The Grade By Grade series draws on the rich and varied Boosey and Hawkes catalogue of classical, contemporary and educational repertoire, highlighting composers including Serge Prokofieff, Dmitri Shostakovich, Karl Jenkins, Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton, alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall, Vera Gray and others. Carefully selected by Janet Way,…

From Motown to Bruce Swedien, the expressive and technical outlines of a unique and timeless voice. Par PETITJEAN ISABELLE. Foreword by Bruce Swedien Michael Jackson’s voice was first heard in a maternity ward in Gary, Indiana, on a summer evening of 1958. It was last heard on a warm summer morning in 2009 under the sunny sky of California. Still… It was soon clear that Baby Jackson had much more …

Par HAMPTON ANDY. A great collection of jazz tunes for the intermediate (grades 3-4) clarinet player offering a taste of swing, trad, blues, bebop and ballad styles. Includes ' My Favourites Things', 'And All That Jazz' and 'Green Onions' alongside some original tunes. Play them 'straight' then use the helpful soloing guides to create authentic jazz solos over the cool CD backings. Ideal preparati…

Have fun playing the Cello. Par KOEPPEN GABRIEL. The first book in the trailblazing new Koeppen Cello Method, putting the emphasis on having fun with your cello! Taking a playful and effective approach to learning the cello, the Koeppen Cello Method breaks new ground, sprucing up the usual Baroque and Classical repertoire by adding pieces in popular styles: rock, Bossa Nova, reggae, swing and mor…

Learning to play the Guitar is a great experience, but getting started can be a challenge! Here at last is a book that helps you familiarise yourself with the instrument and then gets you playing - fast! Full-colour pictures, clear diagrams and really practical advice combine to make Start-Up Guitar do exactly what it says on the cover. You'll start off on the right track and that makes everything…

Here's your chance to become the guitar hero for 20 of the biggest and hottest contemporary rock acts, including Foo Fighters, Franz Ferdinand, Jet and The Killers, complete with 2 CDs of backing tracks. Bring your guitar playing right up to the 21st century and learn exactly what makes these songs sound so good. From Just Because by Jane's Addiction to U2's Elevation , each song in this unique co…

Whether you're a karaoke singer or preparing for an audition, the Pro Vocal series is for you. The book contains the lyrics, melody, and chord symbols for eight hit songs. The CD contains demos for listening and separate backing tracks so you can sing along. The CD is playable on any CD, but it is also enhanced for PC and Mac computer users so you can adjust the recording to any pitch without chan…

The two-movement work was inspired by the title of a book by Jacques Roubaud and dedicated to Violinist Gidon Kremer whose playing and musicianship also inspired the work.Kaija Saariaho is a contemporary Finnish composer living and working in Paris and Graal Théâtre is one of her principal works, frequently performed in spite of its ferocious virtuosic requirements.Unlike many of her other works, …

a collection of 30 pieces. Relax at the piano with these specially arranged Christmas pieces for solo piano. From classics to modern works, there is something for everyone to help celebrate the holiday spirit in joy and peace!Relax at the piano with these specially arranged Christmas pieces for solo piano. From classics to modern works, there is something for everyone to help celebrate the holiday…

Play guitar on six of Free's greatest hits with these specially recorded CD backing tracks plus matching music book. The music book features both guitar tab and standard notation of each song, plus complete lyrics. The CD contains two specially recorded backing tracks of each song. The first is a full demo with guitar, showing you how it should sound, and a backing for vocals. The second is a back…

Par ALLEN JEFFREY. The Female Edition of Secrets of Singing is unique as it was designed with complete vocal instructions and singing exercices specifically tailored for the female singing range. Secrets of Singing is an indispensable guidebook for serious vocalists of all ability levels and styles of music. Whether you're singing for pleasure or for profit, it will give you the know-how to practi…

Unlock the secrets of playing Guitar to reveal how to become a successful guitarist.This level one book covers five sections: Foundation, Debut, Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3. It includes detailed explanations of the techniques required to master any music exam.Throughout the book, you will be encouraged to develop your creativity and individuality as well as enhance both your aural and visual skil…

The Faber Graded Rock and Pop Series: Bass Songbook - Grades 4-5 provides the perfect resource for the budding rock and pop musician. Specially arranged to follow the parameters for Grades 4 and 5 as set out by Trinity for the 'own choice song” option in their Rock and Pop exams, each song also includes handy hints and tips and a fantastic sound-alike backing track suitable for practice, performan…

Catherine Rollin's Christmas Treats and Treasures, Book 3, is a collection of nine piano arrangements of holiday favorites. These beautiful, joyful, and uplifting carols and songs will bring many special musical moments to piano students as they celebrate the holidays. / Piano