Get set for the most enjoyable fright of your life as you accompany Pauline Hall and Kevin Wooding through these creepy pages. Spooky Piano Time is bursting with repertoire pieces puzzles poems and full-colour illustrations - for all pianists of around Piano Time 2 standard. The church bell strikes midnight but for the ghostly inhabitants of the haunted House on the Hill the evening's fun and games are only just beginning. Dare you meet this sinister and eccentric family and join in their musical mayhem? Get set for the most enjoyable fright as you accompany Pauline Hall through the creepy pages of Spooky Piano Time . This volume is bursting with repertoire pieces puzzles and illustrations.

Piano Time-31 really simple arrangements of operatic masterpieces starting at about the level of Piano Time 2 and arranged in order of difficulty. Opera is everywhere - we might not know the words but we've all heard those gorgeous tunes on recordings radio and T.V. Wouldn't they be great to play if they were written for piano? With Piano Time Opera Pauline Hall comes to the pianist's rescue with 32 simple arrangements of operatic masterpieces.

The second book for absolute beginners with attractive colour illustrations. An entertaining and thoughtful choice of pieces with plenty of songs duets puzzles and games. A steady unhurried piano tutor which encourages security at every step. The pieces are entertaining and backed up by games theory puzzles and duets. The illustrated colourful pictures enhance the musical material which all young children will enjoy learning from.

Piano Time Sports is an imaginative collection of exercises to limber up young hands and develop the technical skills required for the early grades. Each section of the book introduces the beginner pianist to a different technique through two warm up exercises and a short piece. The pupil then gets the opportunity to demonstrate their new-found skill in an original piece which incorporates the technical point learned. Packed with witty cartoons Piano Time Sports is a fun way to acquire and build upon a range of fundamental piano techniques. On your marks... Get set... Go! Get running skiing swimming and dancing your way to playing the piano with this lively collection of sporty exercises! When we learn a new sport we take for granted that we will need to do warming up exercises. Learning the piano is no different. Just as in any sporting activity a few technical exercises can increase control reduce muscle stress and prevent strain. This book introduces essential workouts for the hands in a gradual and fun way. Make these activities a regular part of lesson and practice time. Pick one or two each time you practice and use them to warm up. A very creative and helpful instrumentaltutor book written by Fiona Macardle. To be used in support of a graded method series this book is full of original ideas which help to make practicing and learning fun including warm ups midweek training and fitness level tests/pieces!

Sight-singing exercises-160 progressive exercises to introduce simple sightsinging. 160 easy graded sight-reading exercises for singers. This handy book boasts a wealth of short tests and practice phrases to help you get firmly to grips with sight-reading and sight-singing. The exercises are progressive and each section includes guidance that will help you to spot any awkward notes or potential pitfalls. Ideal training material for any singer undertaking structured voice examinations or wishing to improve their reading skills in general.

A Beginner Book For Viola-Viola Time Starters is a great beginner book for the budding viola player. Carefully paced to suit young learners it supports players through the important early stages step by step-from how to hold your instrument and bow through basic notation to exciting pieces in a range of styles. With plenty of entertaining illustrations and a CD to play along to with Viola Time it really is fun to play! Building on the success of the Viola Time series Viola Time Starters provides the best possible foundation for the budding string player. Carefully paced to suit young learners the book supports players through the important early stages step by step-from how to hold your instrument and bow through basic notation to pieces using the 1st 2nd and 3rd fingers. Packed with quizzes games and songs as well as colour illustrations to demonstrate each stage Viola Time Starters also includes a CD of performances and backing tracks to encourage and enhance progress throughout. The Starters books provide a thoroughpedagogical approach that supports the early years of learning up until the end of Joggers and the Starters and Joggers books work well when used in conjunction.

A technique book for the intermediate player which follows on from skills introduced in Creative Saxophone and Creative Saxophone Duets and may be used alongside Creative Saxophone Improvising. The workbook focuses on specific techniques which with regular practice will give the student the confidence fluency and freedom to realize their full potential in performance and improvisation. BL Introduces essential techniques for the intermediate soloist BL Builds confidence and fluency in performance and improvisation BL Covers harmonics vibrato alternative and altissimo fingerings BL Provides interesting and effective ways to practise modes scales and arpeggios BL Developsimprovisation skills through focusing on patterns cycle of 5ths the II-V-I and transcription BL CD with live expert demonstrations and inspirational backings for the play-along pieces and many of the exercises: includes versions for alto and tenor instruments Creative Saxophone is an innovative series for the beginner Alto or Tenor Saxophonist who wants to play Jazz Rock and other contemporary music styles whilst developing a solid technique. The idiomatic exercises and pieces encourage an awareness of authentic styles and give players the confidence to begin improvising from as early as possible. An accompanying CD features backings for many of the pieces performed by world-class musicians giving the student an opportunity to experience playing against a real band. Introduces essential techniques Builds confidence and fluency in performance and improvisation Harmonics vibrato alternative andaltissimo fingerings all covered Provides interesting and effective ways gto practice scales modes and arpeggios Develops improvisation skills through focusing on patterns cycle of fifths II-V-I and transcription

Creative Ideas for Instrumental Teachers-Making Music is an invaluable practical resource for all instrumental and singing teachers. It will ensure that you make the most of every minute of lesson time and gives you the necessary tools to develop a student's musicianship to the full. Making Music presents 200 accessible and imaginative activities to improve students' musical understanding and aural awareness. Subjects include warming up pulse and rhythm basic musical elements such as harmonic progression scales melody improvising and composing. Some less tangible aspects of music-making such as musical character and expression are also explored. Suitable for both group and individual lessons and for students atall stages Making Music provides a refreshingly practical approach to developing the whole musician. Making Music is an invaluable practical resource for all instrumental and singing teachers. It will ensure that you make the most of every minute of lesson time and gives you the necessary tools to develop a student's musicianship to the full. Making Music presents more than 200 accessible and imaginative activities guaranteed to improve every student's musical understanding and aural awareness. Subjects include warming up pulse and rhythm and basic musical elements such as harmonic progression scales melody improvising and composing. Some of the less tangible aspects of music-making such as musical character and style are also explored. Suitable for bothgroup and individual lessons and for students at all stages Making Music provides a refreshingly practical approach to developing the whole musician. Contents: Warming up Playing with pulse and rhythm Understanding basic musical elements Playing with scales and chords Making melodies Improvising and composing Making music - putting it all together

A Tutor for the Older Beginner-A fantastic Piano method written especially for the older beginner. This method will help you develop the skills to play pieces of many styles from the great works of the past to the music of today. More than 40 appealing and accessible pieces all chosen or arranged to reinforce technical points. Based on learning to play from standard accompaniments to play from standard notation but includes extra work in listening playing by ear and using the Piano creatively. Cd includes performance of each piece plus accompaniments and opportunities to improvise and play by ear.A fantastic Piano method written especially for the older beginner. This method will help you develop the skills to play pieces of many styles from the great works of the past to the music of today. More than 40 appealing and accessible pieces all chosen or arranged to reinforce technical points. Based on learning to play from standard accompaniments to play from standard notation but includes extra work in listening playing by ear and using the Piano creatively. Cd includes performance of each piece plus accompaniments and opportunities to improvise and play by ear.

Now in its second edition A Handbook of Diction for Singers is a complete guide to achieving professional levels of diction in Italian German and French the three major languages of the classical vocal repertory. Written for English-speaking singers and offering thorough consistent explanations it is an ideal tool for students and an invaluable reference for voice teachers vocal coaches and conductors. The book combines traditional approaches proven successful in the teaching of diction with important new material not readily available elsewhere presenting the sounds of each language in logical order along with essential information on matters such as diacriticalmarks syllabification word stress and effective use of the variety of foreign-language dictionaries. Presented in an attractively concise format the book goes into greater detail than comparable texts providing specific information to clarify concepts typically difficult for English-speaking singers. Particular emphasis is placed on the characteristics of vowel length the sequencing of sounds between words as well as the differences between spoken and sung sounds in all three languages. Featuring significantly expanded coverage of each of the three languages and illustrated with numerous examples this second edition of A Handbook of Diction for Singers is an exceptional text for courses in diction and a valuable reference source for all vocalists. Attractively concise format Provides specific information to clarify concepts typically difficult for English-speaking singers

Spiral Bound- The authors' new approach to learning two playing techniques offers a systematic method for mastering the modern legato technique needed for organ music composed after 1750 as well as an articulated technique for earlier works. The authors also present useful information on accompanying anthems and solos and on adapting piano and orchestral accompaniments to the organ.

A fresh approach for beginners featuring jazz and improvisation-Creative Clarinet is a tutor book ideal for beginner and intermediate clarinettists of all ages. Tried-and-tested pieces in a variety of contemporary styles-including rock swing funk blues and Latin-are presented alongside guidelines on the fundamentals of technique from expert teachers Kellie Santin and Cheryl Clark. As with each book in the series Creative Clarinet is accompanied by a CD featuring play-along tracks by world-class musicians. The Creative Clarinet series is perfect for those who want to play jazz rock and contemporary music while mastering the essential technical skills. Each book includes a CD with professional backings providing the student with an authentic and stylistically varied playing experience. Creative Clarinet is a tutor book ideal for beginner and intermediate clarinettists of all ages. Tried-and-tested pieces in a variety of contemporary styles-including rock swing funk blues and Latin-are presented alongside guidelines on the fundamentals of technique from expert teachers Kellie Santin and Cheryl Clark. As with each book in the series Creative Clarinet isaccompanied by a CD featuring play-along tracks by world-class musicians.

Folk Song Sight Singing- A series of little books of short carefully graded folk tunes beginning with the simplest passages and progressing to more difficult leaps rhythms chromatics and modulations. The later books introduce two-part sight singing.

A second book of easy pieces for violin-Fiddle Time is a great series for young violinists. Packed with lively original tunes well-known pieces and easy duets the series is carefully paced and organized to build confidence every step of the way. This new edition still contains all your favourite pieces back by popular demand plus 5 new pieces a brand new CD and fantastic new illustrations. Fiddle Time Runners follows Fiddle Time Joggers providing a further collection of easy pieces for Violin. Packed with lively original tunes well-known pieces and easy duets the Fiddle Time series is carefully paced and organized to build confidence every step of the way. The new editions contain all your favourite pieces from the previous books back by popular demand. fantastic new cover illustrations by Martin Remphry new colour cartoons throughout Joggers and Runners a modern fresh design exciting new play-along CDs for Joggers and Runners with multi-instrumental backings and otherimprovements additional 'practice speed' (slower) play-along tracks

This book contains the piano accompaniments for Viola Time Joggers. Characterful and easy to play these piano parts provide stylish accompaniments to all of the pieces in the pupil book. Essential for teachers and musical parents these books will help motivate all young violists as they learn to play. This book contains the piano accompaniments for Viola Time Joggers . Characterful and easy to play these piano parts provide stylish accompaniments to all of the pieces in the pupil book. Essential for teachers and musical parents these books will help motivate all young violists as they learn to play.

This fabulous collection of easy duets in jazzy and light styles is just the thing to liven up any lesson or practice session. Expertly written for students around the level of Piano Time 2 these stylish and toe-tapping duets provide accessible and fun material for all young jazz players. There are duets in a huge range of styles from an energetic boogie to a moody blues and lively samba as well as music to waltz groove tango and rock'n'roll to and pieces to sing along with. Piano Time Jazz Duets 1 is a fabulous collection of pieces in jazzy and light styles. Carefully written for students around the level of Piano Time 2 these stylish and toe-tapping duets provide accessible and fun material for all young jazz players. Here are duets in all kinds of styles from energetic boogie to a moody blues and lively samba as well as music to waltz groove and rock 'n' roll to and pieces to sing along with. Wittily illustrated this is a must-have collection for all teachers and pupils looking for fresh and original duet repertoire.

An addition to the Viola Time series for young viola players this book provides viola accompaniments to all of the pieces in Viola Time Joggers. The duet part is suitable for a teacher or more advanced student and this new duet book will enhance lessons by providing an alternative accompaniment option for these popular pieces. An addition to the Viola Time series for young viola players this book provides viola accompaniments to all of the pieces in Viola Time Joggers . The duet part is suitable for a teacher or more advanced student and this new duet book will enhance lessons by providing an alternative accompaniment option for these popular pieces.

An addition to the Viola Time series for young viola players this book provides viola accompaniments to all of the pieces in Viola Time Sprinters. The duet part is suitable for a teacher or more advanced student and this new duet book will enhance lessons by providing an alternative accompaniment option for these popular pieces. An addition to the Viola Time series for young viola players this book provides viola accompaniments to all of the pieces in Viola Time Sprinters . The duet part is suitable for a teacher or more advanced student and this new duet book will enhance lessons by providing an alternative accompaniment option for these popular pieces.

Violinworks in two volumes is a comprehensive method for older beginners and improvers taking students from the first steps to around Grade 3 standard. The accompanying CD in each book includes performance tracks with piano string quartet or band backings plus aural exercises and downloadable PDFs of piano accompaniments. Published in two volumes Violinworks is a comprehensive Violin method created specially for older beginners and improvers. Book 1 carefully guides beginners from the very first steps to around ABRSM Grade 1 standard and book 2 continues up to ABRSM Grade 3 standard. The Violinworks approach is well-suited to self-taught violinists as well as those who have teachers. This method emphasizes the importance of good habits from day one of using your ear and of always aiming for the best sound. Each volume contains a wide selection of repertoire plus detailed descriptions and photographs to illustrate correctplaying positions. The accompanying CD includes performance tracks with Piano String Quartet or Band backings plus aural exercises and downloadable PDFs of the Piano accompaniments. There are supporting video clips and additional resources on a dedicated website making Violinworks a complete resource for anyone learning or returning to the Violin.

Piano Accompaniment for Viola edition-This book contains the piano accompaniments for Viola Time Runners. Characterful and easy to play these piano parts provide stylish accompaniments to all of the pieces in the pupil book. Essential for teachers and musical parents these books will help motivate all young violists as they learn to play. This book contains the piano accompaniments for Viola Time Runners . Characterful and easy to play these piano parts provide stylish accompaniments to all of the pieces in the pupil book. Essential for teachers and musical parents these books will help motivate all young violists as they learn to play.