad. Arr. Wedgwood); Opening Night (Pam Wedgwood); Dreaming (Pam Wedgwood); Moonlight Romance (Pam Wedgwood); Bossa-Nova Baby! (Pam Wedgwood); Memory Lane (Pam Wedgwood); Skylarks (Pam Wedgwood); Serenade (Pam Wedgwood); Storm in a teacup (Pam Wedgwood); Blues for Mabel (Pam Wedgwood); The Old Mill (Pam Wedgwood); The bay at sunset (Pam Wedgwood); Past Times (Pam Wedgwood)

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Book SynopsisThis easy step-by-step method emphasizes correct playing habits and note reading through interval recognition. Level 6 concepts include a review of major and minor triads diminished and augmented triads the diminished seventh chord a special style of pedaling the key of F sharp Minor the E Major scale the key of C sharp minor the A flat Major scale thirty-second notes and dotted sixteenth notes. This book also contains an important daily scale routine and a dictionary of musical terms. For reinforcement of each principle as it is introduced, supplementary material is carefully coordinated, page for page, at each level of instruction.

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Book Synopsis(Faber Piano Adventures ). The 2nd Edition Level 2A Technique & Artistry Book features effective "Technique Secret" exercises which train students in firm fingertips, light thumb, fast fingers, hands together coordination, and wrist float-off. An "Artistry Magic" piece at the end of each unit explores expressive playing. A useful reference section presents all twelve major 5-finger scales plus the seven white key minor 5-finger scales, grouped in easy to memorize patterns.

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Book SynopsisNikki Iles & Friends Book 1 is a collection of 16 original compositions and new arrangements for piano written by Nikki Iles and her friends from the world of jazz. Expertly curated and commissioned by Nikki Iles, this book contains piano pieces at the levels of Grades 4 to 6 written by some of the best-known figures on the jazz scene. Also including recordings of every piece, this book provides a wealth of new and original jazz piano music for those seeking to explore accessible jazz repertoire, building a recital or a programme for ABRSM Performance Grades, or simply playing for pleasure.

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Book SynopsisNikki Iles & Friends Book 2 is a collection of 13 original compositions and new arrangements for piano written by Nikki Iles and her friends from the world of jazz. Expertly curated and commissioned by Nikki Iles, this book contains piano pieces at the levels of Grades 6 to 8 written by some of the best-known figures on the jazz scene. Also including a CD with recordings of every piece, this book provides a wealth of new and original jazz piano music for those seeking to explore accessible jazz repertoire, building a recital or a programme for ABRSM Performance Grades, or simply playing for pleasure. Contents: Fly Me to the Moon (arr. Nikki Iles) Tilt that Woolly Hat (Julian Joseph) Abide with Me (arr. Pete Churchill) Shenandoah (arr. Nikki Iles) Lakeshore Drive (Andrea Vicari) Eco Warrior (Tim Garland) Yewfield (based on Clapperclowe) (arr. Nikki Iles) Time Will Tell (Kate Williams) Lower East Side (Nikki Iles) Kickin' Off (Jason Rebello) A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square (arr. Nikki Iles) Go with the Flow (Zoe Rahman) On a Mission (Gwilym Simcock)

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Book Synopsis(Really Easy Piano). 36 popular classic pieces for budding pianists! Easy piano arrangements with chord symbols complete with song background notes and playing hints and tips.

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Book SynopsisPiano Mix is packed full of brilliant music that has been specially arranged for easy piano. It's a whirlwind of styles and genres from centuries gone by through to the present day. The repertoire reflects the type of music found in our Piano syllabuses. In Piano Mix 2 the pieces are mostly at Grade 2 standard, helping pianists progress to Grade 3 towards the end of the book. The series has been compiled and edited by David Blackwell with arrangements by Alan Bullard, Nikki Iles, Christopher Norton and Tim Richards to name a few. Every arrangement is enjoyable to play because it fits well under the pianist's hands while remaining faithful to the original work. Well-known music includes ballet music from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker and 'The Muppets' theme tune. There are also lots of unsung melodies to be discovered like China's 'Kangding Love Song' and a traditional Scottish piece called 'Roaring Jelly'. From the orchestra to the opera and from folk to jazz, there's a world of music at your fingertips! Perfect for learners exploring repertoire for the own-choice piece in ABRSM's Performance Grade examsTrade Review[The arrangements] lie well under the hands, and are expertly moderated to match the criteria for the grade levels indicated. I was particularly impressed by the quality throughout, and especially taken with several brilliant arrangements by Nancy Litton, Anne Marshall, Nicholas Scott-Burt and Martin White, all of whom show tremendous flair and intuition in their piano writing. All the arrangements in these books are fresh, unavailable elsewhere, and that together they make a fantastic addition to the easy piano repertoire...an essential purchase for any piano teacher, as well as a valuable addition to the music collections of students and amateur pianists everywhere. * Pianodao.com *The arrangements all manage the tricky balancing act of remaining true to the original while being pianistic and fitting under the hands. There are lots of pieces in these books that teachers and pupils will recognise and enjoy, and some lesser-known attractive works are introduced in a delightful way. Buy with confidenTable of ContentsIn the Mood [Jo Garland] ; The Muppet Show Theme [Jim Henson / Samuel Pottle] ; Match of the Day [Barry Stoller]

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Book SynopsisPiano Mix is packed full of brilliant music that has been specially arranged for easy piano. It's a whirlwind of styles and genres from centuries gone by through to the present day. The repertoire reflects the type of music found in our Piano syllabuses. In Piano Mix 3 the pieces are mostly at Grade 3 standard, helping pianists progress to Grade 4 towards the end of the book. The series has been compiled and edited by David Blackwell with arrangements by Alan Bullard, Nikki Iles, Christopher Norton and Tim Richards to name a few. Every arrangement is enjoyable to play because it fits well under the pianist's hands while remaining faithful to the original work. Well-known music includes The Lark Ascending by Vaughan Williams and 'Consider yourself' from Oliver! There are also lots of unsung melodies to be discovered, like 'Clog Dance' from La fille mal gardée and a traditional Serbian folk tune Djurdjevka. From the orchestra to the opera and from folk to jazz, there's a world of music at your fingertips! Perfect for learners exploring repertoire for the own-choice piece in ABRSM's Performance Grade examsTrade Review[The arrangements] lie well under the hands, and are expertly moderated to match the criteria for the grade levels indicated. I was particularly impressed by the quality throughout, and especially taken with several brilliant arrangements by Nancy Litton, Anne Marshall, Nicholas Scott-Burt and Martin White, all of whom show tremendous flair and intuition in their piano writing. All the arrangements in these books are fresh, unavailable elsewhere, and that together they make a fantastic addition to the easy piano repertoire...an essential purchase for any piano teacher, as well as a valuable addition to the music collections of students and amateur pianists everywhere. * Pianodao.com *The arrangements all manage the tricky balancing act of remaining true to the original while being pianistic and fitting under the hands. There are lots of pieces in these books that teachers and pupils will recognise and enjoy, and some lesser-known attractive works are introduced in a delightful way. Buy with confideTable of ContentsConsider Yourself [Lionel Bart] ; Fungii Mama [Blue Mitchell] ; The Lark Ascending [Ralph Vaughan Williams] ; Polka from Facade [William Walton] ; Jive Hoot [Bob Brookmeyer]

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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 SynopsisThis album brings together three groups of pieces, all written in 1913 by the eccentric French composer, Erik Satie. They are ingeniously devised to make full and basic use of the five fingers of each hand and display the characteristic simplicity of Satie's music and, in the text sprinkled across the music, his quirky humour.Table of ContentsBerceuse (Lullaby): No. 2 from 'Enfantillages Pittoresques' ; Ce que dit la petite Princesse des Tulipes (What little Princess Tulip says): No. 2 from 'Menus Propos Enfantines' ; Etre jaloux de son camarade qui a une grosse tete (Being jealous of a playmate): No. 1 from 'Peccadilles Importunes' ; Le chant guerrier du Roi des Haricots (The War Song of King Haricot): No. 1 from 'Menus Propos Enfantines' ; Lui manger sa tartine (Eating someone else's bread and jam): No. 2 from 'Peccadilles Importunes' ; Marche du Grand Escalier (March of the Grand Staircase): No. 3 from 'Enfantillages Pittoresques' ; Petit Prelude a la journee (Little Overture to the Day): No. 1 from 'Enfantillages Pittoresques' ; Profiter de ce qu'il a des cors aux pieds pour lui prendre son cerceau: No. 3 from 'Peccadilles Importunes' Tiresome Prank No. 3 ; Valse du Chocolat aux Amandes (Chocolate-Almond Waltz): No. 3 from 'Menus Propos Enfantines'

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Book SynopsisJohann Friedrich Franz Burgmuller (1806-1874) was a popular Parisian pianist, skilled improviser and prolific composer. These varied studies will help develop technique and are also enjoyable to play in their own right.Table of ContentsArabesque, Op. 100 No. 2 ; Ave Maria, Op. 100 No. 19 ; Ballade, Op. 100 No. 15 ; Barcarolle, Op. 100 No. 22 ; Consolation, Op. 100 No. 13 ; Douce Plainte (Sighing), Op. 100 No. 16 ; Innocence, No. 5 from 25 Easy and Progressive Studies, Op. 100 ; Inquietude (Restlessness), Op. 100 No. 18 ; L'Adieu (Farewell), Op. 100 No. 12 ; L'Harmonie des Anges (Angelic Harmony), Op. 100 No. 21 ; L'Hirondelle (The Swallow), Op. 100 No. 24 ; La Babillarde (The Chatterbox), Op. 100 No. 17 ; La Bergeronnette (The Wagtail), Op. 100 No. 11 ; La Candeur (Openness), Op. 100 No. 1 ; La Chasse (The Hunt), Op. 100 No. 9 ; La Chevaleresque (The Knight Errant), Op. 100 No. 25 ; La Gracieuse (Gracefulness), Op. 100 No. 8 ; La Petite Reunion (The Small Gathering), Op. 100 No. 4 ; La Styrienne (Austrian Dance), Op. 100 No. 14 ; Le Retour (The Return), Op. 100 No. 23 ; Pastorale, Op. 100 No. 3 ; Progress, Op. 100 No. 6 ; Tarantella, Op. 100 No. 20 ; Tendre Fleur (Tender Flower), Op. 100 No. 10 ; Le Courante Limpide (The Clear Stream), Op. 100 No. 7

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Five volumes of piano repertoire offering an ideal introduction to music from the Romantic period. Featuring works by great names such as Chopin, Schumann and Debussy as well as pieces by lesser-known composers from this prolific period of piano writing. Volumes are carefully graded and offer a variety of keys, time signatures and moods.

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Book SynopsisThe Well-Tempered Clavier is 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. Winner of the Music Retailers Association's Standard Publication Award for 1994.Trade ReviewAs a scholarly reference, this edition is probably unsurpassable...a rightly-lauded triumph of scholarship, it should be on the shelf of every musician. * Music Teacher *Whatever other publishers produce, it is likely that, in the UK, the best-selling edition of the 48 will be the one published by the Associated Board. * Early Music News *This will be the standard text in the UK and worldwide, alongside all the other marvellous Bach, Schubert and Brahms editions already in Signature volumes. * Classical Piano *Whatever your chosen instrument, this is not only a fine editorial achievement, but also a compendium of both wisdom and pleasure virtually without equal. * Harpsichord and Fortepiano *The best English-language edition so far. Contains very useful material on manuscript sources, variants, and performance questions. A bonus is the inclusion of Donald Francis Tovey's classic analyses of each prelude and fugue, along with the editor's helpful caveats. * Early Music America *Table of Contents24 Preludes and Fugues, BWV 846-869 ; Praeludium 1 in C, BWV 846/1 ; Fuga 1. a 4. in C, BWV 846/2 ; Praeludium 2 in c minor, BWV 847/1 ; Fuga 2. a 3. in c minor, BWV 847/2 ; Praeludium 3 in C sharp, BWV 848/1 ; Fuga 3. a 3. in C sharp, BWV 848/2 ; Praeludium 4 in c sharp minor, BWV 849/1 ; Fuga 4. a 5. in c sharp minor, BWV 849/2 ; Praeludium 5 in D, BWV 850/1 ; Fuga 5. a 4. in D, BWV 850/2 ; Praeludium 6 in d minor, BWV 851/1 ; Fuga 6. a 3. in d minor, BWV 851/2 ; Praeludium 7 in E fllat, BWV 852/1 ; Fuga 7. a 3. in E flat, BWV 852/2 ; Praeludium 8 in e flat/d sharp minor, BWV 853/1 ; Fuga 8. a 3. in e flat/d sharp minor, BWV 853/2 ; Praeludium 9 in E, BWV 854/1 ; Fuga 9. a 3. in E, BWV 854/2 ; Praeludium 10 in e minor, BWV 855/1 ; Fuga 10. a 2. in e minor, BWV 855/2 ; Praeludium 11 in F, BWV 856/1 ; Fuga 11. a 3. in F, BWV 856/2 ; Praeludium 12 in f minor, BWV 857/1 ; Fuga 12. a 4. in f minor, BWV 857/2 ; Praeludium 13 in F sharp, BWV 858/1 ; Fuga 13. a 3. in F sharp, BWV 858/2 ; Praeludium 14 in f sharp minor, BWV 859/1 ; Fuga 14. a 4. in f sharp min

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Book SynopsisThis volume contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for the ABRSM Grade 6 Piano exams. The book is written in attractive and approachable styles and representative of the technical level expected in the exam.Trade ReviewThe new sight-reading books, one for each grade, are shorter, more melodious and cover a wider range of styles. All this plethora of tests will enable teachers and students to build up confidence. * EPTA *

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Book SynopsisThe eight books cover the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 8, and include: *many short, characterful pieces to sight-read, in a range of approachable musical styles *warm-up and technical exercises, to establish basic hand shapes and finger patterns within each key *simple musicianship exercises in which students can explore ideas and familiarize themselves further with the 'feel' of each key *longer solo pieces and a duet, for additional sight-reading practice or to learn quickly and play through for funTrade ReviewBest Education Publication 2010 * MIA Award *Innovation in Printed Music Publishing 2010 * MIA Award *Bullard's series is so appealing and well conceived that even students not participating in the ABRSM system should find it immensely useful ... The strength of the series lies in the fine quality and variety of the reading pieces and in the engagingly creative activities in the 'Make Music' sections ... Students having worked through these books are sure to be both better readers and better musicians. * American Music Teacher *What Bullard offers piano teachers and students is different ... more concentrated and all-encompassing. Bullard's offering is unquestionably sensible, multi-purpose and invaluable not merely for improving sight-reading skills, but for educating and stimulating young pianists in their overall musical development. * EPTA Piano Journal *

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Book SynopsisThese notebooks, based on the reading of notes, rhythms and hearing development, offer a large number of exercises. You will progress step by step in the learning process. A theory page completes each lesson and the application exercises will validate in writing the successive achievements of the pupil. Singing and listening are left to the initiative of each teacher.

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