Learn to play the violin with popular pieces - lessons and sheet music for beginners The Abracadabra approach to learning through songs and tunes has set countless beginners on a clear path of progress and enjoyment with their chosen instrument. Now in its third edition, features include: * Technique carefully graded in 20 learning steps * Clear fingering and bowing diagrams * Concise theory explanations * Enough flexibility to suit individual teaching approaches * Duet accompaniments, trios and rounds throughout * Can be used alongside the companion tutors for viola, cello and double bass * Two CDs of performance and backing tracks, with selected orchestral backings

This Fifth Edition presents an updated and practical approach to the research concepts, techniques, and sources from the 4th edition. A new chapter concerning music and technology covers the current available resources for students and researchers. Other updates include separate chapters on philosophical inquiry and aesthetic inquiry becoming integrated, formulating and implementing research problems, and aligning qualitative research with recent concepts and techniques. This is an essential tool for students tackling problems as varied as research proposals, field research strategies, data analysis, and statistical techniques. Researchers will find current sources and concise instruction in the formulation of a research proposal, its implementation, and dissemination of research results.

Stevie Wonder is one of the most successful singer-songwriter-musicians of our time. Signing his first record deal when he was only eleven, he had his first No.1 when he was 13. Since then he has had 30 U.S. top ten hits, won a range of awards for his music and his civil rights work, and created such iconic songs as "Isn't She Lovely" and "I Just Called to Say I Love You." Stevie Wonder is a beloved entertainer who continues to tour and perform around the world.

Every title in this series is packed full of interesting facts and amazing photographs and illustrations. Each chapter is short so even the most reluctant reader won't be daunted by the amount of text.

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.

This is a great collection of favourite songs specially chosen for primary school age children starting to learn the instrument! No previous knowledge of music is necessary for pupils - or the teacher. Just master the easy-to-lay chord shapes and sing along. "Ukulele from the Beginning" is an ideal introduction to his great little instrument and in no time at all the whole class will be playing and accompanying themselves. Includes audio CD with music examples.

The classical music of Iraq, known as Iraqi Maqam, features classical and vernacular poetry sung by a virtuoso soloist and accompanied by a small instrumental ensemble. It is a remarkably cosmopolitan art, sharing many features with neighboring classical traditions, particularly Iranian. Its repertoire consists of orally transmitted, multi-sectioned compositions, performed with some flexibility regarding ornamentation, arrangement and development. Focusing on the period between 1930-1980, this reference offers the first comprehensive view of the musical contents of the repertoire scalar structure, melodic materials and overall form through various tables and musical transcriptions. This reference consolidates information from prominent Iraqi sources and draws upon a selection of recordings by master musicians, including Rashid Qundarchi and Yusuf Omar. An introductory section provides a brief overview of pan-Middle Eastern modal theory along with an outline of the terminology, theory and practices specific to Iraqi Maqam. The main section of the work is a catalog of 40 maqams that constitute the central core of the contemporary repertoire. The Repertoire of Iraqi Maqam aims to foster a better musical understanding of a relatively little known tradition, promote further research, and enhance appreciative listening to this inspiring facet of Iraqi culture.

Maylyn Murphy's Beginning Easy Singing Lessons Level 2 Grades 3-4 is the second in a fun and practical 3 book series. It is one of the few books intended to teach children the mechanics of music and singing. This series goes well beyond simply encouraging kids to parrot popular songs. In a simple building block type format it covers all the basics. Included are voice exercises, music theory, music notation, ear-training and sight singing. In the final chapters, this volume combines all of the lessons covered and applies them to popular children's songs. By learning basic concepts in Level 2, and then applying them, the student will be able to actually read the notes and sing many other popular children's songs. Maylyn Murphy's Beginning Easy Singing Lesson Level 2 could be the start of something beautiful for your child.

Music in Bali is one of several case-study volumes that can be used along with Thinking Musically, the core book in the Global Music Series. Thinking Musically incorporates music from many diverse cultures and establishes the framework for exploring the practice of music around the world. It sets the stage for an array of case-study volumes, each of which focuses on a single area of the world. Each case study uses the contemporary musical situation as a point of departure, covering historical information and traditions as they relate to the present. Visit www.oup.com/us/globalmusic for a list of case studies in the Global Music Series. The website also includes instructional materials to accompany each study.
Music in Bali introduces the ensemble tradition of Balinese music, reflecting cooperative aspects of the island's social organization. Drawing on many years of study with Balinese performers in the United States and extensive fieldwork in Bali, author Lisa Gold presents contemporary Balinese performance within its cultural and historical context, linking Bali's rich past to its current role in modern, globalized society. She illustrates how new compositions borrow material from earlier traditions while also allowing for individual expression and innovation in vibrant present-day culture. By describing various performances--from a temple ceremony, to a shadow puppet performance, to a masked dance drama--Music in Bali surveys a wide range of performance contexts, from the highly sacred to the secular. It looks at the interconnected layers of the Balinese musical tradition, showing how the island's music, dance, theater, and ritual are intertwined.
Music in Bali is enhancedby eyewitness accounts of local performances, interviews with key performers, and vivid illustrations. Packaged with a 70-minute CD containing examples of the music discussed in the book, it features guided listening and hands-on activities that encourage readers to engage actively and critically with the music.

- Each board book has a side die-cut that allows little hands to easily hold the book
- Bright blue and yellow branding on the front and spine clearly identifies the Rookie Toddler board book line; each level of Rookie books will each carry its own distinctive color pattern
- Books feature simple, rhythmic text to read aloud to toddlers
- Big bold artwork, photos, or photo illustrations make each book visually appealing
- Each book addresses 1 of 5 essential curriculum themes: self; home/family; neighborhood; wider world; readiness concepts
- Beyond its main curriculum theme, each book offers secondary learning topics to use with toddlers upon subsequent readings
- At the end of each book is a parent note with suggested activites linked to the story and its theme

An alphabetical introduction to different types of musical instruments, describing their origins and how to play them.

The songs have been carefully chosen to provide students with the best opportunity to show off their instrument and skills, with a broad range of artists and styles to choose from. The book has been compiled by an experienced instrumental teacher/examiner, and overseen by our Series Editor Andrew Coxon, who is a senior GCSE examiner and an experienced classroom teacher. This book for Piano is: suitable for all exam boards contains ten songs with a range of difficulty appropriate for GCSE level accompanied by a CD of professionally recorded backing tracks It includes songs by: OneRepublic Tears for Fears Maroon 5 The Beatles Elton John Abba Vanessa Carlton Marc Cohen Beyonce

The songs have been carefully chosen to provide students with the best opportunity to show off their instrument and skills, with a broad range of artists and styles to choose from. The book has been compiled by an experienced instrumental teacher/examiner, and overseen by our Series Editor Andrew Coxon, who is a senior GCSE examiner and an experienced classroom teacher. This book for Guitar: is suitable for all exam boards contains ten songs with a range of difficulty appropriate for GCSE level is accompanied by a CD of professionally recorded backing tracks It includes songs by: The Beatles Franz Ferdinand Oasis Foo Fighters The Who AC/DC Eric Clapton Ram Jam Rodrigo y Gabriela Steely Dan

Rhinegold Education and Rockschool have joined forces to create this innovative new series for teachers and students of GCSE Music. Comprising a Teacher's Book, Student Handbook and Ensemble Repertoire (which comes with a CD-ROM of backing tracks and additional parts), the series is suitable for all exam boards and features eight contemporary and classic tracks. This Ensemble Pieces book provides: - The full band scores for each of the eight songs, introduced by examiner advice - A CD ROM containing high quality 'sound-alike' backing tracks with minus-one options, ideal for students to practise and perform with - Also on the CD ROM are additional parts for flute, trumpet, clarinet, saxophone and keyboard, offering you the flexibility to tailor the instrumentation for your GCSE group Supplementary resources - Exemplar score extracts and audio for use with your class are available on the CD ROM which accompanies the Ensemble Pieces book, and are indicated throughout the Teacher's Book by a CD icon. - Videos, additional information and further listening recommendations are available for students at www.rhinegoldeducation.co.uk/rygm, indicated by a www icon throughout the Student Handbook. - A YouTube playlist in the Rhinegold Education YouTube channel provides easy access to the main songs and extended listening.

Comprising a Teacher's Book, Student Handbook and Ensemble Repertoire (which comes with a CD-ROM of backing tracks and additional parts), the series is suitable for all exam boards and features eight contemporary and classic tracks. This Student Handbook offers: - Fascinating background and context to the artists and songs - Accessible analysis of the musical elements and techniques exemplified through the eight familiar songs, with relevance to your GCSE studies - Expert performance notes for rock-band players to help you achieve your potential in performance, with additional information video demonstrations and suggested further reading/listening on www.rhinegoldeducation.co.uk/rygm

This title introduces readers to the life and music of Shawn Mendes. Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in his life make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.

Music is a vital part of the healthy development of young children and yet many teachers can struggle with this key area. This book collects together different perspectives on the theme of music in the mood of the fifth (that is, using a pentatonic scale of five notes), to help teachers, parents and carers understand and work with music at kindergarten level. The book includes classic articles by Jennifer Aulie, Wilma Ellersiek and Rita Jacobs, along with new contributions by Michael Deason-Barrow, Jana Hawley, Renate Long-Breipohl, Sally Schweizer, Estelle Bryer, Eleanor Winship, Jill Taplin and many others. A key resource book for Steiner-Waldorf teachers.

Each piece in this book is broken down into clear and simple steps that show you how to build up the music gradually with your class. Combined with the accompanying DVD - which contains 60 short clips of the author and a group of KS3 students demonstrating all of the instruments and patterns to each piece - teaching and learning world music has never been so easy or enjoyable. The six pieces are supplemented with valuable background information about the music and culture, cross-curricular projects, composing ideas, advice on assessment and guidance on teaching whole-class world-music ensembles. The material has been designed primarily for use with KS2 and KS3 classes, but the addition of higher-ability parts for each piece means the book can be tailored easily to KS4 as well. It is not necessary to own authentic instruments to get the most out of this book as classroom alternatives are suggested and demonstrated.

Child prodigy, genius, freak, a man who lived frivolously and died a pauper... The myths surrounding Mozart, composer of some of the world's most sublime music, have long overtaken the known facts of his life. Now, in this charming and very personal tribute, artist Donovan Bixley offers a portrait of the composer that will forever change the way he is viewed. In nearly 100 original drawings and paintings, accompanied by text based on the many letters that he wrote during his life, beginning with the delightful, if misspelt, letters he wrote as a thirteen-year-old boy travelling in Italy with his father. Like his successful "Much Ado About Shakespeare", Bixley brings Mozart to life with humour but also reflects the turmoil of the times in which he lived. This is a newly rendered version of the book successfully published in 2006.