Rockschool Piano is the essential syllabus for any aspiring contemporary pianists. Building on Rockschool 's long standing tradition of industry relevant musically rigorous syllabi the Grade 6 book has been designed to provide both teacher and student with a diverse range of repertoire a truly innovative range of supporting tests and a vast array of backing tracks and audio examples. The six pieces of repertoire include songs by Diana Krall Bruce Hornsby and Wicked. Other features include: Professionally recordedbacking tracks for pieces and supporting tests Fact files for each track Examples of the Ear Test Technical Exercises Sight Reading and Improvisation & Interpretation sections of the exam Downloadable audio Find out more about Rockschool Piano grades at: https://www.rslawards.com/piano Rockschool 2015 Piano is fully accredited by all four UK regulators and offers UCAS points at Grades 6 7 & 8. Discover more about Rockschool's accreditation status: https://www.rslawards.com/about-us Rockschool Piano is the essential syllabus for any aspiring contemporary pianists. Building on Rockschool 's long standing tradition of industry relevant musically rigorous syllabi the Grade 6 book has been designed to provide both teacher and student with a diverse range of repertoire a truly innovative range of supporting tests and a vast array of backing tracks and audio examples. The six pieces of repertoire include songs by Diana Krall Bruce Hornsby and Wicked. Other features include: Professionally recordedbacking tracks for pieces and supporting tests Fact files for each track Examples of the Ear Test Technical Exercises Sight Reading and Improvisation & Interpretation sections of the exam Downloadable audio Find out more about Rockschool Piano grades at: https://www.rslawards.com/piano Rockschool 2015 Piano is fully accredited by all four UK regulators and offers UCAS points at Grades 6 7 & 8. Discover more about Rockschool's accreditation status: https://www.rslawards.com/about-us

This revision guide presents the key information you need to know for the written exam (Understanding Music) of the 9-1 specification. It includes: The elements of music and important stylistic features you are expected to recognise for the Listening part of the exam Advice on how to tackle the questions on unfamiliar music from all the Areas of Study Notes on the study pieces and their contexts for the Contextual Understanding part of the exam Test yourself questions to check your progress A glossary of technical terms you will need to learn This revision guide presents the key information you need to know for the written exam (Understanding Music) of the 9-1 specification. It includes: The elements of music and important stylistic features you are expected to recognise for the Listening part of the exam Advice on how to tackle the questions on unfamiliar music from all the Areas of Study Notes on the study pieces and their contexts for the Contextual Understanding part of the exam Test yourself questions to check your progress A glossary of technical terms you will need to learn

The GCSE Performance Pieces series provides exciting contemporary repertoire levelled specifically for GCSE performance examinations accompanied by expert commentary to help your students prepare and achieve their potential with material they really want to play. Each book has been compiled by an experienced instrumental teacher/examiner and overseen by our Series Editor Andrew Coxon who is a senior GCSE examiner and an experienced classroom teacher. The songs have been carefully chosen to provide students with the best opportunity to show off their instrument and skills with a broad range of artists and styles to choose from. This book for BassGuitar: is suitable for all exam boards contains ten songs with a range of difficulty appropriate for GCSE level is accompanied by a CD of professionally recorded backing tracks It includes songs by: Muse The Beatles Bon Jovi The Killers Chuck Berry Razorlight Metallica AC/DC Bob Marley A YouTube playlist has been created containing all the songs in the book along with additional suggested listening such as interesting cover versions or other songs for cultural context allowing the student to explore ideas for their own interpretation. The GCSE Performance Pieces series provides exciting contemporary repertoire levelled specifically for GCSE performance examinations accompanied by expert commentary to help your students prepare and achieve their potential with material they really want to play. Each book has been compiled by an experienced instrumental teacher/examiner and overseen by our Series Editor Andrew Coxon who is a senior GCSE examiner and an experienced classroom teacher. The songs have been carefully chosen to provide students with the best opportunity to show off their instrument and skills with a broad range of artists and styles to choose from. This book for BassGuitar: is suitable for all exam boards contains ten songs with a range of difficulty appropriate for GCSE level is accompanied by a CD of professionally recorded backing tracks It includes songs by: Muse The Beatles Bon Jovi The Killers Chuck Berry Razorlight Metallica AC/DC Bob Marley A YouTube playlist has been created containing all the songs in the book along with additional suggested listening such as interesting cover versions or other songs for cultural context allowing the student to explore ideas for their own interpretation.

The essential syllabus for the aspiring contemporary pianist. Piano Grade 4 will provide you with everything you need for your Grade 4 exam including a diverse range of repertoire a truly innovative range of supporting tests and a vast array of professionally recorded backing tracks and audio examples. The essential syllabus for the aspiring contemporary pianist. Piano Grade 4 will provide you with everything you need for your Grade 4 exam including a diverse range of repertoire a truly innovative range of supporting tests and a vast array of professionally recorded backing tracks and audio examples. Six iconic tracks Fact Files: band and artist bios Performance Notes: in-depth guidance for every track Technical exercises and supporting tests Downloadable audio: easily accessible digital audio

Learn to play rock and pop with Rockschool. These Specially written arrangements develop the skills and techniques you need to help you achieve your musical goals. Rockschool Classics Drums Grade 4 contains eight of the biggest rock tracks from the past five decades arranged for you to play in your Grade 4 exam. You can choose two pieces from Rockschool Classics to play in your Grade Exam or three to play in your Performance Certificate. Featuring: Foo Fighters - All My Life Metallica - Fuel Black Sabbath - Paranoid The Police - Message In A Bottle AC/DC - Whole Lotta Rosei Red Hot Chili Peppers -Californication Guns N' Roses - Live And Let Die Kings Of Leon - Sex On Fire Plus: Band and artist fact files with recommended listening In-depth walkthroughs of every track Easy-access downloadable audio Example tests and exercises

This revision guide presents the key information you need to know for the written exam (Appraising) part of the WJEC and WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Music syllabuses. It includes: Notes on the prepared extracts for both syllabuses Guidance on all questions in the appraising exam including those on prepared extracts and those on unprepared extracts Practice questions with answers included Notes on the music history you will need to know and the musical forms and devices that you will need to understand An introduction to music theory Tips on how to revise This revision guide presents the key information you need to know for the written exam (Appraising) part of the WJEC and WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Music syllabuses. It includes: Notes on the prepared extracts for both syllabuses Guidance on all questions in the appraising exam including those on prepared extracts and those on unprepared extracts Practice questions with answers included Notes on the music history you will need to know and the musical forms and devices that you will need to understand An introduction to music theory Tips on how to revise

The ground breaking 2016 Acoustic Guitar syllabus from Rockschool further continues their long-standing commitment to world leading industry relevant music education. Designed to provide both student and instructor with a truly diverse range of contemporary repertoire a vast array of crucial supporting tests and both a technical and stylistic understanding that is second to none. Featuring: 6 pieces in each book from the worlds of Rock Pop Metal Blues Country Jazz and Acoustic Specialists. Professional backing tracks for both pieces and supporting tests. Duet arrangement available at every grade. Fact files andtechnical guidance. Plus: Ear Tests Technical Exercises Quick Study Pieces Sight Reading and Improvisation examples General Musicianship Questions Find out more about Rockschool Acoustic Guitar grades at: www.rslawards.com/acoustic Rockschool Acoustic Guitar is fully accredited by all four UK regulators and offers UCAS points at Grades 6 7 & 8. Discover more about Rockschool's accreditation status: https://www.rslawards.com/about-us The ground breaking 2016 Acoustic Guitar syllabus from Rockschool further continues their long-standing commitment to world leading industry relevant music education. Designed to provide both student and instructor with a truly diverse range of contemporary repertoire a vast array of crucial supporting tests and both a technical and stylistic understanding that is second to none. Featuring: 6 pieces in each book from the worlds of Rock Pop Metal Blues Country Jazz and Acoustic Specialists. Professional backing tracks for both pieces and supporting tests. Duet arrangement available at every grade. Fact files andtechnical guidance. Plus: Ear Tests Technical Exercises Quick Study Pieces Sight Reading and Improvisation examples General Musicianship Questions

Let's Rock Drums will give you everything you need to know to get started playing the Drums learn the essentials so you can get seriously good seriously fast. With over 100 audio tracks quick guide videos and 12 lessons in 6 different styles you'll be playing before you know it. Book Features: Over 1 hour of downloadable video and audio content. Instrument quick guide - what everything's called how it works and everything in-between! How to read music - learn how to read music quickly and simply. 12x lessons in 6 different styles - each lesson includes audio and video tuition. 6 pieces 6 varying styles - put your skills to the test with 6 kick ass pieces. Play - Rock Pop Indie Metal Hip Hop and Country. 120 audio tracks - supporting audio for every musical example and piece. Video lessons - on getting started and key techniques. Quiz - put your skills to the test with the interactive quizzes. Dropcard - instantly download the accompanying audio and video hassle free! What you'll learn: The basics of music notation & your instrument. Rock Pop Metal Country Indie and Hip Hop. Simple phrases beats and fills. Watch the promotional video here: Let's Rock is perfect for both students and teachers. Teachers can use each book as self explanatory 'grab and go' resources with 'day one' drummers. Similarly first time drummers can pick up the book and instantly get going even before they've had their first lesson. Let's Rock Drums will give you everything you need to know to get started playing the Drums learn the essentials so you can get seriously good seriously fast. With over 100 audio tracks quick guide videos and 12 lessons in 6 different styles you'll be playing before you know it. Book Features: Over 1 hour of downloadable video and audio content. Instrument quick guide - what everything's called how it works and everything in-between! How to read music - learn how to read music quickly and simply. 12x lessons in 6 different styles - each lessonincludes audio and video tuition. 6 pieces 6 varying styles - put your skills to the test with 6 kick ass pieces. Play - Rock Pop Indie Metal Hip Hop and Country. 120 audio tracks - supporting audio for every musical example and piece. Video lessons - on getting started and key techniques. Quiz - put your skills to the test with the interactive quizzes. Dropcard &ndash

Learn to play rock and pop with Rockschool. These Specially written arrangements develop the skills and techniques you need to help you achieve your musical goals. Rockschool Classics Drums Grade 5 contains eight of the biggest rock tracks from the past five decades arranged for you to play in your Grade 5 exam. You can choose two pieces from Rockschool Classics to play in your Grade Exam or three to play in your Performance Certificate. Featuring: Red Hot Chili Peppers - The Zephyr Song System Of A Down - Chop Suey! The Smashing Pumpkins - Cherub Rock Metallica - Master Of Puppets The Who - My Generation Iron Maiden - The Number Of The Beast Paul Simon - Late In The Evening The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Hey Joe Plus: Band and artist fact files with recommended listening In-depth walkthroughs of every track Easy-access downloadable audio Example tests and exercises

Key Features at Debut Values String crossing and Rests Major scale and Minor Pentatonic major and minor arpeggios riff playing Playback skills Rockschool builds upon its 21 years of unrivalled experience in rock and pop examination by bringing you the 2012-2018 Syllabus. For this latest Syllabus Rockschool have employed some of the most sought after professional musicians to ensure that their tunes are the most authentic on offer. Bass Syllabus features Plot your stylistic specialism - follow your preferred style up through the grades TAB andStandard Notation 6 Performance pieces 6 varying styles Fact files - band and artist background information with recommended further listening Walkthroughs - Hints and Tips on the tricky sections of the songs Download card with full mixes & backing tracks Free Choice Element - You can select 2 free choice pieces in your exam All Rockschool grades are fully accredited throughout the UK by the qualifications regulators of England (OfQual) Wales (DCELLS) Northern Ireland (CCEA) AND Scotland (SQA Accreditation). Key Features at Debut Values String crossing and Rests Major scale and Minor Pentatonic major and minor arpeggios riff playing Playback skills Rockschool builds upon its 21 years of unrivalled experience in rock and pop examination by bringing you the 2012-2018 Syllabus. For this latest Syllabus Rockschool have employed some of the most sought after professional musicians to ensure that their tunes are the most authentic on offer. Bass Syllabus features Plot your stylistic specialism - follow your preferred style up through the grades TAB andStandard Notation 6 Performance pieces 6 varying styles Fact files - band and artist background information with recommended further listening Walkthroughs - Hints and Tips on the tricky sections of the songs Download card with full mixes & backing tracks Free Choice Element - You can select 2 free choice pieces in your exam All Rockschool grades are fully accredited throughout the UK by the qualifications regulators of England (OfQual) Wales (DCELLS) Northern Ireland (CCEA) AND Scotland (SQA Accreditation).

The ground breaking 2016 Acoustic Guitar syllabus from Rockschool further continues their long-standing commitment to world leading industry relevant music education. Designed to provide both student and instructor with a truly diverse range of contemporary repertoire a vast array of crucial supporting tests and both a technical and stylistic understanding that is second to none. Featuring: 6 pieces in each book from the worlds of Rock Pop Metal Blues Country Jazz and Acoustic Specialists. Professional backing tracks for both pieces and supporting tests. Duet arrangement available at every grade. Fact files andtechnical guidance. Plus: Ear Tests Technical Exercises Sight Reading and Improvisation examples General Musicianship Questions Find out more about Rockschool Acoustic Guitar grades at: www.rslawards.com/acoustic Rockschool Acoustic Guitar is fully accredited by all four UK regulators and offers UCAS points at Grades 6 7 & 8. Discover more about Rockschool's accreditation status: https://www.rslawards.com/about-us The ground breaking 2016 Acoustic Guitar syllabus from Rockschool further continues their long-standing commitment to world leading industry relevant music education. Designed to provide both student and instructor with a truly diverse range of contemporary repertoire a vast array of crucial supporting tests and both a technical and stylistic understanding that is second to none. Featuring: 6 pieces in each book from the worlds of Rock Pop Metal Blues Country Jazz and Acoustic Specialists. Professional backing tracks for both pieces and supporting tests. Duet arrangement available at every grade. Fact files andtechnical guidance. Plus: Ear Tests Technical Exercises Sight Reading and Improvisation examples General Musicianship Questions Find out more about Rockschool Acoustic Guitar grades at: www.rslawards.com/acoustic Rockschool Acoustic Guitar is fully accredited by all four UK regulators and offers UCAS points at Grades 6 7 & 8. Discover more about Rockschool's accreditation status: https://www.rslawards.com/about-us

Rockschool-Everything you need for your Grade 8 exam in one essential book. Rockschool's Music Production syllabus is the world's first graded system for aspiring music producers recording and mix engineers and recording artists. Continuing a 25-year history of innovation in music education the 2018 Coursework Edition syllabus offers a unique opportunity for the next generation of music production students to gain a comprehensive understanding of both classic and contemporary production techniques across a range of genres whilst earning a globally recognised qualification. Featuring: Coursework tasks including technical skills and professional scenarios Theory examinations coveringmusic production terminology and sound and audio fundamentals Listening tests in sonic fidelity music theory and harmony and stylistic awareness Sample exam paper Professionally produced audio Glossary Everything you need for your Grade 8 exam in one essential book. Rockschool's Music Production syllabus is the world's first graded system for aspiring music producers recording and mix engineers and recording artists. Continuing a 25-year history of innovation in music education the 2018 Coursework Edition syllabus offers a unique opportunity for the next generation of music production students to gain a comprehensive understanding of both classic and contemporary production techniques across a range of genres whilst earning a globally recognised qualification. Featuring: Coursework tasks including technical skills and professionalscenarios Theory examinations covering music production terminology and sound and audio fundamentals Listening tests in sonic fidelity music theory and harmony and stylistic awareness Sample exam paper Professionally produced audio Glossary

Learn to play rock and pop with Rockschool. These specially written arrangements develop the skills and techniques you need to help you achieve your musical goals. For Rockschool's 2018-2024 Guitar series Rockschool have commissioned arrangements of titles reflecting popular music's rich heritage in all its forms and have tailored each piece to make it exactly right for the grade. You can also use titles from Rockschool's Classics series as part of the syllabus. The arrangements have been written and performed by top session musicians who have worked with some of the biggest names in rock metal and pop. The tracks were recorded at Real World's acclaimed recordingstudios and feature live instruments and first rate performances for an unrivalled level of feel authenticity and musicianship. Featuring: Bruno Mars - Treasure B B King - The Thrill Is Gone James Brown - My Thang Walk The Moon - Shut Up And Dance Lynyrd Skynyrd - I Need You John Legend and The Roots - Our Generation 6 Rockschool Originals Plus: Band and artist fact files with recommended listening In-depth walkthroughs of every track Easy-access downloadable audio Example tests and exercises Amp settings and tone advice for each track Learn to play rock and pop with Rockschool. These specially written arrangements develop the skills and techniques you need to help you achieve your musical goals. For Rockschool's 2018-2024 Guitar series Rockschool have commissioned arrangements of titles reflecting popular music's rich heritage in all its forms and have tailored each piece to make it exactly right for the grade. You can also use titles from Rockschool's Classics series as part of the syllabus. The arrangements have been written and performed by top session musicians who have worked with some of the biggest names in rock metal and pop. The tracks were recorded at Real World's acclaimedrecording studios and feature live instruments and first rate performances for an unrivalled level of feel authenticity and musicianship. Featuring: Bruno Mars - Treasure B B King - The Thrill Is Gone James Brown - My Thang Walk The Moon - Shut Up And Dance Lynyrd Skynyrd - I Need You John Legend and The Roots - Our Generation 6 Rockschool Originals Plus: Band and artist fact files with recommended listening In-depth walkthroughs of every track Easy-access downloadable audio Example tests and exercises Amp settings and tone advice for each track

This revision guide outlines the information you need to know for the written exam (Appraising music) for your AS Level Music. It includes: The key terms elements of music and stylistic features you are expected to know for each Area of Study Notes on the set works for AoS1: Western Classical music 1650-1910 Advice and practice questions to work through during your revision time Answers to help you check your work A glossary of the technical terms you need to know This revision guide outlines the information you need to know for the written exam (Appraising music) for your AS Level Music. It includes: The key terms elements of music and stylistic features you are expected to know for each Area of Study Notes on the set works for AoS1: Western Classical music 1650-1910 Advice and practice questions to work through during your revision time Answers to help you check your work A glossary of the technical terms you need to know

Learn to play rock and pop with Rockschool. These specially written arrangements develop the skills and techniques you need to help you achieve your musical goals. For Rockschool's 2018-2024 Guitar series Rockschool have commissioned arrangements of titles reflecting popular music's rich heritage in all its forms and have tailored each piece to make it exactly right for the grade. You can also use titles from Rockschool's Classics series as part of the syllabus. The arrangements have been written and performed by top session musicians who have worked with some of the biggest names in rock metal and pop. The tracks were recorded at Real World's acclaimed recordingstudios and feature live instruments and first rate performances for an unrivalled level of feel authenticity and musicianship. Featuring: Jeff Beck - Cause We've Ended As Lovers Lettuce - Reunion Run DMC - Walk This Way Rihanna - Umbrella Lenny Kravtiz - Are You Gonna Go My Way Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing 6 Rockschool Originals Plus: Band and artist fact files with recommended listening In-depth walkthroughs of every track Easy-access downloadable audio Example tests and exercises Amp settings and tone advice for each track Learn to play rock and pop with Rockschool. These specially written arrangements develop the skills and techniques you need to help you achieve your musical goals. For Rockschool's 2018-2024 Guitar series Rockschool have commissioned arrangements of titles reflecting popular music's rich heritage in all its forms and have tailored each piece to make it exactly right for the grade. You can also use titles from Rockschool's Classics series as part of the syllabus. The arrangements have been written and performed by top session musicians who have worked with some of the biggest names in rock metal and pop. The tracks were recorded at Real World's acclaimedrecording studios and feature live instruments and first rate performances for an unrivalled level of feel authenticity and musicianship. Featuring: Jeff Beck - Cause We've Ended As Lovers Lettuce - Reunion Run DMC - Walk This Way Rihanna - Umbrella Lenny Kravtiz - Are You Gonna Go My Way Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing 6 Rockschool Originals Plus: Band and artist fact files with recommended listening In-depth walkthroughs of every track Easy-access downloadable audio Example tests and exercises Amp settings and tone advice for each track

Rockschool-Everything you need for your Grade 5 exam in one essential book. Rockschool's Music Production syllabus is the world's first graded system for aspiring music producers recording and mix engineers and recording artists. Continuing a 25-year history of innovation in music education the 2018 Coursework Edition syllabus offers a unique opportunity for the next generation of music production students to gain a comprehensive understanding of both classic and contemporary production techniques across a range of genres whilst earning a globally recognised qualification. Featuring: Coursework tasks including technical skills and professional scenarios Theory examinations coveringmusic production terminology and sound and audio fundamentals Listening tests in sonic fidelity music theory and harmony and stylistic awareness Sample exam paper Professionally produced audio Glossary Everything you need for your Grade 5 exam in one essential book. Rockschool's Music Production syllabus is the world's first graded system for aspiring music producers recording and mix engineers and recording artists. Continuing a 25-year history of innovation in music education the 2018 Coursework Edition syllabus offers a unique opportunity for the next generation of music production students to gain a comprehensive understanding of both classic and contemporary production techniques across a range of genres whilst earning a globally recognised qualification. Featuring: Coursework tasks including technical skills and professionalscenarios Theory examinations covering music production terminology and sound and audio fundamentals Listening tests in sonic fidelity music theory and harmony and stylistic awareness Sample exam paper Professionally produced audio Glossary

Learn to play rock and pop with Rockschool. These Specially written arrangements develop the skills and techniques you need to help you achieve your musical goals. Rockschool Classics Drums Grade 3 contains eight of the biggest rock tracks from the past five decades arranged for you to play in your Grade 3 exam. You can choose two pieces from Rockschool Classics to play in your Grade Exam or three to play in your Performance Certificate. Featuring: The Killers - When You Were Young The Police - Roxanne Metallica - Nothing Else Matters Razorlight - America U2 - Pride (In The Name Of Love) AC/DC - Back InBlack Oasis - Roll With It Queens Of The Stone Age - Burn The Witch Plus: Band and artist fact files with recommended listening In-depth walkthroughs of every track Easy-access downloadable audio Example tests and exercises

a progressive sight-reading course- Sight-reading is one of the most important skills for any musician and should certainly not be seen as a chore for passing exams. This progressive sight reading course takes a refreshingly direct approach and the helpful and imaginative guidance encourages the student to meet the various challenges they face in and out of examinations. Becoming a good sight-reader takes practice and regular exercise. Right@Sight will prepare students to tackle whatever music they may want to play. Designed for students working at Grade 3 Piano.

Primarily intended for candidates considering taking the London College of Music examinations in Classical Guitar playing this handbook covers all the material needed for the Step 1 examination including performance pieces as well as examples of the Fingerboard Knowledge and Musical Knowledge sections. This handbook is the first volume in a series compiled by the Registry Of Guitar Tutors that forms an expertly structured and comprehensive method of studying classical guitar. This handbook covers all the material needed for the London College of Music Step One examination in classical guitar playing enabling you to study for an internationally recognized qualification. However even if you do not intend to take an examination studying this book will help you to: learn appealing and inspiring pieces from a wide range of styles and periods; develop your technical ability and musical understanding and so achieve your full potential as a guitarist. Thisvolume includes simple yet attractive melodies and pieces by a wide range of composers including Bach's Jesus Joy of Man's Desiring Brahms' Hungarian Dance Waldteufel's The Skaters and Benedict's Carnival of Venice - making it ideal for both children and adult beginners.

Advanced Grades 6-8-This volume covers all the material required for three Bass Guitar grades and includes useful advice and tips about preparing for London College of Music Bass Guitar examinations. Whether or not you intend to take a bass guitar exam the handbooks will help you develop your playing increase your knowledge of specialist bass guitar techniques and provide a sound theoretical basis to enable you to achieve your full potential as a bassist. Each volume covers all the material required for 3 examination grades and includes useful advice & tips about preparing for the London College of Music Bass Guitar examinations. Whether or not you intend to take the bass guitar examination the Handbooks will help you develop your playing increase your knowledge of specialist bass guitar techniques and provide a sound theoretical basis to enable you to achieve your full potential as a bassist. 'Produced to a very high standard. The pace and content are expertly designed. The material is remarkably well presented. It should be an enjoyable journey.' (Bassist Magazine)