Hundreds of musical components related to melody harmony and rhythm are blended together to make music. The study of these elements is called music theory. This book explains basic music theory as it relates to the needs of the average musician. It covers basic music reading with note names and time values accidentals ties and other symbols and terms as well as the theory behind the most common scales and chords. Quizzes throughout the book reinforce key concepts.Hundreds of musical components related to melody harmony and rhythm are blended together to make music. The study of these elements is called music theory. This book explains basic music theory as it relates to the needs of theaverage musician. It covers basic music reading with note names and time values accidentals ties and other symbols and terms as well as the theory behind the most common scales and chords. Quizzes throughout the book reinforcekey concepts.

A collection of ideas and exercises based on fundamental elements of horn playing-Following on from Bob Ashworth's brilliant 'Horn Warm-Ups' (EME635) this A5 booklet offers more demanding challenges for horn players: exploring a wider range pushing some technical demands and offering ways to practise'difficult' bits. Some of the exercises have an obvious reference to standard orchestral excerpts on which to apply the same concepts - some excerpts are given briefly as examples. The exercises are designed to promote(and maintain) richness of sound flexibility accuracy stamina creativity musicality intonation consistency and general awareness.

Whether you're a beginner or a pro this book is filled with practical shuffle patterns which will open doors to the exploration of this time-honoured rhythm. All the basics are covered to ensure your complete understanding of this fascinating subject. Whether you're a beginner or a pro this book is filled with practical shuffle patterns which will open doors to the exploration of this time-honoured rhythm. All the basics are covered to ensure your complete understanding of this fascinating subject.

Beanstalk's Basics for Piano-Lesson Book Preparatory Book B. This six-level series of method books contain all of the necessary elements for learning piano with an emphasis on musicality. The books encourage accuracy provide motivation to learn quickly raise the standard of musicianship and make learning fun. Lesson Book Preparatory Book B. This six-level series of method books contain all of the necessary elements for learning piano with an emphasis on musicality. The books encourage accuracy provide motivation to learn quickly raise the standard of musicianship and make learning fun.

ShowTrax CD-From his Grammy® Award winning debut album this 1980 pop hit by Christopher Cross established him as an artist of impeccable sensitivity and redefined the singer/songwriter genre for the decade. Choirs of all ages will shinewith the smooth vocal melodies! Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available digitally (syn gtr b dm). Duration: ca. 2:45.

Hal Leonard Student Piano Library-The second book in a series of five books focusing on technical skills at the piano. Emphasizing the inseparable link between technique and musical expression Piano Technique Book 2 presents Warm-Ups and Etudes that take the ?routine? out of technique! Students are encouraged to build solid technical confidence and skills through short musical exercises that correlate page?by?page with Piano Lessons Book 2. The accompanying CD includes recordings of the featured pieces at both practice tempo and performance tempo! The second book in a series of five books focusing on technical skills at the piano. Emphasizing the inseparable link between technique and musical expression Piano Technique Book 2 presents Warm-Ups and Etudes that take the ‘routine’ out of technique! Students are encouraged to build solid technical confidence and skills through short musical exercises that correlate page–by–page with Piano Lessons Book 2. The accompanying CD includes recordings of the featured pieces at both practice tempo and performance tempo!

A comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of all children beginning the piano. Includes: characters and illustrations · writing exercises · sight reading drills · review work · accompaniments · and more. A comprehensive step-by-step course specifically designed to suit the needs of all children beginning the piano. Includes: Characters and illustrations Writing exercises Sight reading drills Review work Accompaniments and more

The Music of the Beatles-Enjoy the timeless music of the Beatles in this 15-minute medley featuring some of their greatest hits. Songs include: Can't Buy Me Love Got To Get You Into My Life Help! Hey Jude I Want To Hold Your Hand Let It Be Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da Penny Lane Something Yellow Submarine. Performance Time: Approx. 15:00.Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD and Instrumental ePak (Parts for Flute Trumpet 1 & 2 Tenor Sax Synthesizer Lead Guitar Rhythm Guitar Bass and Drums).Enjoy the timeless music of the Beatles in this 15-minute medley featuring some of their greatest hits.

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FJH Young Beginner Guitar Method-The Performance Book provides additional songs written in a variety of styles to reinforce skills learned in the Lesson Book. The pieces are arranged in order of progression enabling students to master correct playing skills from the very first lesson. Each piece is accompanied with informative guides and performance details and further activities are provided to help develop new concepts for performance and to stimulate creativity. The Performance Book provides additional songs written in a variety of styles to reinforce skills learned in the Lesson Book. The pieces are arranged in order of progression enabling students to master correct playing skills from the very first lesson. Each piece is accompanied with informative guides and performance details and further activities are provided to help develop new concepts for performance and to stimulate creativity.

10 holiday favorites arranged for students at the Grade Four level including: Blue Christmas - The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) - Feliz Navidad - I Wonder As I Wander - Mistletoe and Holly - The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town - Silver Bells - Some Children See Him. 10 holiday favorites arranged for students at the Grade Four level including: Blue Christmas • The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) • Feliz Navidad • I Wonder As I Wander • Mistletoe and Holly • The Most Wonderful Time of the Year • Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree • Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town • Silver Bells • Some Children See Him.

The Music About Us provides a library of topical resource material with ideas for performing composing listening and appraising. This includes: Sing and Learn with a collection of carefully selected and arranged songs Respond to music through actions and movement games Learn to recognise and explore musical elements Perform tuned and untuned instrumental accompaniments Begin to improvise and compose using a variety of resources Increase learning through cross curricular and topic links

Now beginning players can enjoy this best-selling book with a CD! This piano course provides the student the opportunity to experience the joy of playing while learning the rudiments of music in a logical order with gradual and steady progress presenting a challenge toward increasing pianistic facility.Now beginning players can enjoy Book 2 from Edna Mae Burnam best-selling Step By Step Piano Course with a CD! This Piano course provides the student the opportunity to experience the joy of playing while learning the rudiments of music in a logical order with gradual and steady progress presenting a challenge toward increasing pianistic facility.

A real crowd-pleaser and a natural for choreography! Available: SATB SAB 2-Part Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00. A real crowd-pleaser and a natural for choreography! Available: SATB SAB 2-Part Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.

Classroom Activity-The Student Activity Books are fun-filled educational companions to the Succeeding With The Masters repertoire collections - an ideal way for students to explore the world of master composers. Features: Puzzles and games which transport students into the Baroque Era Enjoyable listening activities foster aural skills and knowledge of musical style. Creative exercises and writing activities stimulate the imagination. Students get to know J.S. Bach Handel and D. Scarlatti in a personal way!The Student Activity Books are fun-filled educational companions to the Succeeding With The Masters repertoire collections - an ideal way for students to explore the world of master composers. Features: Puzzles and games which transport students into the Baroque Era Enjoyable listening activities foster aural skills and knowledge of musical style. Creative exercises and writing activities stimulate the imagination. Students get to know J.S. Bach Handel and D. Scarlatti in a personal way!

The exercises in this book provide the means of acquiring finger strength. They feature hand equalisation phrases development rhythmic variety and different types of touch. English and German text.

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 Lu La Lay. 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 'Lu La Lay'.

ShowTrax CD-It's Carnival Time ... come join the lion the turtles the singing donkeys waltzing elephants and a host of other animals as they bring to life the music of Camille Saint-Saëns. Designed specifically for elementarystudents this all-school revue may be produced with minimal set and costuming or if time and resources permit a more elaborate production. The Teacher's Manual comes complete with the accompanied songs script stagingdirections and ideas for set and costuming. The Singer's Edition includes the script with staging directions and vocal lines only. The ShowTrax CD includes the spectacular orchestration by John Higgins for a truly professionalproduction. Your performers and their parents will enjoy the timeless music of Camille Saint-Saëns and you'll enjoy the opportunity to introduce your classes to a great orchestral classic. Available: Teacher's Manual Singer's 5-Pak Preview CD ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: 30 minutes. For grades 1-6.It's Carnival Time ... come join the lion the turtles the singing donkeys waltzing elephants and a host of other animals as they bring to life the music of Camille Saint-Saëns. Designed specifically for elementary students this all-school revue may be produced with minimal set and costuming or if time and resources permit a more elaborate production. The Teacher's Manual comes complete with the accompanied songs script staging directions and ideas for set and costuming. The Singer's Edition includes the script with staging directions and vocal lines only. The ShowTrax CD includes the spectacular orchestration by John Higgins for a truly professional production. Yourperformers and their parents will enjoy the timeless music of Camille Saint-Saëns and you'll enjoy the opportunity to introduce your classes to a great orchestral classic. Available: Teacher's Manual Singer's 5-Pak Preview CD ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: 30 minutes. For grades 1-6.

The #1 hit from 1979 this arrangement is hot! Available: SSA and ShowTrax Cassette. The #1 hit by Gloria Gaynor from 1979 I Will Survive is now available as a ShowTrax CD .

Theory Book-This latest classically-flavoured songbook for John Thompsons Easiest Piano Course introduces easy works by one of the greatest composers ever to have lived Ludwig Van Beethoven . Featuring some very fine compositions First Beethoven isperfect for pupils reaching parts 2 to 4 of the world-renowned Piano course. These fun repertoire books contain some amazing pieces that have been specially collected and graded to be used in conjunction with the Easiest Piano Course. Pieces likeMinuet In G Major Rondo In C the sublime Moonlight Sonata 1st Movement and the classic Für Elise will reinforce essential technical ability while simultaneously enhancing a general sense of musicality and melodic playing. FirstBeethoven is therefore ideal for pupils whove worked through the course at levels 2 to 4 but its also a great set of pieces for sight reading practice for more advanced students. The pieces in this songbook become progressively moredifficult and to this end dynamics and phrasing have been omitted for the earlier pieces since theyre not introduced until Part 3 of the course. Early pieces like Ode To Joy and Turkish March help to reinforce what pupils learn inthe beginning of the John Thompson Method with a focus on playing notes and rhythms accurately. Towards of the end of the songbook more challenging pieces like Eroica Symphony and Sonata Pathétique will help pupils to enhance theirtechnical skills play more melodically and most importantly enjoy playing! Generally these pieces stay in the 5-finger position with handy hints and suggestions when a different fingering is called for. The pieces in this songbook arebeautiful to hear and to play making First Beethoven a really great beginners songbook for pupils who want to learn some of the finest music ever composed. As an introduction for beginners to classical music and Beethoven in particular thissongbook is rewarding and enjoyable these pieces being timeless and never going out of fashion. The John Thompsons Easiest Piano Course First Beethoven songbook is the ideal beginning book for classical music fans. Its tailor-made forpupils working through the renowned and revered Piano method so its authoritative and accurate helping you to enhance your technique and learn some amazing music at the same time.This latest classically-flavoured songbook for John Thompsons Easiest Piano Course introduces easy works by one of the greatest composers ever to have lived Ludwig Van Beethoven . Featuring some very fine compositions First Beethoven isperfect for pupils reaching parts 2 to 4 of the world-renowned Piano course. These fun repertoire books contain some amazing pieces that have been specially collected and graded to be used in conjunction with the Easiest Piano Course. Pieces likeMinuet In G Major Rondo In C the sublime Moonlight Sonata 1st Movement and the classic Für Elise &