A second fantastic collection of original compositions and appealing arrangements of classic tunes by John Edmondson and Anne McGinty for beginning Concert bands and Big bands.

Piano teaching is an art that requires study aptitude application and expertise. This book by James W. Bastien discusses those qualities presenting a programme of study for the successful practise of piano teaching.

Answers for all three levels of Excellence in Theory are contained in this one answer key which can be used by a teacher or by an independent student. Ear training examples and exercises are included for the teacher with the option of using a Piano or other instrument in place of accessing the audio files found in the Kjos Multimedia Library at www.kjos.com Answers for all three levels of Excellence in Theory are contained in this one answer key which can be used by a teacher or by an independent student. Ear training examples and exercises are included for the teacher with theoption of using a Piano or other instrument in place of accessing the audio files found in the Kjos Multimedia Library at www.kjos.com

Very Young Pianist The-This clever and playful series provides ear training and composing activities which parallel the learning material presented in 'The Very Young Pianist'. Introduces numbers (1-5) letters (A-G) and basicrhythms. Presents short pre-staff notated pieces in the 5-finger positions of C and G. Introduces the block 1 chord for harmonisation of melodies.

Improve students' reading with the ability to quickly identify harmonic and melodic intervals on the staff and the keyboard. Bastien Theory Boosters will launch your students to new heights of theory success. Eachactivity book focuses on a single theory concept using puzzles mazes games riddles and more to fuel your students' natural love of learning.

Oboe-A superb collection of original compositions and top notch arrangements of classic tunes by John Edmondson and Anne McGinty for beginning Concert bands and Big bands.

Scale Skills from the Neil A. Kjos Piano Library provides an organised system for the study of scales arpeggios chords and finger exercises. The study of technic is an integral part of any complete education in the performance of a musical instrument. Piano students who consistently practice scales arpeggios chords and finger exercises will gain greater finger strength and flexibility as well as increased fluency and accuracy in performance. Familiarity with these technical elements also enhances a secure understanding of basic music theory. In the Scale Skills series eleven appropriately graded levels ensure steady progress as pianists advance in their study oftechnic. Each level reviews and incorporates the exercises and activities from previous levels helping students to develop a solid technical foundation. Scale Skills from the Neil A. Kjos Piano Library provides an organised system for the study of scales arpeggios chords and finger exercises. The study of technic is an integral part of any completeeducation in the performance of a musical instrument. Piano students who consistently practice scales arpeggios chords and finger exercises will gain greater finger strength and flexibility as well as increased fluency andaccuracy in performance. Familiarity with these technical elements also enhances a secure understanding of basic music theory. In the Scale Skills series eleven appropriately graded levels ensure steadyprogress as pianists advance in their study of technic. Each level reviews and incorporates the exercises and activities from previous levels helping students to develop a solid technical foundation.

Early exposure to playing in various keys promotes a strong foundation for fluent reading. and an understanding of music theory. Beginning Piano Multi-Key Reading introduces elementary pianists to twelve Majorfive-finger positions and key signatures. These keys and positions are presented in groups of similar keyboard topography to facilitate learning and coordination. Warm-ups etudes and short pieces provide reading experiences allover the grand staff helping students to avoid getting 'stuck' in the Middle C C and G Major positions. Beginning Piano Multi-Key Reading may be used with Beginning Piano Repertoire or any elementary pianocourse.

Using a simple step-by-step approach this workbook is dedicated to helping students conquer reading naming and writing notes. Line notes and space notes are presented separately alternating between the treble and bass clefs. All notes are then exercised on the grand staff. The final exercises of the book are dedicated to identifying notes in the context of harmonic thirds and triads. While part of the popular Piano Town method series this volume can be studied to advantaged with any traditional piano course.Using a simple step-by-step approach this workbook is dedicated to helping students conquer reading naming and writing notes. Line notes and space notes are presented separately alternating between the treble and bassclefs. All notes are then exercised on the grand staff. The final exercises of the book are dedicated to identifying notes in the context of harmonic thirds and triads. While part of the popular Piano Town method series this volume can be studied to advantaged with any traditional piano course.

Correlated with Piano Literature Volume 5 this 2-CD set will help students gain valuable insights into correct and historically accurate performance practices as they listen to the phrasing touch dynamics and balance performed by celebrated pianist Diane Hidy. Correlated with Piano Literature Volume 5 this 2-CD set will help students gain valuable insights into correct and historically accurate performance practices as they listen to the phrasing touch dynamics and balanceperformed by celebrated pianist Diane Hidy.

Comprehensive Band Method-The enhanced version of the world's leading instrumental method book Standard Of Excellence. This is a comprehensive band method in 3 parts which combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory musichistory ear training listening composition improvisation and interdisciplinary and multicultural studies. With full colour drawings and colour-coding of important text the series helps to motivate and inform across the fullrange of band instruments. Enhanced CD features include 2 CDs of audio accompaniment recordings for all band exercises Interactive iPAS software for Windows or Mac takes students through the entire book andprovides numeric performance scores. Tuner and Metronome included with iPAS.

Comprehensive Band Method-The enhanced version of the world's leading instrumental method book Standard Of Excellence. This is a comprehensive band method in 3 parts which combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory musichistory ear training listening composition improvisation and interdisciplinary and multicultural studies. With full colour drawings and colour-coding of important text the series helps to motivate and inform across the fullrange of band instruments. Enhanced CD features include 2 CDs of audio accompaniment recordings for all band exercises Interactive iPAS software for Windows or Mac takes students through the entire book andprovides numeric performance scores. Tuner and Metronome included with iPAS.

Comprehensive Band Method-The enhanced version of the world's leading instrumental method book Standard Of Excellence. This is a comprehensive band method in 3 parts which combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory musichistory ear training listening composition improvisation and interdisciplinary and multicultural studies. With full colour drawings and colour-coding of important text the series helps to motivate and inform across the fullrange of band instruments. Enhanced CD features include 2 CDs of audio accompaniment recordings for all band exercises Interactive iPAS software for Windows or Mac takes students through the entire book andprovides numeric performance scores. Tuner and Metronome included with iPAS.

This clever and playful series provides ear training and comp osing activities which complement the Very Young Pianist. Contains a selection of familiar folk tunes and original pieces in notated 5-finger positions in the Group 2 keys (D A E) the Group 3 keys (D flat A flat E flat) the Group 4 keys (G flat B flat B) and in the middle C position. Presents intervals through the 5th. This clever and playful series provides ear training and comp osing activities which complement the Very Young Pianist. Contains a selection of familiar folk tunes and original pieces in notated 5-finger positions in theGroup 2 keys (D A E) the Group 3 keys (D flat A flat E flat) the Group 4 keys (G flat B flat B) and in the middle C position. Presents intervals through the 5th.

Especially designed for the hands and minds of beginners aged 4-7 years. Especially designed for the hands and minds of beginners aged 4-7 years.

Comprehensive Band Method-The enhanced version of the world's leading instrumental method book Standard Of Excellence. This is a comprehensive band method in 3 parts which combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory music history ear training listening composition improvisation and interdisciplinary and multicultural studies. With full colour drawings and colour-coding of important text the series helps to motivate and inform across the full range of band instruments. Enhanced CD features include 2 CDs of audio accompaniment recordings for all band exercises Interactive iPAS software for Windows or Mac takes students through the entire book and provides numeric performancescores. Tuner and Metronome included with iPAS. The enhanced version of the world's leading instrumental method book Standard Of Excellence. This is a comprehensive band method in 3 parts which combines a strong performance-centred approach with music theory musichistory ear training listening composition improvisation and interdisciplinary and multicultural studies. With full colour drawings and colour-coding of important text the series helps to motivate and inform across the fullrange of band instruments. Enhanced CD features include 2 CDs of audio accompaniment recordings for all band exercises Interactive iPAS software for Windows or Mac takes students through the entire book andprovides numeric performance scores. Tuner and Metronome included with iPAS.

This well organized method can be used with church or school groups private students or voice classes. Book1 is written for grade four while Book 2 reviews skills progressing into more difficult sight-singing for advanced high school to University level. This creative step by step approach gives singers the skills needed to sight-sing by themselves away from a piano or other singers. Book 1 is designed for unison or two-part singing while Book 2 contains two-part or three-part. This method introduces rhythms and intervals sequentially and systematically incorporates elements of music such as key signatures and changing time signatures with regular reviews.This well organized method can be used with church or school groups private students or voice classes. Book1 is written for grade four while Book 2 reviews skills progressing into more difficult sight-singing for advanced highschool to University level. This creative step by step approach gives singers the skills needed to sight-sing by themselves away from a piano or other singers. Book 1 is designed for unison or two-part singing while Book 2contains two-part or three-part. This method introduces rhythms and intervals sequentially and systematically incorporates elements of music such as key signatures and changing time signatures with regular reviews.

All Instruments-Intervals ranging from seconds to octaves in both treble and bass clefs. Cards are colour-coded for quick recognition. Answers appear on the reverse. Intervals ranging from seconds to octaves in both treble and bass clefs. Cards are colour-coded for quick recognition. Answers appear on the reverse.

A variety of original tunes folk songs and pop styles.

Accompanying CD for Piano Literature Volume Four. Compiled and edited by James Bastien. Accompanying CD for Piano Literature Volume Four. Compiled and edited by James Bastien.