A charming suite of five pieces for the young player carefully written for this level with no extremes at either end of the instrument and no necessity for alternative fingerings. Effective in performance the pieces are great fun to play requiring good breath control thoughtful intonation clear articulation and a pleasing tone. A charming suite of five pieces for the young player carefully written for this level with no extremes at either end of the instrument and no necessity for alternative fingerings great fun to play the pieces require good breath control thoughtful intonation clear articulation and a pleasing tone

These books of studies provide invaluable practice material for the building of technique. They offer useful note-reading practice within the positions indicated and the second set also examines various bowing techniques. A second set of Easy Progressive Studies for Viola by Herbert Kinsey. These studies published by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music provide invaluable practice material for the building of bowing technique. It also provides much useful note-reading practice within the positions indicated. Each exercise is clearly marked with the technique or skill that you are practicing.

Easier Piano Pieces 48-Although little known today Zdenek Fibich (1850-1900) was a noted Czech composer of his time. Perhaps the most fascinating of his piano works is the extensive collection of 376 highly individual miniatures entitled 'Moods Impressions and Souvenirs' dedicated to his mistress. This album contains 26 of the easier pieces together with two others. Although little known today Zdenek Fibich (1850-1900) was a noted Czech composer of his time much influenced by Schumann Listzt and Wagner. Perhaps the most fascinating of his piano works is the extensive collection of 376 highly individual miniatures entitled Moods Impressions and Souvenirs dedicated to his mistress. This album contains 26 of the easier pieces together with two others. ‘A pleasing and varied collection of pieces’ Music Teacher ‘There is much Bohemian charm melody and colour with most of the pieces in a gentle pastoral mood...’ Piano Journal

A useful anthology of short and easy trumpet pieces covering a variety of styles and moods. From the cantabile 'Serenade' and melodic 'Romance' to the foot-tapping 'Calypso' and 'Trumpet Rag' young players will find a piece for every occasion and will enjoy learning them too! Ten easy pieces with Piano accompaniment.

A collection of pieces which have been set for ABRSM's piano exams over the years. Available in three series each containing five graded volumes and reflecting the wide variety of pieces on the syllabuses. The series concentrate on the baroque and romantic sections of the syllabus. Eighteen pieces of Grade 3-4 standard edited for the ABRSM by Howard Ferguson. Includes works by Frescobaldi J.S. Bach Robert Schumann and Tchaikovsky.

Brahms' Three Intermezzos have been published as part of ABRSM's 'Signature' Series - a series of authoritative performing editions of standard keyboard works prepared from original sources by leading scholars. Includes informative introductions and performance notes. This volume contains three colourful and rich intermezzos by great German romantic Johannes Brahms. These Drei Intermezzo were composed in 1892 and display an extremely wide emotional range so that they are often deemed to be some of the finest character pieces written in the 19th century. This Associated Board of the Royal School of Music edition has been effectively edited and annotated by Howard Ferguson.

Mozart's Sonata in A minor is published as part of ABRSM's 'Signature' Series - a series of authoritative performing editions of standard keyboard works prepared from original sources by leading scholars. Includes informative introductions and performance notes. An early Keyboard sonata edited for the ABRSM by Stanley Sadie. Fingering and performance notes by Denis Matthews.

1. Initial Level Teacher's Book & CD-Jazz Works is a brand new collection of compositions for jazz ensembles at three levels. For each level there are eight original pieces in a challenging range of styles with parts for C Bb Eb and bass-clef instruments and for a rhythm section of piano guitar bass and drums. A comprehensive guide to teaching Jazz to Ensembles the Jazz Works series is an exciting collection of jazz repertoire for classrooms and concerts at three progressive levels - Initial Intermediate and Advanced. This Teacher's Book and CD accompanies the Initial level book and contains Notes on improvisation and jazz style A step-by-step guide to directing and rehearsing a jazz ensemble A booklet of detailed performance and rehearsal notes on each of the eight pieces in the Score Edition. The CD features complete performances of each piece by a professional jazz ensemble. The Score Edition contains the fullscore a set of four solo parts and parts for a rhythm section. These may be photocopied allowing for flexible ensemble playing. This is an all-embracing series for jazz ensembles full of useful advice on how to teach jazz. Well laid out with clear explanations and illustrations these books contain everything to help directors teachers and performers get the best out of the pieces.

The Guitar Prep Test is an ideal introduction to the ABRSM exam experience: it gives students a goal to work towards and a certificate on the day - something to be really proud of. Candidates play three short tunes from memory as well as choosing two pieces to play (one of which can be a duet). There are then four listening games to complete. The Guitar Prep Test book has been completely refreshed for use from January 2019 onwards with five new pieces (including two duets) three short tunes and examples of listening games to help candidates prepare. With easy-to-follow instructions and entertaining illustrations preparing for the Guitar Prep Test hasnever been more fun!

Thirty-three dances by composer Schubert is published within ABRSM's 'Signature' Series - a series of authoritative performing editions of standard keyboard works prepared from original sources by leading scholars. Includes informative introductions and performance notes. Published within the Signature' Series a series of authoritative performing editions of standard keyboard works prepared from original sources by leading scholars including informative introductions and performance notes ... a splendid teaching/recreational album.' Music Teacher

Your favourite ABRSM piano exam pieces-Encore is the official collection of best-loved ABRSM piano exam pieces selected from syllabuses of the past few decades. Pianists will find an appealing mix of repertoire while teachers can be confident that the perfect balance of content has been selected at every level. Encore is the official collection of best-loved ABRSM Piano exam pieces from Grades 1 to 8. Book 3 features popular pieces previously set on ABRSM Grades 5 and 6. Have fun exploring modern favourites and timeless classics like Satie's Gymnopedie No. 1 or Haydn's Vivace assai . Plus we've included background information and new ideas for exploring the music. Encore is perfect for: Developing skills and technique between grades. Sourcing music for a concert or recital Learning or playing for fun away from the exam format. Adults returning toPiano playing looking for approachable repertoire they'll recognise. For teachers we've made sure that the content is perfectly balanced at every level. For quick reference each piece has a note highlighting skills to focus on. Encore is packed full of music that will: Motivate students - all the pieces have been chosen for their ongoing popular appeal. Form a bank of rich content so you can pick and choose pieces to help each student improve. Introduce new skills and techniques to prepare exam candidates for the next level. Whether you're working through our exams playing informally or planning a performance Encore is full of music you'll want to play again and again. Gedike Miniature in D Minor is included on ABRSM Piano Grade 5 Syllabus 2107-2018 Cornick's Modulations is included on ABRSM Piano Grade 6 Syllabus 2107-2018

Haydn's Selected Keyboard Sonatas have been published as part of ABRSM's 'Signature' Series - a series of authoritative performing editions of standard keyboard works prepared from original sources by leading scholars. Includes informative introductions and performance notes. Five Haydn sonatas edited and annotated for the ABRSM by Howard Ferguson. Set for the Harpsichord grade 7 examination.

including the unfinished works-Schubert's Complete Pianoforte Sonatas are published as part of ABRSM's 'Signature' Series - a series of authoritative performing editions of standard keyboard works prepared from original sources by leading scholars. Includes informative introductions and performance notes. The second volume in this series of Franz Schubert’s Complete Piano Sonatas has been carefully edited annotated and fingered for the ABRSM by Howard Ferguson. This is part of a series of authoritative performing editions of standard keyboard works prepared from original sources by leading scholars including informative introductions performance notes and detailed editorial markings. Volume Two includes the four sonatas: D.575 D.664 D.784 and D.845 as well as five unfinished works and range from popular favourites to mere fragments only a few bars long. Even in the earliest of these sonatas Schubert demonstrates his compositional poeticism sensitivity and skill inthe romantic idiom. For a broad scope of emotion and feeling they are second only to Beethoven’s sonatas.

Easier Piano Pieces 07-These short pieces were written as Christmas presents for various young members of a family Mendelssohn and his wife stayed with on their visit to London in 1842. Tuneful and well contrasted they form an excellent introduction to Mendelssohn's piano music.

Grades 7-8-Contains all the set pieces exercises and specimen sight-reading tests for the Timpani examinations Grades 7 & 8. Exercises pieces and sight reading examples for the ABRSM Timpani exams Grades 7-8 composed and devised by Ian Wright.

for Descant recorder-Twelve easy pieces with simple piano accompaniment. Gathering together a variety of moods and styles from the lovely cantabile movement 'Whistling to the sky' to the more energetic 'Running round a field' this album's varied repertoire will have immediate appeal for both pupil and teacher alike and will provide invaluable teaching material. Twelve easy pastoral pieces for Descant Recorder and Piano that reflect the magic and unique atmosphere of the countryside. Written and compiled for the ABRSM syllabus for young recorder students this edition is set as part of Descant Recorder examinations grades 1 and 2.

16 alternative pieces for the Preparatory Piano Test-An attractive album of very easy pieces for beginners. The pieces have been carefully written to keep withing basic five-finger patterns and there is plenty of musical detail to develop technique. The album was specially written for the ABRSM Piano Prep Test and any one of the pieces may be played in the assessment. Sixteen pieces for piano which can be used for the ABRSM preparatory test.

Grade 1 Primary-First published over seventy years ago this imaginative series of studies is as useful and relevant now as it ever has been. Each volume has studies composed by well known and lesser known composers and is carefully graded to offer a variety of keys time signatures textures and tempi. A volume of 24 technical studies compiled by the ABRSM. Includes works by Burgmuller Czerny Le Couppey and Duvernoy.

Suites Nos. 1 2 3 and 4-Handel's Eight Great Suites are published as part of ABRSM's 'Signature' Series - a series of authoritative performing editions of standard keyboard works prepared from original sources by leading scholars. Includes informative introductions and performance notes. The Eight Great Suites is perhaps Handel's best-known and finest collection of keyboard works. Each of the four suites included here is written in full. This edition includes an informative introduction and a textual notes section. Set for the ABRSM Harpsichord examinations grades 5-7.

Easier Piano Pieces 11-This volume brings together two early collections by Grieg to form an attractive first book of characterful piano pieces. The Lyric Pieces published when the composer was 24 are amongst the easiest pieces Grieg wrote for the piano and represent a conscious attempt to provide accessible and tuneful music for beginners. The Poetic Tone-Pictures from Opus 3 were published in 1865 when Grieg was 21 and although they are more difficult than the Lyric Pieces they do not contain anything above Grade 6/7 standard. The Lyric Pieces from Opus 12 were published in 1867 when Grieg was 24 and are - with the exception of some of the folk-song arrangements from Opus 17 - the easiest pieces Grieg ever wrote. There can be little doubt that they were a conscious attempt to produce attractive material for the beginner.