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.

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.

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.

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.

Fourteen original imaginative studies for solo violin designed to lead on from elementary studies for younger players to those of Mazas and Kreutzer. Each piece concentrates on one or two aspects of technique and the whole set covers a wide range of left and right hand skills including spiccato bowing string-crossing moto perpetuo cantabile and easy double-stopping.

At last a piano course that's up to date fun to use and packed with pieces to play things to do and stickers to stick! The KEYCLUB Course takes place in Keyland - a magical fantasty world of characters and places. KEYCLUB however is more than just a piano course. It's a real kids' club that every young person can join!

Andy Hamptons Saxophone Basics series is widely regarded as the leading method for beginner saxophonists and their teachers. This new edition of Saxophone Basics (Pupils book) offers a fresh design clear technical drawings fun illustrations newactivities pull-out fingering chart and of course all of the great tunes featured in the original Saxophone Basics. Starting at absolute beginner level and progressing to about Grade 2 it contains:- a wide range of repertoire including original pieces and well-loved favourites from every genre- warm ups and fun original exercises - invaluable fact files quizzes and technical advice covering notation general musicianship andcare of the instrument - helpful fingering diagrams and rhythm boxes -duets throughout - ideal for group teaching -pull-out fingering chart to pin on your wall -I love this book; its brimming with repertoire that will really appeal to young saxophonists. Definitely the best book currently on the market.-John Harle Andy Hampton 's Saxophone Basics - Pupil's Book for Alto Saxophone. Includes CD featuring a recorded Piano accompaniment that can be played along to.

This method which can be used for any size of instrument from 12 to 120 bass takes the student rapidly through the fundamentals in a manner to establish self-confidence from the first lesson. This book presents a new and scientifically correct program for mastering finger technique enabling the accordionist to acquire the brilliant technique of the professional player far more rapidly than by indiscriminate and haphazard practice. Included also is a neasily understood course in Keyboard Harmony and its adaptation in harmonizing melodies and playing effectively from piano and violon music. Finally this method contains a series of carefully graded and edited solosembracing all forms of music from Swing-Boogie to the Classics.

Now more than ever the ability to sight-read fluently is an essential part of the training of musicians of any instrument. This workbook is designed to help overcome the nerves that cause sight-reading problems especially for trumpet players working for the Grades 5-8 examinations.Step by step it helps the player to build up a complete picture of each piece first through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific problems then by the study of a prepared piece with associated questions for the student to answer then finally to the real unprepared sight-reading test itself.

The second volume in this series extends the pianist to exercises with musical interest as well as technical value.

Up-Grade is designed to bridge the gap between grades. The varied pieces in this bright new collection range from toe-tapping jazzy numbers to more classical styles all designed to ease you gently on towards the next grade.

Are you football crazy football mad - and starting to learn the piano too? Enter the exciting piano league of Division One with your two 'five-a-side' teams. Work on your skills with warm-ups and exercises original piano pieces with football lyrics team talks giving you more activities to try out and much much more!

Improve Your Sight Reading contains many different exercises to help improve the basic skills needed to be able to sight read as well as providing a fun break from solo sight-reading practice.This book is complete with associated questions to help prepare each piece.

Saxophone Basics is a landmark method. It starts at absolute beginner level and progresses to about Grade 2 presenting a wonderful variety of classical jazz and pop pieces combined with exercises quizzes rhythm boxes and hot tips. The pupil's book is suitable for all saxophones.This new edition of the teacher's book for Tenor/B flat Saxophone contains all the piano and saxophone accompaniments as well as useful teaching tips.

Now more than ever the ability to sight-read fluently is an essential part of the training of musicians on any instrument. This workbook is designed to help overcome the nerves that can cause sight-reading problems taking the young recorder player up to grade three level. Step-by-step it helps the player to build up a complete picture of each piece first through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific problems then by the study of Prepared piece with associated questions for the student to answer finally to the unprepared sight-reading test itself. Check-boxes for each stage allow both teacher and pupil to keep a eye on progress.

Now more than ever the ability to sight-read fluently is an essential part of the training of musicians of any instrument. This workbook is designed to help overcome the nerves that accompany sight-reading. This book is written especially for trumpet players working for the Grades 1-5 examinations. Step by step it helps the player to build up a complete picture of each piece first through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific problems then by the study of a prepared piece with associated questions for the student to answer and so finally to the real unprepared sight-reading test itself.

Improve Your Sight Reading Duets collection of duets gives players a chance to practice their sight-reading with other pianists. As well as providing a fun break from solo sight-reading practice each exercise builds on basic skills to develop sight reading ability. Complete with associated questions to help prepare each piece.

This is a series of inter-related instrumental workbooks for keyboard guitar bass guitar and percussion. Planned so that concepts are carefully introduced consolidated and extended the workbook comprises three progressive volumes each containing twenty-five units. They support and complement the teacher's resource through an innovative approach that encourages a creative attitude towards learning an instrument. Many sections contain work on improvisation and sight-reading and alternate units provide an ensemble piece arranged for all the instruments covered by this project. Each book covers the same curriculum requirements regardless of instrument however thisbook acts both as a classroom resource and as an introduction to the art of bass guitar technique.

The complete method essential skills and pieces for beginner to level 1- Superstart Violin is a break-through for beginner violinists full of exciting music and fun activities from the very first lesson to inspire and stimulate pupils and teachers. Mary Cohen is one of Britain’s leading string teachers and this new edition is a distillation of her many years of teaching and research - a core method now in one book. Complete violin technique is introduced from the start providing a solid foundation and taking the player up to grade one level. Carefully structured each unit covers a clear technical point through expertly written pieces providing the student with a true musical experience at each tiny step. Mary takes an imaginative child-orientated approach throughout encouraging interaction and the exploration of new sound worlds through a superb variety of music. The accompanying CD provides all the piano accompaniments with unique cue entries to help beginners get started. A separate accompaniments book for violin is also available. For extra flexibility most of the pieces in Superstart Violin Superstart Viola and Superstart Cello book are compatible making this a great resource for individual or group teaching Superstart Violin - Complete Method combines books one and two and contains essential skills and pieces for beginner to grade one level by Mary Cohen. With CD of Piano accompaniments.

The ability to sing in foreign languages is a much-needed skill for singers but few vocal training resources tackle this aspect comprehensively in one book. With this in mind ABRSM examiners and professional singers Heidi Pegler and Nicola-Jane Kemp have written The language of song a graded series of songbooks that provide classic song repertoire carefully selected to develop the vital skills required to sing in a foreign language. An invaluable resource for all singing students and teachers each song gives both a literal and poetic translation of each text a detailed pronunciation guide using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) guide andbackground information on the songs as well as technical and musical teaching points. The accompanying CD provides the text for each song spoken by a native speaker - expert language consultants who specialise in coaching singers - as well as a recording of each song accompaniment by international pianist Iain Harrington. Not just ideal for those taking graded singing exams these are invaluable for singers of any age exploring international song repertoire up to university and college level. Learn to sing this wonderful foreign language repertoire confidently and effectively and celebrate the Language of Song!