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A book that clearly explains the principles of jazz soloing.
Logically organized, with hundreds of musical examples, this method
is the result of many years of Ted's teaching and research.
Learn to play the ukulele at home or in the classroom with these
popular kids instruction books and video lessons specially written
for beginners! Continue your musical journey on the ukulele with
More Ukulele Magic: Tutor Book 2 - the fun and approachable method
that children and teachers love. Whether you're in the classroom,
at home or playing with friends, this accessible tutor offers the
great tunes, clear guidance and all the resources you need to make
Ukulele Magic! Fully supported with audio performances and
backings, this second book builds on the learning in Book 1 with
new chords, scales, finger-picking and strumming patterns as well
as opportunities for composing, improvising and ensemble playing
across a wide variety of musical styles. Lead sheets and TAB are
available online to download and print. The teacher's edition (ISBN
978-0-00-839471-4) includes a downloadable whiteboard e-book with
embedded audio and video demos, making it ideal for whole-class
teaching.
(Willis). The Dozen a Day books are universally recognized as one
of the most remarkable technique series on the market for all ages
Each book in this series contains short warm-up exercises to be
played at the beginning of each practice session, providing
excellent day-to-day training for the student.
The Hal Leonard Classical Guitar Method is designed for anyone just
learning to play classical guitar. This comprehensive and
easy-to-use beginner's guide by renowned classical guitarist and
teacher Paul Henry uses the music of the master composers to teach
you the basics of the classical style and technique. The
accompanying CD features all the pieces in the book for
demonstration and play along. Includes pieces by Beethoven, Bach,
Mozart, Schumann, Giuliani, Carcassi, Bathioli, Aguado, Tarrega,
Purcell, and more. Includes all the basics plus info on PIMA
technique, two- and three-part music, time signatures, key
signatures, articulation, free stroke, rest stroke, composers, and
much more. Does NOT include tablature.
Instrumental Music Education: Teaching with the Musical and
Practical in Harmony, Third Edition, is intended for college
instrumental music education majors studying to be band and
orchestra directors at the elementary, middle school, and high
school levels. This textbook presents a research-based look at the
topics vital to running a successful instrumental music program,
while balancing musical, theoretical, and practical approaches. A
central theme is the compelling parallel between language and
music, including "sound-to-symbol" pedagogies. Understanding this
connection improves the teaching of melody, rhythm, composition,
and improvisation. The companion website contains over 120 pedagogy
videos for wind, string, and percussion instru ments performed by
professional players and teachers, over 50 rehearsal videos, rhythm
flashcards, and two additional chapters: "The Rehearsal Toolkit"
and ''Job Search and Interview." It also includes over 50 tracks of
acoustically pure drones and demonstration exercises for use in
rehearsals, sectionals, and lessons. New to This Edition: A new
chapter on teaching beginning band using sound-to-symbol pedagogies
Expanded coverage for strings and orchestra, including a new
chapter on teaching beginning strings A new chapter on conducting
technique Expanded material on teaching students with disabilities
Concert etiquette and the concert experience Expanded coverage on
the science of learning, including the Dunning-Kruger effect and
the effective use of repetition in rehearsal Techniques for
improving students' practice habits
No band would be complete without some kick-ass electric guitar.
"How to Play Electric Guitar" contains everything the new or
intermediate electric player needs to perfect their playing of this
vital instrument. More than a simple how-to-play guitar book, this
great new addition to a best-selling series also shows you how to
use effects, how to adapt to stage and rehearsal amps, how to
record the electric guitar at home on your computer and how to cope
with cables, feedback and dodgy microphones while playing live on
stage. The clear text is accompanied by illustrative photos and
diagrams, and is complemented by some how-to-play basics, selected
scales and modes and useful barre and power chords.
This new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for
ABRSM's Grade 3 Violin exam. Includes all Grade 3 scales and
arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns
and suggested fingering, along with a helpful introduction
including advice on preparing for the exam.
This volume contains valuable practice material for candidates
preparing for ABRSM Violin exams, Grades 6-8. Includes many
specimen tests for the revised sight-reading requirements from
2012, written in attractive and approachable styles and
representative of the technical level expected in the exam.
Piano Star is an exciting series for young pianists, offering a
rich selection of new repertoire to help players build confidence
and musical skills. Piano Star 1 is suitable for learners who have
worked through a first tutor and includes compositions by David
Blackwell, Jane Sebba, Nancy Litten, Mike Cornick, Sarah Watts,
Edmund Jolliffe, Andrew Eales, Kathy Blackwell, Aisling Greally,
Alan Bullard, Alasdair Spratt, and Karen Marshall. Key features of
the series: - Solo pieces, plus a number of duets - A rich mix of
musical styles, with techniques introduced progressively - Fun
extension activities - Beautifully illustrated
Piano Star is an exciting series for young pianists, offering a
rich selection of new repertoire to help players build confidence
and musical skills. Piano Star 2 is at ABRSM Prep Test level and
provides alternative repertoire for that assessment and includes
compositions by David Blackwell, Edmund Jolliffe, Mike Cornick,
Aisling Greally, Christopher Norton, Mark Tanner, Sarah Watts,
Alasdair Spratt, Andrew Eales, Heather Hammond, Karen Marshall,
Nicholas Scott-Burt, Nancy Litten, Paul Harris, Alan Bullard, and
Peter Gritton. Key features of the series: - Solo pieces, plus a
number of duets - A rich mix of musical styles, with techniques
introduced progressively - Fun extension activities - Beautifully
illustrated
No band would be complete without a bass element giving depth and
unity. "How to Play Bass Guitar" contains everything the new or
intermediate bass player needs to perfect their playing of this
vital instrument. Highly practical, the book leads you from the
basics of how to hold, fret, pluck and play scales through to
playing chord-framing patterns and muted percussive rhythms -
understanding how the bass underpins the harmonies of a band. The
clear text is accompanied by illustrative photos and diagrams, and
the guide is complemented by a chord finder, scales and modes
finder, a glossary and further reading.
Specimen Aural Tests provide teachers and students with many
practice examples of the tests to use as part of a music lesson or
when preparing for an exam. This volume covers Grade 8 and includes
all new practice examples for each test in a range of musical
styles including answers where appropriate, and the examiner
rubrics (the exact words that will be used by the examiner to
deliver the tests), so that candidates can be fully prepared for
what will happen on the day. The Specimen Aural Tests volumes are
each available in versions with or without practice CDs
Teach kids how to play the recorder with fun lessons and sheet
music for beginners. The recorder is the most widely taught
instrument in schools. For the majority of children, it is their
first introduction to playing and reading music. This book which is
part of a scheme is designed for teaching new notes - D, F sharp
and high D. Recorder magic is an acclaimed recorder method for
beginners, with fresh new tunes and performance opportunities right
from the start. Perfect resources for whole class teaching of
recorders in the Wider Opportunities classroom. Suitable for both
generalist and specialist teachers.
Comprehensive Aural Skills is a complete suite of material for both
performance and dictation, covering the wide range of sight singing
and ear training skills required for undergraduate courses of
study. It provides a series of instructional modules on rhythm,
melody, and harmony, and blends musical examples from the
common-practice repertory with original examples composed to
specifically address particular skills and concepts. Each module
includes material for classroom performance, self-directed study,
and homework assignments. Features A complete suite of aural skills
material: Comprehensive Aural Skills is a combined sight singing
and ear training textbook, audio, and companion website package.
Fully modular, customizable organization: Instructors can choose
freely from the set of exercises in the book and supplemental
material on the companion website to appropriately tailor the
curriculum based on their students' needs. Engaging and idiomatic
musical examples: Examples are selected and composed specifically
for the didactic context of an aural skills classroom. Dictation
exercises for practice and assignment: Practice exercises include
an answer key so students can work independently and receive
immediate feedback, while homework assignments are given without a
key. Audio examples for dictation: The website hosts live
recordings of acoustic instruments performed by professional
musicians for each dictation exercise and homework assignment.
Supplemental materials for instructors: A wealth of material for
class use and assignment can be found on the companion website.
Teachers' guide: The guide includes answers for every homework
assignment, brief commentary on each module's content, tips for
integrating written theory, and strategies on how to effectively
teach new concepts and skills. This updated second edition includes
the following: Revised rhythm and harmony module structure, now
introducing foundational concepts more gradually. Additional
examples from the repertory in the harmony and melody modules. New
and improved recordings on the companion website.
(Berklee Guide). Learn to play traditional Irish melodies on the
cello. This book covers traditional articulations, concepts, and
practices of Irish music, many traditionally for fiddle, but here
adapted to the cello. It includes technical lessons and a tune book
of over 100 traditional Irish melodies. The CD of demonstration and
play-along tracks features a traditional Irish ensemble. You will
learn to play Irish melodies using traditional articulations and
performance nuances, such as cuts, pats, rolls, and slurs. You'll
also learn to recognize distinguishing features of song forms,
adapt melodies to the cell, play in a traditional Irish ensemble,
and much more.
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