SKU: GI.G-M533
ISBN 9781579992408.
At long last, the innovations and musicality that make the Do It! Play In Band series so successful are available to string players. This wonderful series features audio recordings (see below) with artist-level performances that set musical standards and models that are perfect for young players. Modeling by Bret Smith. The student book contains all the music a beginning player needs: songs, duets, trios, and rounds, plus a piece for string orchestra and a solo with piano accompaniment. The Teacher's Resource Guide (M535) is packed with hundreds of enrichment activities and supplementary material to make your classroom function at peak levels. Plus, the included audio recordings in the Teacher's Resource Guide will enhance every aspect of your teaching. Bret P. Smith is Assistant Professor of Music Education at Central Washington University, in Ellensburg, Washington.
SKU: BT.9781408114629
ISBN 9781408114629. English.
Now in a third edition, Abracadabra Cello has a fresh, contemporary new look and is the perfect book for pupil and teachers.This title offers an identical selection of repertoire to the other booksin the Abracadabra Strings series, so they can be used in any combination for group or whole class lessons and mixed ensemble performances. Used alone, they remain ideal for individual tuition.With tunes you know andwant to play, carefully graded in 20 learning steps, this new edition of the popular tutor also includes duets, trios and teacher's parts. Clear fingering and bowing diagrams and concise theory explanations help to teachthefundamentals of the instrument, and each new technical aspect is reinforced by several pieces using that particular technique.Abrac adabra Cello now also includes two CDs of performance and backing tracks, featuringselected orchestral backings.
SKU: CF.BF120
ISBN 9781491149836. UPC: 680160907335. 9 x 12 inches.
Continuing on the success of the popular Compatible series,Compatible Duets for Strings, Volume II contains 29 duets in avariety of styles (classical, folk music, new original pieces) thatcan be played with any combination of two string instruments.Students can develop their chamber ensemble skills whileplaying with their friends, no matter what string instrumentthey play. Ranging from grade levels 2–3, Compatible Duetsfor Strings, Volume II is perfect for orchestra directors to buyfor use in the classroom, and its flexibility makes it a musthavefor any string player.Having students play in small chamber music groups is a very beneficial exercise to improvethe student’s overall musicianship. The simplest form of chamber music is the duet. It is anopportunity for the student to play with a teacher or to play with another student of similarabilities. Aspects of playing such as tone quality, intonation, technique and ensemble skillscan be developed during the process of studying duets.These duets are different in that they have many different performance options since all ofthe books in this series are compatible. As former long time music educators we alwayshad student that wanted to come to the music room during lunch or after school and theyjust wanted to play with their friends. That was not possible since there is very little duetmaterial available that is compatible with all of the string instruments. This book and thefirst volume in the series takes care of that. A student can now grab their friend no matterwhat instrument they play and have hours of fun playing duets together. Most importantthey will learn something in the process.The duets have been generally placed in the book in order of difficulty and cover a rangeof keys that are appropriate for this ability level. Special care was given to making surethat both of the duet parts were on a similar ability level and that each line was givenan opportunity to play a lead role at some point during the arrangement. Also, most ofthe musical markings are attached to both systems and the point size of the music wasconsidered for ease of reading.It is our hope that this collection will help to stimulate and enhance the musicianship of theperformers. It was a pleasure for me to have the opportunity to put together this collection.We hope it is a useful tool for you for years to come.
SKU: AP.12-0571542271
ISBN 9780571542277. English.
Stringt astic Beginners is a fun new series designed to teach through playing in an engaging exploration of musical styles. A fully integrated series, violin, viola, cello, and double bass can all learn and play together in any combination. Each book contains over 40 imaginative pieces to steadily establish a secure playing technique and build confidence, one step at a time, taking the student from complete beginner (open strings) to playing the notes of the D major scale. The first 20 pieces consist of two independent tunes that can be played as duets – one for open strings and a more advanced part using the left-hand fingers, which students can revisit as they progress. Ideal for individual and group lessons as well as flexible ensemble and classroom settings. Every piece is supported by an exciting backing track plus a piano-only track for practice, all available to download.
This Teacher’s Accompaniment book provides the complete piano accompaniments which work with any combination of instrumental parts.
SKU: CF.BF156
ISBN 9781491162088. UPC: 680160920822.
Learn ing to play chamber music is an important milestone in the music student’s journey. Playing with a teacher or friend helps develop rhythmic independence, intonation, listening skills, and sense of pulse that are vital to playing in an ensemble. These progressive duets offer beginning and developing players the opportunity to play along with others, or with the helpful support of the teacher in a lesson. Each duet adds new techniques and challenges that align with the natural advancement of lessons, moving from easy rhythms and keys to staccato bow strokes, slurs, accidentals (low or extended finger patterns), and more complex or independent rhythms. While the melody remains in the top line, musicians can alternate playing the melody as all efforts have been made to keep both parts at a similar difficulty level. This book features familiar melodies from traditional, folk, and Classical repertoire including tunes that many string teachers will recognize from Suzuki books. Appropriate for recitals or even small group concerts, there are 30 selections of different tempi, styles, and keys for variety, while remaining in string-friendly ranges. Each duet is one page or less in length, ensuring an immediate sense of success for young players. The perfect supplement to method book exercises and solo repertoire.
SKU: CF.BF152
ISBN 9781491162125. UPC: 680160920860.
Learn ing to play chamber music is an important milestone in the music student’s journey. Playing with a teacher or friend helps develop rhythmic independence, intonation, listening skills, and sense of pulse that are vital to playing in an ensemble. These progressive duets offer beginning and developing players the opportunity to play along with others, or with the helpful support of the teacher in a lesson. Each duet adds new techniques and challenges that align with the natural advancement of lessons, moving from easy rhythms and keys to staccato bow strokes, slurs, accidentals (low or extended finger patterns), and more complex or independent rhythms. While the melody remains in the top line, musicians can alternate playing the melody as all efforts have been made to keep both parts at a similar difficulty level. This book features familiar melodies for the holidays, including sacred and secular Christmas songs, music for Hanukkah, and folk tunes from many countries. Appropriate for caroling, recitals, or chamber holiday concerts, there are 30 festive selections of different tempi, styles, and keys for variety, while remaining in string-friendly ranges. Each duet is one page or less in length, ensuring an immediate sense of success for young players. Put new skills into practice while celebrating the season.
SKU: BT.EMBZ8733
The volumes of this successful series cover the entire music literature from the earliest centuries to our days. The material of the individual volumes comprises short, easy pieces to be played in the first three-four years of instrumental study, and it has been compiled by accomplished music teachers. The majority of the contemporary works included in these volumes have been published here for the first time.
SKU: AP.12-057154259X
ISBN 9780571542598. English.
Stringtast ic Book 1 teaches through playing in an engaging exploration of musical styles. Part of the fully integrated Stringtastic series in which violin, viola, cello and double bass can all learn and play together in any combination. This Teacher's Accompaniment book provides the complete piano score which works with any combination of the instrumental parts.Learn as you play through the world of Stringtastic, with 57 imaginative pieces that have been specifically designed to establish a secure playing technique and build confidence one step at a time. Following on from Stringtastic Beginners, this book takes the student from playing the notes of the D major scale to Grade 1 (Early Elementary). Featuring equal-level duets for all instruments, the pieces are ideal for individual and group instruction as well as flexible ensemble and classroom settings. Every piece is supported by an exciting backing track plus a piano only track for practice, all available to download.
SKU: BT.EMBZ14177
English-German-Hungari an.
This is one of the most successful volumes in the series. Ãrpád Pejtsik s ABC does not seek to alter or influence teachers ideas about methodology, it simply offers colourful, attractive musical material, clearly grouped, which enables teachers to use the pieces in whatever order they wish. The musical material consists of children s songs, folk songs and duets and pieces with piano accompaniment ranging from musical memories of the Middle Ages to music of the present century. The duets are intended to enable pupil and teacher to make music together regularly the cello trios at the end of the volume allow learners to play chamber music together. The textual instructions aresupplied in three languages: German, English and Hungarian.