The Complete Recorder Resource Kit 1 with PPT

Containing seventeen Christmas carols this book enables beginners Recorder players to perform simplified arrangements of popular festive repertoire either on their own using the various accompaniment options to provide the full original melody or alongside singers and more advanced players.Complete with a CD of backing tracks and access to free downloadable Piano accompaniments (available at www.hybridpublications.com) both of whichincorporate the original melody line this book provides the ideal resource for teachers and parents looking to enable recorder players of all standards to join the celebrations of the season.John Pitts' hugelysuccessful Recorder from the Beginning teaching scheme is ideal for all teachers with its straignforward easy-to-follow approach and its attractive collections of well-known and original tunes.

The Balalaika is most often associated with Russian folklore. In The Complete Balalaika Book concert and recording artist Bibs Ekkel shares his extensive knowledge of the Balalaika as taught in Russia today.This 160-page book is divided into four sections: an extensive Foreword the Tutor A Brief History of the Balalaika and a Repertoire Section.  Unlike many method books The Complete BalalaikaBook does not begin with the rudiments of music notation. Rather the 20-page Foreword offers insights on the tunings of all the instruments in the Balalaika family hand positions string sources and height adjustment and chord shapes. The author even describes how to make a bass Balalaika pick from shoe leather. The Tutor or instruction segment is written for the 'prima Balalaika' which is correctly played with the fingers only rather thanwith a pick. The Tutor jumps right in with exercises and tunes in quarter eighth and sixteenth-note values with occasional dotted notes and syncopation.    Perhaps half of the music in this sectionis shown in both standard notation and tablature. A glossary of musical signs and Russian musical terns is included. A Brief History of the Balalaika is well written and nicely illustrated. Very few method books contain such acomprehensive historical overview of the subject instrument. The Repertoire Section offers a valuable resource of Eastern European folk tunes. All but two selections in this section are written in both notation and tab withsuggested guitar chords the exceptions being an arrangement for Balalaika and Piano and a Balalaika orchestra score.    More than simple melody chord leadsheets these are the author's ownarrangements of tunes for solo Balalaika and Balalaika orchestra. Access to online audio with selections performed by the author completes this highly effective instructional book.

Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Ethnic Series : Complete Number of pages : 162 The balalaika is most often associated with Russian folklore. In this comprehensive method book, concert and recording artist Bibs Ekkel shares his extensive knowledge of the balalaika as taught in Russia today. This 160-page book is divided into four sections: an extensive Foreword, the Tutor, A Brief History of the Balalaika, and a Repertoire Section. Unlike many Mel Bay books, the Complete Balalaika Book does not begin with the rudiments of music notation. Rather, the 20-page Foreword offer insights on the tunings of all the instruments in the balalaika family, hand positions, string sources and height adjustment, and chord shapes. The author even describes how to make a bass balalaika pick from shoe leather. The Tutor or instruction segment is written for the 'prima balalaika' which is correctly played with the fingers only rather than with a pick. The Tutor jumps right in with exercises and tunes in quarter, eighth, and sixteenth-note values with occasional dotted notes and syncopation. Perhaps half of the music in this section is shown in both standard notation and tablature. A glossary of musical signs and Russian musical terns is included. A Brief History of the Balalaika is well written and nicely illustrated. Very few Mel Bay books contain such a comprehensive historical overview of the subject instrument. The Repertoire Section offers a valuable resource of Eastern European folk tunes. All but two selections in this section are written in both notation and tab with suggested guitar chords, the exceptions being an arrangement for balalaika and piano, and a balalaika orchestra score. More than simple melody chord leadsheets, these are the author's own arrangements of tunes for solo balalaika and balalaika orchestra. A companion CD with selections performed by the author completes this highly effective instructional package.

Belwin's 21st Century Guitar Method is a complete course that puts lessons in the context of popular styles and classic tunes. It introduces new topics at a progressive speed and uses both music notation and tablature (TAB). Correlating supplemental books integrate more advanced concepts and techniques, while keeping the learning process fun. Audio recordings include full instruction---a great resource for students and teachers alike---with demonstration and play-along tracks that will help students optimize their practice time. Detailed video lessons and fun play-along software are also available. Book 1 Features * Online access to play-along and lesson audio included * Covers rock, pop, folk, blues, and classical styles * Features unique Rock Workshop units that teach improvisation and rock rhythm and lead guitar * Uses standard music notation and tablature to aid with learning new material * Optional teacher accompaniment parts * Duets to play with a teacher or with the included audio recording * Complete lesson videos and fun play-along software available / Guitare

Music Express is an outstanding new teacher's resource and provides a complete music scheme for 3-5 year olds. It is simple straightforward and fun and no music reading is required. It contains all the resources and activities needed to implement the QCA's Stepping Stones and Early Learning Goals for music throughout foundation stage. Active holistic and play-based the book CD and CD-Rom includes: Foundation Stage learning intentions and activity contentPicture gallery including templates to print outVideoclipsStoriesMelody LinesAll the recordings needed to accompany the activitiesSix themed units supporting the six areas ofFoundation Stage learning144 activities with differentiated learning intentions

Grade 3-The Grade By Grade series draws on the rich and varied Boosey & Hawkes catalogue of classical contemporary and educational repertoire highlighting composers including Serge Prokofieff Dmitri Shostakovich Karl Jenkins Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall Vera Gray and others.Carefully selected by Iain Farrington this practical anthology provides the complete repertoire resource for the aspiring Grade 3 pianist and creates the perfect package for teaching exam preparation and performance.Each volume contains:* a diverse collection of pieces each complemented by a useful practice andperformance tip * grade-appropriate scales and arpeggios linked to the repertoire through bespoke text and exercises * brand new sight-reading and improvisation activities * newly-commissioned aural awareness tasks Packaged with a CD of full performance demonstrations and grade-appropriate aural awareness resources.Iain Farrington has an exceptionally busy and diverse career as a pianist organist composer and arranger. He has performed across the world notably at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics and has worked with many leading musicians including Bryn Terfel and Sir Paul McCartney. As a composer Iain’s music has been performed recorded and broadcast worldwide and his wide-ranging catalogue of arrangements receives regular international performances.

The Grade By Grade series draws on the rich and varied Boosey and Hawkes catalogue of classical, contemporary and educational repertoire, highlighting composers including Serge Prokofieff, Dmitri Shostakovich, Karl Jenkins, Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton, alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall, Vera Gray and others.Carefully selected by Iain Farrington, this practical anthology provides the complete repertoire resource for the aspiring Grade 5 pianist and creates the perfect package for teaching, exam preparation and performance.Each volume contains:a diverse collection of pieces, each complemented by a useful practice and performance tipgrade-appropriate scales and arpeggios linked to the repertoire through bespoke text and exercisesbrand new sight-reading and improvisation activitiesnewly-commissioned aural awareness tasksPackaged with a CD of full performance demonstrations and grade-appropriate aural awareness resources.Iain Farrington has an exceptionally busy and diverse career as a pianist, organist, composer and arranger. He has performed across the world, notably at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics, and has worked with many leading musicians, including Bryn Terfel and Sir Paul McCartney. As a composer, Iain's music has been performed, recorded and broadcast worldwide, and his wide-ranging catalogue of arrangements receives regular international performances. / Piano

Age 7 -This pack combines active listening with practical music making. It gives busy teachers a fingertip resource of recordings of music and related classroom activities which will help children understand their own and other people's music. The approach is involving practical and accessible requiring no music-reading ability. There are twelve complete recordings of music from different times and places chosen to demonstrate the elements: duration dynamics tempo timbre texture pitch and structure. Photocopiable material is included along with supplementary recordings supporting the activities.

A Troubadour's Guide to Writing Performing Recording and Business Second Edition-The ultimate guide for the modern singer-songwriter this invaluable book is chock-full of tips tools and inspiration for both aspiring writers and those looking to take their craft and career to the next level. Author Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers draws on firsthand interviews with songwriting legends and rising stars; expert advice from managers lawyers agents and publishers; and his personal experiences as a performing songwriter. He offers this comprehensive companion for singer-songwriters as they transform their work from idea to song and then to the stage studio and beyond. This second edition features: A songwriter's guide tochord progressions Understanding song form and rhyme Dozens of songwriting games and exercises Essential info on copyrighting your songs music publishing and digital royalties An online companion to this book is available at completesingersongwriter.com with playlists and additional resources This book also features songwriting tips and techniques from more than 100 artists including Joni Mitchell Rosanne Cash John Mayer Paul Simon Jewel Jeff Tweedy Ani DiFranco Jason Mraz Brandi Carlile Rodney Crowell Jerry Garcia James Taylor John Fogerty Richard Thompson Dar Williams and more.

Building Character Through Music-Respect...Honesty...Trust...Listening...Caring. Reinforce these character-building concepts through music with this uplifting all-school musical revue by Roger Emerson. With six original songs connecting narration choreographysuggestions by John Jacobson and a helpful production guide this show will be an instant success for you and your students not only on stage but also in the classroom and in everyday living. Explore the “furtherdiscussion” questions for additional growth and student input. Your students can even develop their own original script to make this experience more meaningful.The Teacher's Manual comes complete with the accompaniedsongs full script choreography. The Singer's Edition contains vocal lines only and speaking parts. You can perform the show with piano only or with the professionally recorded accompaniment available on cassette orCD.Available: Teacher's Manual Singer's Edition 5-Pak Preview Cassette ShowTrax Cassette ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: 20 minutes.

Here is the latest in Cheryl Lavender's popular series of Bingo games! This collection of enjoyable hands-on activities is designed to help students in grades 4-8 identify describe and compare 24 different styles of music fromFolk to Classical and from Heavy Metal to New Age and lots more in between! While having fun playing the game students will collaborate to learn the origins of music styles investigate cultural and historic influences discoverhow music styles evolve and make meaningful connections among different styles of music. In addition to the traditional Bingo game MUSIC STYLES BINGO also includes a variety of alternate games; Music Styles Map Music StylesRecall and Music Styles Assessment. The Game/CD Pak comes complete with 30 player cards 4 Sound Sequence Cards a helpful Educator's Guide and the professionally-produced CD recording of music styles excerpts. For Grades 4-8.