LONDON COLLEGE OF MUSIC?s Popular Music Vocals syllabus has been developed for anyone wishing to improve their singing for pleasure and for those who wish to pursue a career as a pop vocalist. The exams encourage thedevelopment of technical skills within real world contexts ensuring that singers build up knowledge of a wide range of styles and develop the ability to communicate with other musicians from the earliest level. The songs featuredin these handbooks reflect the huge diversity of genres within popular music. Alongside some of the biggest pop tracks from recent years are a selection of classic songs from the past six decades encouraging an exploration ofdifferent styles and the development of an individual personality. Included within the books are all of the materials needed to prepare for an LCM Popular Music Vocals exam; each section being supported by a full range of audiodownloads includingbacking tracks and demonstration recordings. LONDON COLLEGE OF MUSIC EXAMINATIONS are held in centres throughout the UK and overseas. A broad range of subjects is offered in music and in drama andcommunication catering for candidates of all levels ? from introductory examinations for beginners through graded exams to professional diplomas in performing teaching composition and research.

LONDON COLLEGE OF MUSIC?s Popular Music Vocals syllabus has been developed for anyone wishing to improve their singing for pleasure and for those who wish to pursue a career as a pop vocalist. The exams encourage thedevelopment of technical skills within real world contexts ensuring that singers build up knowledge of a wide range of styles and develop the ability to communicate with other musicians from the earliest level. The songs featuredin these handbooks reflect the huge diversity of genres within popular music. Alongside some of the biggest pop tracks from recent years are a selection of classic songs from the past six decades encouraging an exploration ofdifferent styles and the development of an individual personality. Included within the books are all of the materials needed to prepare for an LCM Popular Music Vocals exam; each section being supported by a full range of audiodownloads includingbacking tracks and demonstration recordings. LONDON COLLEGE OF MUSIC EXAMINATIONS are held in centres throughout the UK and overseas. A broad range of subjects is offered in music and in drama andcommunication catering for candidates of all levels ? from introductory examinations for beginners through graded exams to professional diplomas in performing teaching composition and research.

This book is part of an unrivalled series that is designed specifically for students of 'popular' music. These books will help you to prepare for the London College of Music examinations as well as helping you improve your musicianship. These books are clear and well presented and will help all instrumentalists of popular music alike to learn the musical foundations of popular music.

This is one of four level-one books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book. Level One For advanced beginners- Hands play together- Whole note half note quarter note dotted half note- Whole rest half rest quarter rest dotted-half rest- pp p mp mf f ff crescendo and diminuendo- Slur legato staccato accent- 3/4 4/4 and 5/4 time signatures- Key signatures up to one sharp and one flat- Repeat 8va tie fermata ritardando atempoEtudes Albums:complement the corresponding Repertoire Album with traditional technical etudes in both classical and popular styles and through a revolutionary module-based approach to improvisation.? Technical Etudes: builds solid fundamentals by focusing on specifictechnical and musical elements; offers an enjoyable approach to improving facility;? Improvisation Etudes: delivers a practical framework for learning improvisation; integrates effortlessly into traditional piano lessons; module structure provides intuitive progressive development from the very first level; encourages creativity and spontaneity; trains critical active listening skills.The CD which comes only with the Repertoire Album contains accompanying instrumental backings both for the Repertoire Album's ensemble pieces and the Etudes Album's Improvisation modules: ? provides convenient practice and performance tempos for realistic support of the learning process; ? stimulates daily ensemble playing; ? creates a full band improvisation experience; ? makes reaching a polished performance just plain fun!About the American Popular Piano series:???Why can???t I play more music like this'??? asked a fourteen-year-old piano student. ???My friends like to hear me play cool music.??? Why not indeed. J.S. Bach taught

LONDON COLLEGE OF MUSIC’s Popular Music Vocals syllabus has been developed for anyone wishing to improve their singing for pleasure and for those who wish to pursue a career as a pop vocalist. The exams encourage thedevelopment of technical skills within real world contexts ensuring that singers build up knowledge of a wide range of styles and develop the ability to communicate with other musicians from the earliest level. The songs featuredin these handbooks reflect the huge diversity of genres within popular music. Alongside some of the biggest pop tracks from recent years are a selection of classic songs from the past six decades encouraging an exploration ofdifferent styles and the development of an individual personality. Included within the books are all of the materials needed to prepare for an LCM Popular Music Vocals exam; each section being supported by a full range of audiodownloads includingbacking tracks and demonstration recordings. LONDON COLLEGE OF MUSIC EXAMINATIONS are held in centres throughout the UK and overseas. A broad range of subjects is offered in music and in drama andcommunication catering for candidates of all levels — from introductory examinations for beginners through graded exams to professional diplomas in performing teaching composition and research.

This is one of four level-five books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book.Level FiveFor late intermediate students- Difficulty and musicianship issues similar to classical sonatinas- Whole half quarter eighth sixteenth note dotted-half dotted-quarter and dotted-sixteenth note triplet eighth triplet sixteenth- Whole rest half rest quarter rest dotted-half rest eighth rest- pp p mp mf f ff crescendo and diminuendo- Slur legato staccato accent tenuto grace notes- 2/4 3/4 4/4 and 6/8 time signatures- Key signatures up to two sharps and two flats- Repeat 8va 8vb tie fermata ritardando a tempo- Fine DC al Fine Coda DS al CodaRepertoire Albums: a wide selection of pieces in three distinct categories: ? Lyrical: develops beautiful tone; reinforces careful listening; nurtures musical expression; improves finger control;? Rhythmic: instills a steady beat; improves counting; refines articulation; ensures secure syncopations; internalizes the pulse;? Ensemble: hones listening skills; encourages regular ensemble playing; offers rich musical textures even in early studies; reinforces musical continuity.The CD which comes only with the Repertoire Album contains accompanying instrumental backings both for the Repertoire Album's ensemble pieces and the Etudes Album's Improvisation modules: ? provides convenient practice and performance tempos for realistic support of the learning process; ? stimulates daily ensemble playing; ? creates a full band improvisation experience; ? makes reaching a polished performance just plain fun!About the American Popular Piano series:?Why can?t I play more music like this?? asked a fourteen-year-old piano student. ?My friends like

The Faber Piano Adventures Popular Repertoire Level 3A book provides popular hits paired with imaginative activity pages that explore rhythm note reading and theory basics. Contents: Animaniacs (Main Title Theme) • From a Distance • I Swear • I Will Always Love You • The Pink Panther • Puff the Magic Dragon • Superman (Theme) • That's the Way It Is • Tiny Toon Adventures (Theme Song).

This is one of four level-five books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book.Level FiveFor late intermediate students- Difficulty and musicianship issues similar to classical sonatinas- Whole half quarter eighth sixteenth note dotted-half dotted-quarter and dotted-sixteenth note triplet eighth triplet sixteenth- Whole rest half rest quarter rest dotted-half rest eighth rest- pp p mp mf f ff crescendo and diminuendo- Slur legato staccato accent tenuto grace notes- 2/4 3/4 4/4 and 6/8 time signatures- Key signatures up to two sharps and two flats- Repeat 8va 8vb tie fermata ritardando a tempo- Fine DC al Fine Coda DS al CodaEtudes Albums:complement the corresponding Repertoire Album with traditional technical etudes in both classical and popular styles and through a revolutionary module-based approach to improvisation.· Technical Etudes: builds solid fundamentals by focusing on specifictechnical and musical elements; offers an enjoyable approach to improving facility;· Improvisation Etudes: delivers a practical framework for learning improvisation; integrates effortlessly into traditional piano lessons; module structure provides intuitive progressive development from the very first level; encourages creativity and spontaneity; trains critical active listening skills.The CD which comes only with the Repertoire Album contains accompanying instrumental backings both for the Repertoire Album's ensemble pieces and the Etudes Album's Improvisation modules: · provides convenient practice and performance tempos for realistic support of the learning process; · stimulates daily ensemble playing; · creates a full band improvisation experience; · makes reaching a polished performance just plain

The Faber Piano Adventures: Level 4 - Popular Repertoire Book combines popular hits with imaginative ?Activity Pages? that explore rhythm note reading and theory fundamentals.

A stunning colection of twenty-five popular piano solos of some of today's great popular standards including: Sophisticated Lady Unforgettable Imagine Take Five Danny Boy Streets Of London and Red Roses For ABlue Lady. All arranged for Piano solo with chord symbols for guitar or further accompaniment by Frank Booth.

Understanding Popular Music tells the story of pop from 1950 to today through a study of the key themes of style performers and instruments. Practical analysis of hit songs aids understanding of the numerous elements that characterise pop music styles.  An invaluable reference resource for students and teachers of any course that includes pop music this accessible and engaging book will also interest anyone simply curious about what makes a good pop song work and how the genre has evolved over time. The book is accompanied by iTunes Spotify and YouTube playlists to bring the analysis of the hit songs to life  and additional original audio on a companion website: www.hybridpublications.com - enter code TR398 to access the supplementary resources. 'The best overview of popular music styles that I have seen'Jane Werry - Music Teacher May 2012

This is one of four level-three books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book. Level Three For early intermediate students- Basic syncopation accidentals swung eighth notes- Whole half quarter note dotted half note eighth note triplet- Whole rest half rest quarter rest dotted-half rest eighth rest- pp p mp mf f ff crescendo and diminuendo- Slur legato staccato accent tenuto grace notes- 3/4 and 4/4 time signatures- Keysignatures up to two sharps and one flat- Repeat 8va 8vb tie fermata ritardando a tempo- Fine DC al Fine Coda DS al CodaRepertoire Albums: a wide selection of pieces in three distinct categories: ? Lyrical: develops beautiful tone; reinforces careful listening; nurtures musical expression; improves finger control;? Rhythmic: instills a steady beat; improves counting; refines articulation; ensures secure syncopations; internalizes the pulse;? Ensemble: hones listening skills; encourages regular ensemble playing; offers rich musical textures even in early studies; reinforces musical continuity.The CD which comes only with the Repertoire Album contains accompanying instrumental backings both for the Repertoire Album's ensemble pieces and the Etudes Album's Improvisation modules: ? provides convenient practice and performance tempos for realistic support of the learning process; ? stimulates daily ensemble playing; ? creates a full band improvisation experience; ? makes reaching a polished performance just plain fun!About the American Popular Piano series:?Why can?t I play more music like this?? asked a fourteen-year-old piano student. ?My friends like to hear me play cool music.? Why not indeed. J.S. Bach taught his sons using the music

GuitarTime Popular Folk: Level 3 is a collection of popular folk songs especially selected and arranged for pick-style guitar. The arrangements are mostly written with multiple voices where two or more parts are played at the same time. Notes as well as chords are introduced through twelfth position. Performance notes are included to aid the student in learning the music and historical facts about the music are offered as necessary to enrich the student’s knowledge of folk music. Guitar tablature is included in the student part to support the note reading process an explanation of tablature is found on the inside back cover.

This is one of four level-five books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book.Level FiveFor late intermediate students- Difficulty and musicianship issues similar to classical sonatinas- Whole half quarter eighth sixteenth note dotted-half dotted-quarter and dotted-sixteenth note triplet eighth triplet sixteenth- Whole rest half rest quarter rest dotted-half rest eighth rest- pp p mp mf f ff crescendo and diminuendo- Slur legato staccato accent tenuto grace notes- 2/4 3/4 4/4 and 6/8 time signatures- Key signatures up to two sharps and two flats- Repeat 8va 8vb tie fermata ritardando a tempo- Fine DC al Fine Coda DS al CodaEtudes Albums:complement the corresponding Repertoire Album with traditional technical etudes in both classical and popular styles and through a revolutionary module-based approach to improvisation.· Technical Etudes: builds solid fundamentals by focusing on specifictechnical and musical elements; offers an enjoyable approach to improving facility;· Improvisation Etudes: delivers a practical framework for learning improvisation; integrates effortlessly into traditional piano lessons; module structure provides intuitive progressive development from the very first level; encourages creativity and spontaneity; trains critical active listening skills.The CD which comes only with the Repertoire Album contains accompanying instrumental backings both for the Repertoire Album's ensemble pieces and the Etudes Album's Improvisation modules: · provides convenient practice and performance tempos for realistic support of the learning process; · stimulates daily ensemble playing; · creates a full band improvisation experience; · makes reaching a polished performance just plain

This is one of four level-five books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book.Level FiveFor late intermediate students- Difficulty and musicianship issues similar to classical sonatinas- Whole half quarter eighth sixteenth note dotted-half dotted-quarter and dotted-sixteenth note triplet eighth triplet sixteenth- Whole rest half rest quarter rest dotted-half rest eighth rest- pp p mp mf f ff crescendo and diminuendo- Slur legato staccato accent tenuto grace notes- 2/4 3/4 4/4 and 6/8 time signatures- Key signatures up to two sharps and two flats- Repeat 8va 8vb tie fermata ritardando a tempo- Fine DC al Fine Coda DS al CodaEtudes Albums:complement the corresponding Repertoire Album with traditional technical etudes in both classical and popular styles and through a revolutionary module-based approach to improvisation.· Technical Etudes: builds solid fundamentals by focusing on specifictechnical and musical elements; offers an enjoyable approach to improving facility;· Improvisation Etudes: delivers a practical framework for learning improvisation; integrates effortlessly into traditional piano lessons; module structure provides intuitive progressive development from the very first level; encourages creativity and spontaneity; trains critical active listening skills.The CD which comes only with the Repertoire Album contains accompanying instrumental backings both for the Repertoire Album's ensemble pieces and the Etudes Album's Improvisation modules: · provides convenient practice and performance tempos for realistic support of the learning process; · stimulates daily ensemble playing; · creates a full band improvisation experience; · makes reaching a polished performance just plain