The Tricks To Tunes series is designed for teaching mixed string instruments in groups. It is a systematic program developed over many years from many years experience teaching strings in schools. The tutors are aimed at the primary and lower secondary school age group but are also suitable for older beginners. The children learn ‘tricks’ for their fingers or bows which are fun when done in a group. Reading skills are developed at the same time. Each page represents a small step in musical and technical development based on reading music from the very first lessons. Theory homework is included at the end of most sections providing the complete theoryrequired as children progress. The tutors for each instrument are identical in content except where differences are required to accommodate the different instruments. Books 1 and 2 of the series are each intended to cover one year of group tuition based on a school year of 40 weeks. Book 3 provides material for two years. Progress will vary according to the age of the children the size of the group and the extent of their previous musical experience. Additional repertoire at the end of the books provides: extension work for pupils who reach the end of the book before the rest of the group additional work for those who want it and end of year concert pieces. These brilliant tutors make playing music fun as it should be!

The Jazzabilities series introduces the student to the sounds of jazz through short exercises and performance pieces. The emphasis is on developing rhythmic control through jazzy melodic and harmonic bits- in essence building ajazz vocabulary. Many beginning jazz method or repertoire books are designed for the more experienced student. Jazzabilities Book 1 is written for the later elementary level student. It uses rhythmic durations and handpositions consistent with most level 2 method books. Swing eighths and bluesy accidentals are used throughout. There are no triplets in Book 1. The key to any successful performance is rhythmic control. Jazzabilities helps developthis control by isolating and mastering short rhythmic patterns before playing them. There are clear and simple instructions for the student and teacher in the book's introduction. Basic improvisation is also introduced.This series explores the exciting and ever-changing world of Jazz showcasing the wide range of styles and techniques that characterise this often complex and perplexing music! Designed to be used in tandem with the Jazz Connection series Jazzabilities boasts a logical set of studies and exercises designed to help you get your hands around the Jazz Piano styles of today. Rather than intimidating you with unnecessary theory these simple exercises will help you grasp the nuances of Jazz in easy bite-sized portions. The audio CD not only supports every example there's also a host of tracks constructed to get you improvising providing valuable earlyexperience in the fun and excitement of creating your own solos!

ShowTrax CD-This 1967 pop hit by Dionne Warwick is a super choice for SSA groups. Available: SSA ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: Approx. 2:35.This 1967 pop hit by Dionne Warwick is a super choice for SSA groups. Available: SSA ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: Approx. 2:35.

Effective Technique for Fingerstyle/Classical Guitar-The Fingerpower series delivers a proven and effective path to technical development. This guitar edition focuses on fingerstyle and classical guitar playing with short progressive exercises that are easy to learn and fun to practice developing strength in both hands. The Fingerpower series delivers a proven and effective path to technical development. This guitar edition focuses on fingerstyle and classical guitar playing with short progressive exercises that are easy to learn and fun to practice developing strength in both hands.

Folk Tunes of Malaysia for Violin Beginners combines the folk tunes of the various cultural groups in Malaysia with Ivan Galamian’s principles of learning the violin. It consists of 15 Malaysian tunes carefully chosen and arranged for violin and piano. This violin book is one of the first books that explores the colourful folk tunes loved by Malaysians. Short stories and simple illustrations enhance the violin player’s knowledge interest and appreciation of the rich multi-cultural heritage of Malaysia. It is hoped that the beautiful and vibrant folk songs in this book will motivate violin beginner’s to continue mastering the techniques of the violin and explore knowledge on Malaysia’s rich multicultural heritage. Folk Tunes of Malaysia for Violin Beginners combines the folk tunes of the various cultural groups in Malaysia with Ivan Galamian's principles of learning the violin. It consists of 15 Malaysian tunes carefully chosen and arranged for violin and piano. This violin book is one of the first books that explores the colourful folk tunes loved by Malaysians. Short stories and simple illustrations enhance the violin player's knowledge interest and appreciation of the rich multi-cultural heritage of Malaysia. It is hoped that the beautiful and vibrant folk songs in this book will motivate violin beginner's to continue mastering the techniques of theviolin and explore knowledge on Malaysia's rich multicultural heritage.

ShowTrax CD-Soaring to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 Adult Contemporary and Modern Rock charts this #1 hit by Coldplay has taken the music world by storm and will add vitality and a contemporary spirit to your next concert! Availableseparately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:20.Soaring to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 Adult Contemporary and Modern Rock charts this #1 hit by Coldplay has taken the music world by storm and will add vitality and a contemporary spirit to your next concert!

The ideal guitar method for intructing young students can be used in private lessons as well as in the classroom. Included are new teaching techniques that enable the earliest beginner to play several songs from the very first lesson! All books are carefully graded and designed to instuct the modern guitarist to be proficient in solo playing chord accompaniment and chord-melody style. The method is adaptable to pick-style or classical technique. The ideal guitar method for intructing young students can be used in private lessons as well as in the classroom. Included are new teaching techniques that enable the earliest beginner to play several songs from the very first lesson! All books are carefully graded and designed to instuct the modern guitarist to be proficient in solo playing chord accompaniment and chord-melody style. The method is adaptable to pick-style or classical technique.

FJH Young Beginner Guitar Method-The FJH Young Beginner Guitar Method: Theory Activity Book provides the fundamentals of theory reinforcing concepts learned in the Lesson Books. The unique and creative music theory activities directly involve the student through an engaging hands-on approach. Includes: Writing activities role playing challenges and ear-training Manuscript-writing skills and basic notation Creative composing tasks Games and drills to enhance skills Rhythm activities The FJH Young Beginner Guitar Method: Theory Activity Book provides the fundamentals of theory reinforcing concepts learned in the Lesson Books. The unique and creative music theory activities directly involve the student through an engaging hands-on approach. Includes: Writing activities role playing challenges and ear-training Manuscript-writing skills and basic notation Creative composing tasks Games and drills to enhance skills Rhythm activities

John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course has been preferred by more than 12 million students since 1955. This comprehensive boxed set assembles Books 1-4 of this classic method. The books feature colorful amusing characters and illustrations and the four accompanying CDs contain backing tracks to make learning and practicing even more fun. John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course has been preferred by more than 12 million students since 1955. This comprehensive boxed set assembles Books 1-4 of this classic method. The books feature colorful amusing characters and illustrations and the four accompanying CDs contain backing tracks to make learning and practicing even more fun. This unique package features a built-in storage carton!

Learn to play a song in more than one way with Piano Quartet Variations. Piano Quartet (1 Piano 8 Hands) for 4 players at 1 piano. Variations on This Old Man. Learn to play a song in more than one way with Piano Quartet Variations . Piano Quartet (1 Piano 8 Hands) for 4 players at 1 piano. Variations on 'This Old Man'.

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library-A piano method to please students teachers and parents! The Hal Leonard Student Piano Library is clear concise and carefully graded. Perfect for private and group tuition. Piano Lessons Book 1 covers sitting at the piano feeling the beat keyboard structure black-key groups white-key groups playing on all white keys moving in 2nds and moving in 3rds. With CD. A piano method to please students teachers and parents! The Hal Leonard Student Piano Library is clear concise and carefully graded. Perfect for private and group tuition. Piano Lessons Book 1 covers sitting at the piano feeling the beat keyboard structure black-key groups white-key groups playing on all white keys moving in 2nds and moving in 3rds. With Online Audio and MIDI.

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Building a Vocal Community-Individuals friends choirs church camp and community groups of any background will enjoy participating in this uplifting singing tradition. Ysaye a charter member of the great a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock teaches melodies harmonies rhythms and counter-melodies to 17 traditional songs from African American culture including spirituals hymns gospels and songs from the Civil Rights Movement. Includes Four CDs Individuals friends choirs church camp and community groups of any background will enjoy participating in this uplifting singing tradition. Ysaye M. Barnwell a charter member of the great a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock teaches melodies harmonies rhythms and counter-melodies to 17 traditional songs from African American culture including spirituals hymns gospels and songs from the Civil Rights Movement. The CD's in this series contain songs which were originally taught in the context of a 5 day workshop. In a workshop often having between 40 and 60 people songs are taught without printed music or printedwords and without pitch pipes or musical instruments other than those which help create and maintain the rhythmic foundation and intensity of the songs. This method of passing on knowledge is very much in the oral/aural tradition. Here for the sake of clarity the words to all the songs have been provided but the music itself is presented in the form of an oral/aural score which must be listened to.

These new editions have been fully revised to fit in with the 2011 modifications to the ABRSM aural syllabuses. Each grade takes students through all the sections of the exam offering practice tests example questions and clear explanations of what will be expected of them. They are the ideal study aid for any student preparing for the aural element of an Associated Board practical exam.

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Grade 7- This CD contains recordings of all the pieces from the Grade 7 ABRSM Guitar Syllabus from 2009. This is an innovative and valuable resource for candidates preparing for ABRSM exams. All duos are accompanied by another guitar and playalong tracks for these pieces are also included.

Start off your daily practice routine right with this fun collection of new and classic keyboard exercises. This versatile book includes: Warm-ups Chord exercises Single-note exercises Scales and many more! You will gain the strength and dexterity necessary to meet the physical demands needed to play the Piano Organ or any other Keyboard instrument.

Specially devised for School Violoncello Classes and individual tuition-Specially devised for school cello lessons and individual tuition.

For Drums-Du'Gaff was written by Michael Sanvig for those who want to learn how to play the Drums but properly! It covers everything a beginner drummer needs to know including how to read sheet music practice technique and many of the different music styles you'll need to know. Du'Gaff is not a 'do-it-yourself' book. Even if you already have a knowledge of music and you know how to hold a pair of sticks it is best that you work through the book with a teacher who can steer you around the problems that many people can easily fall into otherwise. In Swedish and Danish.Du'Gaff was written by Michael Sanvig for those who want to learn how to play the Drums but properly! It covers everything a beginner drummer needs to know including how to read sheet music practice technique and many of the different music styles you'll need to know. Du'Gaff is not a 'do-it-yourself' book. Even if you already have a knowledge of music and you know how to hold a pair of sticks it is best that you work through the book with a teacher who can steer you around the problems that many people can easily fall into otherwise. In Swedish and Danish.

Organ-Improvisation II by Aksel Andersen is a textbook to be used in connection with an organists education. Contains 125 examples and exercises. Text in Danish English and German. Improvisation II by Aksel Andersen is a textbook to be used in connection with an organists education. Contains 125 examples and exercises. Text in Danish English and German.