Diana Poulton: A Tutor For The Renaissance Lute - With the benefit of her many years study of the repertoire and teaching of the instrument Diana Poulton has completely re-cast her earlier book (An Introduction to Lute Playing 1961) to produce in A Tutor for the Renaissance Lute the most comprehensive method for the lute based on Renaissance precepts. The book will be found equally useful to students working alone - giving clear instructions on all technical matters progressively introduced according to their difficulty - and to teacher (providing a source of some seventy-fivepieces from which to structure their pupils' progress). The advanced student too will find that much of the music is suitable for recital programmes.

The best way to learn any instrument is to have lessons from a good experienced teacher. Although happily the number of such teachers is constantly growing the recorder is still frequently taught by enthusiastic but inexperienced teachers and many players start by teaching themselves.This series of books sets out to help learners of all ages in all three situations. Experienced teachers who may choose to disregard much of the text as personal demonstration is always clearer than the written word will find exercises and fine tunes a-plenty to support their own mathod at each stage. The less experienced willbenefit from many valuable teaching hints culled fromlong experience and may rely on the books to lead to a sound playing technique and a mastery of simple notation.Those learning by themseves - and I started in this way - are urged to work carefully and systematically through the books taking plenty of time to assimilate each point before moving on. For them without the personal model provided by a live teacher it is vitally important to listen as often as possible to fine players in person or on record so that they have in their mind's ear a clear notion of the kind of sound they would like to produce.But however they start I can only wish that all who use these books will derive as much pleasure and musical satisfaction and gain as many lasting and valued friendships as I have through this most subtle delightful and sociable of instruments. (Brian Bonsor)...this work is likely to become a standart work very quickly and is to be recommended to all schools where recorder studies are undertaken (Oliver James Contact Magazine)These two tutors with accompanying teacher's books are for newcomers to the instrument who are beginning on the treble and so assume no previous knowledge either of the instrument or of musical notation.

A fresh approach-This collection of original tunes presents 122 carefully graded sight-reading pieces and exercises in a range of musical styles. Taking an approach based on self-learning the five sections of the book focus on developing different key technical skills as well as introducing the student to a plethora of musical terms. Each section of the book contains solos as well as saxophone duets and pieces with piano accompaniment for practising ensemble sight-reading. Suitable for students of grades 3 to 6.

Free To Solo is a unique publication designed to be a fun play-along book for students who want to enjoy soloing freely instead of having to cope with too many scale changes. With interesting heads and long open sections the tunes encourage creativity over the inspiring contemporary material. Free to Solo is suitable for intermediate students seeking a challenge as well as more advanced players requiring additional material to explore. On the included CD there are 'minus one' tracks to play along with as well as complete performance versions of all the instruments in the series (Alto / Tenor sax Flute / Violin Clarinet Trumpet Guitar andTrombone) so that the reader can draw upon different interpretations of the improvised material.

An introduction to playing rock and pop styles techniques sounds and equipment- This distinctive book presents a comprehensive overview of the key bass styles and bass players of Rock and Pop music from 1950 to the present day including Rock'n'Roll the music of The Beatles Disco Classic Rock Reggae R&B and Latin. There are fully notated bass lines and tab as well as chord sheets for you to experience playing in each style and the accompanying CD contains high-quality demos of all the tracks played by the author Dominic Palmer and sought-after musicians from the London pro circuit. Also included on the CD are backing tracks for you to play along with.

A Creative and Interactive Piano Course for Children- The first book in this definitive beginner method by leading Piano educator Hans-Gunter Heumann . Starting with the black notes and using user-friendly graphic notation this beautifully illustrated book then gradually introduces white notes traditional staves clefs and time signatures building towards a thorough understanding of music with quick noticeable progress. Visit www.piano-junior.com to find out more. What is Piano Junior? Piano Junior is a superb Piano course for beginners. It's creative it's interactive it's colourful it has its own website with additional online material - and most importantly itreally works! Its characters PJ the friendly robot and his sidekick Mozart the dog motivate and encourage children throughout each level. The course is available as core Lesson Books along with supplementary Theory Duet and Performance Books at each stage. Who is Piano Junior for? Suitable for children from around the age of 6 Piano Junior takes young students on their first steps and prepares them with a solid foundation for early grades. A method for the digital age Teachers parents and students can visit www.piano-junior.com for demonstration videos and recordings along with a host of other free downloadable resources which really bring practice sessions at home to life!

An introduction ot jazz harmony technique and improvisation. Includes a CD of over 60 minutes of demos and backing tracks. Perfect for the beginner guitarist who wants to learn more about Jazz this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the world of Jazz Guitar. Author Phil capone explains jazz harmony in a clear and accessible style from simple chordmchanges through to the II-V-I progression turnarounds and other classic jazz sequences. Building steadily throughout the book you'll learn authentic jazz voicings and accompaniment styles and as vital jazz theory. Packed with practical advice on getting to grips with improvisation Exploring Jazz Guitar unlocks the secrets of Jazz harmony allowing you to construct authentic jazz solos. Complete with accompanying CD containing demonstration solos and live jazz backing tracks.

Description of The Classical Piano Method:This is ideal for adults and young people looking to learn the piano from scratch or for those returning to the piano after a substantial break from playing. As the learner you will gain a traditional classic technique and will be introduced to interesting varied and well-known classical pieces right from the outset. The method is friendly and is carefully designed to progress in small manageable steps beginning with simple fingering patterns and exercises moving onto some of the most beautiful melodies and pieces from the baroque classical and romantic eras: such as the Ode to Joy Fur Elise and the Blue Danube Waltz.The Method Books lead you through a range of exercises repertoire pieces to learn theory checks clear instruction & diagrams on playing and technique tips on practising and composer biographies. They also enclose a CD on which you can listen to all the pieces performed on a grand piano by a concert pianist as well as some additional accompanying parts which you can use as play-along tracks. Learning is made interesting informed and fun. Method Book 1 includes lessons on posture hand positions staves clefs chords….Method Book 2 includes lessons on intervals changing hand positions cadences inversions triplets syncopation 6/8 time…- Do I need to buy multiple books? No: Method Book 1 (from the beginning) and Method Book 2 (progressing on from Method Book 1 when you're ready for it) contain all their necessary resources within themselves (including exercises instruction music pieces to learn and CD).However the other books in the series are very useful supplements should you wish to indulge yourself with a wider range of beautiful & enjoyable pieces which will help your learning at each stage of your development:The Repertoire Collection books provide extra pieces directly linked to the levels of progression in the Method Books. The Duet Collection books provide fun pieces (directly linked to the

Have you ever wished you could play the piano like Elton John Bruce Hornsby Stevie Wonder or Alicia Keys? If so this is the perfect book for you! Now available in English this follow-up edition to Discovering Rock Piano Vol.1 enables you to develop your technique even further. By introducing you to a variety of rock styles and melodies Discovering Rock Piano 2 presents all the possible techniques of playing rock piano from which you can develop your own individual style. Songs rhythmic and harmonic exercises and studies to sharpen your improvising skills form the focus of this second volume. Includes backing tracks CD.

An Introduction to Jazz Harmony Technique and Improvisation- This definitive book is designed for the intermediate clarinettist looking for an introduction to the world of jazz. Renowned jazz saxophonist Ollie Weston introduces key concepts step by step explaining clearly and simply throughout with the minimum of musical jargon. Improvisation is featured from the very beginning with authentic live jazz trio recordings on the accompanying CD for you to play along with. Key subjects covered include: modes swing playing melodic development the 2-5-1 progression jazz blues progressions pentatonic scales jazz chord extensions stylistic development unique clarinet sounds and many more.

This exciting new teaching method by the renowned piano pedagogue Hans-Gunter Heumann is ideal for adults and young people looking to learn the piano from scratch or for those returning to the piano after a break from playing. Using classical music as a basis for learning this method introduces interesting varied and well-known pieces right from the outset. The two method books have been carefully designed to progress in small manageable steps beginning with simple fingering patterns and exercises onto some of the most beautiful melodies and pieces from the baroque classical and romantic eras such as the Ode to Joy Fur Elise and the Blue Danube Waltz.Leading the student through a range of exercises repertoire pieces theory checks tips on practicing playing and technique and composer biographies the process of learning is made interesting informed and fun. The four supplementary volumes present further material to help learning at each stage of the students' development as well as offering up a wider range of beautiful pieces for the solo pianist or piano duet.The method books and duet collections are accompanied by a CD recording of all pieces performed on a grand piano by a professional concert pianist as well as some additional accompanying parts which can be used as play-along tracks.

This exciting new teaching method by the renowned piano pedagogue Hans-Günter Heumann is ideal for adults and young people looking to learn the piano from scratch or for those returning to the piano after a break from playing. Using classical music as a basis for learning this method introduces interesting varied and well-known pieces right from the outset. The two method books have been carefully designed to progress in small manageable steps beginning with simple fingering patterns and exercises onto some of the most beautiful melodies and pieces from the baroque classical and romantic eras such as the Ode to Joy Für Elise and the BlueDanube Waltz. Leading the student through a range of exercises repertoire pieces theory checks tips on practising playing and technique and composer biographies the process of learning is made interesting informed and fun. The four supplementary volumes present further material to help learning at each stage of the students’ development as well as offering up a wider range of beautiful pieces for the solo pianist or piano duet. The method books and duet collections are accompanied by a CD recording of all pieces performed on a grand piano by a professional concert pianist as well as some additional accompanying parts which can be used as play-along tracks.

Tune Book 2- A comprehensive recorder method ranging from the beginner's first notes and progressing in carefully managed small steps to advanced playing on the alto. Particular value is placed on musical awareness; expressive playing is presented on an equal basis with breathing finger and tonguing techniques. Singing and playing from memory are essential to musical development and play a major role throughout the series. Since the first volumes of Fun and Games with the Recorder for soprano recorder are intended for use with children from about six years of age this method for alto recorder is therefore aimed at children of around 10 - 12 years. As in the previous books in thisseries we address the child directly and provide carefully planned and precisely formulated exercises.

Method for descant recorder- The Tune book to accompany the popular range of tutor books.

These methods provide complete courses for players off all ages guiding students from their first note to 'classics' together with compositions by contemporary writers. Each book is accompanied by high quality rhythm section tracks recorded on compact disc. Right from the start students can enjoy authentic jazz sounds playing in the company of professionals. With step-by-step instruction and a progression of specially written pieces the fundamental elements of good technique are introduced alongside the rhythmic subtleties of jazz. Improvisation is encouraged from an early stage and is given direction through the systematic study of scales and arpeggios and advice onear-training and chord patterns. With supplementary suggestions for listening and reading and an Appendix containing all the chord progressions for 'live' accompaniment of the tunes The Jazz Methods are ideally suited to both students working alone and those learning with a teacher. John O'Neill has a solid understanding of jazz and how it can be taught. I highly recommend his educational jazz materials. (Jamey Aebersold) ...a rare opportunity for a new player (or a more experienced one) to develop a really musical facility. A rare addition to the jazz improvising library. (Lee Konitz international jazz saxophone soloist) Following on from the best-selling Jazz Method for Saxophone Developing Jazz Technique for Saxophone will help intermediate players take their jazz skills to a new level. The 22 pieces are written in a variety of jazz styles including reggae jazz waltz bossa nova calypso New Orleans South African salsa samba blues and swing. Special emphasis is given to helping students improvise over chord sequences such as the II-V-I progression. Idiomatic effects such as vibrato subtone glissandi and bending' notes are dealt with and there is a special chapter on overtones. Several new scales are introduced including the whole tone and diminished scales and a special section on patterns contains many ideas for

This volume builds on the progress achieved by following the outlines and good practice established in Book 1. This book helps to establish the habit of regular sight-reading generally recognized as a vital skill in all fields of music. To this end the exercises are progressive and structured to increase the pupil's awareness of new rhythms keys and range of notes. Changes of hand position are introduced gradually as is the recognition of and familiarity with chord shapes in both 2- and 3-note groups. - A progressive approach based on self-learning- 150 graduated exercises- Both hands treated equally for melody and chord playing- Hands together used throughout

Internationally-renowned jazz trombone player director/conductor and master teacher Jiggs Whigham shares his experience and expertise with trombone and jazz enthusiasts. For intermediate to advanced players this book offers a fascinating insight into the professional world of trombone playing. Featuring the BBC Big Band there is a set of demonstration and play-along tracks which are available as a free download and provide the opportunity to listen to and play along with some of the finest musicians in the world. In the accompanying videos (found at www.schott-music.com/jiggswhighamtrombone) Jiggs demonstrates various playing techniques and presents an invaluable commentaryto help students develop their own playing. Internationally-renowned jazz trombone player director/conductor and master teacher Jiggs Whigham shares his experience and expertise with trombone and jazz enthusiasts. For intermediate to advanced players this book offers a fascinating insight into the professional world of trombone playing. Featuring the BBC Big Band there is a set of demonstration and play-along tracks which are available as a free download and provide the opportunity to listen to and play along with some of the finest musicians in the world. In the accompanying videos (found at www.schott-music.com/jiggswhighamtrombone) Jiggs demonstrates various playing techniques and presents an invaluable commentaryto help students develop their own playing.

The best way to learn any instrument is to have lessons from a good experienced teacher. Although happily the number of such teachers is constantly growing the recorder is still frequently taught by enthusiastic but inexperienced teachers and many players start by teaching themselves.This series of books sets out to help learners of all ages in all three situations. Experienced teachers who may choose to disregard much of the text as personal demonstration is always clearer than the written word will find exercises and fine tunes a-plenty to support their own mathod at each stage. The less experienced willbenefit from many valuable teaching hints culled fromlong experience and may rely on the books to lead to a sound playing technique and a mastery of simple notation.Those learning by themseves - and I started in this way - are urged to work carefully and systematically through the books taking plenty of time to assimilate each point before moving on. For them without the personal model provided by a live teacher it is vitally important to listen as often as possible to fine players in person or on record so that they have in their mind's ear a clear notion of the kind of sound they would like to produce.But however they start I can only wish that all who use these books will derive as much pleasure and musical satisfaction and gain as many lasting and valued friendships as I have through this most subtle delightful and sociable of instruments. (Brian Bonsor)...this work is likely to become a standart work very quickly and is to be recommended to all schools where recorder studies are undertaken (Oliver James Contact Magazine)Descant Tutors provide a sound-playing technique a mastery of simple notation and contain 570 tunes including concert pieces by Bonsor carols attractive rounds and melodies by 'early music' composers. Clear line drawings greatly assist the pupil making them especially suitable for self-instruction.

A fresh approach-This collection of original tunes presents 122 carefully graded sight-reading pieces and exercises in a range of musical styles. Taking an approach based on self-learning the five sections of the book focus on developing different key technical skills as well as introducing the student to a plethora of musical terms. Each section of the book contains solos as well as saxophone duets and pieces with piano accompaniment for practising ensemble sight-reading. Suitable for students of grades 3 to 6.

Free To Solo is a unique publication designed to be a fun play-along book for students who want to enjoy soloing freely instead of having to cope with too many scale changes. With interesting heads and long open sections the tunes encourage creativity over the inspiring contemporary material. Free to Solo is suitable for intermediate students seeking a challenge as well as more advanced players requiring additional material to explore. On the included CD there are 'minus one' tracks to play along with as well as complete performance versions of all the instruments in the series (Alto / Tenor sax Flute / Violin Clarinet Trumpet Guitar andTrombone) so that the reader can draw upon different interpretations of the improvised material.