New Directions For Strings:-New Directions for Strings - Cello Book 2 emphasises the expansion of students' musical horizons through the reinforcement of the US National Standards for Musical Education. Specific activities include theory improvisation and composition as well as singing. History and culture notes throughout the book increase students' knowledge of various composers and musical styles.New Directions for Strings represents the first method ever written by a team of pedagogues representing each of the four stringed instruments. With more than 100 years of combined teaching experience the authors of New Directions® for Strings explore many newdirections including equal integration of all the instruments a tetrachord-based approach to support proper development of the left hand and ensemble opportunities that occur throughout the book.Based on more than 100 years of combined teaching experienceWritten by a team of pedagogues representing each of the four stringed instrumentsSupplemental music by Soon Hee Newbold and Elliot Del BorgoIncludes 2 Play-Along CDs with each student book and the Teacher's Manual
SKU: AP.45055
ISBN 9781470632342. UPC: 038081515106. English.
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Re cognized for over 50 years as the best-paced and most comprehensive guitar method available, Alfred's Basic Guitar Method has introduced over five million beginners to the joy of playing guitar. The updated and expanded edition features a new layout, making it easier than ever to read and learn. The method features blues, country, folk, jazz, and rock styles, and now includes pop songs! Companion enhanced CDs and DVDs are available, along with correlating theory, chord, and pop books, to ensure you're getting everything you need from one single, complete method. Learning to play has never been easier or more fun than with Alfred's Basic Guitar Method -- the first and best choice for today's beginning guitar students.
