Book Two introduces Finger Pattern No 2 together with portato bowing extended scales in C major G Major & F major. It then goes on to Finger Patterns No 3 & No 4 develops bowing technique including linked dotted rhythm bowing more extended scales chromatics minor scales scales in broken thirds and elementary double stops. There are many original teacher/pupil duets throughout. (Book Two covers the requirements for Grade One and Grade Two.) See https://www.violaplaying.com

Book One - introduces Finger Pattern No 1 including all four fingers elementary one-octave major scales & arpeggios with rhythmic variations detached bowing slurring and crossing strings. There are many original violin duets throughout. Some of these are published separately with piano accompaniments by Sally Mays. (This book covers the requirements for the Preparatory or Initial Grade Exam.)

For Cello Or Fagot-This book is designed to take cellists through the process of learning to read the tenor clef in a step-by-step structured approach. New notes are introduced one at a time using traditional tunes interspersed with specially written new pieces encompassing the notes learned so far. To read the higher notes it is necessary to usen 5th 6th 7th and 8th positions all of which are covered. Complete with piano accompaniments.

This book sets out to teach the reader how to play the fiddle by using inspiring music from some of the great musical traditions of the world especially arranged by the author for the instrument. Includes CD! Ideal for the complete beginner there is no need for any previous musical knowledge. Invaluable for the existing player/improver looking for fresh ideas and exciting new tunes. By working through this unique book the reader will gain a sound knowledge of the fiddle plus a large and varied repertoire of traditional music from all over the world. By drawing on the less commonly heard music of countries such as Venezuala Rwanda Holland Trinidad Japan and Australia as well as the more popular traditions of Ireland and North America this book will produce a well-rounded fiddle player - a musician who will be inspired to look further into the exciting musical traditions of the world. Rather than being an exhaustive guide to all traditional styles of the world this book is a fiddle method which uses tunes from around the world to demonstrate the various techniques required to produce a competent traditional musician. It is the sincere hope of the author that the student will be inspired by the study of the music contained in this book and recording to look more deeply into styles of particular interest.

Some simple exercises to help young cellists to develop a confident left hand technique. This edition replaces the ESTA publication of 1995 and is published under licence granted by the Estate of Joan Dickson in favour of ESTA's 'Nutshell Fund'.

10 sets of 10 exercises for technical challenges- Each carefully graded book in the Top Ten series features 10 sets of 10 exercises posing different technical challenges. Intended as a framework for study rather than a manual of technique the exercises are kept short and simple - the emphasis is on mastering the technique rather than note-reading. This third book in the series contains 10 exercises that are suitable for Violin players at a grade 4-6 standard.

The cello part only (but with a cover). A book of pieces each one staying in one position so pupils whatever their age get to know the geography of the cello fingerboard across the strings in 2nd 3rd half extended 2nd extended 3rd and extended 4th positions this is easy to follow structured material. These cello tunes have fairly easy but effective piano accompaniments. See also 'Go Fourth'.

This series takes cellists through the process of learning to read the tenor clef in a step-by-step structured approach. Complete with Cello part pull-out piano accompaniment and CD. To read the higher notes it is necessary to use 5th 6th 7th and 8th positions all of which are covered. The book thus provides a follow-up to Lorna Taylor's 'Go Fourth' and 'Taylor-Made'.

101 pages of piano accompaniments to Book 2 of the tutor. AMEB (Australian Syllabus) 2004

Most piano tutors appear to be aimed at either nursery school children or at whizz kids rushing too quickly from section to section. This one is aimed at those who want to learn the piano at a steady pace. Even at an early stage aspiring pianists need to acquire some know-how not normally covered in standard lessons. The purpose of Book 3 is to fill this gap as well as moving on technically. Most Piano tutors appear to be aimed at either nursery school children or at whizz kids rushing too quickly from section to section. This one is aimed at those who want to learn the Piano at a steady pace. Even at an early stage aspiring Pianists need to acquire some know-how not normally covered in standard lessons. The purpose of Book 3 is to fill this gap as well as moving on technically.

Beautifully presented and carefully graded arrangements of some of Russia's best tunes prepared by an experienced piano teacher.

10 sets of 10 exercises for technical challenges-Each carefully graded book comprises 10 sets of 10 exercises for technical challenges. Intended as a framework for study rather than a manual of technique. Exercises kept short and simple - the emphasis on mastering the technique rather thannote-reading.Each carefully graded book comprises 10 sets of 10 exercises for technical challenges. Intended as a framework for study rather than a manual of technique. Exercises kept short and simple - the emphasis on mastering the technique rather thannote-reading. Each carefully graded book comprises 10 sets of 10 exercises for technical challenges. Intended as a framework for study rather than a manual of technique. Exercises kept short and simple - the emphasis on mastering the technique rather than note-reading.

inspiring confidence to play by touch-Making sight reading easier and more effective. A progressive set of imaginative pieces to take students and teachers step by step through the technique. Don't Look at the Keys! shows students how to play by touch to feel their way around the keyboard using as signposts - the long cracks between some white notes together with the groups of two and three black notes. As music is essentially a listening experience it is almost instinctive for pianists to look down at the keyboard for visual reassurance to guide the fingers when playing. This is particularly true when playing from memory or improvising. Richard Smith 's Don't LOOK At The Keys! teaches students how to play by touch feeling their way around the keyboard using various 'signposts' whilst keeping their eyes on the music. Designed to make sight reading easier and more effective the books in this innovative series contain a progressive set of imaginative pieces to take students and teachers step by step through the technique. This is not just another sight reading book. Don't LOOK At The Keys! contains actual practice pieces as well as instructions that demonstrate how toplay Piano by touch. It instructs and develops the skill and confidence to look at the music instead of the hands and helps those students who commit pieces to memory or play by ear then wonder where to look while playing. This is the first of three books in the series. Book One is in two parts; hands separate and hands together all pieces have both hands in a five finger position each of which is illustrated at the top together with the key (all keys are on the Grades 1 & 2 sight reading syllabus). The pieces in Book Two are within an octave in both hands and Book Three beyond this range.

Book One introduces Finger Pattern No 1 with all four fingers detached bowing slurring and crossing strings one-octave major scales & arpeggios with rhythmic variations. There are many original teacher/pupil duets throughout.

Book 2- Richard Smith 's My Piano My Body And Me - Book 2 develops the holistic approach to technique musicianship and interpretation adopted in the first publication. This book is suitable for students at an intermediate level and covers music from different periods. It charts the Piano's development showing how the larger instruments that emerged at the end of the 19th century made different physical and mental demands on performers. Pianists today are playing very different instruments to their predecessors. This demands close consideration when performing music from the Baroque Classical Romantic and 20thcentury. Why should I approach Baroque music differently to that written in the Romantic period? What is direct pedalling....and finger pedalling? How do I play and count unusual time signatures? These are all questions that My Piano My Body And Me - Book 2 will answer. This book is equally instructive and illuminating as its predecessor and contains another selection of inspiring imaginative pieces specifically written to practise particular skills and techniques - e.g. grace notes ('Kestrel') the una corda pedal ('Serenity') compound time ('Loving Living') and unusual time signatures ('All in Good Time').