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Hal Leonard Europe Limited Piano Playbook Film Music
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£18.99
Hal Leonard Europe Limited 50 Easy Irish Favourites For Classical Guitar:
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£18.99
Chester Music Keyboard From The Beginning
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£8.21
Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd Stepping Stones: 26 Pieces for Violin Players
Book SynopsisThe Boosey & Hawkes Easy String Music series by Katherine & Hugh Colledge contains four volumes of repertoire for new and developing string players. Popular with teachers and students alike, each title steadily introduces and consolidates new techniques, fingerings, notes and rhythms to build firm foundations for future learning.Demonstration and accompaniment audio resources are available online for all volumes in the series. Each title is available in two editions a standalone string book for students or an expanded edition with additional piano accompaniment.Stepping Stones is the first volume within the series. The book offers a collection of twenty-six simple pieces for beginners. Open strings, first finger notes and simple rhythms are introduced.Instrumentation:violin
£10.44
Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd Shooting Stars: 21 Pieces for Violin Players
Book SynopsisThe Boosey & Hawkes Easy String Music series by Katherine & Hugh Colledge contains four volumes of repertoire for new and developing string players. Popular with teachers and students alike, each title steadily introduces and consolidates new techniques, fingerings, notes and rhythms to build firm foundations for future learning.Demonstration and accompaniment audio resources are available online for all volumes in the series. Each title is available in two editions a standalone string book for students or an expanded edition with additional piano accompaniment.The 21 pieces in Shooting Stars, the fourth volume of the series,concentrate on 01234 and 01234 finger patterns and include the augmented 2nd between the 1st and 2nd fingers. Triplets, basic syncopation and chromaticism are introduced, together with some new bowings and a piece in five time.Instrumentation:violin
£10.44
Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd Ceilidh Collection: Traditional Fiddle Music from
Book SynopsisThe full range of traditional fiddle repertoire is now at your fingertips! Using these generous collections, you can create your own ceilidh, barn dance, jazz club or Sarajevo street-café. Some of this music is familiar, some more exotic, but all of it is absolutely authentic, faithfully arranged and, above all, hugely enjoyable.Each title in the series is available in two formats: the Violin Edition (with an optional easy violin part and guitar chords); or the Complete Edition, which also includes both keyboard and violin accompaniments. Either format is hugely flexible, which means the music can be played as solos, duets or trios as well as with larger ensembles.Edward Huws Jones has travelled extensively researching fiddle-playing traditions. In each book he explains the background of the particular musical style, giving his own suggestions for a lively performance.Instrumentation:violin (2 violins), guitar ad libitum
£14.24
Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd Learn As You Play Clarinet
Book SynopsisPeter Wastall's award-winning series of tutor books for woodwind and brass instruments, now available in revised and refreshed editions to instruct and inspire the next generation of musicians, guiding them from beginner level to Grade 3 standard.Divided into units that provide clear explanations of each new stage of learning, alongside plentiful exercises and graded concert pieces, the LEARN AS YOU PLAY method is simple to understand and easy to use.Demonstration and accompaniment audio tracks and printable piano accompaniments are accessible online.Instrumentation:clarinet
£12.34
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Singing for Musical Theatre Sample Aural Tests,
Book SynopsisSample Aural Tests Aural tests are an integral part of all ABRSM Practical graded music exams. Aural training develops your musical 'ear', which helps you to feel a pulse, keep in time and understand harmonies and melody lines. Our Aural Tests for Practical Grades 4 & 5 will enhance each learner's skills in these areas and prepare them for their future on the stage! These Singing for Musical Theatre tests have been designed to help candidates to prepare for the aural component of the exam with tests that are engaging and relevant to the genre. This book, for teachers and learners alike, contains practice examples of the tests and is ideal for use when preparing for a Singing for Musical Theatre Practical exam. The book covers Grades 4 & 5 and includes:- practice examples for each test - the examiner rubrics (the exact words that will be used by the examiner to deliver the tests), so that candidates can be fully prepared for what will happen on the day - descriptions of the tests as they appear in the syllabus - model answers, where appropriate, as a guide to the sort of responses that would be successful in the exam - access to audio recordings of all the tests in the book, delivered by an ABRSM examiner and including model answers, ideal for use in the lesson or for pupil practice at home.
£11.50
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Music Theory Sample Papers Model Answers, ABRSM
Book SynopsisModel answers for sample papers for ABRSM's Theory exams Grade 3 Key features: * updated for the new format ABRSM Theory exams * clear and concise presentation
£8.22
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Brass Mix, Book 1, Piano Accompaniment F: 12 new
Book SynopsisBrass Mix is an original series of graded pieces that can be played by any brass instrument. Book 1 covers Grades 1-3 and contains 12 new arrangements of traditional tunes and works by a diverse range of composers. The pieces have been selected and arranged by brass specialists to align with ABRSM grade levels. Many are featured on the ABRSM 2023 Brass syllabus and in addition, all are ideal choices for Performance Grade exams. There are piano and brass duet accompaniments for all pieces, providing useful flexibility for students and teachers. Key features:-one piece at each grade and list of the ABRSM 2023 Brass syllabus, for all instruments -distinctive and engaging repertoire from which to build a programme for a Practical or Performance Grade exam -accompaniments for a pianist or a second brass player -a single student book that can be used by treble- and bass-clef brass including Eb Tuba -separate Bb, Eb and F piano accompaniment books -a downloadable part for Bb Tuba. Contents: Les Matadors: from Minuets, Cotillons and Country Dances [Ignatius Sancho] Xiao Baicai [Trad. Chinese] Takeda Lullaby [Trad. Japanese] The Barnyard Rag [Billy Johnson / Chris Smith] The March of the Women [Cicely Hamilton / Ethel Smyth] Jinkli Nona [Trad. Malaysian] On a Southern Balcony: No. 4 from Southland Sketches [Blanche Ray Alden] Wade in the Water [African-American Spiritual] On Parade [Amanda Ira Aldridge] Oh, the Summer [Samuel Coleridge-Taylor] The Deserted Garden [Florence Price] A Canadian Boat Song [Maurice Arnold]
£10.50
Rockschool Ltd Rockschool Acoustic Guitar Grade 2 - (2019)
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£17.09
Trinity College London Press Trinity College London Piano Exam Pieces Plus
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£29.40
Hal Leonard Europe Limited Great Piano Solos - The Black Book: A Bumper
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£18.99
Schott Music Ltd The Classical Piano Method Repertoire Collection
Book SynopsisAbout this book - Repertoire Collection 1: Repertoire Collection 1 provides 45 extra pieces explicitly linked to the levels of progression (starting with beginners) found in Method Book 1, providing a wider range of beautiful pieces for the solo pianist.This book is a great supplement to Method Book 1 if you want further enjoyable pieces which will help your learning at each stage of your development.In line with The Classical Piano Method, the pieces are drawn mainly from the classical repertoire, and also include a number of folk and contemporary pieces in interesting and varied arrangements.This book is, of course, also a very useful standalone collection of progressively-graded repertoire in its own right, providing relevant repertoire as the pianist's playing develops. Suitable for pianists in the early stages of learning to play.About The Classical Piano Method:This is ideal for adults and young people looking to learn the piano from scratch, or for those returning to the piano after a substantial break from playing. As the learner, you will gain a traditional, classic technique, and will be introduced to interesting, varied and well-known classical pieces right from the outset. The method is friendly and is carefully designed to progress in small manageable steps, beginning with simple fingering patterns and exercises, moving onto some of the most beautiful melodies and pieces from the baroque, classical and romantic eras: such as the Ode to Joy, Für Elise and the Blue Danube Waltz. The Method Books lead you through a range of exercises, repertoire pieces to learn, theory checks, clear instruction & diagrams on playing and technique, tips on practising, and composer biographies. They also enclose a CD on which you can listen to all the pieces performed on a grand piano by a concert pianist, as well as some additional accompanying parts which you can use as play-along tracks. Learning is made interesting, informed and fun. Method Book 1 includes lessons on posture, hand positions, staves, clefs, chords.Method Book 2 includes lessons on intervals, changing hand positions, cadences, inversions, triplets, syncopation, 6/8 timeInstrumentation:Piano
£9.49
Schott Music Ltd The Classical Piano Method Finger Fitness 2:
Book SynopsisThe author of the highly successful Classical Piano Method, Hans-Günter Heumann presents a new addition to the series. Finger Fitness 1 & 2 provide a variety of useful and fun exercises and studies to help improve all aspects of playing technique.These books will help you to develop finger strength and independence, evenness, accuracy and speed of playing, as well as articulation and general musicality. Exercises are presented in a progressively graded format, providing the student with relevant material as their playing ability develops.Instrumentation:piano
£9.49
Schott Music Ltd Exploring Jazz Piano Vol. 2: Harmony / Technique
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£28.49
Flame Tree Publishing How To Read Music: Easy-to-Use, Easy-to-Learn;
Book SynopsisThis is the ideal guide for those who wish to get to grips with music to a greater depth, to learn to play faster, more complicated scores, to compose and arrange music – the possibilities are endless. This guide provides everything you need to know, explaining pitch, the treble clef, the bass clef, rhythm, accidentals, key signatures, scales and chords, along with a compendium of additional information. Then practise what you have learnt with the ‘Play Along’ sections containing simple, well-known examples of music, from ‘Scarborough Fair’ to ‘Jerusalem’. With helpful diagrams, clear accessible text and a practical ringbound format.
£9.49
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Aural Training in Practice, ABRSM Grades 1-3,
Book SynopsisAural Training in Practice offers valuable support to teachers preparing students for ABRSM exams. It is available in three volumes covering Grades 1-3, Grades 4 & 5 and Grades 6-8. Each volume includes teaching hints and strategies, many practice exercises for ABRSM exams including answers where appropriate, and CD recordings of all exercises.Trade ReviewThese two new publications are bursting with helpful teaching hints and ideas ... [they] are really clear and easy to use. Aural Training in Practice provides excellent support and material for instrumental teachers as they prepare their students for the exam ... [it] provides clear information on what each test involves and identifies what the examiner is looking for. * Ensemble (MMA) Magazine *
£19.90
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Violin Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Grade 4: from
Book SynopsisThis new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 4 Violin exam. Includes all Grade 4 scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns and suggested fingering, along with a helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam.
£8.22
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Violin Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Grade 7: from
Book SynopsisThis new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 7 Violin exam. Includes all Grade 7 scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns and suggested fingering, along with a helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam.
£9.34
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Cello Specimen Sight-Reading Tests, ABRSM Grades
Book SynopsisThis volume contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for ABRSM Cello exams, Grades 1-5. Includes many specimen tests for the revised sight-reading requirements from 2012, written in attractive and approachable styles and representative of the technical level expected in the exam.
£10.88
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Cello Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Grades 6-8: from
Book SynopsisThis new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grades 6-8 Cello exams. Contains all scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns and suggested fingering, and a helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam.
£10.88
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Viola Scales & Arpeggios, ABRSM Grades 1-5: from
Book SynopsisThis new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grades 1-5 Viola exams. Contains all scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns and suggested fingering, and a helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam.
£10.10
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Flute Scales & Arpeggios and Sight-Reading, ABRSM
Book SynopsisThis combined book of scales, arpeggios and sight-reading contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for ABRSM's Flute exams at Grades 1-5. Key features: All the new scales and arpeggios from 2018, arranged in grade order Sample sight-reading tests for the new requirements from 2018, written in attractive and approachable styles.
£11.95
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Guitar Exam Pieces from 2019, ABRSM Grade 4:
Book SynopsisThis book brings together, for the first time, nine pieces from ABRSM's Grade 4 Guitar syllabus from 2019. The pieces - two solos and one duet chosen from each of lists A, B and C - have been carefully selected to offer an attractive and varied range of styles, creating an excellent source of repertoire to suit every performer. The book also contains helpful footnotes and, for those preparing for exams, useful syllabus information. Recordings of all 30 pieces on the Grade 4 syllabus are available. These can be purchased as part of the Guitar Exam Pieces with CD package or as audio downloads (see www.abrsmdownloads.org for more details). ABRSM also offers a range of apps to support musical learning, available from www.abrsm.org/apps. Support material for ABRSM Guitar exams [GEPs with CD] [Scales] [Specimen sight-reading] [Specimen aural tests]
£11.64
Rudolf Steiner Press Everyday Eurythmy: Exercises to Calm, Strengthen
Book Synopsis'Eurythmy, if you have heard of it at all, is more than you realize. It is certainly different from how it usually appears...'With no previous training or knowledge required, Sivan Karnieli's handy workbook presents a range of focused, practical exercises to calm, strengthen and centre. Accessible to all, it gives instructions for daily practice that can effectively counteract stress and burn-out, psychological blocks and other symptoms of modern life. Whether you work with these exercises for five minutes or an hour a day, they help harmonize body, soul and spirit, enabling you to find your true self.This straightforward guide to the art of eurythmy has a huge amount to offer everyone. Rather than delving deeply into theory, it invites you to be active and to make an immediate start!
£10.44
Sanctuary Publishing Ltd Basic Guitar Workout
Book Synopsis(Music Sales America). Most guitar instruction books give you exercises to improve your technique, but soon become dull and routine. This pocket-sized manual approaches things differently, with 120 graduated exercises which are split into three sections: warm-ups, coordination and ear training. By choosing one exercise from each section at random every day, you can be sure of a consistent challenge. 4 x 5-3/4
£11.07
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Jazz Piano Pieces, Grade 3
Book SynopsisFive superb albums of graded pieces provide a wealth of jazz repertoire for you to play. Throughout, there is a huge range of styles, from bebop blues to calypsos, boogie-woogie to ballads, jazz waltzes to free jazz. There are classic tunes by the jazz greats, including Duke Ellington, Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk. And there are brand-new pieces specially commissioned from professional British jazz musicians and educators. Each album presents 15 pieces in three lists: blues, standards and contemporary jazz. The head of each piece is set out with all the characteristic voicings, phrasing and rhythmic patterns you need for a stylish performance. The improvised section gives guideline pitches and left-hand voicings as a practical starting-point. Accessible, student-centred and of the highest musical standards, these pieces will get you playing jazz confidently and creatively.Trade ReviewA comprehensive, intelligent, beautifully packaged presentation. * Piano *Awe-inspiring in its thoroughness...Especially impressive in this series are the specific scales, aural skills and piano pieces-a pedagogical marvel that Americans would do well to emulate. * Piano & Keyboard *The new Associated Board jazz syllabus is not only timely for young and not so young Australian musicians now clamouring to know more about jazz-it is an attractive, well-thought through compilation of 'real' jazz knowledge that will get authentic results. * Associate Professor Patrick Crichton, Head of Jazz Studies, Western Australian Conservatorium of Mus *The arrival of the Associated Board's jazz syllabus marks a vital step towards recognition that jazz requires study and discipline like any other art form. * Stuart Nicholson, Author 'Jazz Rock: a History' and 'Billie Holiday' *A musical revolution that should make every jazz lover leap for joy. * The Guardian *Table of ContentsBarrelhouse Blues [Tim Richards] ; Walking Blues [John Myhill] ; Birk's Works [Dizzy Gillespie] ; Blues for Tom [Charles Beale] ; Allfarthing Blues [Julian Joseph] ; I wish I knew how it would feel to be free [Billy Taylor] ; Fly me to the Moon (In other words) [Bart Howard] ; Sombrero Sam [Charles Lloyd] ; A Smooth One [Benny Goodman] ; The Peanut Vendor (El Manisero) [Moises Simons] ; Swing Fun [Huw Warren] ; Neat Feet [Michael Garrick] ; Spanish Sketch [Terry Seabrook] ; Sails [Nikki Iles] ; Saturday [Roland Perrin]
£11.64
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Jazz Piano Pieces, Grade 5
Book SynopsisFive superb albums of graded pieces provide a wealth of jazz repertoire for you to play. Throughout, there is a huge range of styles, from bebop blues to calypsos, boogie-woogie to ballads, jazz waltzes to free jazz. There are classic tunes by the jazz greats, including Duke Ellington, Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk. And there are brand-new pieces specially commissioned from professional British jazz musicians and educators. Each album presents 15 pieces in three lists: blues, standards and contemporary jazz. The head of each piece is set out with all the characteristic voicings, phrasing and rhythmic patterns you need for a stylish performance. The improvised section gives guideline pitches and left-hand voicings as a practical starting-point. Accessible, student-centred and of the highest musical standards, these pieces will get you playing jazz confidently and creatively. Ccontains all the pieces for ABRSM's new jazz piano exam.Trade ReviewA comprehensive, intelligent, beautifully packaged presentation. * Piano *Awe-inspiring in its thoroughness...Especially impressive in this series are the specific scales, aural skills and piano pieces-a pedagogical marvel that Americans would do well to emulate. * Piano & Keyboard *The new Associated Board jazz syllabus is not only timely for young and not so young Australian musicians now clamouring to know more about jazz-it is an attractive, well-thought through compilation of 'real' jazz knowledge that will get authentic results. * Associate Professor Patrick Crichton, Head of Jazz Studies, Western Australian Conservatorium of Mus *The arrival of the Associated Board's jazz syllabus marks a vital step towards recognition that jazz requires study and discipline like any other art form * Stuart Nicholson, Author 'Jazz Rock: a History' and 'Billie Holiday' *The arrival of the Associated Board's jazz syllabus marks a vital step towards recognition that jazz requires study and discipline lTable of ContentsAll Blues [Miles Davis] ; Crossover Blues [Pete Saberton] ; Lemon Cornette [Nikki Iles] ; That Monday Morning Feeling [Roland Perrin] ; Jamming with Jools [Brian Priestley] ; Christopher Columbus [Leon Berry] ; Blue Bossa [Kenny Dorham] ; Oleo [Sonny Rollins] ; 34Skidoo [Bill Evans] ; Take the 'A' Train [Billy Strayhorn] ; An Oscar for Oscar [Richard Michael] ; So Long [Chris Batchelor] ; Mambo Country [Terry Seabrook] ; Waltz for Autumn [Terry Seabrook] ; Chops [Chris Batchelor]
£999.99
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Guitar Scales and Arpeggios, Grades 1-5
Book SynopsisThis edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for the Grades 1-5 ABRSM Guitar exams. Provides suggested fingering and a helpful introduction including advice on exam preparation.
£33.83
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Guitar Scales and Arpeggios, Grades 6-8
Book SynopsisThis edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for the Grades 6-8 ABRSM Guitar exams. Provides suggested fingering and a helpful introduction including advice on exam preparation.
£10.88
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Violin Star 1, Accompaniment book
Book SynopsisViolin Star is a three-book series offering beginner violinists a refreshing and inspirational choice of pieces to help build confidence and musical skills. The repertoire is imaginatively tailored to develop specific techniques through an exciting range of musical styles. This Accompaniment book includes separate piano and violin accompaniments for every piece featured in the Student's book (available separately). The Student's book contains the solo violin parts, along with colourful illustrations, activities and a playalong CD. Key features of the series include: an approachable progression from beginner level to Grade 2; playalong CDs with each Student's book, which contain specially created instrumental arrangements to convey style and mood; and original compositions and arrangements by Edward Huws Jones.Table of ContentsBig Ben ; Little Ben ; Musette [J. S. Bach] ; Ready, Steady, Bow! ; Trick or Treat ; Fiddle Faddle [Trad. Welsh] ; Open-String Boogie ; Snowflakes ; The Hundred Pipers [Trad. Scottish] ; Swanee River [S. C. Foster] ; Vilanova [Trad. Spanish] ; Circles in the Air ; Heading South [Trad. Latin American] ; Silent Night [Franz Gruber] ; Crocodile ; Uncle Joe [Trad. American] ; Trolls, Orcs and Goblins [Edvard Grieg] ; First Finger Rag ; Witches' Cauldron ; Peeler's Jig [Trad. Irish] ; Tudor Pageant ; Saraswati [Trad. South Indian] ; Friday Evening [Trad. Hungarian] ; Jitterbug ; Jewish Wedding [Trad. Klezmer] ; Gow's Reel [Trad. Scottish] ; On the River ; Strictly Tango ; London Eye ; Maiden Fair [J Playfor] ; All Silk and Satin ; Too Much Rosin! ; Happy Hippo ; Nobody Else but Me [Trad. Greek] ; Woodpecker Tap ; William Tell [Rossini] ; Old-Timer [Trad. American] ; Greek Night Out [Trad. Greek] ; Violin Star ; House of the Rising Sun [Trad. American] ; Spanish Steps ; Twinkle Toes ; Lady Meng Jiang [Trad. Chinese] ; Hampton Court ; The Collier's Waltz ; Autumn [Vivaldi] ; Paganini! [Nicolo Pa
£999.99
Sher Music Co ,U.S. Reading, Writing and Rhythmetic: - the ABCs of
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£28.49
Rockschool Ltd Popular Music Theory Guidebook Grades 6-8: Grades
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£15.19
Schott Musik International GmbH & Co KG Beginning Jazz Piano 1: An Introduction to Swing,
Book SynopsisBeginning Jazz Piano - An Introduction to Swing, Blues, Latin and FunkPart 1 - Everything You Need to Get StartedThis book is aimed at players with some piano experience who wish to develop a grasp of the basic tools required to play and improvise in a jazz style. It includes many unique features and resources to kick start your journey:19 pieces spanning a range of styles, taking you in easy steps from one chord only, to tunes with three chordsEach piece includes a simple BASS LINE for a friend or teacher, to help you keep the flow and play with a consistent grooveDownloadable AUDIO FILES of every piece, featuring examples of improvised solosBACKING tracks with bass and drums only, for when you''re by yourselfREPLAY' tracks for most pieces, featuring scrollable music and adjustable temposUnique SING & PLAY' tracks to help you develop your aural skills and improvise with pentatonic scalesInsight into basic jazz harmony and improvisation techniques, including scales, chords and left-hand shapesInvaluable SUGGESTED LISTENING sections in each chapter, focusing on tunes with one, two or three chords onlyThis is the ideal book to use with your piano teacher, but the backing and Replay' tracks make it equally accessible to those studying on their own.Video CourseTim Richards has also created video courses to compliment these books with our partners, MusicGurus.Beginning Jazz Piano Part 1 - Everything you need to get startedBeginning Jazz Piano Part 2 - Harmony, Improvisation, Accompanying & Reading from Lead SheetsAbout the authorTim Richards is an experienced teacher, and the author of the critically acclaimed Improvising Blues Piano and Exploring Jazz Piano textbooks.BEGINNING JAZZ PIANO 1 - Press ReviewsRichards' musical content here is as memorable and engaging as ever, and he superbly channels the playing styles of some of Jazz's greatest piano legends along the wayThis is the real deal...a full-on jazz education from scartch - Andrew Eales, Pianodao.comRichards expertly provides a whole range of pieces and exercises using blues scales, pentatonics, the Dorian mode, plus the eight-bar blues and minor key signatures. - Karen Marshall, MUSIC TEACHER MagazineThe books are nicely paced, not overloading you with too much too soon All this for the price of an hour's lesson represents excellent value. - Justin Randall, The Jazz RagInstrumentation:piano
£19.47
advance music The Essence Of Bebop Piano Guitar
Book SynopsisThe Essence of Bebopis the new series by critically acclaimed New York saxophonist Jim Snidero. The Essence of Bebop reveals the heart and soul of this groundbreaking jazz style and is the first real manual for mastering bebop. The 10 enjoyable-to-play studies are inspired by Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins and many more, offering a unique basis for study and analysis. Historical insights as well as recommended listening and reading make this edition an indispensable part of jazz education. The soloist Anders Bostrom is known, among other things, as a versatile flutist in numerous Broadway productions.But what if you aren't a student or a professional? The Essence of Bebop still has immense value to those interested in bebop and hard bop. By encouraging readers to understand the music's intent, slow down their listening, and focus on the swinging, the series can help a jazz newcomer dig this cerebral, often pulse-pounding music. - Morgan Enos, DiscogsInstrume
£17.58
Stringstastic Music Theory for Young Musicians Grade 3
Book SynopsisPoco Music Theory Series is aiming to lay a strong foundation in theory, this series is carefully designed to prepare students for ABRSM Music Theory exams. Following pedagogical principles and visual design principles, it provides a progressive introduction to musical concepts while providing exercises and drills, from simple to complex, with step-by-step guides, to put these concepts into practice.
£8.95
Anthem Press Hands Wrists Fingers
£29.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Alexander Technique for Musicians
Book SynopsisThe Alexander Technique for Musicians is a unique guide for all musicians, providing a practical, informative approach to being a successful and comfortable performer. Perfect as an introduction to the Alexander Technique, or to supplement the reader''s lessons, the book looks at daily and last-minute practice, breathing, performance and performance anxiety, teacherpupil relationships, ensemble skills, and the application of the Alexander Technique to instrumental and vocal work. Complete with diagrams and photographs to aid the learning process, as well as step-by-step procedures and diary entries written by participating students, The Alexander Technique for Musicians gives tried-and-tested advice, drawn from the authors'' twenty-plus years of experience working with musicians, providing an essential handbook for musicians seeking the most from themselves and their art.Table of ContentsCollege/higher education; professional and scholarly; theory of music & musicology; musical instruments & instrumental ensembles; techniques of music/music tutorials.
£24.69
Hal Leonard Corporation Zappa's Gear: The Unique Guitars, Amplifiers,
Book SynopsisFrank Zappa was an unremitting musical innovator and experimenter, always looking for ways to exploit the latest advances in technology. His working life coincided with the explosive development of music technology that ran from the 1960s through the following three decades. Without such inventions as the Marshall amplifier, the Gibson SG, the wah-wah pedal, and the Synclavier much of it modified to his requirements and used in ways for which they had never been designed Zappa s air sculptures, as his music has been described, would have had a significantly different shape and texture. Lavishly illustrated including over 180 unique photographs of Frank Zappa s guitars and equipment taken by the author at his UMRK studio in LA and featuring a foreword by Dweezil Zappa Zappa s Gear offers an unprecedented inside look at the machinery behind the legendary music. In addition to a detailed presentation of the equipment, Zappa s Gear also introduces some of the pioneering inventors, engineers, and entrepreneurs without whom the instruments would not exist. Zappa s Gear is an official Frank Zappa book produced and written with the full cooperation and endorsement of Gail Zappa and the Zappa Family Trust.
£29.75
Rhythm MP Step By Step Piano Course The Fun Way 2
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£8.21
John Wiley & Sons Inc Mandolin Exercises For Dummies
Book SynopsisPractice makes perfect with this hands-on resource for mandolin players of all skill levels If you're looking for an accessible practice-based book to improve your playing, you've come to the right place.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Getting Ready to Practice 5 Chapter 1: Getting the Basics Sorted: Mandolin Fundamentals 7 Chapter 2: Limbering up to Get into the Groove 15 Part II: Learning Scales 25 Chapter 3: Mastering Major Scales 27 Chapter 4: Discovering Three Types of Minor Scales 37 Chapter 5: Bringing Color to Your Playing with Pentatonic and Chromatic Scales 63 Chapter 6: Connecting Scale Patterns to Extend Your Range 83 Part III: Exploring Arpeggios 93 Chapter 7: Taking Notes One at a Time: Major Arpeggios 95 Chapter 8: Seeking Darkness: Minor Arpeggios 105 Chapter 9: Adding a Fourth Note to Create Seventh Arpeggios with Major Triads 115 Chapter 10: Summoning up Seventh Arpeggios of the Minor Variety 135 Chapter 11: Creating Drama with Diminished and Augmented Arpeggios 157 Part IV: Chords 165 Chapter 12: Tying Everything Together: Diatonic Harmony 167 Chapter 13: Seeing that Less Is More with Three-String Closed Chords 177 Chapter 14: Personalizing Your Playing: Improvisation 199 Part V: The Part of Tens 207 Chapter 15: Ten Top Tunes to Put Your Skills to Good Use 209 Chapter 16: Ten Tempting Tips on Tempo to Increase Your Playing Speed 221 Appendix: Using the Audio Tracks 227 Index 233
£16.99
Adams Media Corporation Music Theory 101: From keys and scales to rhythm
Book SynopsisLearn the basics of music theory in this comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide.From classical to hard rock, and jazz to hip hop, music is constantly evolving, but many of the basics have stayed the same. Understanding these basics is key to becoming a successful musician and well-rounded music lover. Music Theory 101 covers everything novice musicians and lifelong learners need to know, including: -How to read sheet music -Understanding the construction of chords and scales -The different rhythm and time signatures -How keys are identified and organized Full of music trivia, music history, comprehensive instruction, and visual aids of scales, music symbols, and chords throughout, Music Theory 101 is the essential guide you need for a crash course in music theory that even professional musicians would envy.Trade Review“Comprehensive and easy-to-follow.” —Cmuse
£11.69
Oxford University Press Solo Time for Violin Book 2 CD 16 concert pieces
Book SynopsisSolo Time for Violin is a three-volume series of concert pieces for the intermediate to more advanced violinist. Featuring arrangements and original pieces by the authors of the award-winning Fiddle Time series, these graded collections provide sophisticated repertoire from the Baroque to the modern age and introduce styles and techniques for the developing performer.Trade ReviewKathy and David Blackwell need no introduction to string teachers and students; their Fiddle Time series has gained universal appeal ... All 48 pieces are carefully chosen for their educational value as well as musical appeal. Helpful fingering and bowing suggestions together with informative notes, stylish piano accompaniments and a CD with backing tracks as well as full performances provide an admirable follow-up to the Blackwells' considerable achievements. Mary Nemet, Stringendo (AUSTA), October 15 With the introduction of this latest addition to the Fiddle Time family of publications [Solo Time], it would now theoretically be possible to go from complete beginner to ABRSM Grade 8 using only one series of books. That this is the case is a testament to the vast accumulated experience of the Blackwells, which they have so generously shared with their violin teaching colleagues ... Pieces are not arranged in chronological order, which invites a more playful exploration. There are some real gems ... The books owe a certain amount to the Associated Board's selected graded repertoire with their helpful (but not over-editorial) fingering and bowing policies, and notes on context ... these carefully crafted arrangements and editions give pupils access to some interesting and occasionally challenging new repertoire. The Strad, September 2015 I love the new Solo Time books - my students are giving great feedback too. Great pieces to learn in between grades - love 'Sunayama' and its pentatonics. The pieces are pushing my students in a positive way to explore new music and create a thirst to learn new techniques to be able to play these pieces. Thanks for helping us teachers on the front line; these books will definitely be a lovely addition for my students. Sian Phillips, music teacher and performer, June 2015 A very well put together volume of 16 lovely pieces. A very good variety of keys and styles, ranging from Bach and Telemann to Debussy, Klezmer and Saint-Saens, even including some 19th century Brazilian dance music. Anne Inglis, ESTA Arco, Summer 2015Table of ContentsPrelude ; Pensee fugitive ; Petite Fantaisie - Bolero ; Rondo: from 12 Violin Duos, Op. 38 ; Odessa Bulgar ; Cradle song: from Lyric Pieces, Op. 68 No. 5 ; Sugar with Cinnamon ; Sail to the blue ; Slavonic Dance: from 'American' Suite, Op. 98 ; The crystal spring ; Softly awakes my heart: from Samson and Delilah ; Andante: from Piano Sonata in C, K545 ; Adagio and Allegro: from Sonatina in A for violin and continuo ; La fille aux cheveux de lin ; Escape attempt ; Giga: from Sonata in D minor, Op. 5 No. 7
£19.95
John Wiley & Sons Inc Songwriting For Dummies
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsForeword xv Introduction 1 Part 1: So You Want to Be a Songwriter 5 Chapter 1: Capturing That Solid-Gold Nugget 7 Chapter 2: Looking at the Genres: From Country to Rock and Everything in Between 31 Chapter 3: Working It Out: Getting Your Song into Shape 53 Part 2: Unleashing the Lyricist in You 73 Chapter 4: Snagging Your Listeners with a Hook 75 Chapter 5: Making an Impact with Lyrics 91 Chapter 6: Finding Your Voice in the Lyrics 111 Chapter 7: Using Rhymes in Your Songs 137 Part 3: Creating Memorable Music 155 Chapter 8: Feel the Rhythm, Feel the Ride 157 Chapter 9: Making Melody Magic 171 Chapter 10: Using Chords in Songwriting 189 Chapter 11: The Cheating Side of Town: Shortcuts and Cool Technologies 201 Part 4: Cooperation, Collaboration, and Community 217 Chapter 12: Bringing Talent Together: Collaboration and Networking 219 Chapter 13: Online Marketing and Social Networking for Songwriters 239 Chapter 14: Writing for the Stage, Screen, Television, and More 251 Chapter 15: Getting Your Songs Heard: Making the Demo 267 Part 5: Getting Down to Business 291 Chapter 16: Creating Goals and Meeting Deadlines 293 Chapter 17: Ka-Ching: How Your Song Makes Money 303 Chapter 18: Introducing the Business Players 319 Chapter 19: Looking at the Legal End: Dealing with Paperwork 339 Part 6: The Part of Tens 357 Chapter 20: Ten Songs You Should Know 359 Chapter 21: Ten Common Song-Related Contracts You Should Know 365 Index 369
£16.14
Trinity College London Press Trinity College London Sight Reading Piano
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£18.00
Oxford University Press Inc Creative Health for Pianists Concepts Exercises
Book SynopsisCreative Health for Pianists: Concepts, Exercises & Compositions is a practical method book for musicians of all abilities. It provides a new way of thinking about the piano, emphasizing the pianist-reader''s innate capacity to respond creatively to a musical and technical stimulus. Author and veteran educator Pedro de Alcantara suggests that every pianist, from a complete beginner to a concert artist, may approach the instrument with the frame of mind of an improviser and composer, in which curiosity, inventiveness, and technical skills are inseparable.Throughout the book, original music snippets that encapsulate one or more aspects of piano playing are presented and explained, then developed through tweaks, variations, and compositions of increasing complexity. Every chapter contains variations suited to a complete beginner, as well as musical challenges that will capture the imagination of advanced players. Most chapters contain improvisational prompts and games with step-by-step rules, leading to the development of new creative skills combining musical depth and technical intelligence. Creative Health for Pianists is supported by a dedicated companion website with 48 pedagogical video clips.Trade ReviewThis method from Pedro de Alcantara forms a fantastic repository of tools to address all kinds of fundamental piano requirements in a playful way. In addition to the interest of his compositions, it is his particular approach that attracts me as a pianist and a teacher, because it stimulates creativity and independence and can be adapted to the study of the entire repertoire. By insisting on the need to take time, to listen, and to feel, this method perfects the skills of the pianist, moving away from a purely mechanical approach to one offering the means to train hands and ears in a healthy and creative way. * Lara Erbès, Professor of Piano, Conservatoire de Strasbourg *Pedro de Alcantara's Creative Health for Pianists presents fundamental musical concepts, using imaginative pedagogical tools with clarity, humor, real-life examples, and boundless creativity. His progression from archetype to variation/improvisation to composition, which underlies each chapter, develops the pianist's creative potential, linking mind, soul, ear, and hand. In the course of the book, the reader absorbs new material through the act of fearless creation and the freedom to curate their own, unique learning experience. A highly recommended text! * Vladimir Valjarević, Piano and Piano Pedagogy Faculty, Mannes School of Music; Steinway Artist *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Preface Introduction 1. Dialogue 2. Heartbreak 3. Seesaw 4. Celeste 5. The Circle 6. Gesture 7. Advanced Seesaw 8. Sonic Play 9. Horn Call 10. Mudra Conclusion Appendix: Practicing the Circle of Fifths Resources
£19.99
Fox Chapel Publishing Kids Guide to Learning the Ukulele: 25 Songs to
Book SynopsisThe benefits of music are monumental! Ukuleles are the perfect first instrument for kids to learn to play, and this book will show them why and how. Filled with basic instructions for holding positions, tuning, basic chords, and more, children will then learn and practice 25 songs, games, and activities. From songs about counting to songs about yoga, each exciting musical activity provides a rich and playful learning experience kids will love! Kid's Guide to Learning the Ukulele is a must-have musical journey for children and parents or teachers alike - no prior experience or knowledge needed!
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