Par DAVIES JOHN H. / HARRIS P.. Now more than ever, the ability to sight-read fluently is an essential part of the training of musicians of any instrument.This workbook is designed to help young musicians overcome the nerves that often cause sight-reading problems, by giving them thorough technical grounding as well as confidence boosting strategies. This book is designed especially for horn playe…

Based on the requirements of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, Scale Shapes is an invaluable aid for grade exams and general progress, which uses a new diagram-based way to learn piano scales using the Stocken Method. The unique Keyboard Diagrams provide a system which allows the student to concentrate exclusively on the physical shapes of the technical exercise and in consequenc…

A Simple Approach. Par MAT MARUCCI. The drum rudiments are the language of drummers. They are to us what scales and chords are to the other instruments. Understanding the rudiments allows the drummer to communicate with other drummers and also have the ability to interpret terminology and rhythms that are so often seen in music and music publications. This book is designed for drummers of all leve…

Par RAE JAMES. 'Blue Flute' is a collection of pieces in which various styles of 'twelve-bar-blues' are explored. The pieces are of moderate length and can be played by flautists of very modest ability. Chord symbols have been included in the middle section of each piece, allowing freedom for improvisation./ Recueil / Flûte Traversière et Piano

Par HARRIS PAUL. Two by Two brings you a variety of mixed ability duets for clarinet and alto saxophone arranged and composed by Paul Harris. The collection includes music of various genres and styles such as Hungarian Folk Song, Fiesta, and Tango as well as pieces by Mozart and Purcell./ Répertoire / Clarinette et Saxophone Alto

Thirteen of the most famous and popular songs from one of the most unique stage musicals ever produced are arranged here for Easy Piano. If you're just starting out on the Piano, but you still want to learn these great songs, this book is for you. Rejecting all tropes and traditions of Broadway musicals, Hair, which premiered in 1967, offered both an antidote and something new, surprising and shoc…

Par COHEN MARY. The Adventures of Egbert is an exciting new concept in Violin teaching - a story which has all the right ingredients to appeal to primary and early secondary school age pupils, incorporating valuable technical exercises and well-known tunes for the beginner violinist. Egbert can be used in a one-to-one teaching context, or else with a Violin group of varying ability, while for non-…

Designed for those in the intermediate stages of studying violin, this is part of a progressive series of ten handbooks, primarily intended for candidates considering taking the London College of Music examinations in violin playing. This handbook covers all the material needed for the Grade Five examination, however, even if you do not intend to take an examination, the handbook's appealing conte…

An absolute must for modern cello lessons: Hot Cello is a varied mixture of pieces from pop, rock, blues and jazz music. Volume 1 is very easy and limited to the first position. Students are gradually introduced to technical and musical problems. The second part is intended for the teacher or advanced students. The pieces in Volume 2 are musically and technically more demanding and assume an abili…

Par JOHNSON TIMOTHY. Take a tour of Europe for the holidays! Timothy Johnson's new Christmas medley visits England, France, Ireland and Poland by way of their traditional carols. The bold opening and medley format makes this an appealing concert opener, but CHRISTMAS IN EUROPE will fit well anywhere in your show. Tim's long experience as a school band director gives him the instinctive ability to …

Par HESS NIGEL. This theme tune from the BBC TV series Badger is available for pianists of moderate ability./ Feuillet / Piano, Chant et Guitare

A workbook for examinations including over 100 practice tests for Associated Board exams, supporting the new syllabus requirements from 2012. The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill, enabling you 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 help you overcome al…

Par ADAMO MIKE. The most in-depth study of breakbeat drumming in print! The style is divided into thirteen essential elements, with each element discussed in its own chapter. Hundreds of exercises and beats give the reader ample opportunity to practice the elements, which, when assembled, will give the drummer the ability to integrate a complete language of incredibly funky concepts into his or he…

Par SUZUKI SHINICHI. Teach violin with the popular Suzuki Violin School. The Suzuki Method® of Talent Education is based on Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Shinichi Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can…

Par SUZUKI SHINICHI. The Suzuki Method® of Talent Education is based on Dr. Shinichi Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that man is the son of his environment. According to Dr. Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can know comes from developing a child's potential so he/she can express all that is harmonious and best in human beings. Stude…