This graded series is made simple so that the student finds learning a pleasure. The progress is very gradual to smoothly proceed to the required standard set by the various examination boards.

The Master books in Geraldine Law-Lee 's Step By Step Piano Lessons The Fun Way series provide a gradual transition from nursery tunes to serious classics. These songbooks reinforce each position whilst introducing the forms dances articulation and technique of the classics. The books in the Master series introduce questions and provoke discussions and will increase the student's understanding of aural theoretical and technical terms. Teachers using the series must point out specific intervals and chords for aural recognition ask questions about styles periods composers terms titles forms dynamic and tempo marks in Italian etc.regularly during lessons. The Master series also covers all scales reading and styles of periods required in the grades and examinations. A section of fun pieces is still included at the back in the keys and necessary reading abilities required for the grades. These include many evergreen tunes known by parents and children that may by memorised and played for entertainment sessions either at home or for friends.

This is the third book in a series of five. Having covered basic theory in the first two volumes this book tackles more complex issues such as chord structures and compound time however there are also chapters included that act as a revision for work from earlier grades. Following the same format as previous books all information is consolidated through the completion of practical exercises and revision chapters. This book covers the topics required to sit the ABRSM Grade 3 test.

Geraldine Law-Lee 's Step By Step Piano Course The Fun Way provides a sound foundation for students who are learning to read music and play the Piano. This songbook helps students to develop musicianship and finger technique - strength independence perfect legato staccato and gradation - while increasing their recognition of basic key concepts. Reading is reinforced with pieces in familiar keys that feature advances in different concepts (either tone articulation or addition of new skills) and students will get a clear feel of rhythm using well-known tunes and through the enjoyable 'talk about' integration of theoretical and auralaspects. Many of the pieces included in this book will be familiar to parents or teachers allowing them to give the student the support and encouragement that is so vital during these early stages. This basic 'Step by Step' concept gradually frees out into the classical world of styles and interpretation not forgetting the Fun Pieces' included at the back of every book for the enjoyment of the student and their audience alike.

Specifically suited for children aged 4-7 this book presents music theory using colourful illustrations and stickers for the exercises. Children will derive much pleasure from these books.

This series is designed to prepare musicians for exams. Information is presented in bitesize sections and each volume builds on the work of the last. This book presents the rudiments of theory divided into short chapters. There are revision chapters covering two topics at one time. The book is interspersed with cheerful illustrations making learning more fun.

A piece a week-A piece a week Piano Grade 6 is ideal to be used alongside the Improve your sight-reading! graded piano books to support and improve the reading skills so fundamental to successful sight-reading. These fun short pieces are specifically written to be learnt one per week. By continually reading accessible new repertoire the crucial processing of information and hand-eye coordination are established and improved developing confident sight-reading. The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill enabling students to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series by renowned educationalist Paul Harris is designed to develop sight-reading skills especially in the context of graded exams.

New Edition-Firmly rooted in Paul Harris’s Simultaneous Learning approach this new edition of Improve your sight-reading! Oboe Grades 1-5 is designed to help overcome all the stumbling blocks to successful sight-reading. Step by step you will build up acomplete picture of each piece firstly through rhythmic melodic and technical exercises then by studying prepared pieces and finally ‘going solo’ with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. This new edition of the best-sellingImprove your sight-reading! contains completely new material throughout and has been brought up to date to match the latest ABRSM sight-reading criteria. Firmly rooted in Paul Harris's Simultaneous Learning approach this new edition of Improve your sight-reading! Oboe Grades 1-5 is designed to help overcome all the stumbling blocks to successful sight-reading. Step by step you will build up a complete picture of each piece firstly through rhythmic melodic and technical exercises then by studying prepared pieces and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. This new edition of the best-selling Improve your sight-reading! contains completely new material throughout and has been brought up to date to match the latest ABRSM sight-reading criteria.

Keyboard Basics 2 follows on directly from Book 1 and introduces bass-clef reading key signatures and scales. 'Echo playing' and simple improvisation encourage pupils to play by ear and develop good aural skills. Packed with the widest variety of musical styles from classical to contemporary and full of fantastic illustrations this inviting method by Sarah Walker is a great way to learn!

Paul Harris's highly successful Simultaneous Learning approach is an entirely positive and imaginative way to teach which embraces the understanding that all the elements of music are connected. In this definitive book Harris outlines the complete philosophy of his ground-breaking approach. He examines topics such as language and body language the first lesson on a new piece introducing notation and making the transition to Simultaneous Learning .

As the title implies this two volume box set of The Art Of Beethoven provides a comprehensive guide to Beethoven's music. It is biographical only in as far as the events of Beethoven's life impinge upon his creative output. The approach to Beethoven's music is somewhat novel since these books attempt to treat the works of Beethoven in the order in which they were written as far as it is possible to establish such a chronology. The books in this way chart Beethoven's creative development as it is expressed in the continuity of his output and this method often reveals connections between works not usually associatedwith one another. There are full discussions of all the major works as well as of those which are rarely heard. Beethoven's attitudes towards structure and key relationships are fully covered as well as his handling of instruments and voices. These books also include considered judgements on the quality of the music. These books are intended for the serious music student as well as for the amateur who wishes to know more about this perennially fascinating subject.

Guidelines on Figured Bass takes a clear and constructive look at reasons for figured bass in harmony training and takes the student through the methods and techniques methodically and thoroughly. This 18th century method of musical shorthand can provide the student with a simple and systematic set of procedures for the correct setting and planning of harmony. The author sets these out simply and systematically in the text via a step by step procedure supported by consolidation and exercise. After all there aren't that many figures and like maths once you know how they behave you're home and dry.

This book designed for children contains short easy pieces providing consolidation for concepts learnt in the keyclub piano course amd indeed any beginner piano tutor. It can also be used to develop sight-reading skills from the start of a child's piano learning.

Team Strings 2 is ideal for individual group and class tuition allowing the violin viola or cello and double bass to be taught in the same lesson. This method contains carefully-graded music in a wide variety of styles developing instrument-related aural skills improvisation and composition. Book only edition.

A bumper book of 30 songs written out in guitar tab with the lyrics including 'Smoke On The Water' and 'Flying Without Wings'

A CD of well-known themes from cinema and television performed by the Yorkshire Building Society Brass Band conducted by David King.

The ABRSM sight-reading syllabus for Piano has been completely revised; effective from January 2009. This brand new edition of Paul Harris' 'Improve Your Sight Reading' series and international best-seller with over 350 000 copies sold is published to support these new requirements.

Team Brass piano accompaniments and ensemble scores for all instruments.

Learn the trademark riffs and solos of one of hard rock's greatest bands! A step-by-step breakdown of the guitar styles and techniques of Tony Iommi in tablature and standard notation complete with detailed instructions and examples on a matching CD.

Team Woodwind is designed for everyone who wants to learn to play woodwind. This method: presents a flexible course which can be tailored to suit each student is ideal for individual group or class tuition contains plenty of carefully graded music in a wide variety of styles encourages ensemble playing with varied repertoire for mixed wind group and integrates with ensemble music in Team Strings Team Brass Team Recorder and Team Percussion offers more than 40 pieces which can be played in unison between flute and clarinet contains over 50 well-known titles selected from the worlds of pop jazz and theshows as well as traditional and folk material provides imaginative piano accompaniments for selected pieces and chord symbols where appropriate develops instrument-related aural skills improvisation and composition offers helpful notes for the teacher together with clear ensemble scores.