Proceeding from the basis of simple chromatically inflected tunes mastered in Book 1 An Introduction to Sight-Singing Book 2 extends the student's technique to encompass the performance of extensive modulating melodies. There is further work on minor keys and chromatic notes and stress is laid on the value of learning to sing by interval as well as by sense of key in order to pitch notes in passages of rapid and frequently changing tonality. Copiously furnished with examples and exercises the book concludes with 50 sight-singing studies containing chromaticism and more extreme modulation representing the most challenging standard of sight-singing techniquerequired in the course of everyday practical musicianship.

This audio CD contains exam pieces on the Trinity College London Violin syllabus for 2016-2019 featuring renowned violinist Liz Partridge. (alternative pieces are not included). In addition to full recordings of each piece the CD also includes‘minus one’ style backing tracks allowing students to practise with the piano accompaniment played by Stephen Wilder. These recordings are not definitive but may be employed as an aid to preparation for Trinity College London examinations. Fourdifferent formats available — book with part book with part and CD CD only and part only. This audio CD contains exam pieces on the Trinity College London Violin Syllabus for 2016-2019 featuring renowned violinist Liz Partridge. (Alternative pieces are not included). In addition to full recordings of each piece the CD also includes minus one' style backing tracks allowing students to practise with the Piano accompaniment played by Stephen Wilder. These recordings are not definitive but may be employed as an aid to preparation for Trinity College London examinations. Selected pieces for Trinity College London Violin Exams for 2016-2019 expertly graded and edited by leading music educators.This item contains only the Violin part.

The 'Europäische Klavierschule' (incl. CD) in 3 languages (english - german - french) with 7 highlights: Easy learning without scores Songs from many European countries Improvisation and playing with the black keys - Practising hearing and inner musical imagination Systematic method easy to understand Many four-handed pieces Attractive illustrations in four different colours

Fifteen festive hits and traditional carols in easy melody line arrangements by Paul Honey with specially recorded backing tracks. Junior Guest Spot is ideal for beginners and young performers with short easy arrangements insimple keys simplified rhythms and audible clicks on the backing tracks to cue you into each song. Includes Frosty The Snowman Winter Wonderland Merry Xmas Everybody and Jingle Bells .

Make your practice perfect with the Playbook: Music Theory . Containing the fundamentals of Music Theory in a pocket-sized guide this is the ideal partner for the beginner. The Playbook is compact and practical allowing you to take it with you wherever you go. Whether you keep it at home or leave one in your bag you will always have it to hand ready to look up that crucial bit of theory. Because of this useful structure and design you will learn and retain the content with ease. Despite its unassuming size a wealth of information is contained within including everything a beginner will need to know. At the beginning the guide takes you through the stave the differentclefs and basic note values. As you progress you will learn about the circle of fifths scales and chords. As an introduction this covers all bases and its miniature size makes it the clearest possible resource for a beginner to the murky world of Music Theory. So whether you are learning from scratch or you need a handy reference guide use the Playbook: Music Theory to learn all the basics quickly and easily. Make your practice perfect with the Playbook: Music Theory . Containing the fundamentals of Music Theory in a pocket-sized guide this is the ideal partner for the beginner. The Playbook is compact and practical allowing you to take it with you wherever you go. Whether you keep it at home or leave one in your bag you will always have it to hand ready to look up that crucial bit of theory. Because of this usefulstructure and design you will learn and retain the content with ease. Despite its unassuming size a wealth of information is contained within including everything a beginner will need to know. At the beginning the guidetakes you through the stave the different clefs and basic note values. As you progress you will learn about the circle of fifths scales and chords. As an introduction this covers all bases and its miniature size makes it theclearest possible resource for a beginner to the murky world of Music Theory. So whether you are learning from scratch or you need a handy reference guide use the Playbook: Music Theory to learn all thebasics quickly and easily.

Carefully graded carols are placed in order of difficulty within each book. Every carol has a duet part for the teacher or parent. May be used with any method.

Build on your basic skills with this useful package. If you've completed Book One or already have some basic guitar skills this is definitely the book for you. Practical advice and skill building for all players with examplephotographs and a CD of demonstration tracks and full-length accompaniments to play along with.

Featuring technical exercises educational games teacher-student duets and a range of activities for developing musicianship Piano Stories applies the concept of holistic music learning to Trinitys core exam repertoire. Beautifully illustrated infull colour throughout each book is brimming with extra in-lesson activities that encourage students to explore experiment and look at the music they are learning in a new way covering every piece in Trinitys 2018–2020 piano books (Initial–Grade3). Featuring technical exercises educational games teacher-student duets and a range of activities for developing musicianship Piano Stories applies the concept of holistic music learning to Trinity's core exam repertoire. Beautifully illustrated in full colour throughout each book is brimming with extra in-lesson activities that encourage students to explore experiment and look at the music they are learning in a new way covering every piece in Trinity's 2018-2020 piano books (Initial-Grade 3).

Marco Minnemann has exploded onto the drumming scene. Drummers of all skill levels have marvelled at his incredible ability to lay down a simple pocket as easily as he can play in any time signature and musical style. Now for the first time along with co-author Rick Gratton Marco's interdependence creativity style and groove techniques are all presented in this Ultimate Play-Along book and CD. Each note-for-note transcription is meticulously broken down along with Marco's thoughts on his recorded performances as well as his own personal practice exercises that will easily help you master these explosive compositions.

For an aspiring jazz instrumentalist playing piano is one of the most important skills for developing a jazz vocabulary. Bob Mintzer is a renowned jazz composer arranger saxophonist pianist bandleader educator and member of the group the Yellowjackets. His new book is designed for the instrumentalist who is not an accomplished piano player but wants to acquire basic jazz piano skills and jazz vocabulary. The book includes etudes that make players aware of the sound texture cause effect and function of jazz chords and harmony. The 22 piano etudes feature a variety of styles tempos chord progressions and a the book also includes a chord voicing glossary. Mintzer offersa practical guide with a realistic approach.

Alfred and the National Guitar Workshop offer the key to the art of good improvisation. An essential element of playing jazz improvising solos that are creative and well put together can be very intimidating. Easy Soloing for Jazz Keyboard proves that improv can be fun! Learn basic tools for making great authentic-sounding jazz solos like embellishing a tune's melody or chords. The ideal book for keyboardists with basic music knowledge but little improvisation experience this how-to guide is perfect for real life situations. Players from beginner to advanced will find everything they need; plus the included CD demonstrates all the examples in the book.

The Turntable DJ-The DJ Revolution has taken the music industry by storm. Popular DJ's have perfected and honed their turntablist technique to high degrees of technical skill and virtuosity. This book will teach you everything you need to know to understand and perfect the skills of the DJ including: the gear ou need cueing up music theory beat-matching mixing and scratching. Includes two 7-inch EPs of tracks to practise with.

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For The Late Beginner- This tremendous edition contains all lessons from both Alfred's Basic Piano Library books with Levels 2 and 3 complete in this one volume.

Stufe 5-Aural Exams...Worried? You needn't be! Its as easy as ABC! This fantstic book covers everything you need to succeed in Aural Examinations - particularly Associated Board.

Suzuki Piano School Volumes 1 and 2 CD performed by Valery Lloyd-Watts.

Teach violin with the popular Suzuki Violin School . Revised edition features: New engravings in a 9' x 12' format New editing of pieces including bowings and fingerings 16 additional pages Additional exercises some from Dr. Suzuki plus additional insight and suggestions for teachers Glossary of terms in English French German and Spanish Musical notation guide Fingerboard position Titles: Gavotte (P. Martini) Minuet (J. S. Bach) Gavotte in G Minor (J. S. Bach) Humoresque (A. Dvorak) Gavotte (Jean Becker) Gavotte in D Major (J. S. Bach) Bourrée (J. S. Bach)

Die moderne Klarinettenschule-The well-known tutor in popular styles allowing for sound musical development along traditional lines. Original tunes with optional duet part for the teacher studies and exercises for technique. An excellent tutor book for the beginner with 25 graded lessons as well as studies and exercises to develop technique. All of the tunes are original compositions from James Rae and are all in popular styles with optional duet parts. Clear fingering diagrams are used throughout and the free CD of optional accompaniments provides support and builds confidence.

Adam Kadmon's phenomenal knowledge of guitar technique and popular harmony for the guitar informs every book in his highly successful Guitar Grimoire Series. Now he has created a special book just for fingerpicking guitarists. Starting with basic fingerpicking chord patterns and expanding to major and minor scales and bass ostinato variations Kadmon uses thousands of fingerboard diagrams charts and musical examples (conventional staff and tablature) to guide and instruct the player on the best way to master the techniques of the finger-picking guitar and enhance their playing facility. Practical applications are suggested to make use of the material in the creationofferiginal songs and compositions. The Fingerpicking Book is an essential addition to the library of anyone interested in this particular style of guitar playing. Kadmon Adam The Guitar Grimoire The Fingerpicking Book Gtr Bk

Learn to take your singing skills to the next level. Grasp the importance of posture and breath control. Prepare for auditions and performances. Sing along with the recorded exercises on the accompanying CD. Whether you're a beginning vocalist or a seasoned singer this practical guide gives you step-by-step instructions and lots of helpful tips hints exercises and advice on the mechanics of singing discovering your range developing technique singing in performance and maintaining vocal health. Be rock solid - get up-to-speed with the basics of singing and master posture breathing and tone Get moving and grooving - improve your singing bygetting the hang of tone resonance vowels and constonants Belt your heart out - move on to more advanced techniques like working with your speaking voice and belting Find your musical style - get great suggestions for singing in different genres including classical country jazz musical theatre opera pop or R&B Learn to take your singing skills to the next level. Grasp the importance of posture and breath control. Prepare for auditions and performances. Sing along with the recorded exercises on the accompanying CD. Whether you're a beginning vocalist or a seasoned singer this practical guide gives you step-by-step instructions and lots of helpful tips hints exercises and advice on the mechanics of singing discovering your range developing technique singing in performance and maintaining vocal health. Be rock solid - get up-to-speed with the basics of singing and master posture breathing and tone Get moving and grooving - improve your singing bygetting the hang of tone resonance vowels and constonants Belt your heart out - move on to more advanced techniques like working with your speaking voice and belting Find your musical style - get great suggestions for singing in different genres including classical country jazz musical theatre opera pop or R&B