This piano course has been specifically written to help students progress through the tricky intermediate stages of learning the piano. Through carefully chosen repertoire quick studies key technical information and musicianship activities students will develop the skills that they require. Note-reading will be improved technique developed and a greater understanding of style and music theory will be gained. The Intermediate Pianist Book 1 is suitable for Grade 3 level pianists and forms part of the Piano Trainer series. This piano course has been specifically written to help students progress through the tricky intermediate stages of learning the Piano. Through carefully chosen repertoire quick studies key technical information and musicianship activities students will develop the skills that they require. Note-reading will be improved technique developed and a greater understanding of style and music theory will be gained. The Intermediate Pianist Book 1 is suitable for Grade 3 level pianists and forms part of the Piano Trainer series. This series was the winner of the 2018 Music Teacher Awards for Excellence Best Print Resource

Show us a Song! offers a truly immersive approach to singing that embraces music drama movement staging and performing - the Lin Marsh way! Structured around ten original songs on a variety of school topics this book offers teachers a treasure chest of ideas and activities to develop musicianship creativity literacy and general knowledge and understanding. Each song comes with informative notes imaginative ideas for soundscapes and seedling ideas for groups to develop. Ten songs on popular school themes specially written for young voices by Lin Marsh CD with stylish backing tracks and inspiringperformances sung by Lin Marsh Topics include: Victorian England food from around the world festivals and celebrations space the seasons (winter) technology and the jungle Develops musical learning in line with the requirements of the music curriculum (Key Stage 1-2) Photocopiable music pages

A method for individual and group learning-Paul Harris’s Basics Series is widely regarded as the leading method for beginner players and their teachers. Oboe Basics offers helpful fingering diagrams and rhythm boxes activities duets and a wide range of repertoire including original pieces and well-loved favourites from every genre. Starting at absolute beginner level the tutor progresses to about Grade 2 level. Audio tracks of accompaniments are available to download online. Paul Harris’s Basics Series is widely regarded as the leading method for beginner players and their teachers. Oboe Basics offers helpful fingering diagrams and rhythm boxes activities duets and a wide range of repertoire including original pieces and well-loved favourites from every genre. Starting at absolute beginner level the tutor progresses to about Grade 2 level. Audio tracks of accompaniments are available to download online.

This seminal work by master saxophonist John Harle offers players of all levels the most in-depth approach to playing the saxophone. In this beautifully presented two-volume boxed set Harle reveals his ground-breaking techniques for encouraging fluent and natural playing – transforming the musical experience of students and professionals alike. Every aspect of playing and performing is explored through two volumes from breathing resonant tone production and fluent articulation through to techniques for building ease and flow in performance. In addition there are bespoke music exercises illuminating graphics illustrations and photographs to inspire every player. Practical clearand universally relevant The Saxophone discloses John Harle’s secrets to playing with individuality fluent technique and a powerful musical presence. This is the most in-depth approach to playing the saxophone ever published. In this two-volume boxed set master saxophonist John Harle reveals his ground-breaking techniques for fluent and natural playing - transforming the musical and learning experience of students and professionals alike. Practical clear and universally relevant The Saxophone discloses John Harle's secrets to playing with individuality fluent technique and a powerful musical presence by: introducing revolutionary new concepts such as the Reed Fan the Power Lines and the Cathedral of Resonance exploring every aspect of playing and performing frombreathing resonant tone production and fluent articulation through to techniques for building ease and flow in performance featuring unique anatomical diagrams stunning visualisations and colour-coded musical examples throughout offering expert advice on all aspects of performance: dealing with fear nerves and adrenalin developing a strong psychological approach and setting goalposts for success including practice wheels that help develop a structured and relaxed practice routine. The title was a finalist at the 2018 Music Teacher Awards For Excellence Best Music Education Product.

It's Never Too Late To Sing Christmas brings together 12 festive favourites in an array of styles all specially selected and arranged for adult beginners. Building on the techniques introduced in It's Never Too Late To Sing tutor this unique collection provides everything you need to take the next step of your singing journey. 12 carefully selected songs to help you develop your technique across a range of styles. Wide range of styles from traditional carols to Christmas No. 1's. Helpful background notes and practice tips for each song. CD containing piano accompaniments for everysong.

Grade 5-A piece a week Piano Grade 5 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 renowned educationalist Paul Harris isdesigned to develop sight-reading skills especially in the context of graded exams. A piece a week Piano Grade 5 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.

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Firmly rooted in Paul Harris’ Simultaneous Learning approach this new edition of Improve your sight-singing! Grades 4-5 is designed to help overcome all the stumbling blocks to successful sight-singing. Step by step you will build up a complete picture of each piece firstly through rhythmic melodic and technical exercises then by making connections to your wider music-making studying prepared pieces and finally ‘going solo’ with a series of meticulously graded sight-singing pieces. These new editions of the best-selling Improve your sight-singing! series have been simplified into two (midrange) volumes making them suitable for instrumentalists who wish to improvetheir singing as well as for singers preparing for sight-singing in vocal exams. The books feature over 100 completely new practice exercises throughout and have been brought up to date to match the latest ABRSM sight-singing criteria. Firmly rooted in Paul Harris’ Simultaneous Learning approach this new edition of Improve your sight-singing! Grades 4-5 is designed to help overcome all the stumbling blocks to successful sight-singing. Step by step you will build up a complete picture of each piece firstly through rhythmic melodic and technical exercises then by making connections to your wider music-making studying prepared pieces and finally ‘going solo’ with a series of meticulously graded sight-singing pieces. These new editions of the best-selling Improve your sight-singing! series have been simplified into two (midrange) volumes making them suitable for instrumentalists who wish toimprove their singing as well as for singers preparing for sight-singing in vocal exams. The books feature over 100 completely new practice exercises throughout and have been brought up to date to match the latest ABRSM sight-singing criteria.

This piano course has been specifically written to help students progress through the tricky intermediate stages of learning the piano. Through carefully chosen repertoire quick studies key technical information and musicianship activities students will develop the skills that they require. Note-reading will be improved technique developed and a greater understanding of style and music theory will be gained. The Intermediate Pianist Book 3 is suitable for Grade 5 level pianists and forms part of the Piano Trainer series. This piano course has been specifically written to help students progress through the tricky intermediate stages of learning the Piano. Through carefully chosen repertoire quick studies key technical information and musicianship activities students will develop the skills that they require. Note-reading will be improved technique developed and a greater understanding of style and music theory will be gained. The Intermediate Pianist Book 3 is suitable for Grade 5 level pianists and forms part of the Piano Trainer series. This series was the winner of the 2018 Music Teacher Awards for Excellence Best Print Resource

Improve your sight-reading! Teacher’s Book (Piano Grades 1-5) provides teachers with a range of meticulously graded progressive sight-reading tests to use in lessons. Specifically written to work alongside the best-selling Improve your sight-reading! graded series for pupils it mirrors the introduction of key concepts and technical issues in the pupils’ books. By renowned educationalist Paul Harris the book also contains useful notes hints and tips for teachers. Improve your sight-reading! Teacher's Book (Piano Grades 1-5) provides teachers with a range of meticulously graded progressive sight-reading tests to use in lessons. Specifically written to work alongside the best-selling Improve your sight-reading! graded series for pupils it mirrors the introduction of key concepts and technical issues in the pupils' books. By renowned educationalist Paul Harris the book also contains useful notes hints and tips for teachers.

80 Graded Studies for Violin Book 1 is a must-have resource for teachers and students. Studies are an established part of every instrumentalist’s training. They place technical problems in musical contexts and can be invaluable aids for development. 80 Graded Studies for Violin brings together in two books a broad selection of repertoire in a variety of styles including well-established technical studies folk jazz and contemporary works plus some original compositions. The studies in Book 1 are arranged in order of increasing difficulty according to a carefully planned technical progression from Grades 1-5. Each grade features solo studies focusing on specific areas oftechnique plus one accompanied piece per grade to help with intonation and for use as a performance resource. 80 Graded Studies for Violin Book 1 is a must-have resource for teachers and students. Studies are an established part of every instrumentalist's training. They place technical problems in musical contexts and can be invaluable aids for development. This study book brings together a broad selection of repertoire including works by famous pedagogues such as Wohlfahrt Schradieck and Kayser as well as folksongs lesser known gems contemporary studies and some original compositions. The studies in Book 1 are arranged in order of increasing difficulty according to a carefully planned technical progression fromGrades 1-5. Each grade features solo studies focusing on specific areas of technique plus one accompanied piece per grade available to download to help with intonation and for use as a performance resource.

The Master books in Geraldine Law-Lee 's Step By Step Piano Lessons The Fun Way series provide a gradual transition from nursery tunes to serious classics. These songbooks reinforce each position whilst introducing the forms dances articulation and technique of the classics. The books in the Master series introduce questions and provoke discussions and will increase the student's understanding of aural theoretical and technical terms. Teachers using the series must point out specific intervals and chords for aural recognition ask questions about styles periods composers terms titles forms dynamic and tempo marks in Italian etc.regularly during lessons. The Master series also covers all scales reading and styles of periods required in the grades and examinations. A section of fun pieces is still included at the back in the keys and necessary reading abilities required for the grades. These include many evergreen tunes known by parents and children that may by memorised and played for entertainment sessions either at home or for friends.

This graded series is made simple so that the student finds learning a pleasure. The progress is very gradual to smoothly proceed to the required standard set by the various examination boards.

Piano Grade 3 (Trinity Edition)- 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 3 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.

The Foundation Pianist is a set of two books for students beyond the beginner stage who want to develop a technical and musical foundation to help them progress on to intermediate levels. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements the books include daily exercises sight-reading repertoire and musical time travel. This series not only develops students’ technique reading theory and musicianship but also provides an invaluable insight into the world of classical music from madrigals to symphonies and operas to concertos. The Foundation Pianist is a set of two books for students beyond the beginner stage who want to develop a technical and musical foundation to help them progress on to intermediate levels. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements the books include daily exercises sight-reading repertoire and musical time travel. This series not only develops students' technique reading theory and musicianship but also provides an invaluable insight into the world of classical music from madrigals to symphonies and operas to concertos.

A workbook for examinations including over 60 practice tests for Associated Board exams supporting the new syllabus requirements from 2012. 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 sight-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 preparedpieces with associated questions and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. This new edition has been devised to support the revised sight-reading criteria from the ABRSM from 2012. Paul Harris is one of the most respected music educationalists known for his innovative Simultaneously 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 frequently on music education and is in great demand as a workshop and seminar leader around the world.

Paul Harris’s brilliant series of workbooks contains finger fitness exercises scale and arpeggio studies key pieces simple improvisations and composition to help you play scales and arpeggios with real confidence. An invaluable resource forstudents Improve your scales! Flute Grades 1–3 covers all the keys and ranges required for the Associated Board syllabus helping you pick up valuable extra marks in exams. This new edition has been devised to support the revised criteria from theABRSM from 2018. Paul Harris’s brilliant series of workbooks contains finger fitness exercises scale and arpeggio studies key pieces simple improvisations and composition to help you play scales and arpeggios with real confidence. An invaluable resource for students Improve your scales! Flute Grades 1–3 covers all the keys and ranges required for the Associated Board syllabus helping you pick up valuable extra marks in exams. This new edition has been devised to support the revised criteria from the ABRSM from 2018.

The Psychology of Piano Technique is much more than a musical self-help book dealing with a large range of topics and problems which pianists of all levels constantly face. This fourth volume in the Piano Professional series takes a technicalperspective on what have traditionally been seen as psychological issues presenting a new approach for performing musicians and their teachers. Author Murray McLachlan deals with a wide range of subjects relevant to pianists including stage fright inspiration injury short-term tactics for success and long-term development strategies. He also emphasizes the importance of a positive mind-set and a comfortable joyful and calmly creative way of thinking. The Psychology of Piano Technique is much more than a musical self-help book dealing with a large range of topics and problems which Pianists of all levels constantly face. This fourth volume in the Piano Professional series takes a technical perspective on what have traditionally been seen as psychological issues presenting a new approach for performing musicians and their teachers. Author Murray McLachlan deals with a wide range of subjects relevant to pianists including stage fright inspiration injury short-term tactics for success and long-term development strategies. He also emphasizes the importance of a positive mind-set and acomfortable joyful and calmly creative way of thinking.

Ukulele Basics is a landmark ukulele method for young beginners. Carefully designed for use in both individual- and group-learning contexts Ukulele Basics supports players and teachers through the early stages of learning providing the ideal foundation for budding musicians. From how to hold your Ukulele through basic chords and strumming patterns to playing accompaniments and simple tunes this carefully paced method provides a complete resource for aspiring players. Suitable for absolute beginners aged 6+. Gradually introduces key musical concepts tab and stave notation simple chords and strums and tunes topluck. CD containing demos for all songs and chords as well as numerous backing tracks. Notes.

A fun and simple introduction to playing jazz piano-Discover Pam Wedgwood’s exciting world of jazz piano! How to Play Jazz Piano is a fun and simple introduction for young players with a basic knowledge of how to play the piano (about Grade 2 standard). It includes an introduction to improvisation suggested listening ideas and covers swing syncopated rhythms basic chords and chord symbols scales and modes used in jazz. There are also plenty of great pieces in different styles online audio and Pam’s helpful advice and teaching tips every step of the way! Discover Pam Wedgwood's exciting world of jazz piano! How to Play Jazz Piano is a fun and simple introduction for young players with a basic knowledge of how to play the piano (about Grade 2 standard). It includes an introduction to improvisation suggested listening ideas and covers swing syncopated rhythms basic chords and chord symbols scales and modes used in jazz. There are also plenty of great pieces in different styles online audio and Pam's helpful advice and teaching tips every step of the way!