This beginner's method for the alto ("F") recorder presents carefully written examples, studies, and a wealth of songs to teach important concepts. This method is suited for either individual or classroom instruction. It may be used in class with the companion for the soprano recorder, Fun with the Recorder.

15 inspirational favorites, including: All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name * Amazing Grace * Crown Him with Many Crowns * Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee * This Is My Father's World * When I Survey the Wondrous Cross * and more.

Brass Mix is an original series of graded pieces that can be played by any brass instrument. Book 2 covers Grades 4 & 5 and contains 8 new pieces for solo brass and piano, specially commissioned from some of today's most dynamic composers for brass. The pieces showcase a diverse range of styles and align with ABRSM grade levels. Many are featured on the ABRSM 2023 Brass syllabus and in addition, all are ideal choices for Performance Grade exams.Key features:-one piece at each grade and list of the ABRSM 2023 Brass syllabus, for all instruments -distinctive and engaging repertoire from which to build a programme for a Practical or Performance Grade exam - a single student book that can be used by treble- and bass-clef brass including Eb Tuba -separate Bb, Eb and F piano accompaniment books -a downloadable part for Bb Tuba. Contents: Rapscallion [Andrea Price] Sunday at the Boulevard [Christopher Augustine] Horizon [Clare Elton] Cumbianita para Ti [Shanti Paul Jayasinha] Lethe [Callum Au] By the River [Shanti Paul Jayasinha] A Postcard from Wasdale [Florence Anna Maunders] Koli [Shri Sriram]

This book contains nine pieces selected from ABRSM's Grade 1 Saxophone syllabus from 2022. Key features: Nine pieces in a range of styles, chosen from Lists A, B and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams. -Classic repertoire and newly commissioned pieces and arrangements. -Piano accompaniments for both E- and B- instruments included.-Audio performances of the nine pieces on alto saxophone and piano by expert musicians, plus accompaniment-only tracks for both E- and B- instruments for use when practising (download code included in the book). Contents: Study in C [Henry Lazarus] Promenade from Simple Suite No. 3 [John Reeman] Suite in Eb - II. Dantz. [Paul Peuerl] Chanson de ma patrie [Althea Talbot-Howard] Song of the Volga Boatmen [Trad. Russian] Persuasive Waltz [Jeffery Wilson] I'd Do Anything (from Oliver!) [Lionel Bart] Strolling [Philip Herbert] L'elephant (from Le carnaval des animaux) [Camille Saint-Saens]

This book contains nine pieces selected from ABRSM's Grade 7 Flute syllabus from 2022. Key features: Nine pieces in a range of styles, chosen from Lists A, B and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams. -Classic repertoire and newly commissioned pieces and arrangements.- Audio performances of the nine pieces by expert musicians, plus accompaniment-only tracks for use when practising (download code included in the book) Contents: Allegro moderato (first movement from Sonata in D, Op. 1 No. 4) [Anna Bon di Venezia] Moderato (from Cavatina from Rossini's The Barber of Seville) [Anton Diabelli] Insects' Dance (No. 19 from 25 romantische Etuden, Op.66) [Ernesto Koehler] Nocturne [Lili Boulanger] Monody for a Lost Faun [Adrian Connell] Offertoire, Op. 12 [Donjon] Etude No. 1 (from Six etudes pour 3e cycle) [Sergio Arriagada] Tumbling Bay [Anthony Hedges] Allegretto Grazioso & Allegretto Scherzando [Paul Taffanel]

Trumpet Globetrotters brings together toe-tapping original tunes in styles from around the world-from South African to Cuban and from mariachi to bhangra-for the budding trumpeter. This unique book presents a kaleidoscope of musical traditions, with supporting background information and backing tracks that capture each sound-world. To help with technique and interpretation, every piece includes tailored warm-ups and stylistic tips from the author. With options for trumpet or piano accompaniment, and an inspirational CD, Trumpet Globetrotters is the ultimate resource for trumpeters looking to go travellin'...

(Artist Transcriptions). Over 50 note-for-note jazz solo transcriptions as played by the legendary John Coltrane, including: Blue Train (Blue Trane) * Countdown * Cousin Mary * Giant Steps * Impressions * Lazy Bird * Lush Life * Mr. P.C. * Moment's Notice * My Favorite Things * Naima (Niema) * Syeeda's Song Flute * and more. This spiral-bound volume featues meticulous, easy-to-read notation; chord symbols to faciliate analyzing the solos and to provide a basis for accompaniment; rehearsal letters; info on the recording from which each tune was transcribed; rhythmic styles with metronome marks; specific playing techniques such as hum, split tone and growl; an introduction on Trane; and more

Paul Harris: The Clarinet is the seminal guide to every facet of clarinet playing. In this comprehensive companion, acclaimed author Paul Harris shares his unique insights towards gaining mastery of the instrument, inspiring both students (from intermediate level) and professionals alike to develop an individual clarinet personality. In-depth, clear and universally relevant, The Clarinet is Paul Harris's complete philosophy of playing, equipping clarinettists with innovative ways to overcome the instrument's technical, musical and practical challenges and ultimately, enhance the enjoyment of their art. Chapter by chapter Harris reveals how each aspect of playing is interdependent, from posture and preparing to play to the science of sound production. Practical exercises target each area, covering breathing, embouchure, articulation and finger-work, and sit alongside a plethora of excerpts from the clarinet canon. An all-encompassing approach, Harris discloses his expert advice on stylistic performance through to instrument maintenance, supported by diagrams and illustrations. Including a unique map of clarinet dynasties, recordings and repertoire timings, The Clarinet leads the player on a path of limitless learning, from practice to performance. "This book is a wonderful addition to the clarinet community. Understanding the mysteries of the clarinet helps bring us closer to the instrument." Karl Leister, Clarinettist "This book is nothing short of essential reading for anyone learning the clarinet... when reading, you can easily imagine being in a lesson with a great teacher... This is the 'ultimate companion', and the level of detail matches this description." Paul Saunders, Music Teacher Magazine, July 2022

Recorded by his quartet in a single session in 1964, A Love Supreme is widely considered John Coltrane's magnum opus and one of the greatest jazz albums of all time.
In Beyond A Love Supreme, Tony Whyton explores both the musical complexities of A Love Supreme and the album's seminal importance in jazz history. Marking Coltrane's transition from the bebop and hard bop of his earlier recordings to the free jazz style perfected throughout the rest of his career, the album also embodies the deep spirituality that characterized the final years of his life. The titles of the four part suite--"Acknowledgment," "Resolution," "Pursuance," and "Psalm"--along with the poem Coltrane composed for inclusion in the liner notes, which he "recites" instrumentally in "Psalm," reflect the religious aspect of the album, a quality that contributes to its mystique and symbolic importance within the canon of major jazz recordings. But Whyton also shows how A Love Supreme challenges many of the traditional, unreflective assumptions that permeate jazz culture--the binary oppositions between improvisation and composition, black music and white music, live performance and studio recording. He critically examines many of the mythologizing narratives about how the album was conceived and recorded and about what it signifies in terms of the trajectory of Coltrane's personal life. Sifting through the criticism of late Coltrane, Whyton suggests ways of listening to these recordings that go beyond the conventional ideologies of mainstream jazz practice and open the music to a wider range of responses.
Filled with fresh insights into one of the most influential recordings in jazz history, Beyond A Love Supreme is an indispensable resource for jazz scholars, jazz musicians, and fans and aficionados at all levels.

This edition of Improve your sight-reading! Trumpet Grades 1-5 has been revised to support the ABRSM syllabus from 2022. It also includes online audio of the 'going solo' pieces for students to check their performances against. The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill, enabling students to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series, by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, is designed to develop sight-reading skills and improve confidence. Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece, firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces.

The Breeze-Easy Series features instrumental methods for individual and group instruction, created by experienced teachers John Kinyon and Valentine Anzalone. It is designed to produce the best musicianship in the greatest number of students in limited teaching situations.

A brand new book of fantastic pieces to work alongside the bestselling Abracadabra tutorial books. Accompaniments are provided on the CD, providing great pieces for concerts throughout the year. Anyone can take the stage and stand in the spotlight! This brand new book works alongside A&C Black's bestselling Abracadabra tutorial books to provide additional pieces which are longer in length, great fun and perfect for concert performances or simply more musical fun. 14 pieces, from classics to folk and jazz are carefully selected for flautists to enjoy playing for themselves or audiences. Suitable for players at grades 1-3 level. Includes CD of fantastic backing tracks specially arranged for this book, providing sparkle to any performance. Four songs include optional duet parts for friends to join in.

This book contains nine pieces selected from ABRSM's Grade 1 Flute syllabus from 2022. Key features: Nine pieces in a range of styles, chosen from Lists A, B and C - ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams. -Classic repertoire and newly commissioned pieces and arrangements.- Audio performances of the nine pieces by expert musicians, plus accompaniment-only tracks for use when practising (download code included in the book) The Lollypop Trot [Sally Adams] Minuet (from Symphony No. 94, 'The Surprise', Hob. I:94, third movement) [Joseph Haydn] Le douze de decembre (from Minuets, Cotillons and Country Dances) [Ignatius Sancho] Sakura [Trad. Japanese] Feed The Birds (Tuppence A Bag) (from 'Mary Poppins') [Richard Sherman / Robert Sherman] Golden Slumbers [Trad. English] Spooked [Helen Long] Scrambled Egg and Chips [Mike Mower] The Muppet Show Theme [Jim Henson / Sam Pottle]

This book brings together selected exam pieces, scales and arpeggios, sight-reading and audio downloads, to support ABRSM's Grade 5 Flute syllabus from 2022. Key features: Nine pieces in a range of styles, chosen from Lists A, B and C - Classic repertoire and newly commissioned pieces and arrangements - Scales and arpeggios, and sample sight-reading tests, for requirements from the current syllabus.- Audio performances of the nine pieces by expert musicians, plus accompaniment-only tracks for use when practising (download code included in the book) The Exam Pack is an ideal resource for preparation for ABRSM's Practical Grade 5 Flute exam, as well as providing an excellent toolkit for the general development of technical skills at this level.

The third book in the series, Creative Clarinet Improvising uses the techniques encountered in Creative Clarinet to develop new and exciting improvisational skills. Each of the 16 pieces is presented with a range of warm ups, scales, and solo ideas or melodic variations, to be used as a basis for improvising.

Studies are an established part of every instrumentalist's training. They place technical problems in musical contexts, and can be invaluable aids to development. 76 Graded Studies for Flute brings together in two books a broad selection of repertoire in a variety of styles, from Camus to Telemann. Also included are a number of specially composed studies by Paul Harris that introduce aspects of 20th-century style and considerably extend the scope of the selection. It is a must-have resource for all students and teachers. 76 Studies for Flute Book One are arranged in order of increasing difficulty, according to a carefully planned technical progression from Grades 1-5 standard. **ABRSM selected piece (Flute 2018-2021): Hessian Dance.

Three's a Crowd is a highly flexible series of books designed to encourage young people to play together in various combinations of numbers and instruments. Perfect for group instruction, the books feature trios of familiar melodies in classical, folk and jazz styles. These instrument books feature matching arrangements so they can be used interchangeably within each "level" (Junior Book A, Book 1 or Book 2), or with their corresponding piano accompaniment book with guitar chords. Great material for solo, duet or trio playing. Junior Book A includes thirty trios at an easy level. Contents: Little Brown Jug * Go Down Moses * Skip to My Lou * Oh Susanna * How's Your Father * Clementine * Aaron's Beard * Early One Morning * Dance of the Hours * The Highland Lassie * Yellow Bird * Kum Ba Yah * Sur Le Point D'avignon * Au Clair de la Lune * Old Macdonald Had a Farm * London Bridge * The Big Rock Candy Mountain * When Johnny Comes Marching Home * Quartermaster's Stores * Snap * Mairi's Wedding * Looby Loo * Lavender Blue * The Run Around * Can Can * Boston Belles * This Old Man * Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star * Li'l Liza Jane * Yankee Doodle.

BL Clear and systematic progression BL For beginners of all ages BL Teaches with reference to jazz and contemporary music styles throughout BL First steps towards confident improvisation BL Covers all relevant elements of technique BL Lots of idiomatic practice material BL Authentic and varied CD backing for many of the pieces BL CD includes versions for alto and tenor instruments

A convenient collection of 80 favorite carols for guitarists who just need the lyrics and chords. Songs include: Angels We Have Heard on High * Away in a Manger * Deck the Hall * The Friendly Beasts * Good King Wenceslas * The Holly and the Ivy * I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day * Irish Carol * Jingle Bells * Joy to the World * O Holy Night * Rocking * Silent Night * Up on the Housetop * We Wish You a Merry Christmas * Welsh Carol * What Child Is This? * and more.

For the first time the exercises and teaching methods of world-renowned flutist William Bennett are featured in one workbook. After more than a decade of study with Bennett and many of his students, Roderick Seed has documented the tools that have made Bennett known for his ability to give the flute the depth, dignity, and grandeur of the voice or the stringed instrument. Topics range from how to overcome basic technical difficulties, such as pitch control, to the tools for phrasing, prosody, tone, and intonation needed for playing with different dynamics and ranges of expression. Advanced musicians will find useful exercises and techniques in this book that will deepen their knowledge and enjoyment of making music and help them in their quest to master the flute.

This handbook for flautists addresses all who wish to consider the issues raised when performing music of the past, and experiment with them on old or new instruments. Its aim is to provide an authoritative and practical guide with evidence drawn from a variety of primary sources directly and indirectly associated with the flute. The author provides sound advice on instruments and their care, historical techniques, stylistic issues and historically informed interpretation, with examples drawn from a wide range of case studies, including Bach, Handel, Mozart and Brahms.

A collection of repertoire books of enjoyable, interesting, and stimulating material for use in the early stages of learning. The pieces in Book 3 are of around grades 3-4 standard and are in chronological order, with brief notes placing them in history.