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Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Joining the Dots Singing, Grade 1: A Fresh Approach to Sight-Singing
Alan Bullard's award-winning Joining the Dots series now includes five books that develop sight-singing skills. By working through creative exercises and pieces students can prepare for ABRSM Singing exams. The books can also be used to build confidence in musicianship classes, as a resource for choirs or audition preparation. Joining the Dots Singing covers the requirements for ABRSM's sight-singing tests at Grades 1 to 5. Each book includes workouts and simple songs to build the rhythm and pitch skills required for the grade. There are characterful pieces to sight-sing in a range of approachable musical styles, and simple improvisation exercises in which students can explore ideas and develop their sense of rhythm and key. Plus, there are songs and rounds to sing with others, for additional sight-singing practice or to learn quickly and sing for fun.
£10.11
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Joining the Dots, Book 8 (Piano): A Fresh Approach to Piano Sight-Reading
Joining the Dots is designed to improve students' skills in reading music at sight, enabling them to perform new music with confidence. The books feature short, creative exercises which help students to develop their ability to read music more quickly and easily, both in exams and when learning new pieces. They're perfect for use during lesson time or individual practice! The series covers the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 8. Each book includes: * Key Features - help the student familiarise themselves with the keys at each grade * Workouts - warm up and technical exercises help establish basic hand shapes and finger patterns within each key * Transpose - encourage a confident sense of key and develop skills in reading by shape * Make Music - build confidence in creative and imaginative work, and develop musical ideas and aural skills through simple improvisation exercises * Read and Play - work through examples and practice how to approach sight-reading in the exam: read the title, work out the rhythm, find the notes and play the music!
£13.12
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Joining the Dots, Book 3 (Piano): A Fresh Approach to Piano Sight-Reading
The 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 fun
£10.96
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Joining the Dots Singing, Grade 3: A Fresh Approach to Sight-Singing
Alan Bullard's award-winning Joining the Dots series now includes five books that develop sight-singing skills. By working through creative exercises and pieces students can prepare for ABRSM Singing exams. The books can also be used to build confidence in musicianship classes, as a resource for choirs or audition preparation. Joining the Dots Singing covers the requirements for ABRSM's sight-singing tests at Grades 1 to 5. Each book includes workouts and simple songs to build the rhythm and pitch skills required for the grade. There are characterful pieces to sight-sing in a range of approachable musical styles, and simple improvisation exercises in which students can explore ideas and develop their sense of rhythm and key. Plus, there are songs and rounds to sing with others, for additional sight-singing practice or to learn quickly and sing for fun.
£10.96
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Joining the Dots Singing, Grade 2: A Fresh Approach to Sight-Singing
Alan Bullard's award-winning Joining the Dots series now includes five books that develop sight-singing skills. By working through creative exercises and pieces students can prepare for ABRSM Singing exams. The books can also be used to build confidence in musicianship classes, as a resource for choirs or audition preparation. Joining the Dots Singing covers the requirements for ABRSM's sight-singing tests at Grades 1 to 5. Each book includes workouts and simple songs to build the rhythm and pitch skills required for the grade. There are characterful pieces to sight-sing in a range of approachable musical styles, and simple improvisation exercises in which students can explore ideas and develop their sense of rhythm and key. Plus, there are songs and rounds to sing with others, for additional sight-singing practice or to learn quickly and sing for fun.
£10.58
Oxford University Press The Oxford Book of Flexible Anthems: A complete resource for every church choir
This major new collection is the perfect resource for small choirs, young choirs, and all choirs whose numbers fluctuate week by week. Each piece is scored flexibly with optional parts or parts for equal voices, so that it can be performed by more than one combination of performers; many pieces can also be sung in unison. The music is accessible - ideal for choirs with limited rehearsal time - and keyboard parts are playable on organ (with or without pedals) or piano. The repertoire spans the sixteenth century to the present day and includes new, flexibly scored arrangements of traditional pieces, as well as newly commissioned anthems. There are also pieces in lighter styles, to cater for a broad range of tastes. With complete coverage of the church year, this is an essential resource for those looking for fresh and accessible options for church services.
£20.48
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Joining the Dots, Book 5 (Piano): A Fresh Approach to Piano Sight-Reading
The 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 fun
£11.80
Oxford University Press The Oxford Book of Flexible Choral Songs
The Oxford Book of Flexible Choral Songs is the perfect resource for secular choirs and singing groups who like the flexibility to perform songs in a range of combinations from unison to SATB. Each piece may be performed by a mixed choir, but is also presented with flexible scoring options, clearly explained throughout, enabling performance by various combinations of singers, including upper voices or men's voices alone. As well as new arrangements of existing repertoire, the collection also features newly commissioned original works, specially written for flexible forces.
£24.95
Oxford University Press The Oxford Book of Easy Flexible Anthems: Simple, varied anthems for the church year
The Oxford Book of Easy Flexible Anthems caters for church choirs of all types and sizes, enabling them to have at their fingertips easy music for every occasion. The collection presents flexibility of scoring in a constructive and realistic way, with particular provision for unison or two-part singing, while not forgetting SATB choirs, and a focus on ease of learning and performance. With complete coverage of the Church's year, and a fabulous range of accessible, quality material, this is a vital resource for all church choirs. Also available as a spiral-bound paperback.
£20.48
Oxford University Press The Oxford Book of Easy Flexible Anthems: Simple, varied anthems for the church year
The Oxford Book of Easy Flexible Anthems caters for church choirs of all types and sizes, enabling them to have at their fingertips easy music for every occasion. The collection presents flexibility of scoring in a constructive and realistic way, with particular provision for unison or two-part singing, while not forgetting SATB choirs, and a focus on ease of learning and performance. With complete coverage of the Church's year, and a fabulous range of accessible, quality material, this is a vital resource for all church choirs.
£24.95
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Joining the Dots for Guitar, Grade 1: A Fresh Approach to Sight-Reading
Joining the Dots offers guitarists lots of material to help build confidence and skill in sight-reading. The series brings together a range of activities to help students improve their sense of fretboard geography, helping them to read new music more quickly and easily. The five books cover the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 5, and include warm-up and technical exercises, simple improvisation exercises, and many short pieces to sight-read.
£10.11
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Joining the Dots Singing, Grade 5: A Fresh Approach to Sight-Singing
Alan Bullard's award-winning Joining the Dots series now includes five books that develop sight-singing skills. By working through creative exercises and pieces students can prepare for ABRSM Singing exams. The books can also be used to build confidence in musicianship classes, as a resource for choirs or audition preparation. Joining the Dots Singing covers the requirements for ABRSM's sight-singing tests at Grades 1 to 5. Each book includes workouts and simple songs to build the rhythm and pitch skills required for the grade. There are characterful pieces to sight-sing in a range of approachable musical styles, and simple improvisation exercises in which students can explore ideas and develop their sense of rhythm and key. Plus, there are songs and rounds to sing with others, for additional sight-singing practice or to learn quickly and sing for fun.
£11.80
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Joining the Dots Singing, Grade 4: A Fresh Approach to Sight-Singing
Alan Bullard's award-winning Joining the Dots series now includes five books that develop sight-singing skills. By working through creative exercises and pieces students can prepare for ABRSM Singing exams. The books can also be used to build confidence in musicianship classes, as a resource for choirs or audition preparation. Joining the Dots Singing covers the requirements for ABRSM's sight-singing tests at Grades 1 to 5. Each book includes workouts and simple songs to build the rhythm and pitch skills required for the grade. There are characterful pieces to sight-sing in a range of approachable musical styles, and simple improvisation exercises in which students can explore ideas and develop their sense of rhythm and key. Plus, there are songs and rounds to sing with others, for additional sight-singing practice or to learn quickly and sing for fun.
£11.43
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Joining the Dots, Book 7 (Piano): A Fresh Approach to Piano Sight-Reading
Joining the Dots is designed to improve students' skills in reading music at sight, enabling them to perform new music with confidence. The books feature short, creative exercises which help students to develop their ability to read music more quickly and easily, both in exams and when learning new pieces. They're perfect for use during lesson time or individual practice! The series covers the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 8. Each book includes: * Key Features - help the student familiarise themselves with the keys at each grade * Workouts - warm up and technical exercises help establish basic hand shapes and finger patterns within each key * Transpose - encourage a confident sense of key and develop skills in reading by shape * Make Music - build confidence in creative and imaginative work, and develop musical ideas and aural skills through simple improvisation exercises * Read and Play - work through examples and practice how to approach sight-reading in the exam: read the title, work out the rhythm, find the notes and play the music!
£12.65
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Joining the Dots, Book 6 (Piano): A Fresh Approach to Piano Sight-Reading
Joining the Dots is designed to improve students' skills in reading music at sight, enabling them to perform new music with confidence. The books feature short, creative exercises which help students to develop their ability to read music more quickly and easily, both in exams and when learning new pieces. They're perfect for use during lesson time or individual practice! The series covers the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 8. Each book includes: * Key Features - help the student familiarise themselves with the keys at each grade * Workouts - warm up and technical exercises help establish basic hand shapes and finger patterns within each key * Transpose - encourage a confident sense of key and develop skills in reading by shape * Make Music - build confidence in creative and imaginative work, and develop musical ideas and aural skills through simple improvisation exercises * Read and Play - work through examples and practice how to approach sight-reading in the exam: read the title, work out the rhythm, find the notes and play the music!
£12.65
Oxford University Press Pianoworks Book 2: A tutor for the older beginner
Pianoworks Book 2 is the second tutor book in the successful Pianoworks series, written especially for the older beginner. Like its predecessor, the book focuses on the traditional concept of learning to play from music but also includes hints on improvisation and playing by ear. New techniques are introduced at a steady pace, and there are useful examples and exercises at every stage. You'll find attractive and accessible pieces in a huge range of styles, including well-known Classical works, traditional melodies, carols, jazz, and new pieces by the authors, and there are tips on performance and interpretation along the way. The companion website includes recordings of all the pieces, accompaniments to play along with, demonstrations, and additional aural and improvisation exercises.
£15.59
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Joining the Dots for Violin, Grade 1: A Fresh Approach to Sight-Reading
Joining the Dots offers violinists lots of material to help build confidence and skill in sight-reading. The series brings together a range of activities to help students improve their sense of fingerboard geography, helping them to read new music more quickly and easily. The five books cover the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 5, and include: * many short, characterful pieces to sight-read, in a range of approachable musical styles * warm-up and technical exercises, to establish finger patterns within each key * simple improvisation exercises in which students can explore musical ideas and familiarize themselves further with the 'feel' of each key * longer solo pieces and some duets and trios, for additional sight-reading practice or to learn quickly and play through for fun
£10.84
Oxford University Press Pianoworks Book 1
Written 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.
£15.59
Faber Music Ltd The Graded Piano Player: Grade 2-3
The Graded Piano Player: Grade 2-3 is the second book in this series, and filled with popular repertoire of classic tunes and songs from Disney, TV and film, jazz, pop and musical theatre for pianists at Grades 2-3. Each piece has been rigorously researched, edited and fingered by top educationalists and meticulously arranged to progress in line with the ABRSM and Trinity graded piano examinations. Ideal for anyone seeking well-crafted arrangements of tunes they love – for leisure, exams and to use as fun and technical repertoire between grades. **ABRSM selected piece (Piano 2019-2020): Wouldn’t it be Loverly? (from My Fair Lady), observing triplets in bb. 12 & 18
£8.94
Faber Music Ltd The Graded Piano Player: Grade 3-5
The Graded Piano Player: Grade 3-5 is the the third book in this series offers popular repertoire for pianists at Grades 3-5, and is filled with classic tunes and songs from Disney, TV and film, jazz, pop and musical theatre. Each piece has been rigorously researched, edited and fingered by top educationalists and meticulously arranged to progress in line with the ABRSM and Trinity graded piano examinations. Ideal for anyone seeking well-crafted arrangements of tunes they love – for leisure, exams and to use as fun and technical repertoire between grades.
£11.24
Faber Music Ltd The Graded Piano Player: Grade 1-2
The Graded Piano Player: Grade 1-2 is the first book in this series filled with popular repertoire of classic tunes and songs from Disney, TV and film, jazz, pop and musical theatre for pianists at Grades 1-2. Each piece has been rigorously researched, edited and fingered by top educationalists and meticulously arranged to progress in line with the ABRSM and Trinity graded piano examinations. Ideal for anyone seeking well-crafted arrangements of tunes they love – for leisure, exams and to use as fun and technical repertoire between grades. **ABRSM selected piece (Piano 2019-2020): Close every door
£8.88
