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The Essential Handbook for Musicians Who Teach is an accessible guide to instrumental and singing teaching with a wealth of practical advice and information. It covers a comprehensive range of topics from employment status,safeguarding and health and well-being to planning, teaching strategies and continuing professional development. Written by experts in the field, this is a blueprint for teaching music that is essential reading for all musicianswho teach. Teaching is a very important part of the portfolio careers of professional musicians, and while they have a high level of knowledge about the practicalities of playing their instruments and working with othermusicians, they need backup in many other matters. This book fills an important gap in the literature in this area and is a vital guide and companion for all instrumental and vocal teachers./ Méthode / Tout Instrument

Revised 4th Edition With Answers-This revised 4th edition of Practice in Music Theory Grade 6 comes complete with detachable Model Answers! The success of its previous editions for the past two decades has prompted the need for more definitive solutions. Based on the ABRSM theory examination syllabus it is the first of three comprehensive coursebooks leading to Grade 8 and beyond. Students are guided to achieve a high theoretical standard with competent knowledge in harmony counterpoint melodic writing and score analysis. The J Koh?s instructional approach is academic and systematic; yet musically conceived with graphical layouts and selective examples. There are 2 parts to thiscoursebook. Part I ? Harmony The principles of harmony are introduced here: 4-part writing 2-part counterpoint concepts of traditional chord progression use of inversions principles of voice-leading and the use of non-harmony notes. Harmonic guidelines and rules are clearly explained with relevant examples. Exercises are progressively structured to ensure a strong grasp of the theoretical concepts. Part II ? Melodic Composition and Analysis Meloic composition is taught through an analytical approach. The concepts of phrasing use of motifs modulations and melodic contour are illustrated with authentic extracts. By taking students through the works of the great masters their technical skills are sharpened enhanced with useful tools for the creative compositional process. Skills in score analysis involve the acquisition of sound musical knowledge - the study of forms genres history of western music that spans 4 centuries along with the composers? works and styles. Appendices II and III provide guidance for basic research needed at this level. The essential and highly recommended reference texts are: Musical Forms and Terms and Understanding Orchestration The Orchestra and Its Instruments.

Complete Singing Scheme For Primary Class Teachers - Site Licence Edition-Singing Express is a complete scheme for singing in the primary years. It supplies everything that children and teacher need for singing together - brilliant cross-curricular singing materials which naturally and easily help grow confident voices and full guidance and help with using them.This book and DVD-ROM pack provides songs chants rhymes stories and warm ups. Easy to access easy to learn and share with children. The materials are designed for whiteboard display and include backing tracks lyrics song movies and specialist singing help whenever needed.Also included is an audio CD with performances of all the chants rhymes andsongs.

This revision guide presents all the key information you need to know for AS Level Music especially the written exam Listening and Appraising (Unit 03) and covers the prescribed works being studied for exams in 2017 and 2018. It includes: Detailed explanation of how to tackle the unfamiliar music section of your exam The important points you need to know about your prescribed works Essay writing techniques to help you with the Section C questions including sample questions and answers Practice questions to work through during your revision Advice on how to achieve your best in the Performing and Composing unitsTop tips on how to prepare for the exam A glossary of the terminology you will need to know     

This revision guide outlines the information you need to know for the written exam (Appraising music) for your AS Level Music. It includes: The key terms elements of music and stylistic features you are expected to know for each Area of Study Notes on the set works for AoS1: Western Classical music 1650-1910 Advice and practice questions to work through during your revision time Answers to help you check your work A glossary of the technical terms you need to know

This revision guide presents the key information you need to know for the written exam (Understanding Music) of the 9-1 specification. It includes: The elements of music and important stylistic features you are expected to recognise for the Listening part of the exam Advice on how to tackle the questions on unfamiliar music from all the Areas of Study Notes on the study pieces and their contexts for the Contextual Understanding part of the exam Test yourself questions to check your progress A glossary of technical terms you will need to learn

This revision guide presents all the key information you will need to know for the Listening and Appraising exam of the 9-1 specification. It includes:   Top ten revision tips Notes on the elements of music Sections on each of the main topics in Areas of Study 2 3 4 and 5 Crosswords quizzes and questions A glossary of the technical terms you will need to learn

Songs and Activities for Schools (audio and video access included). Enhance music-making in your school by teaching with Rhythm Cups. Using just simple plastic cups and fantastic songs, Rhythm Cups will develop performance skills, musical literacy, teamwork and coordination in all children. Learn amazing group rhythmic patterns to perform together, using our easy-to-read rhythm cup notation and popular song collection. Each book comes with a unique code for online access to audio resources and demonstration videos. Differentiated into simple to more challenging rhythm cup patterns, Rhythm Cups is a flexible and affordable resource to engage musical learning across Key Stages 2?3. With no need for a specialist music classroom or expensive resources, this is the ideal musical tool for all primary and KS3 school teachers. Perfect for classroom learning and assemblies!

This revision guide presents all of the key information you will need to know for the written exam (Component 3 ? Appraising) of the 2016 A Level specification. It includes: The most important facts about each of the A Level set works Extensive practice for the main essay question in the exam (Section B essay 2) including sample answers and ?examiner?s points? Top tips for preparing for the exam A guide to the terminology you will need to know to help you prepare for questions on the set works and ?unfamiliar? works

Bert Ligon's comprehensive Jazz technique manual for all instrumentsis a an incredible and in-depth presentation of the most practical exercises an aspiring jazz student will need. All are logically interwoven with fine real-world examples from jazz to classical and improvisation techniques and models. This book is an essential anthology of technical compositional and theoretical exercises with lots of musical examples tips guidance and useful pointers.

This pack contains everything you need for your OCR A Level Music exam for the new specification with first exams in 2018. It includes one copy each of the Study Guide Revision Guide and Listening Tests (including audio available via a download card).

A definitive study guide for the AS and A Level syllabuses. This comprehensive guide: WORKS THROUGH EACH COMPONENT WITH STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES OFFERS TIPS FOR PRODUCING AND FOR COMPOSING AS WELL AS FOR THE EXAM PAPERS INCLUDES DETAIL ON THE HISTORY OF RECORDING TECHNOLOGY AND ON ALL RELEVANT GENRES OF MUSIC CONTAINS A CLEAR GLOSSARY OF ALL THE KEY TERMS YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR YOUR COURSE

This pack contains everything you need for your AQA A Level Music exam for the new specification with first exams in 2018. It includes one copy each of the Study Guide Revision Guide and Listening Tests (including audio available via a download card).

A definitive study guide for the AS and A Level syllabuses. This comprehensive guide provides: Detailed discussion and analysis of the set works for Area of Study 1: Western Classical tradition Context for the named composers on the suggested listening list for Areas of Study 2-7 and analysis of key works Guidance on the Performing and Composing components of each specification Sample questions and activities to help monitor your progress Glossary of the technical terms you will need to know