Teach Me Thy Way

Professional Piano Teaching offers a practical guide to the art of piano teaching. Volume 1, now available as an updated second edition, is an excellent introduction to the profession of teaching piano. This revised second edition has been expanded to include chapters on teaching adult students and teaching popular, sacred, and other familiar music. Designed to serve as a basic text for a first-semester or lower-division piano pedagogy course, it provides an overview of learning principles and a thorough approach to essential aspects of teaching elementary-level students. Special features include discussions on how to teach, not just what to teach- numerous musical examples- chapter summaries- and suggested projects for new and experienced teachers. / Piano

Par DIX BRUCE. Un autre grand ' Teach Yourself ' livre ' play-le ' long des exemples pour vous aider à démarrer. Vous apprendrez tout sur vous-même et autres accords communs et Strum utile d'accompagnement, lecture des mélodies simples, jouant un assortiment coloré de mandoline folk songs et bien plus encore. Dans la notation et tablature. Le CD est en format de split-piste et de caractéristiques de chaque chanson jouée au rythme lent et normal ! / Niveau : Débutant / All Styles - Methods / Tablatures / Mandoline Tablatures

Par DIX BRUCE. Vous pouvez enseigner vous-même mandoline êtes écrite comme un teach-texte avec jeu-ainsi que des exemples et des airs sur le compagnon d'enregistrement vous-même. Dans les mots de l'auteur, ' il vise à aider vous commencer immédiatement sur votre chemin de mandolinhood en vous donnant les bases de la mandoline et mandoline jouer. ' Avec ce texte informel, souvent humoristique, Dix Bruce vous guidera étape par étape à travers les bases de l'apprentissage de cet instrument polyvalent. Apprenez tout sur l'accompagnant vous-même et autres accords communs et utile Strum, lecture de mélodies simples, jouant un assortiment coloré de mandoline folk songs et plus encore. Tous les exemples musicaux et les mélodies sont écrites en notation standard et en tablature. Diagrammes de tous les accords principales utilisés sur la mandoline figurent dans l'annexe de la corde, ce qui en fait réserver une aide d'étude particulièrement utile pour le mandoliniste de début. Illustrée de dessins et photographies d'instruments vintage. / Niveau : Débutant / All Styles - Methods / Tablatures / Mandoline Tablatures

Alfred's Teach Your Child to Play Guitar: Beginner's Kit contains everything you need to start playing in one handy box and at an incredible price. For only $39.99, you get a $65.45 value that includes: * Alfred's Teach Your Child to Play Guitar method with CD * Alfred's Kid's Guitar Course Notespeller 1 and 2 * Alfred's Kid's Guitar Course Flash Cards 1 and 2 * Alfred's Kid's Guitar Course Music Writing Book * Alfred's Kid's Guitar Course 1 DVD * 12 guitar picks Alfred's Teach Your Child to Play Guitar is designed for parents who want to share the gift of music with their children before they begin formal study with a professional teacher. It is based on Alfred's Kid's Guitar Course, a fun method that teaches students to play pieces on the guitar right away. Families who are part of the homeschool movement will find this series especially useful. Using the same music and fundamentals included in the original edition, an easy and user-friendly Parent Guide precedes each student page to aid with teaching the music to the child. The guide suggests steps for introducing the concept or page to the student, follow-up practice suggestions, and suggestions for reviewing the page in subsequent lessons. / Guitare

This DVD serves as accompaniment to Alfred\'s Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele and provides live performances that demonstrate how the music should sound, on-screen music and MP3 audio for every song and lessons hosted by performer and educator, Julia Jordan. When used alongside the book, beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about the history of the ukulele, its components, how to hold and tune it, and getting acquainted with standard musical notation. You will then move right along to playing different notes, chords, scales, and songs, lesson by lesson, all while continuing to increase your ever-growing knowledge of reading and understanding standard musical notation and playing a variety of well-known songs. You will learn different strumming techniques to help you play in a variety of musical styles. The book also contains a section teaching you how to play by ear. Upon completion of the book, you will be able to play your favorite songs on the ukulele in any key and know how to read music. The book features the following resources for reference during and after your lessons: * Transposition chart * Dictionary of tablature techniques * Ukulele fingerboard chart * Complete ukulele chord dictionary This book teaches entirely in C tuning. The D tuning edition of Alfred\'s Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele (item 14135) is available from your favorite music retailer and at Alfred.com. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred Music be your resource every step of the way. / Ukulélé

You Can Teach Yourself Piano is a revolutionary concept in piano instruction. No other piano method comes close to matching this book's scope in teaching not only basic music reading skills but also the essential technique andtheory for playing in all contemporary keyboard styles. Central to the philosophy of the You Can Teach Yourself series this beginner's book is written to give the serious adult student a solid foundation while studying on theirown without the advantage of having a private teacher; it will show you all you need to know to get an authoritative start on the instrument presenting technical and theoretical concepts as needed while offering carefully graded challenging material to hold your interest. In addition to the incalculable assets of ear training and development of taste in modern harmony upon completion of this method the student will be fully prepared to handle the demandsof modern piano music. This package includes the companion DVD which accompanies and teaches many of the concepts in the book.

You Can Teach Yourself Piano is a revolutionary concept in piano instruction. No other piano method comes close to matching this book's scope in teaching not only basic music reading skills but also the essential techniqueand theory for playing in all contemporary keyboard styles. Central to the philosophy of the You Can Teach Yourself series this beginner's book is written to give the serious adult student a solid foundation while studying ontheir own without the advantage of having a private teacher; it will show you all you need to know to get an authoritative start on the instrument presenting technical and theoretical concepts as needed while offering carefullygraded challenging material to hold your interest. In addition to the incalculable assets of ear training and development of taste in modern harmony upon completion of this method the student will be fully prepared to handle thedemands of modern piano music. This DVD is the companion to the book and accompanies teaches and reinforces many of the concepts also found there.

Learn to play the ukulele and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about the history of the ukulele, its components, how to hold and tune it, and getting acquainted with standard musical notation. You will then move right along to playing different notes, chords, scales, and songs, lesson by lesson, all while continuing to increase your ever-growing knowledge of reading and understanding standard musical notation and playing a variety of well-known songs. You will learn different strumming techniques to help you play in a variety of musical styles. The book also contains a section teaching you how to play by ear. Upon completion of the book, you will be able to play your favorite songs on the ukulele in any key and know how to read music. The book features the following resources for reference during and after your lessons: * Transposition chart* Dictionary of tablature techniques* Ukulele fingerboard chart* Complete ukulele chord dictionaryThis book teaches entirely in C tuning. The D tuning edition of Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele (item 14135) is available from your favorite music retailer and at Alfred.com. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred be your resource every step of the way. / Ukulélé

Learn to play the ukulele and open up a brand new world of musical knowledge with this exciting method from Alfred Music. Beginners of all ages can start their journey to a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Beginning with the fundamentals, you will learn about the history of the ukulele, its components, how to hold and tune it, and getting acquainted with standard musical notation. You will then move right along to playing different notes, chords, scales, and songs, lesson by lesson, all while continuing to increase your ever-growing knowledge of reading and understanding standard musical notation and playing a variety of well-known songs. You will learn different strumming techniques to help you play in a variety of musical styles. The book also contains a section teaching you how to play by ear. Upon completion of the book, you will be able to play your favorite songs on the ukulele in any key and know how to read music. The book features the following resources for reference during and after your lessons: * Transposition chart * Dictionary of tablature techniques * Ukulele fingerboard chart * Complete ukulele chord dictionary The accompanying DVD provides live performances that demonstrate how the music should sound, on-screen music and MP3 audio for every song and lessons hosted by performer and educator, Julia Jordan. This book teaches entirely in C tuning. The D tuning edition of Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele (item 14135) is available from your favorite music retailer and at Alfred.com. Be your own teacher, and let Alfred Music be your resource every step of the way. / Ukulélé

Step One Series-This complete music instruction package includes a book CD and DVD: Read the easy-to-understand instruction book designed to get you playing right away play along with professional backing tracks from the CD and see an expertteacher explain and demonstrate techniques and songs on the video. Never before has there been an easier way to master the basics of music while having a great time playing your instrument. The Step One: Teach Yourself series willget you playing right away and learning as you play. If you are ready to teach yourself take your first step today with Step One: Teach Yourself!

The exciting sound of the Blues born in America finds its way into all styles of music heard around the world. These days everyone hears that familiar colour in rock pop folk classical and other jazz styles. Thiseasy-to-follow and complete programmed course teaches you to create your own Blues music at the Piano.Explanations and examples are given and become even more advanced. This book will work more easily for you when youalready know a little about reading Piano music. Playing the Blues teaches you essential music theory in a fun hands-on way so a Piano teacher can include this as a part of regular lessons.All the elements of basic Bluesare here. This is a guide a textbook and a teacher. If you study music and want to know how to play the Blues style this is the book for you! The accompanying online audio contains 26 of the exercises and examples from thebook.

The Theory Gymnastics: Spirito Teacher Guide is the essential companion for the teacher of theory and ear-training using the Spirito student workbook. Featuring all the necessary information for the teacher this guide will help you to teach the Theory Gymnastics curriculum more efficiently and effectively. Spirito is the level B resource for students aged around 8 to 11 and is the slightlymore advanced progression from the Animato workbook. The level of theory here involves all major and minor five-finger patterns chords elementary rhythms and beginning musical terms. The content is similar to the Energicoworkbook but Spirito is more targeted towards an older beginner with specific activities and puzzles that will engage a student approaching teenage years. This Teacher Guide contains all youwill need to teach these concepts alongside the student workbook such as an answer key notated listening examples and reproducible theory and ear-training testing resources. The creative and imaginative student workbook makeslearning more entertaining while this well-organised and comprehensive Teacher Guide makes teaching what is ordinarily a difficult subject simple and easy. So pick up this Teacher Guidetoday for the best in flexible engaging and varied approaches to teaching students theory and ear-training. To help you get the most out of the book you can access free audio recordings for the ear-training units at the KjosMusic Company website.

By considering The Virtuoso Teacher and how a teacher might attain virtuoso status renowned educator and writer Paul Harris delves into the core issues of being a teacher and the teaching process. A fascinating look at topics such as:• self-awareness and the importance of emotional intelligence• getting the best out of pupils• dealing with challenging pupils• asking the right questions• creating a master-plan• taking the stress out of learning• teaching for the right reasons.This seminal book is an inspirational read for all music teachers encouraging everyone to consider themselves in a new and uplifted light and transform theirteaching.

Succeeding At The Piano-The Succeeding At The Piano - Preparatory/Grade 1 Teacher's Guide includes information on how Reading Rhythm Technique Music Musicianship and Theory in Succeeding at the Piano? are seamlessly integrated to provide a well-balanced music curriculum. This guide explains how to teach both levels in a page-by-page format and includes teaching suggestions practice steps technique tips and music history tips. The guide also includes information on how to use the CD?s and additional supplementary materials. There is a ?Commonly Asked Questions? section as well as a section for parents called ?The Parent?s Corner.?The SucceedingAt The Piano - Preparatory/Grade 1 Teacher's Guide is a great resource on how to teach this innovative and creative new method!'A very enlightened approach which is certainly worth considering for very young pianists.' - European Piano Teacher?s Association Journal'The goal of my studio is to instill a life-long love of music and I choose methods that will help me attain that goal. SATP achieves this on several levels: the colorful graphics really appeal to students; the generous use of classical themes makes them feel that they are playing ?important music?; the short pieces are easily mastered with 100 percent accuracy within one week; students develop smart practice habits; and above all students develop a love for music.' - Gail Lew Clavier Companion

50 Inspiring ideas. How to teach Whole-class instrumental lessons presents 50 diverse ideas for teachers of every instrument. The ideas are concise, easy to implement and tackle everything from repertoire, pedagogy and assessment to instrument maintenance, safeguarding and classroom management. Whether you?re new to teaching or a seasoned practitioner, this practical handbook offers fresh and varied ways to invigorate lessons with any group. ?Instrumental music teachers should all have a copy of this book in their instrument cases! It provides a good range of activities, but also outlines the thinking behind them, and supports progression and development too. We have been waiting for a book like this, and this one certainly fits the bill ? and does so very well indeed.? ? Professor Martin Fautley, Birmingham City University ?This fantastic book is just what is needed for the inexperienced or aspiring whole class ensemble teacher, and will be a welcome addition for those with more experience as well. There is much sage advice, based on Kay?s many years of experience in teaching WCET and running education workshops and teacher training. Covering a wide range of important subjects, from setting up the space and preparing to play through to building a curriculum, planning a lesson and teaching creatively and musically, the writing is well grounded and up-to-date in its pedagogies and professional practices.? ? Tim Palmer, Head of Music Education, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance