(Play Today Instructional Series). The ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction, terrific songs, a professional-quality CD with 73 full-demo tracks, and a 25-minute DVD. This series can be used by students of all ages who want to teach themselves, or by teachers for private or group instruction. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the teacher on the CD or watch the DVD. This great package is a complete guide to the basics, including: how to assemble and care for your instrument, producing a sound, reading music notation and rhythms, fingering chart, glossary of musical terms, and more The music included lets you play the songs with a professional backup band so learning and practicing are cooler than ever

Arranged especially for the beginner flute-player, with lots of music with an international feel to play. Ideal for exploring the music of the world, or simply tasting something a little different. Starting with the very easiest - just 4 notes, and progressing to include the first and second octaves; some are short, others longer, with plenty of familiar melodies included as well. Great for sight reading practice.

Volume 5 of "Personal Trainer" is the fifth and final book in a training program offering musical workouts and enrichment activities for piano students of many ages and skill levels. The overall structure consists of five books, each containing four sections dealing with specific issues. These four sections are entitled:
Explorations Eye-So-Metrics Foundations Repertoire
The authors believe the development of technique, sight playing and analytical skills are part of an integrated approach to total musicianship; all are stepping-stones to aesthetic expression and musical understanding. They want their students to feel comfortable as they learn to hear what they see, see what they hear, and grow in their understanding of the building blocks of music. Those, simply stated, are fundamental goals of "Personal Trainer."
This book was created to work well by itself. It works even better when used with "Home Concert Xtreme, " an interactive software environment for learning, practicing, and performing music.

A Complete Approach to Overtones is an in-depth treatment on overtones for saxophone. The book provides a full range of exercises and aids to improve the overtone capabilities and overall saxophone playing for every level of saxophonist. Beginners will find the aids they need to achieve their first overtones, and players who can already play a wide range of overtones will find exercises that improve and expand their abilities as well. "Ben Britton has put together a comprehensive volume explaining the overtone series and how to practice with it. A must-have for serious students of the saxophone." - Charles Pillow, Assistant Professor of Jazz Saxophone, Eastman School of Music From the introduction: "One of the most efficient ways to improve saxophone sound or tone is through overtone practice. Just a minute or two of proper overtone practice immediately increases the clarity and richness of tone as well as increases your ability to maintain a great sound while playing technically difficult music. Regularly practicing overtones will lead to consistently achieving those ends and extending your range into the altissimo register. Mastering overtones can result in a near four-octave range with a consistent and beautiful sound throughout."

Volume 4 of "Personal Trainer" is the fourth book in a training program offering musical workouts and enrichment activities for piano students of many ages and skill levels. The overall structure consists of five books, each containing four sections dealing with specific issues. These four sections are entitled:
Explorations Eye-So-Metrics Foundations Repertoire
The authors believe the development of technique, sight playing and analytical skills are part of an integrated approach to total musicianship; all are stepping-stones to aesthetic expression and musical understanding. They want their students to feel comfortable as they learn to hear what they see, see what they hear, and grow in their understanding of the building blocks of music. Those, simply stated, are fundamental goals of "Personal Trainer."
This book was created to work well by itself. It works even better when used with "Home Concert Xtreme, " an interactive software environment for learning, practicing, and performing music.

Includes music for the beginner recorder player with an international flavour. Ideal for exploring the music of the world, or simply tasting something a little different. Starting with the very easiest - just 4 notes, and progressing gradually to include the second octave; some are short, others longer, with plenty of familiar melodies. Ideal for the beginner recorder player to use alongside a tutor book.