These new editions have been fully revised to fit in with the 2011 modifications to the ABRSM aural syllabuses. Each grade takes students through all the sections of the exam offering practice tests example questions and clear explanations of what will be expected of them. They are the ideal study aid for any student preparing for the aural element of an Associated Board practical exam.

The Tricks To Tunes series is designed for teaching mixed string instruments in groups. It is a systematic program developed over many years from many years experience teaching strings in schools. The tutors are aimed at the primary and lower secondary school age group but are also suitable for older beginners. The children learn ‘tricks’ for their fingers or bows which are fun when done in a group. Reading skills are developed at the same time. Each page represents a small step in musical and technical development based on reading music from the very first lessons. Theory homework is included at the end of most sections providing the complete theoryrequired as children progress. The tutors for each instrument are identical in content except where differences are required to accommodate the different instruments. Books 1 and 2 of the series are each intended to cover one year of group tuition based on a school year of 40 weeks. Book 3 provides material for two years. Progress will vary according to the age of the children the size of the group and the extent of their previous musical experience. Additional repertoire at the end of the books provides: extension work for pupils who reach the end of the book before the rest of the group additional work for those who want it and end of year concert pieces. These brilliant tutors make playing music fun as it should be!

This unique method book showcases the art of playing rhythms and patterns with a single hand. Many drummers have used similar techniques throughout the years however Johnny Rabb's method is by far the most comprehensive practical and easy to use. Developed by Rabb through years of extensive research teaching and performing the innovative technique gives players the freedom to expand their snare drum and drum set proficiency and creativity alongwith their independence and coordination. The book is organized into three sections: Section One: The theory mechanics and techniques of Freehand are mastered through numerous rhythmic combinations permutations and exercises. Section Two: Freehand snare drum solos and hybrid rudiments drum set grooves in a variety of musical styles fill-ins and polyrhythms. Section Three: Play-along grooves andloops for developing Freehand along with additional exercises that enable players to incorporate Freehand into their daily playing. Johnny Rabb resides in Nashville TN and continues to explore the drum world as aclinician solo artist and touring/studio drummer. He is a product specialist for the Roland Corporation and has written for DRUM! and Modern Drummer magazines. The Official Freehand Technique is a unique method book showcasing the art of playing and executing rhythms and patterns with a single hand. Many drummers have used this or similar techniques throughout the years; however Johnny's original and innovative method is by far the most comprehensive practical and easy to use. This technique is a legitimate system mastered by Johnny through the years of extensive research and teaching and is designed to enhance your drumming and further develop your independence skills. This technique will not only allow you the freedom to expand your snare drum and drum set proficiency but also it can be directly applied to all percussioninstruments opening doors to numerous rhythmic possibilities. Johnny Rabb a world-renowned performer and clinician has organised this book into three basic sections. First you'll learn the theory mechanics and techniques of the Freehand which will be directly applied to the numerous rhythmic vocabulary permutations that follow. In this section you will practice unlimited combinations of rhythms and patterns preparing you for the final musical applications section which incorporates the freehand into your daily playing. Also included are detailed lessons beyond the basics Freehand snare drum solos and hybrid rudiments drum set grooves and applications and Freehand drum fills and poly-rhythms. As a bonus Johnny includes several play-along groove loops to practice with while you're building your new technique.

ShowTrax CD-Here's a sunny blast from the past. This 1985 hit by Katrina and the Waves is a super choice for pop/show! Available: SATB SAB 2-Part Instrumental Pak (Combo) ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00. Here's a sunny blast from the past. This 1985 hit by Katrina and the Waves is a super choice for pop/show! Available: SATB SAB 2-Part Instrumental Pak (Combo) ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.

(ShowTrax CD)-Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:50.A medley of some the highlights from Danny Elfman's score to Tim Burton's animated motion picture The Nightmare Before Christmas . This Showtrax CD contains the accompaniments for Alan Billingsley's fantastic arrangement.

This easy-to-follow progressively graded Drums method is great for self-instruction or classroom use. Helps new drummers learn: Parts of the drum set Notes & beats Single- and double-stroke rolls Beats and fills in a variety of styles Music reading... and more. The CD helps students hear beats and play along. This easy-to-follow progressively graded Drums method is great for self-instruction or classroom use. Helps new drummers learn: Parts of the drum set Notes & beats Single- and double-stroke rolls Beats and fills in a variety of styles Music reading... and more. The CD helps students hear beats and play along.

Book 3-This multi-volume method was developed to allow students to study the art of classical guitar within a new more contemporary framework. For private class or self-instruction. Book One features an all-new format that incorporates chord frames and symbols as well as a record to assist in tuning and to provide accompaniments for at-home practise. Book One also introduces beginning finger-board technique and music theory. Book Two and Three build upon the techniques learned in Book One. This multi-volume method was developed to allow students to study the art of classical guitar within a new more contemporary framework. For private class or self-instruction. Book One features an all-new format that incorporateschord frames and symbols as well as a record to assist in tuning and to provide accompaniments for at-home practise. Book One also introduces beginning finger-board technique and music theory. Book Two and Three build upon thetechniques learned in Book One.

The second of three Solfege Des Solfeges books this is an excellent set of exercises tailored towards the Solfege method of sight-singing and remains a popular method for teaching aural musicianship to beginner singers. First published in 1891 this edition has been translated into English by J.H. Cornell. Adolphe-Leopold Danhauser (1835-1896) was a French musician composer and pedagogue. His name was often Germanised to Dannhäuser . Having been appointed as Professor of Solfeggio at the Paris Conservatory he is best known for his pedagogical works such as the 1878 text book Théorie de la Musique but also composedseveral operas and other choral pieces.

Filmed live at Texas Tech University's Hemmie Recital Hall on Thursday January 27 2000 this DVD reveals the full spectrum of Nikita Koshkin 's composition and performance skills. Born in Moscow in 1956 Koshkin developed dual passions for composing and playing the Guitar at the age of 14 when his grandfather gave him a Guitar and a Segovia recording. Since then his life's ambition has been twofold: to expand the traditional vocabulary of effect on the Guitar and to incorporate them into fresh musical expressions. His programmatic explorations of the guitar are now performed by leading concert artists worldwide. Filmed live at Texas Tech University's Hemmie Recital Hall on Thursday January 27 2000 this DVD reveals the full spectrum of Nikita Koshkin 's composition and performance skills. Born in Moscow in 1956 Koshkin developed dual passions for composing and playing the Guitar at the age of 14 when his grandfather gave him a Guitar and a Segovia recording. Since then his life's ambition has been twofold: to expand thetraditional vocabulary of effect on the Guitar and to incorporate them into fresh musical expressions. His programmatic explorations of the guitar are now performed by leading concert artists worldwide.

Starting from ground zero Fred Sokolow teaches you how to accompany yourself while singing the blues. You'll learn to play melodies and solo in several keys throughout the neck. This book will help build the foundation for your understanding of blues guitar techniques and styles for both acoustic and electric guitar. Addresses the simple blues form in E G and C gradually expanding on concepts. Includes simple first position blues scales needed for soloing (both fingerpicking and flatpicking) in the keys of E G and C. Songs and solos are presented in standard notation and tablature with lyrics. Includes 3 CD's. In Beginner's Blues Guitar Fred Sokolow starts from ground zero and teaches you how to accompany yourself while singing the blues. You'll learn to play melodies and solo in several keys throughout the neck.This book will help build the foundation for your understanding of blues guitar techniques and styles for both acoustic and electric guitar. Addresses the simple blues form in E G and C gradually expanding on concepts. Includessimple first position blues scales needed for soloing (both fingerpicking and flatpicking) in the keys of E G and C. Songs and solos are presented in both standard notation and tablature with lyrics. As part of StefanGrossman's Guitar Workshop Audio Series not only does this 32-page book contain valuable lessons but as an added bonus the three accompanying CDs also contain three full hours of instruction featuring note-by-note phrase-by-phrase instruction.

Technique and Musicianship- Designed for musicians who have completed a second year of study in any method this important new book features scales thirds and arpeggios; technique articulation and melodious etudes; plus excerpts from the classicalrepertoire and full-band chorales in 16 major and minor keys. With emphasis placed on specific musicianship skills plus options for differentiated learning and instruction it goes above and beyond technique books of the past.Whether used in private lessons or in a group Tradition of Excellence: Technique and Musicianship is sure to improve technical ability and enhance artistic sensitivity for all band students!

A complete workbook for improving big band drumming performance written and designed specifically to help drummers better understand the intricacies of this specialised form of drumming. Time notation section and ensemble figures phrasing and fill-ins are all thoroughly discussed with a wealth of practice examples to help you. A complete workbook for improving big band drumming performance written and designed specifically to help drummers better understand the intricacies of this specialised form of drumming. Time notation section and ensemblefigures phrasing and fill-ins are all thoroughly discussed with a wealth of practice examples to help you.

George Kollias is the drummer for the death metal band Nile and throughout this DVD he will show you how to perform Blast Beats Bob Blasts Double Bass Drumming and much more. As a bonus you also get liveperformances by Nile interviews photos a free wall poster and George's guide to his very own set-up.

Welcome to World Percussion Nan Mercader's percussion method DVD collection. You have a powerful aid in your hands to initiate you into the world of percussion (in five languages: English Italian French and Spanish-Castellano and Catalá dialect). Here you will learn the story behind the drum how to tune it the correct playing position the different sounds hand technique and study exercises and rhythms. All rhythms are taught with a metronome (click track). Following this you will be able to see and hear the rhythms played by a live band. Finally you will be able to play along in the Minus One section. A free PDF in English and Spanish including scores of all theexercises and rhythms is available at http://www.melbay.com/Pages/About/DVD_Booklets.aspx. Also included are tips on buying an instrument how to organize your study time and links section to the best sites on the web.African Rhythms: Kakilambe Kuku Kassá Soli Timini MarakadonWorld Rhythms: Rock Hip-hop Reggae Rumba Welcome to World Percussion Nan Mercader 's Percussion method DVD collection. You have a powerful aid in your hands to initiate you into the world of Percussion (in five languages: English ItalianFrench and Spanish-Castellano and Catalá dialect; dialect). Here you will learn the story behind the Drum how to tune it the correct playing position the different sounds hand technique and study exercises and rhythms.All rhythms are taught with a metronome (click track). Following this you will be able to see and hear the rhythms played by a live band. Finally you will be able to play along in the Minus One section.

Brazilian rhythms have become more fashionable and well-liked in recent years the carnival style and energetic nature proving very popular in contemporary music. This DVD is a wonderful programme that teaches you the basics enabling beginners tomaster three traditional patterns. This extensive DVD tutorial includes a history of traditional Brazilian Instruments and shows you how to tune and the techniques to play the Pandeiro Tamborin Timbal and more.Brazilian rhythms have become more fashionable and well-liked in recent years the carnival style and energetic nature proving very popular in contemporary music. This DVD is a wonderful programme that teaches you the basics enabling beginners to master three traditional patterns. This extensive DVD tutorial includes a history of traditional Brazilian Instruments and shows you how to tune and the techniques to play the Pandeiro Tamborin Timbaland more.

This book equips the beginner with the basic techniques necessary to succeed in the modern world of music. Numerous strumming patterns are covered as are several fingerpicking patterns. The student will also learn the basics of chord chart reading something that will come in handy should they ever find themselves in semi-pro or professional playing situations. This book will benefit anyone who is interested in playing current popular music including rock alternative folk-rock country & contemporary worship. Includes online access to a 75-minute audio recording with all 51 exercises from the book to help the student with areas such as timing and the concept of playing withother musicians. The goal for the student is to play the exercises along with the audio. A must for both beginners and those desiring to improve their basic strumming and fingerpicking skills. Basic Guitar Strumming And Fingerpicking is designed to provide the beginning Guitarist with the basic techniques necessary to succeed in the modern world of music. Numerous strumming patterns arecovered as are several fingerpicking patterns. The student will also learn the basics of chord chart reading something that will come in handy should they ever find themselves in semi-pro or professional playing situations. This book will benefit anyone who is interested in playing current popular music including rock alternative folk-rock country and contemporary worship. Also included is full length 75-minute audio with all 51exercises from the book to help the student with areas such as timing and the concept of playing with other musicians. The goal for the student is to play the exercises along with the audio download available online. Amust for both beginners and those desiring to improve their basic strumming and fingerpicking skills.

Standard of Excellence- Standard Of Excellence: Jazz Ensemble Method (1st Trumpet) is part of a curriculum for the instruction of beginner and intermediate jazz ensemble students. This book can be used for group or individual instruction andincludes studies in rhythm and improvisation in Rock Swing and Latin styles. This book comes with an accompanying CD which contains demonstrations of the examples presented in the book.

Advanced Jazz Ensemble Method-The comprehensive tutorial method for all Jazz ensemble instruments reaches the advanced level complete with a full CD of accompaniments. The Standard Of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to introduce and develop Jazz playing styles either individually or in group instruction. The method combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory music history ear training and listening but always with the emphasis upon improvisation. The book is divided into three sections covering Swing Rock and Latin Jazz styles. Each section contains improvisation studies advanced improvisations and suggested solos that may be played with other members of the Jazzensemble or with the accompanying CD. Disciplines covered include scale modes articulation understanding Jazz chord harmony and much more. This method is ideal for school-based teaching allowing students to study the tunes and techniques individually before coming together to enjoy the excitement and energy of a full Jazz ensemble! The comprehensive tutorial method for all Jazz ensemble instruments reaches the advanced level complete with a full CD of accompaniments. The Standard Of Excellence Jazz Ensemble Method is designed to introduce anddevelop Jazz playing styles either individually or in group instruction. The method combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory music history ear training and listening but always with the emphasis uponimprovisation. The book is divided into three sections covering Swing Rock and Latin Jazz styles. Each section contains improvisation studies advanced improvisations and suggested solos that may be played with other membersof the Jazz ensemble or with the accompanying CD. Disciplines covered include scale modes articulation understanding Jazz chord harmony and much more. This method is ideal for school-based teaching allowing students tostudy the tunes and techniques individually before coming together to enjoy the excitement and energy of a full Jazz ensemble!

With this series of DVDs anyone can learn to play Hand Drums without learning to read music. First you simply watch the rhythm being played with the Players Eye View Camera (no transposing left hand for right) then singalong with the rhythm as it appears on the screen just like words of a song. Finally you play along as each part is demonstrated slowly and clearly on the Drum. Session 1 contains: a level 1 study guide; keys to developingrhythm and essential drumming skills; 19 rhythm patterns with signals and two rhythm arrangements of Yankadi and Macrou; West African Drum rhythms their geographical ethnic and cultural origins and applications; the handstrokes and tones and drum language; how to take care of your hands; Right Hand-Left Hand coordination builders; Drum Signals the key to opening and closing the rhythms; and an illustration of the relationship between drummingand dance. For beginning through advanced players.

Piano-All Six Volumes under one cover revised and fingered by Max Vogrich. Album includes biographical sketch of Carl Czerny.