My First Book Of Classical Music: Piano: Instrumental Album

Bridging Unit-The Music Express Series provides a range of activities and ideas to aid the teaching of music helping to make it fun and factual! This Bridging Unit Book 1 is the first of six units in the Year 7 series and builds on the skills and experience developed in previous years. There are plenty of helpful suggestions and ideas for classroom activities homework and extension of the course to suit individual timetables. Superbly planned user-friendly and inclusive this is a terrific method guide and resource for teachers. with diagrams symbols and graphics this is designed to be as easy and accessible as possible even for those with little music teachingexperience. You will find this to be an exciting composing unit that encourages supports and inspires children for any instrument: acoustic classical or electric keyboards whilst also fully supporting the Music Curriculum. With a Book for all lessons and a CD and CD-Rom jammed packed to the brim with resources materials and inspiration this informative and enjoyable method will change the way you teach Music!!!

This book provides a clear introduction to the musical forms and structures that have been used by composers from the 17th century onward. Dealing first with the terms phrase and cadence it extends from simple binary and ternary forms to cover all the principal classical forms - sonata from varied types of sonata form rondo form the concerto air with variations and so forth - with analyses of key works.

The Faber Music Contemporary Piano Anthology is an exciting collection of best-loved neoclassical music for solo piano. The book includes well-known pieces from Max Richter, Ludovico Einaudi, Enya and Philip Glass alongside stunning works from the likes of Agnes Obel, Imogen Heap and Anne Lovett, all arranged for the intermediate pianist and many in print for the first time./ Recueil / Piano

Theory Book-This latest classically-flavoured songbook for John Thompsons Easiest Piano Course introduces easy works by one of the greatest composers ever to have lived Ludwig Van Beethoven . Featuring some very fine compositions First Beethoven? isperfect for pupils reaching parts 2 to 4 of the world-renowned Piano course. These fun repertoire books contain some amazing pieces that have been specially collected and graded to be used in conjunction with the Easiest Piano Course. Pieces likeMinuet In G Major Rondo In C the sublime Moonlight Sonata 1st Movement ?and the classic Für Elise ?will reinforce essential technical ability while simultaneously enhancing a general sense of musicality and melodic playing. FirstBeethoven? is therefore ideal for pupils whove worked through the course at levels 2 to 4 but its also a great set of pieces for sight reading practice for more advanced students. The pieces in this songbook become progressively moredifficult and to this end dynamics and phrasing have been omitted for the earlier pieces since theyre not introduced until Part 3 of the course. Early pieces like Ode To Joy? and Turkish March? help to reinforce what pupils learn inthe beginning of the? John Thompson Method with a focus on playing notes and rhythms accurately. Towards of the end of the songbook more challenging pieces like Eroica Symphony and Sonata Pathétique ?will help pupils to enhance theirtechnical skills play more melodically and most importantly enjoy playing! Generally these pieces stay in the 5-finger position with handy hints and suggestions when a different fingering is called for. The pieces in this songbook arebeautiful to hear and to play making First Beethoven? a really great beginners songbook for pupils who want to learn some of the finest music ever composed. As an introduction for beginners to classical music and Beethoven in particular thissongbook is rewarding and enjoyable these pieces being timeless and never going out of fashion. The John Thompsons Easiest Piano Course First Beethoven? songbook is the ideal beginning book for classical music fans. Its tailor-made forpupils working through the renowned and revered Piano method so its authoritative and accurate helping you to enhance your technique and learn some amazing music at the same time.

The Full Story from Orchestras to Bluegrass to the Modern Revival-The sound of the Mandolin is well-known today due to its use in classical music blues Western swing jazz and even rock 'n' roll. This insightful book tells the fascinating story of The Mandolin In America charting its history from the 1880s when the instrument first became a national craze to the 21st century where it is still enjoyed as an established instrument with its own distinctive sound and repertoire. Filled with colour photographs posters and more this book covers every aspect of this unique instrument's past including: The makers - the companies that pushed the evolution of theAmerican Mandolin from the early copies of Italian bowbacks to the revolutionary carved-top designs of Orville Gibson and the later refinements of the Gibson company. The players - from classical virtuoso Giuseppe Pettine to vaudeville star Dave Apollon from bluesman Charlie McCoy to jazzers Tiny Moore and Jethro Burns from Bill Monroe's foundation of bluegrass to the cross-genre excursions of Mike Marshall Sam Bush Dave Grisman Chris Thile and many more. The music - the author Walter Carter discovers important musical moments in the Mandolin's history including the recordings of the early virtuosos film shorts in the 20s and 30s popular hit songs inspired by the Mandolin and the development of Mandolin techniques from the classical tremolo and duo styles to the bluegrass chop.  The instruments - the book features a glorious set of photographs of key instruments historical memorabilia and leading players. The last section is a reference section with detailed specifications of the models of the major makers including serial number lists for Gibson and Martin.

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

**Please note: The CD included with this title can only be played through an MP3 compatible program.**Suitable for beginning players of all ages Peter Lansing: A First Book Of Music For The Clarinetoffers a splendid variety of melodies from many different genres. In addition to classical favourites and standards of the Clarinet repertoire the contents include traditional songs Spanish airs and jazz and ragtime melodies. Afree MP3 download is available for each tune offering students the chance to familiarise themselves with the featured melodies.This book includes the well-known songs Scarborough Fair The Entertainer and St.James Infirmary as well as classical favourites such as Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and Handel's Messiah.

Each songbook in the Big Book series provides musicians of all ability levels with a big list - usually 40 or more titles per book - of the very best songs from a favorite musical genre. The holidays are just around the corner, and there is no better way to celebrate than with these Big Book classic Christmas tunes. Titles include All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth * Christmases with You * Deck the Hall * The First Noel * God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen * Grown-Up Christmas List * I'll Be Home for Christmas * Joy to the World * Mary, Did You Know? * O Little Town of Bethlehem * Santa Baby * Silent Night * The Twelve Days of Christmas * What Child is This * Winter Wonderland * and many more.