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(Essential Elements for Strings). (Essential Elements for Strings
and Essential Elements Interactive are fully compatible with
Essential Elements 2000 for Strings) Essential Elements for Strings
offers beginning students sound pedagogy and engaging music, all
carefully paced to successfully start young players on their
musical journey. EE features both familiar songs and specially
designed exercises, created and arranged for the classroom in a
unison-learning environment, as well as instrument-specific
exercises to focus each student on the unique characteristics of
their own instrument. EE provides both teachers and students with a
wealth of materials to develop total musicianship, even at the
beginning stages. Books 1 and 2 also include access to Essential
Elements Interactive (EEi), the ultimate online music education
resource - anywhere, anytime, and on any device. Go to
www.essentialelementsinteractive.com to learn more Method features:
* Enhanced Starting System * Optimum Reinforced Learning * Pacing *
Theory, History, Cross-Curriculum & Creativity * Performance
Spotlights Book also includes My EE Library * (www.myeelibrary.com)
- Instant Stream/Download/CD-ROM* * Start-up video Learn the basics
* Play-along mp3 tracks for all exercises Features a professional
orchestra * Duets and trios Print and play parts with friends *
Music listening library Hear great pieces for orchestra * Internet
access required for My EE Library (book includes instructions to
order free opt. CD-ROM)
Written by master teachers Poundie Burstein and Joe Straus, the
workbook that accompanies Concise Introduction to Tonal Harmony,
Second Edition, provides your students with the practice they need
to master music theory. The workbook contains hundreds of
exercises-more than could ever be assigned in any one
class-offering you the flexibility to construct assignments that
best meet the needs of your students. The Second Edition is
enhanced with more analysis exercises at the end of every chapter.
Alfred's Basic Prep Course, Levels A through F, was written to
answer a demand for a course of piano study designed specifically
for students who are five years old and up. This course offers a
careful introduction of fundamentals, music that fits comfortably
under the young student's normal hand span, plus constant
reinforcement--all leading to results beyond those generated by
other piano methods. After Lesson Book B, the student may progress
to Prep Course, Lesson Book C or choose to go directly into the
faster paced Level 1B of Alfred's Basic Piano Library. The complete
Prep Course consists of six books (Levels A through F).
Alfred's Basic Prep Course, Lesson Book A is specifically designed
for beginners who are five years old and up. Through the use of
appealing music and attractive illustrations, it is no wonder that
Lesson Book A is the most widely used young beginner's piano book
now available. This course takes into consideration the normal
attention span, as well as the small-sized hands of the young
beginner. Shortly after beginning, the young student will be able
to play "Merrily We Roll Along." The complete Prep Course consists
of six books (Levels A through F). This course is most effective
when used under the direction of a piano teacher or experienced
musician.
Teach yourself the essential piano chords plus many more! Organized
as a chord per spread, for the left and right hands, this is a
handy, comprehensive reference for jazz, pop, rock and soul
musicians playing the piano or keyboard at any level. This
no-nonsense, easy to carry, wiro book will fit on a stand and into
a music bag or hand bag with the minimum of fuss. Revised and
updated version, replaces ISBN-13 9781844517152
Strum a tune on your ukulele--no Hawaiian shirt required! Picture
it now: the sun sets over the shimmering sea, and, as the beach bar
falls quiet, you begin strumming Queen Liliuokalani's "Aloha 'Oe"
to a mesmerized crowd. ... Okay, while this doesn't happen every
day for ukulele-players, you'll still have a lot of fun learning
your favorite tunes on your ukulele. Widely associated with
Hawaiian music, the ukulele has exploded in popularity in recent
years as kids and adults alike have started their music education
with a uke or added it to their collection of instruments. Learning
to play this versatile instrument is made easier for the experience
and inexperienced alike with this new edition of Ukulele For
Dummies. Following its straightforward instructions, you'll pick
your way from the basics of purchasing your ukulele and accessories
to confidently strumming through simple chord progressions and
jamming through various styles and standards, including pop, folk,
and those much-loved holiday favorites. Aloha, Santa Claus! Buy the
right ukulele for you Perfect your pick and fret Practice with
downloadable audio Get the best ukulele apps Whatever you want from
your ukulele adventure--strumming on the beach or adding its island
style to your distinctive new pop sound--Ukulele For Dummies will
have you making a big splash with this tiny instrument in aloha no
time at all!
This book from Rick Mooney features easy classical music as well as
folk songs, fiddle tunes and Mooney originals composed to address
specific technical points. A second cello part throughout promotes
a student's ability to hear and play accurately.
A one-stop resource to the essentials of owning and playing the
guitar If you've just bought a guitar, or you've had one for a
while, you probably know it takes some time and effort to learn how
to play the popular instrument. There's so much to know about
owning, maintaining, and playing a guitar. Where do you even begin?
In Guitar All-in-One For Dummies, a team of expert guitarists and
music teachers shows you the essentials you need to know about
owning and playing a guitar. From picking your first notes to
exploring music theory and composition, maintaining your gear, and
diving into the specifics of genres like blues and rock, this book
is a comprehensive and practical goldmine of indispensable info.
Created for the budding guitarist who wants all their lessons and
advice in one place, the book will show you how to: Maintain, tune,
and string your guitar, as well as decipher music notation and
guitar tablature Understand guitar theory, sounds and techniques to
help you learn new songs and add your style to classic tunes
Practice several popular genres of guitar music, including blues,
rock, and classical Access accompanying online video and audio
instructional resources that demonstrate the lessons you find in
the book Perfect for guitar players at any skill level, Guitar
All-in-One For Dummies is a must-have resource for anyone who wants
to get the most out of their own guitar and make great music.
The definitive survey, combining current scholarship with a vibrant
narrative. Carefully informed by feedback from dozens of scholars,
it remains the book that students and teachers trust to explain
what's important, where it fits and why it matters. Peter
Burkholder weaves a compelling story of people, their choices and
the western musical tradition that emerged. From chant to hip-hop,
he connects past to present to create a context for tomorrow's
musicians.
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]
Brass Mix is an original series of graded pieces that can be played
by any brass instrument. Book 1 covers Grades 1-3 and contains 12
new arrangements of traditional tunes and works by a diverse range
of composers. The pieces have been selected and arranged by brass
specialists to 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. There are piano and brass duet
accompaniments for all pieces, providing useful flexibility for
students and teachers. 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 -accompaniments
for a pianist or a second brass player -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: Les Matadors: from Minuets, Cotillons
and Country Dances [Ignatius Sancho] Xiao Baicai [Trad. Chinese]
Takeda Lullaby [Trad. Japanese] The Barnyard Rag [Billy Johnson /
Chris Smith] The March of the Women [Cicely Hamilton / Ethel Smyth]
Jinkli Nona [Trad. Malaysian] On a Southern Balcony: No. 4 from
Southland Sketches [Blanche Ray Alden] Wade in the Water
[African-American Spiritual] On Parade [Amanda Ira Aldridge] Oh,
the Summer [Samuel Coleridge-Taylor] The Deserted Garden [Florence
Price] A Canadian Boat Song [Maurice Arnold]
Improve your sight-reading! Piano Grade 1 (Early Elementary) is
part of the best-selling series by Paul Harris, guaranteed to
improve your sight-reading! This workbook helps the player overcome
problems by building up a complete picture of each piece, through
rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical
issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions,
and finally by 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded
sight-reading pieces. This edition now includes supporting audio
available online for students to check their performances against.
The Improve your sight-reading! series will help you improve your
reading ability, and with numerous practice tests included, will
ensure sight-reading success in graded exams.
(Faber Piano Adventures ). Book B of the Fabers' method for the
young beginner moves the student into staff-reading. Music notation
is explored through stepwise directional reading, pattern
recognition, and changing hand positions, all in the context of
engaging songs, games and creative exploration at the piano.
Maintaining the child-centered philosophy of the series, the
"friends at the piano" from the A Books introduce students to the
music of two new composer friends Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and
Ludwig van Beethoven. Classic themes share the stage with
contemporary pop and jazz sounds for young ears to absorb and
enjoy. The Book B CD presents a vibrant mix of sounds, from boogie
to Beethoven. It serves as a listening CD which educates and as an
accompaniment CD for play-along.
(Willis). The Modern Course series provides a clear and complete
foundation in the study of the piano that enables the student to
think and feel musically. It may be preceded by the Teaching Little
Fingers to Play series.
Guitar Basics is a landmark method for young guitarists. It starts
at absolute beginner level and progresses to Initial/Preparatory
Grade. The method is set out in sixteen stages and contains
original pieces and traditional tunes in an array of styles
including classical, folk and world music as well as well-known
favourite film and TV themes such as James Bond, Batman and The
Flintstones. There is a thorough introduction to standard notation,
with sections on chords and TAB, whilst ensemble pieces are ideal
for group teaching, including 'Wider Opportunities'. Accompaniment
parts and teachers' notes are available in Guitar Basics Teacher's
Book, and the fun backing tracks are available to download online.
The companion book, Guitar Basics Repertoire, provides over 40 fun
solos and ensemble pieces for both individual and group learning.
It is designed to consolidate material learnt in the Guitar Basics
Tutor and present new topics, including accidentals, moving up the
neck, two-part music, arpeggios and plucked chords.
Violin Star is a three-book series offering beginner violinists a
refreshing and inspirational choice of pieces to help build
confidence and musical skills. The repertoire is imaginatively
tailored to develop specific techniques through an exciting range
of musical styles. This Student's book contains the solo violin
parts, along with colourful illustrations, activities and a
playalong CD. The Accompaniment book, available separately,
includes piano and violin accompaniments for every piece. Key
features of the series include: an approachable progression from
beginner level to Grade 2; playalong CDs with each Student's book,
which contain specially created instrumental arrangements to convey
style and mood; and original compositions and arrangements by
Edward Huws Jones.
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