In June 1989, Paul Du Noyer was contacted by Paul McCartney's office in London and asked to interview the star as they had met once before and enjoyed a good raport. In the years that followed, Paul Du Noyer continued to meet, interview and work for Paul McCartney on a regular basis, producing magazine articles, tour programmes, album liner notes, press materials and website editorial. It's likely that Du Noyer has spent more hours in formal, recorded conversation with McCartney than any other writer. Conversations with McCartney is the culmination of Du Noyer's long association with McCartney and his music. It draws from their interview sessions across 35 years, coupling McCartney's own, candid thoughts with his observations and analysis.

A super fun sing-along board book from the number 1 kids channel in the world! JJ and his friends are all dressed up and ready to learn about dinosaurs! Stomp and stomp and ROAR! JJ and his friends are at school singing all about Triceratops, T.rex and Pterosaurs! Join in at home naming your favourite dinosaurs. Singing along to The Dinosaur Song is a great way to share a first learning experience with young children.

(Brass Solo). An ideal collection for a student performing in a contest or recital after 3-4 years of study. Contents: Sheep May Safely Graze (J.S. Bach) o The Daisies (Barber) o Polovetzian Dance from Prince Igor (Borodin) o Trumpet Voluntary (Clarke) o Orfeo's Lament from Orfeo ed Euridice (Gluck) o Minuet from L'Allegro, il penseroso ed il Moderato (Handel) o Minuet from Music for the Royal Fireworks (Handel) o Siciliana from L'Allegro, il penseroso ed il Moderato (Handel) o To a Wild Rose from Woodland Sketches, Op.51, No. 1 (MacDowell) o A Lover and His Lass (Morley) o Trumpet Tune (Purcell) o The Pirate King from The Pirates of Penzance (Sullivan).

In Why Beethoven Threw the Stew, renowned cellist Steven Isserlis sets out to pass on to children a wonderful gift given to him by his own cello teacher - the chance to people his own world with the great composers by getting to know them as friends. Witty and informative at the same time, Isserlis introduces us to six of his favourite composers: the sublime genius Bach, the quicksilver Mozart, Beethoven with his gruff humour, the shy Schumann, the prickly Brahms and that extraordinary split personality, Stravinsky. Isserlis brings the composers alive in an irresistible manner that can't fail to catch the attention of any child whose ear has been caught by any of the music described, or anyone entering the world of classical music for the first time. The lively black and white line illustrations provide a perfect accompaniment to the text, and make this book attractive and accessible for children to enjoy on their own or share with an adult.

With questions such as How do you write a song? and Can you play music in space? this book is perfect for encouraging an interest in music. Lift the flaps to discover instruments from around the world, and hear them come to life by listening to the book's playlist on Usborne Quicklinks.

This special edition incorporates sight-reading and warm-up exercises to enable the pupil to get to grips with these along the way. Carol Barratt's Easiest Piano Course books have captured the imagination of young children everywhere. Combining pictures, games and activities with clear tuition, they make children want to learn.

Well-known songs, including "Oh Susannah" and "Row Row Row Your Boat," are presented with new words and titles, such as "I'm So Carsick" and "Go Go Go to Bed.

A BIG ISSUE BOOK OF THE YEAR This illuminating and defining biography from bestselling author Traci N. Todd, with illustrations from award-winner Christian Robinson, tells the story of Eunice Waymon, who grew up to become Nina Simone - and shares her bold, defiant, and exultant legacy with a new generation. With passion and unparalleled skill, Traci N. Todd and Christian Robinson bring this iconic singer's story to young readers and their families. Meet young Eunice, who sang before she could talk, and journey with her from the piano stool she shared with her father in her childhood home, to the bars and concert halls where she became the one and only Nina Simone. Learn about how Nina's voice started out rich and sweet but grew to a thunderous roar as the Civil Rights Movement gained steam. Witness this artist in all her brilliance, singing in protest against racial inequality and discrimination. With rhythmic prose and masterful images, Nina perfectly demonstrates the relationship between art and activism. An essential addition to every young reader's library.

Adaptive Strategies for Small-Handed Pianists brings together information from biomechanics, ergonomics, physics, anatomy, medicine, and piano pedagogy to focus on the subject of small-handedness. The first comprehensive study of its kind, the book opens with an overview of historical, anatomical, and pedagogical perspectives and redresses long-held biases concerning those who struggle at the piano because of issues with hand size. A discussion of work efficiency, the human anatomy, and the constraints of physics serves as the theoretical basis for a focused analysis of healthy movement and piano technique as they relate to small-handedness. Separate chapters deal with specific alternative approaches: redistribution, refingering, strategies to maximize reach and power, and musical solutions for technical problems. Richly illustrated with hundreds of examples from a wide range of piano repertoire, the book is an incomparable resource for piano teachers and students, written in language that is accessible to a broad audience. It balances scholastic rigor with practical experience in the field to demonstrate that the unique physical and musical needs of the small-handed can be addressed in sensitive and appropriate ways.

"In a daring attempt to capture the raw energy of Parker's music . . . Raschka (pens) a text that's as lean as a poem and as mean as a blues refrain" ("Publishers Weekly", starred review). Full-color illustrations.

Music Education in Your Hands is a textbook for the introductory course in Music Education. Written for future classroom music teachers, the book provides an overview of the music education system, illuminating the many topics that music educators need to know, including technology, teaching methods, curricular evolution, legislation, and a range of societal needs from cultural diversity to evolving tastes in music. It encompasses a broad picture of the profession, and how the future of music education rests in the hands of today s student teachers as they learn how to become advocates for music in our schools.

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Updated editions to the bestselling series. They have been completely redesigned in colour. Includes improved backing tracks (on the CD editions) and new songs have been added. The prices remain the same as the classic original editions. John Pitt's hugely successful Recorder from the Beginning teaching scheme has a straightforward, easy-to-follow approach with attractive collections of well-known and original tunes. The beginner books are specially written for 7-11 year olds. The additional graded repertoire and ensemble books will appeal to players of all ages. No previous knowledge of the recorder or music is needed in order to begin playing with this specially written recorder course - it's all covered in the books. Pupil book and CD edition provides demonstration tracks and interesting accompaniments to help encourage practice and performance.

Updated editions to the bestselling series. They have been completely redesigned in colour. Includes improved backing tracks (on the CD editions) and new songs have been added. The prices remain the same as the classic original editions. John Pitt's hugely successful Recorder from the Beginning teaching scheme has a straightforward, easy-to-follow approach with attractive collections of well-known and original tunes. The beginner books are specially written for 7-11 year olds. The additional graded repertoire and ensemble books will appeal to players of all ages. No previous knowledge of the recorder or music is needed in order to begin playing with this specially written recorder course - it's all covered in the books. Pupil book and CD edition provides demonstration tracks and interesting accompaniments to help encourage practice and performance.

Read the book that inspired the Nickelodeon TV show! Perfect for fans of Middle School and Awkward. Super-stylish and uber-harsh, Kacey Simon is the social dictator of Marquette Middle School. But when an eye infection and a visit to the dentist leave her with giant glasses, a mouth full of metal, and...a littthp, Kacey is dismissed by her popular friends, falling so far down the social ladder she can barely see the top, even with her magnifying specs. With nowhere else to turn, Kacey has to hang with her nerdy neighbor and a boy who walks to beat of his own drum, but she's determined to reclaim her throne. Will she climb back to the top? Or will she discover that hitting rock bottom kind of...rocks?

DJs have gone from being underpaid live jukeboxes to becoming premier entertainers, producers, businessmen, and musicians capable of commanding admiration from thousands and earning serious money. Bill Brewster and Frank Broughton's Last Night a DJ Saved My Life was the definitive history of the DJ. Now they gather their mastery of the artistic and technical aspects of being a DJ into a clear, accessible, and entertaining guide. How to DJ is the perfect guide -- from the most basic keys to establishing a music collection and a distinctive sound, to elementary record-spinning, to the complex skills of scratching, hot-mixing, and beat-juggling, as well as the inimitable art of creating an evening of sound that is perfectly timed, balanced, and unforgettable. Diagrams throughout illustrate phrases, beat timing, and song structure with no reliance on music theory, and resource lists recommend everything from which songs are best (and most fun) to learn with, to good sources for building a library of disks, CDs, and MP3s. For those who want to turn pro, the authors give sage advice on the vagaries of the club and music business. Short quotes, anecdotes, and photos of famous DJs such as Grandmaster Flash and Derrick Carter are featured.

Although best known as the sister of Felix Mendelssohn, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel (1805-47) was a virtuoso pianist and a composer of considerable merit in her own right. Her oeuvre of more than 400 compositions remained largely unknown for more than a century after her untimely death, and her newly rediscovered reputation as a composer rests chiefly with her piano music. This volume is the first American publication of her important early works. Reproduced directly from rare first editions, its contents include "Vier Lieder fur das Pianoforte, "Op. 2, Op. 6, and Op. 8, in addition to two selections from S"ix Melodies pour le Piano," Op. 4 and Op. 5. Introduction.

Discover everything you need to know about the pop phenomenon, Harry Styles, in one incredible book! From his discovery on The X Factor to his rise to a global superstar, Harry has continued to conquer the world as a solo artist and actor in 2017's Dunkirk. The heartthrob's unique sound and statement style continues to light up the music scene, following the success of his two incredible solo albums, which both reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Packed with: fantastic facts top tips inside info This is the perfect book to find out more about the stylish superstar.