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Piano Progress Studies Book 2 is part of The Waterman/Harewood Piano Series, which displays the thoroughness, imagination and sense of discovery that are key features of teaching. The excellence of the musical material, the clear printing and the attractive presentation of the books have been universally acclaimed. The series is established as one of the foremost modern piano methods. Author Fanny Waterman is one of the most outstanding piano teachers of our time. Joint founder, with Marion Harewood, of the Leeds International Piano Competition, her ever growing list of prize-winning pupils has brought her international renown.

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Dame Fanny Waterman's Merry Christmas Carols features 20 of the best loved carols and Christmas songs, complete with all the words. The stylish - yet simple - piano arrangements will enable players of even modest ability to shine in performance; and they will be found equally effective as accompaniments to carol singing. Merry Christmas Carols will, in fact, give pianist the opportunity of making a real contribution to the enjoyment of the festive season.

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Monkey Puzzles set 2 is a pack of 12 individual theory papers for the young beginner that follows on from the first. With yet more lively games and puzzles, it will hold the young player's interest and add to the fun of learning the rudiments of music. The papers cover all aspects of basic theory including time signatures, rests, sharpened and flattened notes, clefs and note duration. The games aid memory and encourage children to think about what they are learning in the context of play. Although designed as a part of the Me and My Piano Series, this pack would be of use to any young musician beginning to study music theory.

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Nursery Rhyme Time presents 31 of the best-loved nursery rhymes, skilfully arranged for the young pianist by Fanny Waterman. This book is also suitable for parents who may want to play and sing to their children. This is an irresistible collection! The book is attractively illustrated throughout with line drawings designed to be coloured in. Children will have great fun learning as they play.

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Fanny Waterman DBE has become a legend in her own lifetime. The original edition of this book, published in 1983, distilled the knowledge and experience of a brilliant piano teacher over a 45-year career. Twenty years on, this new edition has been updated to reflect Dame Fanny's most recent experiences. The book's insights into fundamentals of playing technique and of musicianship, it's shrewd practical advice and illuminating turn of phrase have immeasurably benefitted all who teach and all who learn the piano. Now fully updated, Dame Fanny offers some inspiring thoughts and words of advice not just for pianists but for all musicians. The book now includes a new chapter about the world of competitions (local, national and international), for which she has become renowned, and an appendix with some of the thought-provoking and often inspiring "Rules and Maxims for Young Pianists" of Robert Schumann, which are still startlingly refreshing and relevant for today's musicians.

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Dame Fanny Waterman's Monkey Puzzles set 1 is a pack of 12 individual theory papers for the young beginner providing lively games and puzzles that will hold the young player's interest, and add to the fun of learning the rudiments of music. The papers cover all aspects of basic theory including time signatures, rests, sharpened and flattened notes, clefs and note duration. The games aid memory and encourage children to think about what they are learning in the context of play. Although designed as a part of the Me and My Piano Series, this pack would be of use to any young musician beginning to study music theory, the attractive and clear lay out just adds to their value.

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Piano Lessons Book Three is a part of The Waterman/Harewood Piano Series, and intoduces more advanced pieces and a wider range of repertoire from CPE Bach and WF Bach, Farnaby and Couperin, to Kabelevsky and Britten. The book also contains an extensive appendices of scales, arpeggios and exercises. Piano Lessons Books 1–3 are the central course books of this highly successful piano method aimed at the older beginner. Devised jointly by distinguished authors Dame Fanny Waterman and Marion Harewood, the series is established as one of the foremost piano methods. Technical material is skilfully and imaginatively presented, while each chapter guides the young player towards the successful performance of a comprehensive selection of pieces and studies. The Waterman/Harewood Piano Series has been devised jointly by the world famous piano teacher Fanny Waterman and the co-founder of the Leeds International Piano Competition, Marion Harewood, and is established as one of the foremost piano methods.

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Me and My Piano Animal Magic is a collection of essential daily exercises for the young pianist based on the classic studies of Czerny, Hanon, Philipp and Doynanyi. The technical points are imaginatively related to the characteristics of various animals, birds and insects. This book will transform dull practice routines into lively daily sessions! Originally published as a stand-alone book, it has now been brought in to the Me and My Piano Series within The Waterman/Harewood Series, the highly-acclaimed piano methods by Dame Fanny Waterman and Marion Harewood.

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Me and My Piano Part 1 takes the young pianist step-by-step through the early stages of piano technique, first with separate hands, then with a sequence of very easy pieces for hands together. All pieces use a constant five finger hand position in the key of C major. Games and puzzles give elementary theory a new lease of life, and children will love the rhymes and songs introducing characters such the Ostrich, Sammy Squirrel and the Old Man with the Beard! Fanny Waterman and Marion Harewood's Me And My Piano Series is probably the UK's most widely-used and biggest selling piano method. It is now published in a new edition including a new larger size, improved layout making it easier to read, a clean new look with new typesetting and music-setting and the instantly recognisable cover designs have been updated for extra vibrancy. Enchantingly illustrated, in full-colour throughout, this essential and irresistible book will encourage the young pianist to expand his or her learning in the most enjoyable way.

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Piano Lessons Book Two is a part of The Waterman/Harewood Piano Series, and includes pieces by Bach, Gurlitt, Mozart, Gounod and Tchaikovsky. The book also contains an extensive appendices of scales, arpeggios and exercises. Piano Lessons Books 1–3 are the central course books of this highly successful piano method aimed at the older beginner. Devised jointly by distinguished authors Dame Fanny Waterman and Marion Harewood, the series is established as one of the foremost piano methods. Technical material is skilfully and imaginatively presented, while each chapter guides the young player towards the successful performance of a comprehensive selection of pieces and studies. The Waterman/Harewood Piano Series has been devised jointly by the world famous piano teacher Fanny Waterman and the co-founder of the Leeds International Piano Competition, Marion Harewood, and is established as one of the foremost piano methods.

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Me and My Piano Superscales is a sound and refreshingly different introduction to piano scales. Designed to contemplate Me and My Piano Part 2 of the highly successful method Me and My Piano Series by Dame Fanny Waterman and Marion Harewood, it will be invaluable for any younger beginner. There are simple 'under and over' exercises to establish fingering patterns, and the scales themselves are brought to life with 16 imaginative scaley pieces complete with teacher accompaniments. The numerous 'musical detective' quizzes will keep every student on their toes! Enchantingly illustrated, this book adopts a friendly yet methodical approach that will ensure a rapid, musical grasp of scales in a most enjoyable way.

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Me and My Piano Duets book 2 comprises 16 pieces arranged for piano, which have interchangeable parts of equal difficulty so that the young pianist can play alongside a teacher, parent or another pupil, whilst others are intended for pupil/teacher performance. They form part of the Me and My Piano Series by Dame Fanny Waterman and Marion Harewood, with this second book containing a selection of easy, attractive duets for the young beginner.

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Piano Lessons Book One is a part of The Waterman/Harewood Piano Series, and includes easy pieces by Purcell, Mozart, Bach, Beethoven and Schumann, as well as a large and indespensible note-learning chart. Piano Lessons Books 1–3 are the central course books of this highly successful piano method aimed at the older beginner. Devised jointly by distinguished authors Dame Fanny Waterman and Marion Harewood, the series is established as one of the foremost piano methods. Technical material is skilfully and imaginatively presented, while each chapter guides the young player towards the successful performance of a comprehensive selection of pieces and studies. The Waterman/Harewood Piano Series has been devised jointly by the world famous piano teacher Fanny Waterman and the co-founder of the Leeds International Piano Competition, Marion Harewood, and is established as one of the foremost piano methods.

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Me and My Piano is the best-selling series by the distinguished authors Fanny Waterman and Marion Harewood, that has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. Designed especially for the needs of the younger beginner and delightfully illustrated throughout, the series makes learning the piano an enjoyable experience for both pupil and teacher. This Complete Edition combines Parts 1 and 2 in one book. Part 1 takes the young pianist step by step through the earliest stages of piano technique, leading to very easy pieces for hands together using a constant five-finger hand position in C major. Part 2 builds on these foundations by extending the compass of notes, introducing new rhythms, note values, chords and changes of hand position. Games and puzzles throughout give elementary theory a new lease of life, and children will love the rhymes, songs and Monkey Puzzles pages.

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Me and My Piano Part 2, part of the Me and My Piano Series by Fanny Waterman and Marion Harewood, builds on the foundations laid in Part 1, extending the compass of notes learnt and introducing new rhythms, note values, chords and changes of hand position. As well as lively solo pieces, a sequence of duets offers pupil and teacher an opportunity to make music together. Children will love the monkey puzzles, rhymes and songs introducing a range of lively characters. Now published in full colour!

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Following on from the first two books in the The Young Violinist’s Repertoire series, this book presents pieces of moderate difficulty (grades 2-4) that give plenty of scope for development of the bow arm, introduce spiccato and require some finesse of execution. There is also ample opportunity for the introduction of vibrato. The first ten pieces are in first position enabling the player to master the basics of a sound technique before undertaking the crucial step to third position - this should prepare the ground for players as they tackle larger scale works as by now they will have already met many of the techniques and playing styles that these will require. **ABRSM selected pieces (Violin 2012-2015): March of the Hunters (Weber) Gavotte from Suite BWV1012 (J.S. Bach)

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Me and My Piano Duets book 1 comprises 20 pieces arranged for piano, which have interchangeable parts of equal difficulty so that the young pianist can play alongside a teacher, parent or another pupil, whilst others are intended for pupil/teacher performance. A lively and stimulating mixture of new and familiar material, drawn from many different countries. This book is part of Dame Fanny Waterman and Marion Harewood's Me and My Piano Series and these easy, attractive duets are designed to complement the progression of Me and My Piano Part 1 and Part 2.

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