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Really Easy Jazzin' About Studies Piano is designed to introduce beginner pianists (Grade 0-1) to jazz techniques such as syncopation, swing, blues and walking bass. Each unit comprises short exercises and studies, building up to a fun jazz piece in Pam Wedgwood's inimitable style. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove!

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Really Easy Jazzin' About (Recorder) is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles, arranged for the absolute beginner recorder player by Pam Wedgwood and featuring piano accompaniments. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz..

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Easy Jazzin' About (Recorder) is a collection of original pieces that have been tailor-made for the beginner recorder player (Grade 1-3) and features a piano accompaniment. This edition to the Jazzin' About series features more of Pam Wedgwood's inimitable jazzy melodies. So take a break from the classics as you cruise through blues, rock and jazz. **ABRSM selected piece (Recorder from 2008): Cat Walk (Wedgwood) **Trinity College London selected pieces (Recorder 2012-2014): Dragonfly or Riding out West (Wedgwood) Let's Get Real (Wedgwood)

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Pam Wedgwood's After Hours For Alto Saxophone And Piano presents eight atmospheric, original pieces for the intermediate saxophonist with piano accompaniment. They are ideal for teacher or pupil and provide a perfect follow-on for those that have used and enjoyed Pam’s highly acclaimed Jazzin’ About Series. The book contains piano accompaniments, but for extra sophistication a CD of backing tracks is also included. Each piece within the collection has two different backing tracks: the first (full performance) includes the backing track along with the instrumental melody; the second (backing only) presents the backing track alone. The full performance track is provided to help the player to the learn the melody and its interaction with the accompaniment; the melody is played on a marimba to avoid dominating the acoustic ‘live’ instrument for those players who choose to play along with this version of the backing.

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Really Easy Jazzin' About (Trombone) is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles, arranged for the absolute beginner trombone player by Pam Wedgwood and featuring piano accompaniments. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz.

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Up-Grade! Trumpet Grades 1-2 is perfect for those looking for something to bridge the gap between grades 2 and 3. Pam Wedgwood's inimitable style is guaranteed to breathe new life into your playing! The varied pieces in this lively collection range from toe-tapping jazzy numbers to more classical styles, all designed to ease you gently on towards the next grade. There are several spin-offs to the Up-Grade! Series including jazz, pop and Christmas. **Trinity College London selected pieces (Trumpet, Cornet, Flugel Horn 2010): Apple Pie Waltz or I Believe (Wedgwood) Over the Sea to Skye (Trad. Scottish) **Trinity College London selected pieces (Euphonium, Baritone 2010): Apple Pie Waltz or I Believe (Wedgwood) Over the Sea to Skye (Trad. Scottish)

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More Up-Grade! Piano Grades 0-1 follow on the success of Pam Wedgwood’s Up-Grade! Series, offering more original repertoire for pianists looking for something to bridge the gap between preparatory level and Grade 1. The varied pieces in this bright collection are demonstrated on the online audio and range from toe-tapping jazzy numbers to more classical styles, all designed to ease you gently on towards the next grade. There are several spin-offs to the Up-Grade! Series for piano, including jazz, pop, Christmas and duets.

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Up-Grade! Violin Grades 2-3 is perfect for those looking for something to bridge the gap between grades 2 and 3. Pam Wedgwood's inimitable style is guaranteed to breathe new life into your playing! The varied pieces in this lively collection are accompanied by online audio backing tracks and range from toe-tapping jazzy numbers to more classical styles, all designed to ease you gently on towards the next grade.

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Up-Grade! Violin Grades 1-2 is perfect for those looking for something to bridge the gap between grades 1 and 2. Pam Wedgwood's inimitable style is guaranteed to breathe new life into your playing! The varied pieces in this lively collection range from toe-tapping jazzy numbers to more classical styles, all designed to ease you gently on towards the next grade. **Trinity College London selected piece (Violin 2010-2012): The Contented Frog (Wedgwood)

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Jazzin' About Fun Pieces for Violin presents 8 original repertoire pieces arranged for violin with piano accompaniment by Pam Wedgwood. Take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz for violin and piano, with cool syncopation, funky riffs and smooth, stylish tunes. Jazzin' About is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles - from dynamic to nostalgic, this series has it all.

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Jazzin' About (Flute) presents 8 original repertoire pieces arranged for flute with piano accompaniment by Pam Wedgwood. Cool syncopation, funky riffs and smooth, stylish tunes - from dynamic to nostalgic, this series has it all! Pam Wedgwood's Jazzin' About Series is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles for the intermediate player (Grade 3-5). So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz for flute and piano.

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The Jazzin’ About Piano Anthology celebrates Pam Wedgwood’s best-selling series in a collection of the author’s favourite pieces presented progressively for the first time in one volume, from early elementary to intermediate level (Initial-Grade 5). Including six new pieces specially composed for this exciting bumper edition, plus duets and online demonstration audio performed by the composer. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz! “Pam Wedgwood certainly knows how to deliver a good tune!...The Jazzin’ About Piano Anthology is a superb publication which I can truly recommend without reservation.” Andrew Eales, Pianodao.com, April 2023

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After Hours Jazz 3 is a further collection of original pieces as well as arrangements of your favourite jazz standards by Pam Wedgwood for the Grade 4-6 pianist. Relax with the lush harmonies and laid-back melodies of many well-known pieces as well as some great original repertoire.

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Pam Wedgwood's Piano Basics Pop (Pre-Grade to Grade 1) is a fantastic collection of pop hits such as Let It Go (from Frozen), Best Song Ever (One Direction) and Price Tag (Jessie J), as well as great original pieces by Pam Wedgwood. Teaching notes and practice exercises are featured throughout to help players learn and understand the pieces. Pam Wedgwood's Piano Basics Series provides the building blocks to develop a sound technique in an imaginative and practical way, whilst also establishing key musicianship skills. This book is ideal to be used alongside Pam Wedgwood's Piano Basics 2.

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Up-Grade! Piano Duets Grades 0-1 is a fun addition to Pam Wedgwood’s popular Up-Grade! Series, which aims to help bridge the gap between grades. Packed with great duets for players of Grade 0-1 level plus teacher, parent or slightly more advanced pupil, it’s guaranteed to breathe new life into your piano playing. Featuring Over The Rainbow and Close Every Door, alongside original pieces by the inimitable Pam Wedgwood, all pieces are demonstrated via the online audio.

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It's never too late to play classics gives players the chance to explore 17 of their favourite classical repertoire in easy-to-play arrangements for both piano solo and duet. The pieces are suitable for those who have learnt for approximately one year, or have reached Level 14 of the It's never too late to play piano tutor, by Pam Wedgwood. The pieces are gently progressive, gradually extending players' technique through playing pieces they love! Pam Wedgwood is one of the UK’s favourite composers of popular piano music and creator of Jazzin' About, After Hours and Up-Grade. The ground-breaking It's never too late... Series gives adults the opportunity to learn the piano with a method devised especially for them. This best-selling tutor breaks the learning into manageable chunks and is packed with irresistible music and fascinating information - all the motivation needed to make learning fun!

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Up-Grade! Pop Piano Grades 0-1 is part of Pam Wedgwood’s hugely successful Up-Grade! Series, allowing pianists of all ages repertoire to bridge the gap between grades. Up-Grade! Pop offer’s Pam’s own take on songs such as Robbie Williams’ Angels, Queen’s Another One Bites The Dust and James Blunt’s You’re Beautiful as well as her own specially composed pieces. The varied pieces in this lively collection are demonstrated on the online audio and are designed to ease you gently on towards the next grade! There are several other spin-offs to the Up-Grade! series for piano, including jazz and Christmas.

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Pamela 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.

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Up-Grade! Alto Saxophone Grades 2-3 is perfect for those looking for something to bridge the gap between grades 2 and 3. Pam Wedgwood's inimitable style is guaranteed to breathe new life into your playing! The varied pieces in this lively collection range from toe-tapping jazzy numbers to more classical styles, all designed to ease you gently on towards the next grade. There are several spin-offs to the Up-Grade! Series including jazz, pop and Christmas.

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Christmas Jazzin' About (Flute) is a vibrant collection of 9 classic, festive hits, including upbeat arrangements of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Good King Wenceslas, and The 12 Days of Christmas for flute and piano accompaniment. Get into the Christmas groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz, arranged by esteemed educator and jazz composer, Pam Wedgwood. Cool syncopation, funky riffs and smooth, stylish tunes – from dynamic to nostalgic, Pam Wedgwood's series Jazzin' About has it all.

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Up-Grade! Piano Grades 4-5 is guaranteed to breathe new life into your piano playing. The varied pieces in this lively collection are demonstrated on the online audio and range from toe-tapping jazzy numbers to more classical styles. All designed to ease you gently on towards the next grade! There are several spin-offs to the Up-Grade! Series for piano, including jazz, pop and Christmas.

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Jazzin' About (Trumpet) presents 8 original repertoire pieces arranged for trumpet with piano accompaniment by Pam Wedgwood. Cool syncopation, funky riffs and smooth, stylish tunes - from dynamic to nostalgic, this series has it all! Pam Wedgwood's Jazzin' About Series is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles for the intermediate player (Grade 3-5). So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz for trumpet and piano.

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RecorderWorld Pupil's Book 1 is a step-by-step teaching method with lots of repertoire at each stage. With lively cartoons by the acclaimed illustrator Drew Hillier, the book incorporates the notes E, G, A, B, C and D, alongside key skills of musicianship, wider musical knowledge and games galore. 'Fact Files' introduce new information about beats, musical markings and time signatures while 'Clapping Games' instil a strong sense of rhythm. 'Quick Quizzes' help revise and reinforce new concepts while lively cartoons and colourful stickers make it so much fun! Comes with downloadable online audio featuring groovy accompaniments for all the pieces, including practice and performance tempo versions. With well-known and fun original pieces in a style kids love, kids can explore the world of improvisation and composition though imaginative starting points throughout. There are also many opportunities provided for performance straight away, and plenty of opportunity for group work with duets, rounds and percussion boxes. There is a corresponding RecorderWorld Teacher’s book, with simple piano accompaniments, that allows the teacher to play alongside. RecorderWorld Series is a step-by-step unique teaching method that introduces the fantastic world of recorder playing in exciting and creative ways by esteemed music educator, Pam Wedgwood. Playing the recorder has never been so much fun!

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More Up-Grade! Piano Grades 1-2 follows on the success of Pam Wedgwood’s Up-Grade! Series, offering more original repertoire for pianists looking for something to bridge the gap between grades 1 and 2. The varied pieces in this bright collection range from toe-tapping jazzy numbers to more classical styles, all designed to ease you gently on towards the next grade. There are several spin-offs to the Up-Grade! Series for piano, including jazz, pop and Christmas.

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RecorderWorld pupil's book 2 is a step-by-step teaching method with lots of repertoire at each stage. With lively cartoons by the acclaimed illustrator Drew Hillier, the book introduces the notes low F sharp, low D, B flat, low F, C sharp, top E, top F, low C, top F sharp and top G, alongside key skills of musicianship, wider musical knowledge and games galore. 'Fact Files' introduce new information about beats, musical markings and time signatures while 'Clapping Games' instil a strong sense of rhythm. 'Quick Quizzes' help revise and reinforce new concepts while lively cartoons and colourful stickers make it so much fun! With well-known and fun original pieces in a style kids love, kids can explore the world of improvisation and composition though imaginative starting points throughout. There are also many opportunities provided for performance straight away, and plenty of opportunity for group work with duets, rounds and percussion boxes. There is a corresponding RecorderWorld Accompaniment CD also available to enable the child to have piano accompaniment whilst playing, and each numbered exercise indicates the corresponding CD listing to allow for an enhanced learning experience; and there is the RecorderWorld Teacher’s book, with simple piano accompaniments, that also allows for the teacher to play alongside. RecorderWorld Series is a step-by-step unique teaching method that introduces the fantastic world of recorder playing in exciting and creative ways by esteemed music educator, Pam Wedgwood. Playing the recorder has never been so much fun!

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RecorderWorld Teacher's Book provides simple coinciding tutorial elements and piano parts to accompany over 60 of the pieces in the RecorderWorld pupil's book 1 and book 2, including all the various genred pieces. Guitar chords are included, and there is also available a corresponding RecorderWorld Accompaniment CD to enable the child to have piano accompaniment whilst playing to create an enhanced learning experience. RecorderWorld pupil's book 1 introduces the notes E, G, A, B, C and D, and RecorderWorld pupil's book 2 introduces the notes low F sharp, low D, B flat, low F, C sharp, top E, top F, low C, top F sharp and top G. With lively cartoons by the acclaimed illustrator Drew Hillier, these books incorporate all the notes alongside key skills of musicianship, wider musical knowledge and games galore. 'Fact Files' introduce new information about beats, musical markings and time signatures while 'Clapping Games' instil a strong sense of rhythm. 'Quick Quizzes' help revise and reinforce new concepts while lively cartoons and colourful stickers make it so much fun! is a step-by-step teaching method with lots of repertoire at each stage. With well-known and fun original pieces in a style kids love, kids can explore the world of improvisation and composition though imaginative starting points throughout. There are also many opportunities provided for performance straight away, and plenty of opportunity for group work with duets, rounds and percussion boxes. RecorderWorld Series is a step-by-step unique teaching method that introduces the fantastic world of recorder playing in exciting and creative ways by esteemed music educator, Pam Wedgwood. Playing the recorder has never been so much fun!

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Up-Grade! Clarinet Grades 1-2 is perfect for those looking for something to bridge the gap between grades 2 and 3. Pam Wedgwood's inimitable style is guaranteed to breathe new life into your playing! The varied pieces in this lively collection range from toe-tapping jazzy numbers to more classical styles, all designed to ease you gently on towards the next grade. There are several spin-offs to the Up-Grade! Series including jazz, pop and Christmas.

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Christmas Jazzin' About (Trumpet) is a vibrant collection of 9 classic, festive hits, including upbeat arrangements of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Good King Wenceslas, and The 12 Days of Christmas for Trumpet and piano accompaniment. Get into the Christmas groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz, arranged by esteemed educator and jazz composer, Pam Wedgwood. Cool syncopation, funky riffs and smooth, stylish tunes – from dynamic to nostalgic, Pam Wedgwood's series Jazzin' About has it all.

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Discover Pam Wedgwood’s exciting world of jazz piano! How to Play Jazz Piano is a fun and simple introduction for young players with a basic knowledge of how to play the piano (about Grade 2 standard). It includes an introduction to improvisation, suggested listening ideas and covers swing, syncopated rhythms, basic chords and chord symbols, scales and modes used in jazz. There are also plenty of great pieces in different styles, online audio and Pam’s helpful advice and teaching tips every step of the way!

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Pam Wedgwood's After Hours Piano Duets presents 7 duets, covering a variety of styles from cosy dinner jazz to wistful blues and more upbeat numbers. The perfect way to wind down after a stressful day! Its time to chill out and indulge in a night of duets.

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It's never too late to play piano is perfect for those who wished they'd learnt to play the piano when they were younger, or those who wish they hadn’t given up. At last, a truly grown-up approach to learning the piano! Pam Wedgwood, author of many popular piano series, takes you through the rudiments of piano technique and music theory in her own friendly style that’s guaranteed to get results. The book is organized into clearly structured progressive units with a fabulous array of music to get you playing straight away, including Pam’s own jazzy pieces, plenty of well-known classics and a smattering of pop and show tunes. Help and information is included at every step with top playing tips, technical boxes, fact files, general advice noticeboards, crosswords, recommended listening and boxes of fascinating musical history. The downloadable online audio includes full performance play-along tracks as well as interactive activities to help you practise. Free teacher’s accompaniments are also available to download online. The ground-breaking It's never too late... series gives adults the opportunity to learn the piano with a method devised especially for them alongside a selection of exciting supplementary repertoire books.

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Jazzin' About Fun Pieces for Cello presents 8 orignal repertoire peices arranged for cello with piano accompaniment by Pam Wedgwood. Cool syncopation, funky riffs and smooth, stylish tunes - from dynamic to nostalgic, this series has it all. Jazzin' About is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz for cello and piano. **Trinity College London selected pieces (Cello 2010-2012): Hungarian Stomp (Wedgwood) Ho Down - Show Down (Wedgwood) Rock-a-bow Baby (Wedgwood)

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Jazzin’ About Standards Piano presents 11 favourite jazz songs, especially arranged by Pam Wedgwood for intermediate level pianists (Grade 3-4). The selection also includes fun original pieces written by Pam, and a complete, accompanying CD of performances for an enhanced learning experience. Altogether an unmissable collection of jazz!

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Really Easy Jazzin' About Fun Pieces for Violin is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles, arranged for the absolute beginner violin player by Pam Wedgwood and featuring piano accompaniments. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz.

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Really Easy Jazzin' About (Oboe) is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles, arranged for the absolute beginner oboe player by Pam Wedgwood and featuring piano accompaniments. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz.

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Up-Grade! Trumpet Grades 2-3 is perfect for those looking for something to bridge the gap between grades 2 and 3. Pam Wedgwood's inimitable style is guaranteed to breathe new life into your playing! The varied pieces in this lively collection range from toe-tapping jazzy numbers to more classical styles, all designed to ease you gently on towards the next grade.

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Up-Grade! Alto Sax Grades 1-2 is perfect for those looking for something to bridge the gap between grades 2 and 3. Pam Wedgwood's inimitable style is guaranteed to breathe new life into your playing! The varied pieces in this lively collection range from toe-tapping jazzy numbers to more classical styles, all designed to ease you gently on towards the next grade. There are several spin-offs to the Up-Grade! Series including jazz, pop and Christmas. **ABRSM selected pieces (Saxophone 2006-2013): La donna è mobile (from Rigoletto) (Verdi) I Believe (Wedgwood) Greensleeves (attrib. Henry VIII) Chinese Take It Away (Wedgwood) Cat Walk (Wedgwood) **Trinity College London selected pieces (Saxophone 2012-2014): La donna è mobile (Verdi) I Believe (Wedgwood) Greensleeves (attrib. Henry VIII) Cat Walk (Wedgwood)

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Christmas Jazzin' About (Clarinet) is a vibrant collection of 9 classic hits, including upbeat arrangements of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Good King Wenceslas, and The 12 Days of Christmas for clarinet and piano accompaniment. Get into the Christmas groove as you cruise from blues, to rock, to jazz, arranged by esteemed educator and jazz composer, Pam Wedgwood. Cool syncopation, funky riffs and smooth, stylish tunes – from dynamic to nostalgic, Pam Wedgwood's series Jazzin' About has it all.

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Up-Grade! Piano Grades 3-4 is guaranteed to breathe new life into your piano playing. The varied pieces in this lively collection are demonstrated on the online audio and range from toe-tapping jazzy numbers to more classical styles. All designed to ease you gently on towards the next grade! There are several spin-offs to the Up-Grade! Series for piano, including jazz, pop and Christmas.

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Flute Meditations is a beautiful collection of pieces for flute with piano accompaniment and flute duet suitable for late elementary to intermediate players (Grades 3-5), all inspired by paintings of a meditative nature. By bestselling composer Pam Wedgwood, this book includes online piano accompaniment audio as recorded by Pam herself and is complemented by a stunning pull-out poster of images providing the visual inspiration for each piece.

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Pam Wedgwood’s After Hours: On My Travels is a compilation of a variety of styles from wistful jazz to sprite fanfare that was inspired by the places and people Pam has met on her travels, these evocative pieces for the advanced player (Grades 6-8) provide the perfect antidote to stress.

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