Behind Bars is the indispensable reference book for composers arrangers teachers and students of composition editors and music processors. In the most thorough and painstakingly researched book to be published since the 1980s specialist music editor Elaine Gould provides a comprehensive grounding in notational principles. Behind Bars covers everything from basic rules conventions and themes to complex instrumental techniques empowering the reader to prepare music with total clarity and precision. With the advent of computer technology it has never been more important for musicians to have ready access to principles of bestpractice in this dynamic field and this book will support the endeavours of software users and devotees of hand-copying alike. The author's understanding of and passion for her subject has resulted in a book that is not only practical but also compellingly readable. This seminal and all-encompassing guide encourages new standards of excellence and accuracy and at a weighty 704 pages it is supported by 1 500 music examples of published scores from Bach to Xenakis.

Team Strings 2 is ideal for individual group and class tuition allowing the violin viola or cello and double bass to be taught in the same lesson. This method contains carefully-graded music in a wide variety of styles developing instrument-related aural skills improvisation and composition.

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. 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. This volume contains the piano accompaniment only. 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. 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. This volume contains the pianoaccompaniment only.

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.

Teaching beginners is a huge responsibility and a challenge but also reaps enormous rewards Today there are a host of colourful tutors to choose from but none tells us how to teach beginners. It can be a hit and miss affair! Energising and inspirational Teaching Beginners is a 'must have' handbook for all instrumental and singing teachers. Written by the UK's leading music educationalist Paul Harris it is packed full of comprehensive advice and practical strategies it offers creative yet accessible solutions to the challenges faced in music education. Written in an approachable style and distilled from years ofpersonal experience and research Paul Harris looks at the issues concerning the teaching of beginners outlining a series of principals advice and strategies discussing: How to approach the first lesson Practice ideas for beginners introducing the tutor book and notation Taking stock and moving forward Inheriting pupils Improvisation and composition for beginners. A companion to the best-selling Improve Your Teaching this book is guaranteed to challenge affirm and energise your teaching!

Piano Professional Series-Piano Technique in Practice is for all pianists and piano teachers. Following on from Murray McLachlan’s widely acclaimed first book The Foundations of Technique this informative text offers a more detailed guide to piano playing for pianists atevery level. Concert pianist writer and teacher Murray McLachlan is chair of EPTA-UK and founder-director of the Chetham’s International Summer School for Pianists. In addition to making over forty commercial recordings he has been theeditor of Piano Professional magazine since 2007. He is Head of Keyboard at Chetham’s School of Music and a senior tutor at the Royal Northern College of Music.

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The Advanced Pianist Book 2 from the Piano Trainer series is for students who are beyond the intermediate stages and want to develop an advanced technique and musicality. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements these books include exercises ‘quick study’ sight-reading repertoire and ‘concert pianist’ hints and tips. The series not only develops students’ technique reading theory and musicianship but also provides an invaluable insight into the world of classical music here focussing both on historical context and key composers for the piano. Book 2 is suitable for students at post grade 7-8.The Advanced Pianist Book 2 from the Piano Trainer series is for students who are beyond the intermediate stages and want to develop an advanced technique and musicality. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements these books include exercises ‘quick study’ sight-reading repertoire and ‘concert pianist’ hints and tips. The series not only develops students’ technique reading theory and musicianship but also provides an invaluable insight into the world of classical music here focussing both on historical context and key composers for the piano. Book 2 is suitable for students at post grade 7-8.

Grade 5- The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series by renowned educationalist Paul Harris has now been extended to offer a series of editions supporting the Trinity College London sight-reading criteria. The books including this volume for Grade 5 have been specifically written to reflect Trinity's parameters for each grade and contain new material throughout. Designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems these books follow the same progressive format as previous editions: technical aspects are introduced step by step firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises then by studying prepared pieces with associatedquestions and finally Going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces.

Does the thought of sight-reading make you groan? The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill enabling you to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sigh-reading! series by renowned educationalist Paul Harris is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems especially in the context of graded exams. Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to a specific technical issues then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulouslygraded sight-reading pieces. New edition devised to support the revised sight-reading criteria from the ABRSM from 2012. Paul Harris is one of the most respected music educationalist known for his innovative Simultaneous Learning approach. He has over 500 publications to his name including the highly-acclaimed Improve your teaching! Improve your scales! Improve your aural! and Improve your practice! series. Paul writes frequesntly on music education and is in great demand as a workshop and seminar leader around the world.

A piece a week. Piano Grade 1 is ideal to be used alongside the Improve your sight-reading! graded piano books to support and improve the reading skills so fundamental to successful sight-reading. These fun short pieces are specifically written tobe learnt one per week. By continually reading accessible new repertoire the crucial processing of information and hand-eye coordination are established and improved developing confident sight-reading. The ability to sight-read fluently is avital skill enabling students to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series by renowned educationalistPaul Harris is designed to develop sight-reading skills especially in thecontext of graded exams. A Piece A Week Piano Grade 2 is ideal to be used alongside the Improve Your Sight-Reading! graded Piano books to support and improve the reading skills so fundamental to successful sight-reading. These fun short pieces are specifically written to be learnt one per week. By continually reading accessible new repertoire the crucial processing of information and hand-eye coordination are established and improved developing confident sight-reading. The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill enabling students to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series by renownededucationalist Paul Harris is designed to develop sight-reading skills especially in the context of graded exams.

How to make your school sing-A Singing School is a place not just where singing happens regularly but where singing is right at the heart of school life. It is a school where all children are involved in singing every day as a normal part of school life. It is a place where the whole school community knows and can describe what difference singing makes to their school. The Singing School Handbook is a how-to guide to help teachers and singing leaders working within school settings take appropriate steps towards making their school a Singing School. With universally transferable principles suggestions and strategies this book provides a framework that applies to any educational setting or school structurefrom the ages of 4-11 and beyond. A Singing School is a place not just where singing happens regularly but where singing is right at the heart of school life. It is a school where all children are involved in singing every day as a normal part of school life. It is a place where the whole school community knows and can describe what difference singing makes to their school. The Singing School Handbook is a how-to guide to help teachers and singing leaders working within school settings take appropriate steps towards making their school a Singing School. With universally transferable principles suggestions and strategies this book provides a framework that applies to any educational setting orschool structure from the ages of 4-11 and beyond.

Intended to help students prepare for graded exams. This is not meant to be a 'how to do it' book but a source of practical material for the benefit of the student and teacher alike.

This new series from Paul Harris builds on his previous series' 'Improve your Scales' and 'Improve your Sightreading'. 'Improve your Practice Grade 5' begins by encouraging students to plan their practice sessions starting with warm-ups and then giving tips on how to 'explore a piece'. This book will help children to think about different aspects of their music as they play giving them a better musical understanding of their pieces and also encourages independent thought and exploration.

A delightful book of very first solos for horn or soprano cornet in E Flat with piano accompaniment. If you can play just a few notes on the tenor horn then you're ready for this book. Nine imaginative pieces ranging from traditional tunes to classics - all for the absolute beginner with piano accompaniments. The pieces are arranged progressively so you can hear the step-by-step improvement in your playing as well as simply enjoying the music.

Covers the rudiments of music from the very beginning. Includes daily exercises all forms of scales and a dictionary of musical terms.

These books are ideal for primary teachers with little or no experience of teaching music while also offering fresh ideas and inspiration to the most expierenced music specialists. From Foundation level to Key Stage 2 these book contain an entire scheme of work for pupils with a CD of performance and accompaniment tracks and photocopiable resources. Devised by Ann Bryant they offer guidance for those with no formal musical training and build the confidence of all primary-level teachers.

Whether you are a member of a choir soloist singer or instrumentalist the ability to sight-sing with accuracy is one of the most important musical skills. Does your sight-reading ever let you down? Have you ever wished for a quick and painless way to improve? Paul Harris and Mike Brewer have constructed a brilliant practical method which takes you smoothly through a wealth of structured material including: 10 carefully formulated stages Over 100 rhythmic and melodic exercises many pieces with hints and tips for preparation 20 'unprepared' pieces by well-known composers Optional piano accompaniments for the majority of pieces All this andquestions and reminders to help you build a complete picture of each new piece leading you towards sight-singing with real confidence. This is a complete and proven method that really works! This volume is for intermediate level Low/ Medium Voice in the Treble Clef.

Don't feel secure when you have to shift out of first position? Worried about your intonation? Don't panic-here's the answer. Nine jazzy original pieces by a leading string teacher and composer specially written to be brilliant fun to play and to help you feel confident in 2nd 3rd and 4th positions. Excellent for concerts or just for private practice.

Team Brass is designed for everyone who wants to learn to play brass. This method: presents a flexible course which can be tailored to suit each student is ideal for individual group or class tuition contains plenty of carefully graded music in a wide variety of styles encourages ensemble playing with varied repertoire for mixed wind group and integrates with ensemble music in Team Strings Team Woodwind Team Recorder and Team Percussion provides imaginative piano accompaniments for selected pieces and chord symbols where appropriate develops instrument-related aural skills improvisationand composition offers helpful notes for the teacher together with clear ensemble scores.