Jazz & Blues for Kids

Alfred's Kid's Electric Guitar Course is a fun method that teaches kids how to play songs on the electric guitar right away! Every lesson is explained in plain language that's easy to understand, and accompanying online audio demonstrations let them hear how the music should sound. Kids learn from three irresistible guitar experts---a clever classical dog, one cool jazz cat, and a friendly alligator who loves the blues. They keep their attention focused by pointing out what's important on each page and help them learn by making music fun. Parents can be effective guides in helping their kids through this course, even if they've never had any musical training themselves. A fun and exciting DVD, featuring expert performer and educator Jared Meeker, is also available. It takes a zany, fun approach that keeps everyone interested in learning---you never know what's going to happen next! The DVD also includes Alfred's TNT 2 software that lets you slow down songs so kids can practice at their own pace. The video and software are both accessible online with the DVD. This is the first and best step toward a lifetime of musical enjoyment! / Guitare

Blues music began in America last century and has become popular all around the world. Did you know that the clues is the forerunner of such music styles as rock pop jazz and soul? In Kids Play Blues you'll find a collection of thirteen fantastic blues.This book includes a CD with accompanying tracks. You could use the CD while practising or while performing. That means you will always have your accompanying band at hand!

Blues music began in America at the beginning of the last century and has become popular all around the world and was the forerunner of such music styles as rock pop jazz and soul. In Kids Play Blues you will find thirteen fantastic blues pieces. You can use this book alongside the method Look Listen

Alfred's Kid's Guitar Course is the #1 best-selling guitar method for kids! This award-winning ('Best Product of the Year' ---Disney's iParenting Media Award) method is the easiest guitar method ever for kids ages 5 and up. This complete edition combines levels 1 and 2 with the activity pages of the Notespeller. Each lesson on every colorful page is explained in plain language that's easy to understand- plus, you get to learn from three irresistible guitar experts---a clever, classical dog, one cool jazz cat, and a friendly alligator who loves the blues. They keep your attention focused by pointing out what's important on each page and help you learn by making music fun! Parents can be effective guides to help you through this course, even if they've never had any musical training themselves. You can stream or download the online audio. The accompanying DVD lets you see demonstrations and hear how the music should sound. Also included is easy-to-use computer software that lets you watch the music on-screen as it plays, speed it up, slow it down---it's up to you! Online access to the video, audio, and software is included free to use on any computer or handheld device. Get ready to take your first and best step toward a lifetime of musical enjoyment! / Guitare

Blues music began in America at the beginning of the last century, and has become popular all around the world and was the forerunner of such music styles as rock, pop, jazz and soul. In Kids Play Blues you will find thirteen fantastic blues pieces. You can use this book alongside the method Look, Listen

Blues music began in America at the beginning of the last century, and has become popular all around the world and was the forerunner of such music styles as rock, pop, jazz and soul. In Kids Play Blues you will find thirteen fantastic blues pieces. You can use this book alongside the method Look, Listen

The easiest ukulele method ever for kids ages 5 and up. This fun method teaches you to play songs on the ukulele right away. The accompanying online audio and video lets you see demonstrations and hear how the music should sound on any computer or handheld device. Three irresistible ukulele experts guide students along---a clever, classical dog, one cool jazz cat, and a friendly alligator who loves the blues. They draw attention to what's important on each page and make learning music fun! Parents can be effective guides through this course, even if they've never had any musical training. This course is also perfect for the classroom. Book 2 picks up where Book 1 leaves off and teaches new songs, including 'Old MacDonald Had a Farm,' 'Aura Lee,' 'A-Tisket, A-Tasket,' and many more. / Ukulélé

The easiest ukulele method ever for kids ages 5 and up. This fun method teaches you to play songs on the ukulele right away. The accompanying online audio always lets you hear how the music should sound on any computer or handheld device. Three irresistible ukulele experts guide students along---a clever, classical dog, one cool jazz cat, and a friendly alligator who loves the blues. They focus attention by pointing out what's important on each page and make learning music fun! Parents can be effective guides through this course, even if they've never had any musical training. This course is also perfect for the classroom. Songs include 'Aloha Oe,' 'Over the Rainbow,' 'When the Saints Go Marching In,' and many more. / Ukulélé

Bitesize Golden Apple-Everything you need for a great show!Bitesize Golden Apple musicals are short effective tuneful mini-musicals suitable for school assemblies or as part of a mixed performance.SuperkidsRock! Is a mini-musical written in the styles of rock jazz and blues and focuses on 'saving the planet' through conservation. It deals with issues of recycling energy conservation water and respecting the environmentin which we live. There are five simple songs making it ideal for assemblies or class performance and it fits in perfectly with the topic work on the environment.Lyrics and script can be downloaded free of charge fromGolden Apple's website at www.goldenapplemusic.com/bitesizeSuitable for Upper key stage 1 and Lower key stage 2.

Alfred's Kid's Guitar Course is a fun method that teaches you to play songs on the guitar right away. Book 2 starts where Book 1 left off by teaching new concepts including notes on the fourth, fifth, and sixth strings, new chords, tempo signs, dynamics, and much more. Each lesson on every colorful page is explained in plain language that's easy to understand, and accompanying audio that you can stream or download online is included so you can hear what each example should sound like. Plus, you get to learn from three irresistible guitar experts---a clever, classical dog, one cool jazz cat, and a friendly alligator who loves the blues. They keep your attention focused by pointing out what's important on each page and help you learn by making music fun! Parents can be effective guides to help you through this course, even if they've never had any musical training themselves. Get ready to take your first and best step toward a lifetime of musical enjoyment! / Guitare

Alfred's Kid's Electric Guitar Course is a fun method that teaches you to play songs on the electric guitar right away! Every lesson is explained in plain language that's easy to understand, and accompanying online audio demonstrations let you hear how the music should sound. You'll learn from three irresistible guitar experts---a clever classical dog, one cool jazz cat, and a friendly alligator who loves the blues. They keep your attention focused by pointing out what's important on each page and help you learn by making music fun. Parents can be effective guides to help you through this course, even if they've never had any musical training themselves. In Book 2, you will learn more notes, songs, chords, and notation---all in clear and simple lessons. A fun and exciting DVD, featuring expert performer and educator Jared Meeker, is available. It takes a zany, fun approach that keeps everyone interested in learning---you never know what's going to happen next! Companion audio tracks that can be downloaded or streamed online are included with the book, so you'll have everything you need in one place. Get ready to take your first and best step toward a lifetime of musical enjoyment! / Guitare

Alfred's Kid's Guitar Course is a fun method that teaches you to play songs on the guitar right away. Book 2 starts where Book 1 leaves off by teaching new concepts including notes on the fourth, fifth, and sixth strings, new chords, tempo signs, dynamics, and much more. Each lesson on every colorful page is explained in plain language that's easy to understand, and accompanying audio that you can stream or download online is included so you can hear what each example should sound like. Plus, you get to learn from three irresistible guitar experts---a clever, classical dog, one cool jazz cat, and a friendly alligator who loves the blues. They keep your attention focused by pointing out what's important on each page and help you learn by making music fun! Parents can be effective guides to help you through this course, even if they've never had any musical training themselves. The companion DVD demonstrates the fundamentals of guitar playing, including how to hold and tune the guitar, strum chords, read music, and play lots of fun songs! The video also features on screen music notation for an easy introduction to reading music, live performances that demonstrate how the music should sound, and bonus MP3 audio tracks of all the music examples for listening and playing along! Also included is easy-to-use computer software that lets you watch the music on screen as it plays. You can speed the music up or slow it down---it's up to you! Online access to the video, MP3s, and software is included free with the DVD. Get ready to take your first and best step toward a lifetime of musical enjoyment! / Guitare