The comprehensive string method that covers it all! A successful ensemble string method series for classroom or individual study. Provides the beginning string player with a solid foundation in all aspects of string playing withan emphasis on rhythmic strength. Topics include: Classroom tuning/Intonation exercises Vibrato exercises Shifting for all instruments featuring 4 types of shifting techniques Rhythm Theory Technique Duets/Rounds Detailed diagrams Major/Minor/Chromatic scales Bowing styles Dynamic/Tempo glossary Special core supplements: Shifting/Position reference chart Detailed shifting instructionsfor all instruments Vibrato instruction guide Bibliographical sketches Bibliography

Improve your Cello playing with this brilliant tutor part of the successful and popular All For Strings series. It is a comprehensive string method that is suitable for the classroom or individual study helping you tounderstand the fundamentals and theory of music. The series is applicable to all string instruments but this workbook is particularly for Cello with studies exercises games techniques various musical Styles and a detailedgraphical approach make this a fantastic learning tool.

Piano Town: a method for beginning piano students ages six and up. The course of study is divided into five levels with each level having four correlated books: Lessons - the core of Piano Town. Each concept is presented in a consistent reliable format helping the student to focus on new skills and information. Theory - provides page by page support for each concept introduced in Lessons so that theoretical knowledge keeps pace with performance skill. Technic - provides page by page support for the technical skills introduced in Lessons. Each new exercise isolated one element of piano technic giving the student a chance to focus on each specific skill. Performance -offers students an opportunity to apply what they have learned in Lessons. The variety of folk songs familiar tunes original music and classical literature are ideal for use in recitals and festivals. Piano Town: a method for beginning piano students ages six and up. The course of study is divided into five levels with each level having four correlated books: Lessons - the core of Piano Town. Each concept is presented in aconsistent reliable format helping the student to focus on new skills and information. Theory - provides page by page support for each concept introduced in Lessons so that theoretical knowledge keeps pace with performanceskill. Technic - provides page by page support for the technical skills introduced in Lessons. Each new exercise isolated one element of piano technic giving the student a chance to focus on each specific skill. Performance- offers students an opportunity to apply what they have learned in Lessons. The variety of folk songs familiar tunes original music and classical literature are ideal for use in recitals and festivals.

Comprehensive Band Method Accompaniment CD-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. 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 multiculturalstudies. With full colour drawings and colour-coding of important text the series helps to motivate and inform across the full range of band instruments.

Teacher Edition-Book 3 of the String Basics Teacher Edition contains a wealth of essential resources for the best possible teaching of the String Basics series at grade 3 level and beyond. This book is the perfect teaching companion for using this method in an ensemble in the classroom. It contains teaching strategies with proven success that match every step of the String Basics material so that you can maximise the effectiveness of your teaching without sacrificing any of the notable features of the String Basics programme that make it so valuable. These strategies are divided into the two categories of performance and musical understanding – both essential to the teaching of students in anorchestra. Guidelines and signposts help teachers to know exactly how to teach each section while the practical advice will help students to gain experience in an orchestra. Each Teacher Edition comes with a DVD containing video lessons and accompaniment practice tracks which help make the book come alive. However the real icing on the cake is the Interactive Teacher’s Studio a corollary to the popular Interactive Practice Studio that comes with the student books. This offers an even greater number of helpful tips and strategies to enable you to make the most of your String Basics Teacher Edition . But don’t take our word for it Renata Bratt of allthingsstrings.com says: ”The teacher’s edition includes information about almost every exercise and tune…Without a computer and the internet this method is good. With access to computers and internet service this method is amazing and is a benchmark in classroom string education.” To read the full review click here. Book 3 of the String Basics Teacher Edition contains a wealth of essential resources for the best possible teaching of the String Basics series at grade 3 level andbeyond. This book is the perfect teaching companion for using this method in an ensemble in the classroom. It contains teaching strategies with proven success that match every step of the String Basics material so that you can maximise the effectiveness of your teaching without sacrificing any of the notable features of the String Basics programme that make it so valuable. These strategies are divided into thetwo categories of performance and musical understanding – both essential to the teaching of students in an orchestra. Guidelines and signposts help teachers to know exactly how to teach each section while the practical advicewill help students to gain experience in an orchestra. Each Teacher Edition comes with a DVD containing video lessons and accompaniment practice tracks which help make the book come alive. However the realicing on the cake is the Interactive Teacher’s Studio a corollary to the popular Interactive Practice Studio that comes with the student books. This offers an even greater number

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.

The accompaniments for the level 2 Performance Technic and Piano books of Bastien Piano Basics . The accompaniments for the level 2 Performance Technic and Piano books of Bastien Piano Basics .

Violin-String Basics: Steps to Success for String Orchestra is a comprehensive method for beginning string classes. Utilizing technical exercises music from around the world classical themes by the masters and original compositions students will learnto play their string instruments in an orchestra. Step-by-step sequences of instruction will prove invaluable as students learn to hold their instrument and bow finger new notes count different rhythms read music notation and more. Clear full-colour photographs and fingering chart diagrams introduce playing positions bow hold and bowing and left hand finger patterns. Duets rounds trios and orchestra arrangements develop students ability to play in an ensemble setting rightaway. Duets are designed to strengthen ear training and establishing good information. Interactive Practice Studio is a unique and trendsetting downloadable resource containing a wealth of supporting biographical historical and culturalinformation: photos maps artwork audio samples video and more. Its designed with your students in mind. Fun - Inspiring - Motivating! Video Lessons offer students and teachers a comprehensive step-by-step look at concepts taught throughoutString Basics. Lessons are taught in a middle school classroom setting by authors Shade and Wolstenhulme. Lessons show special consideration for each instrument and one lesson is specially devoted to shifting for the bass. Theory & Composition offersstudents hands-on experiences to better understand what they see and hear by actually learning to notate music and compose simple melodic lines. The Teachers Edition provides successful teaching strategies as they pertain to the material introducedthroughout String Basics. The Strategies are divided into two categories: Performance and Musical Understanding. Through them guidelines and guide- posts assist towards giving students a comprehensive experience in orchestra. Also available toteachers is the Interactive Teachers studio offering even more helpful tips and strategies. String Basics: Steps to Success for String Orchestra is a comprehensive method for beginning string classes. Utilizing technical exercises music from around the world classical themes by the masters andoriginal compositions students will learn to play their string instruments in an orchestra. Step-by-step sequences of instruction will prove invaluable as students learn to hold their instrument and bow finger new notes countdifferent rhythms read music notation and more. Clear full-colour photographs and fingering chart diagrams introduce playing positions bow hold and bowing and left hand finger patterns. Duets rounds trios and orchestra arrangements develop student's ability to play in an ensemble setting right away. Duets are designed to strengthen ear training and establishing good information. Interactive Practice Studio is a unique andtrendsetting downloadable r

Level One-Each pack contains 3 matching disks for Piano Performance and Technic books at each level. Play and hear each piece with an orchestral accompaniment. Each pack contains 3 matching disks for Piano Performance and Technic books at each level. Play and hear each piece with an orchestral accompaniment.

Nancy Telfer. Perfect for choirs and choral classes this series provides a detailed plan for implementing a comprehensive programme of vocal production through warm-ups. The purpose of each practical warm-up piece is clearlyidentified with tips to help singers make the most of each warm-up. Further information is given in the Conductor’s Edition together with weekly plans and a diagnostic chart.

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

This set of 32 large cards contains everything you need for hilariously fun rhythm exercises to get students of all ages and abilities in touch with their rhythmic side. Whether your students are young or old beginners or experienced everyone can get on board with this Rockin’ Rhythms set. The sheer number of cards in this pack is enough for near endless amounts of entertainment while the four-part rhythm ensembles contained on each one ensures that students will develop a deep and practical understanding of rhythm. Each card involves a different kind of rhythmic sound whether it’s hissing or singing barking or clanging to get your students making noise. All we knowis it might get loud! The Rockin’ Rhythms pack is suitable for groups of two or more. This set of 32 large cards contains everything you need for hilariously fun rhythm exercises to get students of all ages and abilities in touch with their rhythmic side. Whether your students are young or old beginnersor experienced everyone can get on board with this Rockin’ Rhythms set. The sheer number of cards in this pack is enough for near endless amounts of entertainment while the four-part rhythm ensembles containedon each one ensures that students will develop a deep and practical understanding of rhythm. Each card involves a different kind of rhythmic sound whether it’s hissing or singing barking or clanging to get your students makingnoise. All we know is it might get loud! The Rockin’ Rhythms pack is suitable for groups of two or more.

Designed as a companion to the Theory GymnasticsTM books these 4.5 x 5.5 inch full-staff flashcards are useful as a supplement to all note-reading or theory approaches. Designed as a companion to the Theory GymnasticsTM books these 4.5 x 5.5 inch full-staff flashcards are useful as a supplement to all note-reading or theory approaches.

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

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

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

The third book of original compositions and appealing arrangements of classic tunes by John Edmondson and Anne McGinty for beginning Concert bands and Big bands. Includes CD of demonstrations.

Trombone/Baritone B.C./Bassoon-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.

2nd Clarinet-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.

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