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This latest, classically-flavoured songbook for John Thompson's 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 is perfect 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 like Minuet 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. First Beethoven is therefore ideal for pupils who've worked through the course at levels 2 to 4, but it's also a great set of pieces for sight reading practice for more advanced students.The pieces in this songbook become progressively more difficult, and, to this end, dynamics and phrasing have been omitted for the earlier pieces, since they're not introduced until Part 3 of the course. Early pieces like Ode To Joy and Turkish March help to reinforce what pupils learn in the 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 their technical 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 are beautiful to hear and to play, making First Beethoven a really great beginner's 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, this songbook is rewarding and enjoyable, these pieces being timeless and never going out of fashion.The John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course First Beethoven songbook is the ideal beginning book for classical music fans. It's tailor-made for pupils working through the renowned and revered Piano method, so it's authoritative and accurate, helping you to enhance your technique and learn some amazing music at the same time. / Piano

A wealth of sight-reading practice material for up to and including Grade 3 of the major examination boards. A step-by-step approach to the basic elements of playing at sight containing 90 exercises with hints on how to getsight-reading right - first time! This series is ideal for pianists of all ages who wish to develop their sight-reading skills and learn new music more quickly.

The Top Ten Film Themes To Play On Piano is part of a series that has been specially designed to help pianists of all levels to find the repertoire they really want to play.Featuring some of the world's greatest pieces of music, from a variety of different genres, the 'Top Ten' series contains music for everyone. Whether you're a beginner who wants to know the best classical pieces to learn or a more experienced player looking for the ultimate Piano songs to add to your repertoire, we have a 'Top Ten' for you! Each piece comes with interesting background notes to give you that extra bit of insight.The pieces in this book will transport you to a variety of exhilarating eras and locations. In no particular order, they include a gladiatorial arena in Ancient Rome, Juliet's balcony as she calls out for Romeo, bombed-out Warsaw in the dark days of the Second World War, the gritty world of Scandi-noir, and a secluded Pacific island where a team of scientists just happen to be breeding dinosaurs...So make sure your vaccinations are up to date, and enjoy the ride!This collection features Monty Norman's James Bond Theme, The King's Speech by Alexandre Desplat, Henry Mancini's Pink Panther Theme, Michael Nyman's The Heart Asks Pleasure First from The Piano and more. / 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.

This book of First Australian Songs follows the world-renowned John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course method that has helped thousands of beginners learn the Piano. Now you can learn all of those famous Australian pop and folk songs with ease.The John Thompson's Easiest Piano Course is one of the best-selling Piano methods ever, and for good reason. The collection of repertoire books that are intended as supplementary material for these tutors are equally deserving of their praise, with the way they enable students to put what they've learned into practice through familiar and famous songs. This particular songbook is made up of those Australian Songs that remind you of a beautiful beach with white sands and a crystal clear ocean, while also representing the natural beauty of the flora and fauna of the great island.Popular tunes like I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing, Kookaburra Sits In The Old Gum Tree and Waltzing Matilda perfectly supplement students working through parts 2, 3 and 4 of the Easiest Piano Course, with the songs are also ideal for use as sight-reading practice by more advanced students. Other familiar melodies include Waltzing Matilda, Skippy The Bush Kangaroo and, of course, The Australian National Anthem. By learning and playing fun songs from this book, students will be more motivated to play the Piano and will become more musical as a result.What's more, this book is great in the sense that it creates a natural progression for beginners. The pieces become more difficult as they go on, meaning players have something to strive for. Also, because techniques like dynamics and phrasing (though essential) are not introduced until the later parts of the course, they have been omitted from the earlier parts of this songbook, so that initially the student remains focused on accuracy in the notes and rhythm.To enhance learning through fun-to-play popular songs, the First Australian Songs book will bring a taste of down-under to your fingertips. These jaunty melodies and happy tunes will get you playing, and improving, in no time at all. / Piano

Sight Reading & Rhythm Every Day is designed to help students achieve an impeccable sense of rhythm which is the first step in successful sight reading and to develop their skills with key recognition time signature recognition pattern identification interval recognition and intermediate response to articulation and dynamics.This series will help the student to develop an internal sense of pulse so that the underlying rhythm in a sight-reading example becomes second nature. This allows the student to concentrate on the other elements of music making. As the books progress four-measure sight-reading drills for one hand progress into longer pieces for bothhands. Students learn the concept of playing from beginning to end without stopping and every unit ends with a teacher-student duet to reinforce the idea that when sight readers start to play they do not stop.Throughout the series new concepts are gradually introduced to provide adequate reinforcement of each concept. Every day students are asked to count rhythms analyse and circle patterns and play sight-reading examples. The manageable task size and carefully structured format of each unit make progress immediately noticeable which helps to motivate students.The carefully crafted musical examples and exercises effectively develop eye ear and hand coordination. This series guides students in a simple straightforward way to develop into students who sight read with ease accuracy and musicality.In the Every Day plan for Book 3A students learn and practice different rhythmic activities with accent markings focusing on the dotted quarter note rhythm followed by eighth notes. Tonic and dominant chords are explored as well as melodic and harmonic intervals of major and minor 2nds and 3rds and perfect 4ths and 5ths. Extending the usual five-finger pattern by crossing the second finger over the thumb is taught as well as learning transposition up a fifth interval as well as to the nearest key. Students will

Sight Reading & Rhythm Every Day is designed to help students achieve an impeccable sense of rhythm which is the first step in successful sight reading and to develop their skills with key recognition time signature recognition pattern identification interval recognition and intermediate response to articulation and dynamics.This series will help the student to develop an internal sense of pulse so that the underlying rhythm in a sight-reading example becomes second nature. This allows the student to concentrate on the other elements of music making. As the books progress four-measure sight-reading drills for one hand progress into longer pieces for bothhands. Students learn the concept of playing from beginning to end without stopping and every unit ends with a teacher-student duet to reinforce the idea that when sight readers start to play they do not stop.Throughout the series new concepts are gradually introduced to provide adequate reinforcement of each concept. Every day students are asked to count rhythms analyse and circle patterns and play sight-reading examples. The manageable task size and carefully structured format of each unit make progress immediately noticeable which helps to motivate students.The carefully crafted musical examples and exercises effectively develop eye ear and hand coordination. This series guides students in a simple straightforward way to develop into students who sight read with ease accuracy and musicality.In the Every Day plan for Book 1B students learn: Key and time signature recognitionHow to count basic rhythms in time signatures of 2/4 3/4 and 4/4Interval recognition starting on and around the guide notes of middle C treble G treble C and bass CPattern identification andImmediate response to articulations and dynamics.

The First Aid Kit For Ukulele is packed full of the most essential, crucial and important accessories that any Ukulele player might need. Containing a tuner, a set of strings, a strap, a plectrum and the Ukulele Chord Playbook in a stylish silver tin, this is an absolutely perfect kit for aspiring and seasoned Ukulele players alike.In a conveniently portable package that is just ideal for travelling or keeping at home, these accessories will give you a solid foundation for either learning the Ukulele, or having some spare necessities if you've been playing for a while. The Pure Tone tuner will keep you sounding fantastic while the Pure Tone Uke strings will give your instrument that fresh and bright sound that makes it so fun and enjoyable. If you find your instrument goes out of tune in transit, or you accidentally break a string, the First Aid Kit For Ukulele will always be there to save your performance or practice.If you are stuck without a strap, or you lose sight of a particular chord, the stylish Ukulele strap will keep everything secure while the Ukulele Chord Playbook is an invaluable reference for learning, as well as brushing up on those crucial chords. Finally, the plectrum will ensure that you always have something to pick with, so you won't have to go rummaging around down the back of the sofa looking for that pick. Housed in a metal tin that will withstand even the toughest of touring schedules, the First Aid Kit For Ukulele is full of those accessories that you might often forget about, but will always need at the most crucial moments. The great thing about this collection is you can leave it in your car, in your room, or with your other equipment, so you'll never be in need of those necessary accessories when you're making fantastic Ukulele music. / Ukulélé

Par ISBIN GILBERT. Belgian guitarist and composer Gilbert Isbin presents 50 original, short, contemplative pieces in this book and online recording. Designed for sight reading and performance by classical and fingerstyle players of all ages, these world music, blues and jazz-influenced tone poems are written entirely in first and second position in guitar-friendly keys.Adventurous rhythmic concepts with frequent use of pickup notes, syncopated basslines and meter changes make these contemporary guitar solos creative and extremely interesting. The solos feature singable melodies and are easily within the skill level of the intermediate level guitarist. Ideal for concert, recital or just playing for fun. Includes access to an online recording of the author performing each piece. / Date parution : 2022-07-20/ Recueil / Guitare

Does the thought of sight-reading make you groan' The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill, enabling you to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve Your Sight-reading! series, by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems, especially in the context of graded exams. Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece, firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. New edition, devised to support the revised sight-reading criteria from the ABRSM from 2012.

Par HARRIS PAUL. Does the thought of sight-reading make you groan? The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill, enabling you to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve Your Sight-reading! series, by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems, especially in the context of graded exams. Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece, firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. New edition, devised to support the revised sight-reading criteria from the ABRSM from 2012./ Etude / Contrebasse

Par DAVIES JOHN H. / HARRIS P.. Now more than ever, the ability to sight-read fluently is an essential part of the training of musicians of any instrument.This workbook is designed to help young musicians overcome the nerves that often cause sight-reading problems, by giving them thorough technical grounding as well as confidence boosting strategies. This book is designed especially for horn players working for the Grades 1-5 examinations. Step by step it helps the player to build up a complete picture of each piece, first through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific problems, then by the study of a prepared piece with associated questions for the student to answer, and so finally to the real, unprepared sight-reading test itself. / Niveau : Assez Facile / Etude / Cor Français

Par DAVIES JOHN H. / HARRIS P.. Now more than ever, the ability to sight-read fluently is an essential part of the training of musicians of any instrument. This workbook is designed to help overcome the nerves that cause sight-reading problems, especially for trumpet players working for the Grades 5-8 examinations.Step by step it helps the player to build up a complete picture of each piece, first through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific problems, then by the study of a prepared piece with associated questions for the student to answer, then finally to the real, unprepared sight-reading test itself. / Niveau : Elémentaire / Pédagogie / Etude / Trompette

Par . This edition of Improve your sight-reading! Trombone Grades 1-5 has been revised to support the ABRSM syllabus from 2022. It also includes online audio of the ?going solo? pieces for students to check their performances against. The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill, enabling students to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series, by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, is designed to develop sight-reading skills and improve confidence. Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece, firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally ?going solo? with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. / Date parution : 2023-03-11/ Etude / Trombone

Par HARRIS PAUL. A workbook for examinations including over 100 practice tests for Associated Board exams, supporting the new syllabus requirements from 2012. The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill, enabling you to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! series, by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems, especially in the context of graded exams. Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece, firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to a specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. This new edition has been devised to support the revised sight-reading criteria from the ABRSM from 2012. Paul Harris is one of the most respected music educationalists, known for his innovative Simultaneously Learning approach. He has over 500 publications to his name including the highly-acclaimed Improve your teaching!, Improve your scales!, Improve your Aural, and Improve your Practice! series. Paul writes frequently on music education and is in great demand as a workshop and seminar leader around the world./ Etude / Violon