Violin Grade 1-A book simply packed with sight-reading practice material for the Violin grade 1. 118 graded exercises are provided along with a step-by-step guide to the basic elements of playing by sight including many hints on how to getit right first time! The material is appropriate for all major examining boards and can be used for effective preparation for the Associated Board Music Medals examinations.

Scale Shapes is an exciting and unique diagram-based way to learn Piano scales using the Stocken Method. Based on the requirements of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Scale Shapes is an invaluable aid forgrade exams and general progress. Unique Keyboard Diagrams make playing scales easy - left and right hand diagrams appear together. Speed up the learning process - supplement music lessons with this foolproofaid. Improve performance with Scale Shapes' intuitive method for memorising the physical shapes of different keys.

Pupil's Book-Continuing the magical story of Johnny Sophie and the Recorder Wizard by getting ready for your first ever recital! In this edition the Wizard conjures up your very first programme of pieces beginning with simple three-notetunes and gradually progressing to more challenging melodies as your confidence grows. The CD is packed with help - first you can hear the tune you are trying to play so that you know you've got it right! You can then play thepiece with a full backing track either at a slower practice speed or as a full performance at normal speed. With this method you will gain the experience of playing accompanied from the word go! The Wizard wants everyone tohear you play so this book even comes with a free poster so you can promote your first ever concert performance! A companion to the book Recorder Wizard Tutor! (Catalogue number CH68574). A full book of home andclassroom accompaniments for Piano Guitar and Percussion are available (Catalogue number CH69443)

Join the magical story of Johnny Sophie and the Recorder Wizard and learn to play along with Johnny as he goes on his mystical musical journey that's full of fun! When young Johnny isenlisted to play a Recorder solo at the school concert he has no idea what to do. But then a mysterious package brings him the magical Recorder and he embarks upon a musical odyssey accompanied by the RecorderWizard and his sister Sophie. Join the young musicians and their magical recorder on an exciting journey as Johnny masters the instrument and saves the school concert. The story istold in a comic-strip style with funny adventures and incidents beautiful pictures and all the while teaching you how to play the Recorder along with Johnny. The simple tunes that are included are all designed for the beginnerwith no previous musical experience. The accompanying CD illustrates all examples and turns the story into a really wonderful interactive learning experience. For a really fun alternative to those otherdry beginning Recorder books pick up Recorder Wizard and start learning the Recorder the magical and fun way today.

Theory has never been so easy! Chester's Easy-Peasy Theory by Carol Barratt gives young children a real sense of enjoyment as they begin to learn the language of music. The worksheets are carefully graded to take intoaccount the development of pupil's reading and writing skills. They can be used alongside any instrumental lessons or methods and are suitable for young beginners aged 5 years and upwards.

The Ocarina is an ancient instrument dating back thousands of years and has been important to many cultures all around the world. In recent years it has enjoyed increased popularity and was featured on the now classic video game 'Zelda: Ocarina of Time' There are many different types of Ocarina - this book is designed for use with a four-hole pendant Ocarina pitched in D. You'll discover that learning to play the Ocarina is a fantastic andfun way to begin enjoying music. The instrument is inexpensive and it's easy to play beautiful tunes from the very beginning. You don't need to be able to read music to start using this book. In fact any teacher with orwithout musical knowledge will discover that Ocarina From The Beginning offers an easy-to-use step-by-step method that will yield impressive results. It uses well-known songs which can also be sung to make learning fun and chord symbols are included so that a guitarist can accompany the songs. You'll be amazed how quickly you learn and soon you'll be playing your favourite songs to impress your friends and family. This CD Editioncomes complete with a CD of backing tracks to play along to.

A fine selection of some of the most famous orchestral works containing both sheet music and full audio on CD. Every piece in Orchestral Gold has been composed or specially arranged for easy Piano andis accompanied by high quality demonstration performances on a specially commissioned music CD. An essential addition to your Piano library.

A course of tutor books which moves at a slightly faster pace than the Easiest Piano Course.

This Mandolin Fingering Chart includes a notation guide tips on reading Mandolin TAB handy chords and a photo/diagram of the instrument. It's an invaluable reference chart for anybody learning the Mandolin ensuring you'll never forget the basics of playing this fantastic instrument. The centre of the chart depicts the basic chords that will let you play the vast majority of tunes for the Mandolin with all thecommon variations like minors 7ths and so on. What also makes this an essential Mandolin Reference Chart is the guide to reading tablature the most common and easily-accessible method of notation forstringed instruments. It describes what tablature is and how to read it. Not only this but some common techniques that have been notated in tab are described so your practical knowledge of theMandolin will come on leaps and bounds. Hammer-ons and pull-offs slides and tremolo are all detailed on this chart providing you with the fundamentals to kick-start you Mandolin playing. With a diagramand a photograph showing the note names and locations of a Mandolin to boot this Mandolin Fingering Chart is an attractive decoration as well as a great learning tool and memory aid. Pick it up today andgive your Mandolin Fingering a boost.

This is the Spanish translation of Pupils Book 3 from John Pitts bestselling Recorder From The Beginning series. This is the Spanish translation of Pupil's Book 3 from John Pitts ' bestselling Recorder From The Beginning series. Althoughtranslated the book and CD content is exactly the same as the original English publication.

The Chester 5-String Banjo Fingering Chart includes a notation guide tips on reading Banjo TAB handy chords and a photo/diagram of the instrument.

The Beginner Guitarist has been born out of 20 years of teaching experience. Although specifically designed as a teacher’s aid it can also be used for independent study. Topics like posture tuning andphrasing are not prescribed being left to the judgement of the teacher. With the exception of right and left-hand fingering advice this approach is used throughout the series. The entire series has the goal of being a measuredand progressive tutor. Ideas are usually introduced one at a time to avoid overloading the student. Book Two aims to build on solid right and left-hand techniques and covers further progress in notationrecognition. It begins with the introduction of quavers (eighth notes) and further focus on the free stroke (tirando). This is balanced with the need to keep the rest stroke (apoyando) solid by giving the pupil a chance to playboth melody and accompanying parts. Extensive exercises for finger 4 via chords and melody are included but the main aim is to complete the learning of the notes in first position taking in several scales and modes alongthe way. Simple open chords are also given further attention and the book concludes with coverage of chromaticism relating to the bottom three strings. A daily practice session for the completion of book two extrarepertoire and other helpful information are all available at www.thebeginnerguitarist.com. About the author: Nigel Tuffs is an instrumental teacher with more than 20 years of experience in all areas ofguitar teaching. Originally a member of several rock bands he completed an honours degree at the Colchester Institute specialising in composition and performance and has since worked extensively as a chamber musician in guitarensembles as an accompanist and also as an educator.

Designed to motivate young musicians to practice their scales Playing With Scales features imaginative backing tracks that transform scales and arpeggios into an exciting musical experience. Playing With Scales is a new resource designed to help motivate and encourage young musicians to practice their scales. Playing With Scales presents imaginative backing tracks in avariety of styles to transform scales and arpeggios from dry rudiments into an exciting musical experience. The accompaniments can be played by the teacher in lessons plus all of the tracks are included for studentpractice at home using the supplied Download Card. This volume contains accompaniments for scales and arpeggios required at the first level of playing and is compatible with the syllabus requirements of the majorexamination boards. Watch an introduction to Playing With Scales :

Explore the fascinating world of the dinosaurs with this collection of 12 imaginative new pieces by Carol Barratt including one duet featuring two dinosaurs. Complete with interesting facts and pictures of the dinosaurs ideal for all players of Grade one standard.

The fun way to learn to play - Books 1 and 2 of this popular series in one volume. Book 1 contains the simplest introductions to the fundamentals with plenty of fun tunes to play throughout. In Book 2 you will learn more notesand you'll start playing with both hands together. No previous knowledge is needed - ideal for complete beginners.

Fun songs and lessons for young children to play including traditional and modern favourites. All the pieces in this book are written in duet form with one part for the student and the other to be played by a teacher parent ormore advanced student.

A wealth of sight-reading practice material for up to and including Grade 3 of the major examination boards. A step-by-step approach to the basic elements of playing at sight containing 90 exercises with hints on how to getsight-reading right - first time! This series is ideal for pianists of all ages who wish to develop their sight-reading skills and learn new music more quickly.

Book 2 (CD Edition)- Ukulele From The Beginning: Book 2 is a great collection of favourite songs specially chosen from primary school-age children starting to learn the instrument! It follows on from Book 1 building on thefoundations and framework for learning the instrument. No previous knowledge of music is necessary for pupils... or the teacher! Just master the easy-to-play chord shapes and sing along! Ukulele From The Beginning is an ideal introduction to this great little instrument and in no time at all the whole class will be playing and accompanying themselves! They'll soon want to be learning more! Comes complete with a CD of fun and funky backingtracks for the class to play along to.

Each week has a double page spread with space on the left to detail what needs to be done and a table on the right to record progress. In addition a panel for jottings and staves for notation make this the perfectassistant for keeping track of practise and staying on schedule!

Pupil Book (Revised Full-Colour Edition)-This new edition of Treble Recorder from the Beginning is a complete course in playing Treble Recorder and now comes in full colour. It is particularly suitable for Descant players who are progressing to the TrebleRecorder. The course contains a wide selection of tunes that combine some old favourites with some new additions including music from Latin America Scott Joplin compositions classical pieces and folk songs! Acompanion Teacher's Book is also available containing Piano and Guitar accompaniments.