Pieces to Play - Book 1

inspiring confidence to play by touch-Richard Smith's Don't LOOK At The Keys! teaches students how to play by touch feeling their way around the keyboard using various 'signposts' whilst keeping their eyes on the music. Designed to make sight reading easier and more effective the books in this innovative series contain a progressive set of imaginative pieces to take students and teachers step by step through the technique. This is not just another sight reading book. Don't LOOK At The Keys! contains actual practice pieces as well as instructions that demonstrate how toplay Piano by touch. It instructs and develops the skill and confidence to look at the music instead of the hands and helps those students who commit pieces to memory or play by ear then wonder where to look while playing. 'Don't LOOK At The Keys!' is a progressive series in three parts teaching piano keyboard geography by touch in an accessible enjoyable way making sight reading easier and more effective. The pieces in Book 2 are all within an octave spread in each hand to demonstrate progress and inspire confidence following the five finger range in Book 1. To get started there is one page of notes for teachers and students followed by a varied selection of 14 pieces; titles such as 'It Only Took A Minuet' 'Hot Israeli Nights' the boogie woogie pieces 'Lazy' and 'Toe Tapper' as well as 'Flat Footed Flip Flop Waltz' - inspirational and great fun!

Accompaniment-The Tricks To Tunes series is designed for teaching mixed string instruments in groups. It is a systematic program developed over many years from many years experience teaching strings in schools. The tutors are aimed at the primary and lower secondary school age group but are also suitable for older beginners.The children learn ‘tricks’ for their fingers or bows which are fun when done in a group. Reading skills are developed at the same time.Each page represents a small step in musical and technical development based on reading music from the very first lessons. Theory homework is included at the end of most sections providing the complete theoryrequired as children progress.The tutors for each instrument are identical in content except where differences are required to accommodate the different instruments.Books 1 and 2 of the series are each intended to cover one year of group tuition based on a school year of 40 weeks. Book 3 provides material for two years. Progress will vary according to the age of the children the size of the group and the extent of their previous musical experience.Additional repertoire at the end of the books provides: extension work for pupils who reach the end of the book before the rest of the group additional work for those who want it and end of year concert pieces. These brilliant tutors make playing music fun as it should be!The Accompaniment Books contain piano parts that are simple enough to allow parents or siblings with some musical skills to play. For many of the simple pieces the right hand piano part is suitable as a violin accompaniment.These are great resource books for ensemble work. Many tunes are arranged for duets trios or quartets and allow more advanced pupils to play along with beginners. Accompaniment Book Three has harmony parts that span the range of ability from beginner to able fourth year player.Books One and Two contain over a dozen games that provide variation for the class

Accompaniment-The Tricks To Tunes series is designed for teaching mixed string instruments in groups. It is a systematic program developed over many years from many years experience teaching strings in schools. The tutors are aimed at the primary and lower secondary school age group but are also suitable for older beginners.The children learn ‘tricks’ for their fingers or bows which are fun when done in a group. Reading skills are developed at the same time.Each page represents a small step in musical and technical development based on reading music from the very first lessons. Theory homework is included at the end of most sections providing the complete theoryrequired as children progress.The tutors for each instrument are identical in content except where differences are required to accommodate the different instruments.Books 1 and 2 of the series are each intended to cover one year of group tuition based on a school year of 40 weeks. Book 3 provides material for two years. Progress will vary according to the age of the children the size of the group and the extent of their previous musical experience.Additional repertoire at the end of the books provides: extension work for pupils who reach the end of the book before the rest of the group additional work for those who want it and end of year concert pieces. These brilliant tutors make playing music fun as it should be!The Accompaniment Books contain piano parts that are simple enough to allow parents or siblings with some musical skills to play. For many of the simple pieces the right hand piano part is suitable as a violin accompaniment.These are great resource books for ensemble work. Many tunes are arranged for duets trios or quartets and allow more advanced pupils to play along with beginners. Accompaniment Book Three has harmony parts that span the range of ability from beginner to able fourth year player.Books One and Two contain over a dozen games that provide variation for the class

The Perfect Way To Rediscover The Piano-This is the first of two books of Play it again: Piano. It will reunite you with the keyboard using real pieces from the piano repertoire to teach specific techniques and tips to get you playing fluently once again. The level of pieces in this first book progresses from around UK grades 1 to 4 (elementary to intermediate). Aimed at ‘returning’ players who have spent some time away from the keyboard Play it again: Piano gives you the confidence to revisit this fulfilling pastime and go beyond what you previously thought you could achieve. Each of the 28 pieces in Book 1 is accompanied by two full pages of easy-to-understand practice tips all designed to getyour fingers speeding comfortably across the keys once again! There are more comprehensive Piano Technique and Theory sections at the front and back of each book so you can also delve deeper to regain a fuller understanding of music and technique.

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 more! Exciting pieces and exercises in these styles illustrate specific musical concepts and techniques, whilst teacher-pupil duets feature throughout, encouraging strong ensemble skills right from the get-go. Structured in an easy and understandable way, the Koeppen Cello Method lays the foundation for a solid technical and musical training. There is a core Lesson Book and a supplementary Tune Book at each level. All books are accompanied by a CD which will help motivate and inspire. For players from around the age of 10 right up to adult learners. / Méthode / Méthode / Violoncelle

Takes the student to professional standards, with hints on microphone technique, overtones and section playing. / Saxophone

The 30 pieces contained within this tutorial are aimed exclusively at piano beginners. All pieces are easy to play and will enable you to rapidly gain substantial experience in piano playing and since they are adapted versions of real musical pieces you will at no time lose your pleasure of playing. In order not to overwhelm you the level of difficulty of the pieces to be performed increases progressively allowing you to work in a fluent and coherent manner. The piano pieces put together in this tutorial will also allow you to discover musical styles which are totally different from one another forming a large panorama of contemporary and classic music. You will get a tasteof popular music jazz ragtime blues and rock. So you can rest assured thereâ??s something for everyone in here(!) The CD attached to the book will make your study even more enjoyable. Every musical piece appears twice: the first time for demonstration purposes (with the piano) and the second in the form of a backing track (without the piano) in order to give you the opportunity to play the piano and enjoy the accompaniment of other musicians. The 30 pieces contained within this tutorial are aimed exclusively at Piano beginners. All pieces are easy to play and will enable you to rapidly gain substantial experience in Piano playing and since they are adapted versions of real musical pieces you will at no time lose your pleasure of playing. In order not to overwhelm you the level of difficulty of the pieces to be performed increases progressively allowing you to work in a fluent and coherent manner. The Piano pieces put together in this tutorial will also allow you to discover musical styles which are totally different from one another forming a large panorama of contemporary and classic music. Youwill get a taste of popular music jazz ragtime blues and rock. So you can rest assured thereâ??s something for everyone in here (!) The CD attached to the book will make your study even more enjoyable. Every musical piece appears twice; the first time for demonstration purposes (with the Piano) and the second in the form of a backing track (without the Piano) in order to give you the opportunity to play the Piano and enjoy the accompaniment of other musicians.

Learn and Play drums along with Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows! Here are the CD accompaniment tracks and matching transcriptions to seven of this rock band's most popular and successful songs including Golden Touch and Before I Fall to Pieces . On the CD: Two specially recorded 'soundalike' accompaniment tracks to each song. 1: Full demo with drum showing you how the song should be played. 2: Accompaniment track without drum for you to play along with on your own bass. In the Music Book: Full drum score, melody line and complete lyrics. / Batterie

An excellent introduction to ensemble playing-Book 2 follows the same approach as its predecessor with equal success! Red Hot Recorder Duets is an excellent introduction to ensemble playing. The jazzy Piano accompaniments give a fun popular feel and afree CD is included to help learn the pieces and to play along with.Contents: Shrimps\' night out The keep-warm jig Crazy Daisy and Loopy Lou Matter of fact Jimjam jazzer The silence of the snow Wet weekend waltz The intervals between Little brown rag and Razzledazzle.Sarah Watts has a passion for encouraging people to enjoy music. AsArtistic Director of the National Youth Music Camps she plays a large part in promoting the Dankworth \'all music\' philosophy that influenced her early years.

Learn the Guitar in a creative new way. Par PELLS TIM / FRANKE JENS. Learn the Guitar in a creative new way: Playing music that makes you feel good, right from the outset. Passport to Play Guitar is a tutor series which is focused on learning to play the guitar through listening, reading and playing together, and is suitable for both classical and acoustic guitarists. The sheet music includes TAB alongside the standard notation. The books use music drawn from styles and cultures from all around the world, including Blues and Jazz from North America; Folk and Traditional music from Europe, Africa and Latin America; and pieces inspired by the people and places that the authors have encountered on their travels. Audio files and clear illustrations: Because musicians everywhere learn by listening and playing together, our authors have also included audio for every piece. This allows you to play along with other musicians, while learning at the same time. Tim and Jens (the authors) believe in keeping it simple, which is why they have included clear illustrations and kept the explanatory texts to a minimum. The focus will always be on playing music that makes you feel good, right from the outset. Passport to Play Guitar is great for Beginners, includes TAB alongside the standard notation, and also includes accompaniments for ensemble playing./ Tablatures / Guitare

Par OCHS BILL. The age-old sounds of Ireland, England, Scotland and early America come to life with this remarkable book and online audio. This tin whistle book is compatible with all tin whistles, pennywhistles and flageolets in the key of D. Renowned author/musician Bill Ochs has gone to great lengths to create a package that truly has something for everyone. The lessons are so clear and easy to follow that a complete beginner can learn to play a simple tune at first sitting. Intermediate and advanced players will enjoy exploring this book's exciting collection of traditional music. There are 83 pieces in all - gigs, reels, hornpipes, fife tunes, slow airs, Highland flings, morris dances andlots more. Each piece is played on the online audio by renowned New York tin whistle teacher, Bill Ochs. An advanced ornamentation tutorial is also included with key of D. Includes access to online audio. For Beginning Players: An Easy-To-Use Learning Method - No previous knowledge of music is required. Using tablature based on the first seven letters of the alphabet, the complete beginner can learn to play a simple tune in a matter of minutes. Then through a specially selected series of folk tunes, beginners are carefully guided through all the basics of playing, one step at a time. For Intermediate Players: A Great Collection of Traditional Music - Those who already know the basics are sure to enjoy exploring the book's outstanding selection of traditional tunes — rollicking pieces such as The Muckin' O' Geordie's Byre, The Oyster Wives' Rant, Rufty Tufty, Hot Punch, For the Sakes of Old Decency and many, many more. The tunes have been specially chosen to demonstrate the wide range of the tin whistle's musical possibilities. For Advanced Players: A Clear and Concise Guide to Ornamentation - For players who want to dress up their music, here's a chance to learn the secrets of all those cuts, rolls, crans and strikes that give tin whistle playing its distinctive flavor. These techniques are thoroughly explained and demystified. A series of advanced lessons contains step-by-step breakdowns of each ornament, as well as tunes in which to practice the techniques. The age-old sounds of Ireland, England, Scotland and early America come to life with this remarkable book and online audio. This tin whistle book is compatible with all tin whistles, pennywhistles and flageolets in the key of D. Renowned author/musician Bill Ochs has gone to great lengths to create a package that truly has something for everyone. The lessons are so clear and easy to follow that a complete beginner can learn to play a simple tune at first sitting. Intermediate and advanced players will enjoy exploring this book's exciting collection of traditional music. There are 83 pieces in all - gigs, reels, hornpipes, fife tunes, slow airs, Highland flings, morris dances and lots more. Each piece is played on the online audio by renowned New York tin whistle teacher, Bill Ochs. An advanced ornamentation tutorial is also included with key of D. Includes access to online audio. For Beginning Players: An Easy-To-Use Learning Method - No previous knowledge of music is required. Using tablature based on the first seven letters of the alphabet, the complete beginner can learn to play a simple tune in a matter of minutes. Then through a specially selected series of folk tunes, beginners are carefully guided through all the basics of playing, one step at a time. For Intermediate Players: A Great Collection of Traditional Music - Those who already know the basics are sure to enjoy exploring the book's outstanding selection of traditional tunes - rollicking pieces such as The Muckin' O' Geordie's Byre, The Oyster Wives' Rant, Rufty Tufty, Hot Punch, For the Sakes of Old Decency and many, many more. The tunes have been specially chosen to demonstrate the wide range of the tin whistle's musical possibilities. For Advanced Players: A Clear and Concise Guide to Ornamentation - For players who want to dress up their music, here's a chance to learn the secrets of all those cuts, rolls, crans and strikes that give tin whistle playing its distinctive flavor. These techniques are thoroughly explained and demystified. A series of advanced lessons contains step-by-step breakdowns of each ornament, as well as tunes in which to practice the techniques. / Niveau : Facile / Pédagogie / Date parution : 2019-05-27/ Méthode / Tin Whistle

Later Intermediate Level-Burnam composed this collection of piano pieces to correlate directly with her Step by Step piano course method. Prefixed to each piece is an indication of the exact page of Step by Step at which a selection fromPieces to Play may be introduced. When the student reaches the indicated page they are ready to play with ease and with understanding. These pieces would also be very useful as supplementary material for other pianomethods.

Burnam composed this collection of piano pieces to correlate directly with her Step by Step piano course method. Prefixed to each piece is an indication of the exact page of Step by Step at which a selection fromPieces to Play may be introduced. When the student reaches the indicated page they are ready to play with ease and with understanding. These pieces would also be very useful as supplementary material for other pianomethods.

Hot Rock Guitar - Grade 4 includes eight hit songs to play in your Rockschool exam, GCSE music or just rocking out. Hot Rock Guitar - Grade 4 works in addition to your Rockschool Guitar Grade 4 book to provide you with further song choices for your exam.You can select up to two pieces from Hot Rock to play in your Rockschool Guitar Grade Exam or three to play in your Rockschool Guitar Performance Certificate.Featuring:For Whom The Bell Tolls [Metallica]The Boys Are Back In Town [Thin Lizzy]Before I Fall To Pieces [Razorlight]Don't Look Back In Anger [Oasis]Edge Of Darkness [Eric Clapton]Iron Man [Black Sabbath]Whole Lotta Rosie [AC/DC]Ice 9 [Joe Satriani]Plus:8 of the best rock tracks - 8 world renowned artistsTAB and Standard NotationGCSE friendly: schools can use for GCSE musicFact Files: band and artists background information with recommended listeningWalkthroughs: in-depth guidance on every trackAmp settings: get the right tone with authentic amp settings for each trackDownloadable audio: use your download card for easy access to your audioLearn by playing the music you love / Guitare

Let’s Rock Bass will give you everything you need to know to get started playing the Bass learn the essentials so you can get seriously good seriously fast. With over 100 audio tracks quick guide videos and 12 lessons in 6 different styles you’ll be playing before you know it. Book Features: Over 1 hour of downloadable video and audio content. Instrument quick guide – what everything’s called how it works and everything in-between! How to read music – learn how to read music quickly and simply. 12x lessons in 6 different styles – each lesson includes audio andvideo tuition. 6 pieces 6 varying styles – put your skills to the test with 6 kick ass pieces. Play - Rock Pop Indie Metal Hip Hop and Country. 120 audio tracks – supporting audio for every musical example and piece. Video lessons – on getting started and key techniques. Quiz – put your skills to the test with the interactive quizzes. Dropcard – instantly download the accompanying audio and video hassle free! What you’ll learn: The basics of music notation & your instrument. Rock Pop Metal Country Indie and Hip Hop. Simple basslines riffs and arpeggios. Watch the promotional video here: Let’s Rock is perfect for both students and teachers. Teachers can use each book as self explanatory ‘grab and go’ resources with ‘day one’ bassists. Similarly first time bassists can pick up the book and instantly get going even before they’ve had their first lesson.