Pamela Wedgwood

Pamela Wedgwood's Jazzin' About Styles is a brilliant new introduction to jazz rock and pop styles for pianists at elementry level. The 16 toe-tappin' pieces range from Dixie and ragtime through swing blues and rock 'n' roll to pop ballads disco and even heavy metal. Each piece includes hints to help you get to grips with the style.

Jazzin' About is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles. This new edition features a fantastic accompanying CD complete with performances backing tracks and slowed-down backings for practice. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues to rock to jazz.

Monstrous pieces for beginners with pictures to colour in! Jurassic Blue follows on directly from Jackaroo it begins with a revision of the first finger and then moves on to second third and fourth fingers. Each piece introduces a new rhythmic or technical point with useful suggestion boxes for the teacher. There’s also the chance to create you own dinosaurs too inspired by Drew Hillier’s wacky illustrations. With Pam Wedgwood’s lively accompaniments and the addition of words you can even sing along to ‘Triceratops Rocks’!

Wedgwood Blue is a landmark collection bringing together the extraordinary talents of the Wedgwood family. Oliver Wedgwood is a teacher and freelance jazz musician and younger brother Sam Wedgwood is a talented singer/songwriter. Wedgwood Blue features 10 original pieces in a variety of jazz styles for the grade 5-7 pianist - from modern ballads to honky tonk blues to Latin - all with sophisticated CD backings.

If you thought dinosaurs were creatures of the past you'd better think again! Velociraptors Iguanadons and pterodactyls are brought back to life in Jurassic Blue a colourful collection of pieces with a jazzy twist. Following on from Jackaroo this book begins with a revision of the first finger and then moves on to second third and fourth fingers. Each piece introduces a new rhythmic or technical point with useful suggestion boxes for the teacher. There’s also the chance to create you own dinosaurs too inspired by Drew Hillier’s wacky illustrations plus pictures to colour in. With PamWedgwood’s lively accompaniments and the addition of words you can even sing along to Triceratops Rocks!

Cool syncopation funky riffs and smooth stylish tunes - from dynamic to nostalgic Pam Wedgwood's series has it all. 'Really Easy Jazzin' About' is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles tailor-made for the absolute beginner. So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues to rock to jazz.

Fun Pieces for Trombone-Cool syncopation funky riffs and smooth stylish tunes - from dynamic to nostalgic Pam Wedgwood's series has it all. Jazzin' About is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles tailor-made for the absolute beginner (grade 0-2). So take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues to rock to jazz.

Playing the Recorder has never been so much fun!Recorderworld is the exciting and creative new way to learn the recorder. The Teacher's Book provides simple Piano parts to accompany over 60 of the pieces in the Pupil's books 1 and 2 including all the Concert Pieces. Guitar chords are also included.

After Hours comprises eight laid back jazzy pieces for Violin and Piano covering a variety of styles from cosy dinner jazz to wistful blues and more upbeat numbers composed by Pam Wedgwood. The perfect way to wind down after a stressful day!The accompanying CD contains two tracks for each piece in this book: the first track is a full performance of the piece allowing you to hear how it should sound and be played; and the second is a recording of the backing only giving you the opportunity to play-along yourself without the need for an accompanist!The solo violin part is also included on a separate insert.

Up-Grade is designed to bridge the gap between grades. The varied pieces in this bright new collection range from toe-tapping jazzy numbers to more classical styles all designed to ease you gently on towards the next grade.

'Jackaroo' teaches fundamental string technique using only open strings and first finger each piece introduces a new rhythmic or technical point with useful suggestion boxes for the teacher. The addition of words and lively accompaniments by Pam Wedgwood means that each piece can be sung through first. There’s even the chance to draw your own imaginary animals too inspired by Drew Hillier’s wacky illustrations - how about a ‘Snivelling Skunkpanzee’? This book will insoire young players and inject a healthy dose of fun into 'cello lessons.