The essential syllabus for the aspiring contemporary keyboardist. Keys Debut will provide you with everything you need for your Debut 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 keyboardist. Keyboard Debut will provide you with everything you need for your Debut 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. 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: Eric Clapton - Lay Down Sally Average White Band - Pick Up the Pieces The Meters - People Say Beyonce - Love On Top Eminem - Lose Yourself AC/DC - Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be 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: Eric Clapton - Lay Down Sally Average White Band - Pick Up the Pieces The Meters - People Say Beyonce - Love On Top Eminem - Lose Yourself AC/DC - Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be 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 Drums 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: Billy Cobham - Red Baron Brecker Brothers - Some Skunk Funk Dirty Loops - Hit Me Cole Porter - All Of You Knife Party - Bonfire Moderat - Last Time 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 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 Drums 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: Billy Cobham - Red Baron Brecker Brothers - Some Skunk Funk Dirty Loops - Hit Me Cole Porter - All Of You Knife Party - Bonfire Moderat - Last Time 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

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

The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Workbook Grade 4 is the ideal preparation for students taking Rockschool's new theory exams. Practise each section of your Rockschool Popular Music Theory exam in isolation then study a specimen paper from the Grade 4 exam! Use your Grade 4 Workbook along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades Debut - 5) to ensure success in your exams! Rockschool's Popular Music Theory series is also ideal for Music Technology GCSE and Further Education students. Includes sample questions from each of the following sections of your theory exam: Music notation Popular music harmony Band knowledge Band analysis Grade 4 specimen paper included! Rockschool's Popular Music Theory Syllabus is fully accredited by all four UK regulators and offers UCAS points at Grades 6 7 & 8. Lean more about Rockschool Popular Music Theory at www.rockschool.co.uk/theory. The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Workbook Grade 4 is the ideal preparation for students taking Rockschool's new theory exams. Practise each section of your Rockschool Popular Music Theory exam in isolation then study a specimen paper from the Grade 4 exam! Use your Grade 4 Workbook along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades Debut - 5) to ensure success in your exams! Rockschool's Popular Music Theory series is also ideal for Music Technology GCSE and Further Education students. Includes sample questions from each of the following sections of your theory exam: Music notation Popular musicharmony Band knowledge Band analysis Grade 4 specimen paper included! Rockschool's Popular Music Theory Syllabus is fully accredited by all four UK regulators and offers UCAS points at Grades 6 7 & 8. Lean more about Rockschool Popular Music Theory at www.rockschool.co.uk/theory.

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 Bass 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: James Brown - I Feel Good Grace Jones - Pull Up To The Bumper Lawson - Brokenhearted Gladys Knight - Midnight Train To Georgia Justin Timberlake - Rock Your Body Bob Marley and the Wailers - I Shot The Sheriff 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 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 Bass 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: James Brown - I Feel Good Grace Jones - Pull Up To The Bumper Lawson - Brokenhearted Gladys Knight - Midnight Train To Georgia Justin Timberlake - Rock Your Body Bob Marley and the Wailers - I Shot The Sheriff 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

Step Up To GCSE Music is the authoritative resource for getting you up to speed with the core content of the new GCSEs which will be taught in schools in England and Wales from 2016. Whatever instrument you play whatever your background this clear and accessible guide: Provides 14 sessions that can be tackled one-per-day for a fortnight's 'crash-course' in the holidays or spaced out over a school term Gets you up to speed with stave notation and the musical language requirements for all GCSE boards Contains regular tests to make sure that you fully understand eachtopic Helps you to achieve the highest grades Step Up To GCSE Music is the authoritative resource for getting you up to speed with the core content of the new GCSEs which will be taught in schools in England and Wales from 2016. Whatever instrument you play whatever your background this clear and accessible guide: Provides 14 sessions that can be tackled one-per-day for a fortnight's 'crash-course' in the holidays or spaced out over a school term Gets you up to speed with stave notation and the musical language requirements for all GCSE boards Contains regular tests to make sure that you fully understand eachtopic Helps you to achieve the highest grades

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 Bass 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: Talking Heads - Psycho Killer The Supremes - Ain't Too Proud To Beg Otis Redding - (Sittin' on) The Dock Of The Bay Gnarls Barkley - Crazy Mary J Blige - Family Affair The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary 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 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 Bass 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: Talking Heads - Psycho Killer The Supremes - Ain't Too Proud To Beg Otis Redding - (Sittin' on) The Dock Of The Bay Gnarls Barkley - Crazy Mary J Blige - Family Affair The Cult - She Sells Sanctuary 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

A definitive study guide for the AS and A Level specifications. This comprehensive guide: Covers all components of the AS and A Level courses: Performing Composing and Appraising Gives support and practice in dealing with unfamiliar' repertoire as well as the historical context behind each Area of Study Provides full coverage of the following AS and A level prescribed works: AS prescribed works for assessment in 2017 and 2018 A Level prescribed works for assessment in 2018 and 2019 Offers comprehensive support for the composingbriefs Supplies practice questions and answers for all Areas of Study Introduces the terminology and techniques that the specification requires students to know A definitive study guide for the AS and A Level specifications. This comprehensive guide: Covers all components of the AS and A Level courses: Performing Composing and Appraising Gives support and practice in dealing with unfamiliar' repertoire as well as the historical context behind each Area of Study Provides full coverage of the following AS and A level prescribed works: AS prescribed works for assessment in 2017 and 2018 A Level prescribed works for assessment in 2018 and 2019 Offers comprehensive support for the composingbriefs Supplies practice questions and answers for all Areas of Study Introduces the terminology and techniques that the specification requires students to know

The essential syllabus for the aspiring contemporary pianist. Piano Grade 7 will provide you with everything you need for your Grade 7 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 7 will provide you with everything you need for your Grade 7 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. For Rockschool's 2018-2024 Bass 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: Dua Lipa - New Rules B B King - The Thrill Is Gone Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine Booker T and the MGs - Green Onions 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 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 Bass 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: Dua Lipa - New Rules B B King - The Thrill Is Gone Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine Booker T and the MGs - Green Onions 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

Syllabus- Rockschool is about singing the songs you love. Your Vocals Grade 1 book contains six of the biggest tracks from the past six decades arranged for you to sing for your Grade 1 exam. This book also includes examples of all the supporting tests found in the Rockschool Grade 1 exam. This book for male vocalists contains the songs: Dear Darlin' - Olly Murs Lazy Song - Bruno Mars Fireflies - Owl City Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol You Really Got Me - The Kinks The Man Who Sold The World - David Bowie Other features include: Fact Files: band and artists background information with recommended listening. Backing tracks: high quality recordings to sing along to in Rockschool exams. Downloadable audio: use your download code for easy access to your audio. Vocal scores: easy-to-follow separate Vocals scores. Piano and Guitar parts: Piano notation and Guitar chords included to help with practice. Rockschool is about singing the songs you love. Your Vocals Grade 1 book contains six of the biggest tracks from the past six decades arranged for you to sing for your Grade 1 exam. This book also includes examples of all the supporting tests found in the Rockschool Grade 1 exam. This book for male vocalists contains the songs: Dear Darlin' - Olly Murs Lazy Song - Bruno Mars Fireflies - Owl City Chasing Cars - Snow Patrol You Really Got Me - The Kinks The Man Who Sold The World - David Bowie Other features include: Fact Files: band and artists background information with recommended listening. Backing tracks: high quality recordings to sing along to in Rockschool exams. Downloadable audio: use your download code for easy access to your audio. Vocal scores: easy-to-follow separate Vocals scores. Piano and Guitar parts: Piano notation and Guitar chords included to

Key Features at Grade 4 Dynamic control Ghost notes Vibrato solo and improvisation work Major and Natural Minor. Major and Minor Pentatonic scales. Blues Scales Major Minor and Dominant 7th Arpeggios 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 and Standard 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 Grade 4 Dynamic control Ghost notes Vibrato solo and improvisation work Major and Natural Minor. Major and Minor Pentatonic scales. Blues Scales Major Minor and Dominant 7th Arpeggios 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 and Standard 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).

Teacher's Book- Taking a unique approach to GCSE Music through the medium of great rock and pop! A brand new series Rock Your GCSE Music provides eight complete half-term projects which support theory performance composition and listening. The series addresses all of the required GCSE skills is suitable for all exam boards and features a range of contemporary and classic tracks that will really engage your students. Teacher's Book Six lesson plans for each song project have been designed to help you teach the elements of music and build up to group performances with composition and listening activities thatsupport the delivery of GCSE skills. Exemplar score excerpts from the book are available as PDFs/audio fi les on the Ensemble Pieces CD ROM for use with your class. Taking a unique approach to GCSE Music through the medium of great rock and pop! A brand new series Rock Your GCSE Music provides eight complete half-term projects which support theory performance composition and listening. The series addresses all of the required GCSE skills is suitable for all exam boards and features a range of contemporary and classic tracks that will really engage your students. Teacher's Book Six lesson plans for each song project have been designed to help you teach the elements of music and build up to group performances with composition and listening activitiesthat support the delivery of GCSE skills. Exemplar score excerpts from the book are available as PDFs/audio fi les on the Ensemble Pieces CD ROM for use with your class.

Hot Rock Guitar - Grade 4 includes eight hit songs to play in your Rockschool exam GCSE music or just rocking out. Hot Rock Guitar - Grade 4 works in addition to your Rockschool Guitar Grade 4 book to provide you with further song choices for your exam. You can select up to two pieces from Hot Rock to play in your Rockschool Guitar Grade Exam or three to play in your Rockschool Guitar Performance Certificate. Featuring: For Whom The Bell Tolls [Metallica] The Boys Are Back InTown [Thin Lizzy] Before I Fall To Pieces [Razorlight] Don't Look Back In Anger [Oasis] Edge Of Darkness [Eric Clapton] Iron Man [Black Sabbath] Whole Lotta Rosie [AC/DC] Ice 9 [Joe Satriani] Plus: 8 of the best rock tracks - 8 world renowned artists TAB and Standard Notation GCSE friendly: schools can use for GCSE music Fact Files: band and artists background information with recommended listening Walkthroughs: in-depth guidance on every track Amp settings: get the right tone with authentic amp settings for each track Downloadable audio: easily access the audio content online Learn by playing the music you love Find out more about Rockschool Guitar exams at www.rockschool.co.uk/qualifications/gradedmusicexams/guitar. Hot Rock Guitar - Grade 4 includes eight hit songs to play in your Rockschool exam GCSE music or just rocking out. Hot Rock Guitar - Grade 4 works in addition to your Rockschool Guitar Grade 4 book to provide you with further song choices for your exam. You can select up to two pieces from Hot Rock to play in your Rockschool Guitar Grade Exam or three to play in your Rockschool Guitar Performance Certificate. Featuring: For Whom The Bell Tolls [Metallica] The Boys Are Back InTown [Thin Lizzy] Before I Fall To Pieces [Razorlight] Don't Look Back In Anger [Oasis] Edge Of Darkness [Eric Clapton] Iron Man [Black Sabbath] Whole Lotta Rosie [AC/DC] Ice 9 [Joe Satriani] Plus: 8 of the best rock tracks - 8 world renowned artists TAB and Standard Notation GCSE friendly: schools can use for GCSE music Fact Files: band and artists background information with recommended listening

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