First published in 1954 John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course is one of the most-loved and best-selling Piano methods in the world. John Thompson's timeless approach to teaching has been trusted by generations of teachers to start million of students on their musical journey. Specifically designed to suit the needs of all children beginning the Piano this comprehensive step-by-step course features a fun family of characters to illustrate each lesson. This new edition combines the classic method with a selection of great pop songs specially arranged to match the progression of the course as new notes are introduced. - Worksheets are included to encourage the revision andreinforcement of new information and concepts. - Clear and simple layouts and accompaniments make learning fun and encourage parent participation. - Includes songs by Adele Ed Sheeran ABBA Beyoncé John Lennon and many more! First published in 1954 John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course is one of the most-loved and best-selling Piano methods in the world. John Thompson's timeless approach to teaching has been trusted by generations of teachers to start million of students on their musical journey. Specifically designed to suit the needs of all children beginning the Piano this comprehensive step-by-step course features a fun family of characters to illustrate each lesson. This new edition combines the classic method with a selection of great pop songs specially arranged to match the progression of the course as new notes are introduced. -Worksheets are included to encourage the revision and reinforcement of new information and concepts. - Clear and simple layouts and accompaniments make learning fun and encourage parent participation. - Includes songs by Adele Ed Sheeran ABBA Beyoncé John Lennon and many more!

A concise collection of bass chords in all 12 keys. This chart shows all major minor augmented diminished minor 6th major 7th and suspended 4th added 7th chords. Root notes are clearly marked as diamonds and all the other chord tones are shown as circles for ease of playing. Also includes a chart showing names and locations of notes on all frets and strings enharmonic equivalents and their positions within the bass clef. Designed specifically for the left-handed bass guitarist.A concise collection of bass chords in all 12 keys. This chart shows all major minor augmented diminished minor 6th major 7th and suspended 4th added 7th chords. Root notes are clearly marked as diamonds and all the otherchord tones are shown as circles for ease of playing. Also includes a chart showing names and locations of notes on all frets and strings enharmonic equivalents and their positions within the bass clef. Designed specificallyfor the left-handed bass guitarist.

20 leçons pour apprendre les bases essentielles de la batterie. Grâce à son DVD cette méthode pour débutants vous apprendra les bases essentielles pour bien démarrer la batterie. L'originalité de cette méthode sur DVD est le livre inclus comprenant les partitions de tous les exercices et morceaux. Notez que pour un repérage facile le numéro de page de la leçon apparaîtra sur votre écran. Tous les exercices et morceaux se trouvent sur le DVD joint à cette méthode. Afin de vous entraîner les playbacks des morceaux se trouvent sur le DVDen version audio.

For the C Major Diatonic Harmonica-Youth Harmonica Method is an exciting Harmonica course that teaches reading and playing music for the person looking to study at home or with a school Harmonica band. Whether the student stays with the Harmonica or moves on to another instrument the music studies in this book will prepare them for a fruitful lifetime of music making. The recording contains all the music examples with Piano accompaniment for the popular melodies and a full size blues band for the Rhythm and Blues songs. The most exciting part of this book is the Harmonica band arrangements. Imagine an Orchestra of Harmonicas playing four and five part harmonies. This book is a natural for school music startupprograms and any community based groups that want to introduce music into young people’s lives. Youth Harmonica Method is an exciting Harmonica course that teaches reading and playing music for the person looking to study at home or with a school Harmonica band. Whether the student stays with theHarmonica or moves on to another instrument the music studies in this book will prepare them for a fruitful lifetime of music making. The recording contains all the music examples with Piano accompaniment for the popular melodiesand a full size blues band for the Rhythm and Blues songs. The most exciting part of this book is the Harmonica band arrangements. Imagine an Orchestra of Harmonicas playing four and five part harmonies. This book is anatural for school music startup programs and any community based groups that want to introduce music into young people's lives.

Singing and Backup With The Mountain Dulcimer - With Online Audio-In this new addition to Mel Bay's popular School Of series author Maddie MacNeil explains how to sing and accompany on the dulcimer. The book explains different chord types and how to apply them to a variety of songs. Learning backup will also help you hear chord changes and melodic movement which will help you contribute to the song's narrative. Includes access to online audio. In this new addition to Mel Bay's popular 'School Of' series MacNeil explains how to sing and accompany on the dulcimer. The book explains different chord types and how to apply them to a variety of songs. Learningbackup will also help you hear chord changes and melodic movement which will help you contribute to the song's narrative. Includes access to online audio.

Spiced with humor Anne Dodson's Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer Book 1 is a beautifully structured and organized guide taking the beginning student step-by-step through a well-planned sequence of lessons. Friendly and encouraging Book 1 covers tips on buying and maintaining the instrument left and right hand techniques chords and accompaniment. Exercises lots of fun tunes to play and downloadable audio files to support the written instruction all make Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer Book I a lasting resource. Spiced with humor Anne Dodson's Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer Book 1 is a beautifully structured and organized guide taking the beginning student step-by-step through a well-planned sequence oflessons. Friendly and encouraging Book 1 covers tips on buying and maintaining the instrument left and right hand techniques chords and accompaniment. Exercises lots of fun tunes to play and downloadable audio files tosupport the written instruction all make Field Guide to the Mountain Dulcimer Book I a lasting resource.

All the exercises in Killer Technique: Classical Guitar are either based on or inspired by challenging passages and patterns that appear in compositions. Technical elements and passages have been stripped down and transformed into exercises to help the reader concentrate on specific targets through repetition. The exercises cover various techniques such as finger independence in both hands different types of shifts in-context slurs in-context arpeggios scales tremolo and switches between different technical elements. The exercises are presented in standard notation and tablature. Explanations and instructions are also provided. By using standard notation theexercises include detailed information regarding fingerings and strings. Tablature versions of the exercises are also included however the rhythm and finger information is written in standard notation.The exercises are divided into two main sections: right-hand and left-hand. Each section consists of different categories specific to that hand. The exercises are not written in any particular order within each category - by practicing these exercises the reader will master difficult technical transitions when they are encountered in compositional contexts. All the exercises in Killer Technique - Classical Guitar are either based on or inspired by challenging passages and patterns that appear in compositions. Technical elements and passages have beenstripped down and transformed into exercises to help the reader concentrate on specific targets through repetition. The exercises cover various techniques such as finger independence in both hands different types of shifts in-context slurs in-context arpeggios scales tremolo and switches between different technical elements. The exercises are presented in standard notation and tablature. Explanations and instructions are also provided. Byusing standard notation the exercises include detailed information regarding fingerings and strings. Tablature versions of the exercises are also included however the rhythm and finger information is written in standardnotation. The exercises are divided into two main sections: right-hand and left-hand. Each section consists of different categories specific to that hand. The exercises are not written in any particular order within eachcategory - by practicing these exercises the reader will master difficult technical transitions when they are encountered in compositional contexts.

Put the guess work aside and get the right notes for all the chords on the five-string bass in the first two positions. Each chord is fully arpeggiated in two octaves. All chords are presented in twelve keys - this chart is the only thing you need to keep the wrong notes out of your bass lines. Put it on your bedroom wall or practice room so you can always have the right note. Put the guess work aside and get the right notes for all the chords on the five-string Bass in the first two positions. Each chord is fully arpeggiated in two octaves. All chords are presented in twelve keys - this chartis the only thing you need to keep the wrong notes out of your Bass lines. Put it on your bedroom or practice room wall so you can always have the right note.

By Ear Picking Up the Pace (Slow Jam Vol. 2)- You enjoyed our first Slow Jam DVD so much we're back with another. Picking Up The Pace features Murphy and Casey along with David McLaughlin on Mandolin and Malia Furtado on Fiddle playing an assortment ofjam tunes at a slightly quicker pace. Still slow though. Includes: I Saw the Light Salty Dog Old Home Place Girl of Constant Sorrow Nine-Pound Hammer Mama Don't Allow and many more in several keys. Great forbeginners and intermediates. No TAB.

John Thompson's timeless approach to teaching has been used by generations of teachers to start millions of students on their musical journey. This comprehensive step-by-step course for beginners brings his trusted teaching style to the electronic keyboard. Specifically designed to support both individual and group teaching this course features: A step-by-step guide to the keyboard the stave and how to read music Original compositions throughout Games and puzzles Introduction to playing hands together playing chords and the keys of C G and F major Teacher accompaniments for every piece Downloadable backing tracks. John Thompson's timeless approach to teaching has been used by generations of teachers to start millions of students on their musical journey. This comprehensive step-by-step course for beginners brings his trusted teaching style to the electronic keyboard. Specifically designed to support both individual and group teaching this course features: A step-by-step guide to the keyboard the stave and how to read music Original compositions throughout Games and puzzles Introduction to playing hands together playing chords and the keys of C G and F major Teacher accompaniments for every piece Downloadablebacking tracks.

A simple and fun approach to learning Piano (Spanish edition). A step by step course designed to suit the needs of children who are just beginning to study Piano. Illustrated with an amusing family of characters that will help emphasize all contentthat the child should learn. Includes worksheets that encourage students to review the new learning content. The clarity and simplicity of presentation makes learning fun! also ideal for parents to participate. A simple and fun approach to learning Piano (Spanish edition). A step by step course designed to suit the needs of children who are just beginning to study Piano. Illustrated with an amusing family of characters that will help emphasize all content that the child should learn. Includes worksheets that encourage students to review the new learning content. The clarity and simplicity of presentation makes learning fun! also ideal for parents to participate.

For The Fingerstyle Guitar Book/3-Cd Set-This book is a collection of six pieces written with the fingerpicking guitarist in mind. Each piece is arranged in both standard notation and tablature. An extensive 3-CD set of instructional and performance-based recordings accompanies the manuscript. This book is a collection of six pieces written with the fingerpicking guitarist in mind. Each piece is arranged in both standard notation and tablature. An extensive 3-CD set of instructional and performance-based recordingsaccompanies the manuscript

With Online Audio-This book is designed for the person who may know nothing about music and have had no previous saxophone training. The book complete with audio covers the basics of technique on the alto saxophone as well as provides an introduction to the most fundamental elements of music. Skills are presented reinforced through exercises and implemented via real repertoire. Includes access to online audio. First Lessons Alto Saxophone is designed for beginners with no experience of reading music or playing the Alto Saxophone. This book complete with online audio tracks covers the basics of Saxophonetechnique and provides an introduction to the most fundamental elements of music. Skills are presented reinforced through exercises and implemented via real repertoire.

John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course: Pop Songs contains 15 popular hits that are ideal for pupils reaching part two part three and part four of the Easiest Piano Course. John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course is designed to meet the needs of all children beginning the Piano. The comprehensive step-by-step method books are brought to life by colourful character illustrations which make learning music fun rather than a daunting experience. The use of writing exercises sight reading drills and the opportunity for students to review their progress makes these books one of the most popular beginner Piano methods. What's more the series includes a great selection of supplementary songbooks that allow students to play popular tunes that they enjoy. John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course: Pop Songs contains 15 popularhits that are ideal for pupils reaching part two part three and part four of the Easiest Piano Course. As well as reinforcing basic technique these fun-to-play tunes will also help to develop musicality and inspire learning.

200 Exercises for Chorus and Solo Singers- What choral conductor or soloist has not looked around for new ideas for warming up the voice? Here are 200 suggestions all at once!And these creative exercises do more than just warm up the voice: they help to relax the body train the ear and develop an awareness of dynamics and rhythm.Klaus Heizmann's collection is a wonderful new resource of ideas and techniques: practical varied challenging relaxing and stimulating. I am always looking for new ideas as I like to use a different set of warm-ups at every rehersal with my choirs and I tend to choose specific exercises to suit the repertoire for the day. This collection gives us 200 excellent tools-of-the-trade; they areclearly lebeled intelligently set out well-designed and extremely useful. (Simon Carrington Director of Choral Activities New England Conservatory since 2001; Director of Choral Activities The University of Kansas 1994-2001; Founder and co-director of the King's Singers 1968-1993)

Harmonics For Cellists-Even professional cellists often have difficulty knowing exactly where harmonics are to be found on the instrument. This book will explain everything in an easily accessible book for students teachers and professionals demystifying the science and maths that lie behind the wonderful world of harmonics. There are even some tunes to play – using harmonics of course!

Min Blokfløjtebog 2 - Lærervejledning (Teacher's Book) af Jytte Kusk Holm. Min Blokfløjtebog 2 er en fortsættelse af Min Blokfløjtebog 1. Stoffet er udbygget med sange kanons dansesatser og andre instrumentalsatser. Ligesom Min Blokfløjtebog 1 er progressionen langsom. Der indføres kun 4 nye toner og 1 ny rytmefigur. Efterhånden forekommer lidt længere og vanskeligere stykker og udvidet brug af artikulation således at eleven får et større udtryk i sit eget spil og sammenspillet. Min Blokfløjtebog 2 indeholder ingen teoretiske anvisninger men disse kan naturligvis efter elevens motivation tilføjes af læreren. Tre julesange der er placeret bagerst i bogen kan anvendes når deer aktuelle. Min Blokflojtebog 2 - Laerervejledning (Teacher's Book) af Jytte Kusk Holm. Min Blokflojtebog 2 er en fortsaettelse af Min Blokflojtebog 1. Stoffet er udbygget med sange kanons dansesatser og andre instrumentalsatser. Ligesom Min Blokflojtebog 1 er progressionen langsom. Der indfores kun 4 nye toner og 1 ny rytmefigur. Efterhanden forekommer lidt laengere og vanskeligere stykker og udvidet brug af artikulation saledes at eleven far et storre udtryk i sit eget spil og sammenspillet. Min Blokflojtebog 2 indeholder ingen teoretiske anvisninger men dissekan naturligvis efter elevens motivation tilfojes af laereren. Tre julesange der er placeret bagerst i bogen kan anvendes nar de er aktuelle.

The most important scales for guitarists. Clearly arranged graphical notation makes using this booklet a breeze even for beginners. Hints on using these scales and tips on fingering complete this little guide. Contains the following scales: Minor pentatonic Major pentatonic Major scale Natural minor scale Harmonic minor scale and Melodic minor scale.

Trevor Wye. An invaluable addition to study for all flautists. Each book concentrates on a different technical problem covering all aspects of playing the instrument.

The Blues Harp is a fascinating musical instrument. Although originally intended for the playing of mostly simple melodies and traditional folk songs its extraordinary sound can be found in almost every musical context today such as pop music folk songs children songs gospel jazz blues rock’n’roll or country music. Its distinctive sound is at home everywhere. “ Blues Harp Basics ” offers a first small step into this world and wants to give you the opportunity of learning the first basic playing techniques in a brief and easy-to-understand form. Most of the songs and examples from the book are included on the accompanying CD and therefore vital whenlearning how to play the Harp.