Par ABREU ZEQUINHA / KAZIK JAMES (Arr.). The Brazilian classic was popular in the United States during the 1940s with artists such as Ethel Smith, the Andrews Sisters and Carmen Miranda. More recently, it was performed at the closing ceremonies of the 2016 Olympics in Brazil. James Kazik's masteful arrangement for string orchestra (with optional piano and percussion) captures all the fun and energ…

This massive collection will keep you fingerpicking for days! It features a fun and diverse collection of 100 great arrangements of classic songs like: Africa · Ain't No Sunshine · Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You · Blackbird · Brave · Careless Whisper · City of Stars · Crazy · Creep · Dust in the Wind · Every Breath You Take · Fire and Rain · Free Fallin' · Fur Elise, WoO 59 · Good Riddance (Time of You…

Little Voices Christmas brings together five fun festive songs specially selected and arranged in two parts for young groups and choirs. The included CD contains compete vocal and Piano versions plus Piano-only accompaniments to each song. Each themed book in the Little Voices series contains five songs that make a perfect introduction to part-singing for beginner groups. 'No frills, good quality …

The fourth book in this new edition of Denes Agay's famous Piano tutor series for children continues on from Book Three through an equally thorough progression of melodic pieces and studies. It develops more sophisticated piano technique and music theory topics in an accessible and imaginative way, inspiring students to learn and practice. Included are attractive illustrations, colourful stickers …

Par FERRANTE ANDREA. The Rapido - Metodo Per Ukulele is a dictionary of chords for the Ukulele, including a guide to the strings, notes and fingerings for this fun and accessible instrument. / Pédagogie / Méthode / Ukulélé

Par . Classical Themes for Violin Duet is designed for violinists familar with first position and comfortable reading basic rhythms. In each two-page arrangement, violin 1 and violin 2 take a turn playing the melody for a fun and challenging ensemble experience. It includes 30 well-loved melodies by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Debussy, Gershwin, Grieg, Liszt, Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, Vivaldi, Wagner, an…

Par LLOYD WEBBER ANDREW. These arrangements of favourite songs from Cats are perfect for the young or developing choir. The pieces are selected with a view to creating coherent concert programmes and have simple Piano accompaniments. These arrangements by Nicholas Hare are relatively straightforward and great fun to sing. They will soon become favourites with both choir and audience alike. / Nivea…

Cello Time Starters is a great beginner book for the budding cellist. Carefully paced to suit young learners, it supports players through the important early stages, step by step-from how to hold your instrument and bow, through basic notation, to exciting pieces in a range of styles. With plenty of entertaining illustrations and a CD to play along to, with Cello Time it really is fun to play! / V…

Par CHRISTIANSEN COREY. Wes Montgomery took jazz guitar to a new level when he came to the public's attention in the late 1950's. Known for his fluid lines and his big jazz guitar sound, Wes influenced thousands of guitarists in the styles of jazz, blues, and rock. This book will present some of the soloing techniques that Wes used as well has present many melodic ideas (lines) similar to the way …

18 First Pieces for Young Beginners. Par RAE JAMES. These stimulating new pieces from James Rae, with a few added well-known favourites, will inspire the younger beginner. They are all in a comfortable register and only simple rhythms and small intervals are used. New notes are gradually introduced in the same order as they appear in most standard tutors. Even at this early stage different musical…

Music Street is a three year program for beginners four or five years of age. Students are motivated through various singing and playing activities as they are introduced to all the note names and animals that 'live? on Music Street. Unlike many courses for young children, the TMA Junior Courses create students who develop good performance skills within their first year, while still developing the…

Par CHAMBERLAIN LOUISE. Step It Up! is the fun way to move your piano playing onwards and upwards. Packed full of original jazzy pieces by Louise Chamberlain - with imaginative arrangements of well-known tunes, and duets too - this carefully graded volume is guaranteed to liven up your practice no end. So whether practising at home or performing to your friends, take you playing to another with St…

Par BAY WILLIAM. This is a collection of 26 duets drawn from the ground-breaking Mastering the Guitar Method. These duets are fun to play, represent contemporary music genres and represent works by great classical composers like J. S. Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Telemann, Corelli and more. The pieces are quite suitable as concert or recital selections and will supplement and enhance any guitar method. …

Par WILLIAMS STEPHEN. This book establishes a foundation for complete mandolin musicianship, both in terms of music literacy as well as having the ability to jam with other musicians without reading music. The student logically begins by learning the ?basic? fingering pattern used for the mandolin-friendly keys of A and D as shown in diagram form and standard notation. Tablature reading is lightly…

Par BULLA STEPHEN. Blues to the MAX! With lots of drive and down home blues harmonies, KENNESAW MOUNTAIN BLUES will latch on to your audience for keeps. Very accessible to Grade 2 1/2 bands, this is one of the most enjoyable pieces you’ll find for any level of ability. If you have a kickin’ drumset player, so much the better. Every section has gratifying parts to play, and the easy mixed-meter sec…