Alan Bullard

A Fresh Approach to Piano Sight-Reading-The eight books in Alan Bullard's Joining The Dots series cover the requirements for ABRSM’s sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 8.This volume for Grade 7 includes:Many short characterful pieces to sight-read in a range of approachable musical styles.Warm-up and technical exercises to establish basic hand shapes and finger patterns within each key.Simple musicianship exercises in which students can explore ideas and familiarize themselves further with the ‘feel’ of each key.Longer solo pieces and a duet for additional sight-reading practice or to learn quickly and play through forfun.

A Fresh Approach to Piano Sight-Reading-The eight books in Alan Bullard's Joining The Dots series cover the requirements for ABRSM’s sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 8.This volume for Grade 8 includes:Many short characterful pieces to sight-read in a range of approachable musical styles.Warm-up and technical exercises to establish basic hand shapes and finger patterns within each key.Simple musicianship exercises in which students can explore ideas and familiarize themselves further with the ‘feel’ of each key.Longer solo pieces and a duet for additional sight-reading practice or to learn quickly and play through forfun.

A Fresh Approach to Piano Sight-Reading-Joining the Dots offers pianists lots of material to help build confidence and skill in sight-reading. The series brings together a range of activities to help students improve their sense of keyboard geography helping them to read new music more quickly and easily.The five books cover the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 5 and include:many short characterful pieces to sight-read in a range of approachable musical styleswarm-up and technical exercises to establish basic hand shapes and finger patterns within each keysimple improvisation exercises in which students can exploremusical ideas and familiarise themselves further with the 'feel' of each keylonger solo pieces and a duet for additional sight-reading practice or to learn quickly and play through for fun

A Fresh Approach to Piano Sight-Reading-Joining the Dots offers pianists lots of material to help build confidence and skill in sight-reading. The series brings together a range of activities to help students improve their sense of keyboard geography helping them to read new music more quickly and easily.The five books cover the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 5 and include:many short characterful pieces to sight-read in a range of approachable musical styleswarm-up and technical exercises to establish basic hand shapes and finger patterns within each keysimple improvisation exercises in which students can exploremusical ideas and familiarise themselves further with the 'feel' of each keylonger solo pieces and a duet for additional sight-reading practice or to learn quickly and play through for fun

A Fresh Approach to Piano Sight-Reading-Joining the Dots offers pianists lots of material to help build confidence and skill in sight-reading. The series brings together a range of activities to help students improve their sense of keyboard geography helping them to read new music more quickly and easily.The five books cover the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at each of Grades 1 to 5 and include: many short characterful pieces to sight-read in a range of approachable musical styles warm-up and technical exercises to establish basic hand shapes and finger patterns within each key simple improvisation exercises inwhich students can explore musical ideas and familiarise themselves further with the 'feel' of each key longer solo pieces and a duet for additional sight-reading practice or to learn quickly and play through for fun

Grades 3-5-Tapping Heels (No. 15 in this book) is currently set on Trinity Guildhall Piano 2012-2014 Grade 4 (B4). See the u-tube clip!A celebration of music styles from around the world these miniatures are a personal response to the music of a wide range of countries: from Japanese ceremonial music to the rhythms of Tanzania from the American fiddler to the Spanish guitarist from the melancholy calm of the Russian landscape to the exuberance of a Trinidadian steel-band. Suitable for pianists of all ages.

Pianoworks Duets 2 is the perfect resource for developing pianists to explore duet-playing. They'll develop balance playing in time and sight-reading while learning attractive and accessible arrangements in a huge variety of styles and genres including 'Spring' from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons Joplin's exuberant rag 'The Easy Winners' and the traditional Scottish song 'Afton Water'. In addition the collection contains several new and original gems by Alan Bullard the co-author of this celebrated series. 21 duets with parts of equal standard compiled and arranged for beginner to intermediate pianists (approx.Grades 3-5) Wide range of styles including Classical Romantic jazz folk and contemporary CD contains backing tracks of each part to allow solo practice Useful tips on style and technique and background information on every piece Perfect companion to Pianoworks Book 2 and Pianoworks Collection 2

Pianoworks Duets 1 is the perfect resource for beginner pianists to explore duet-playing. They'll develop balance playing in time and sight-reading while learning attractive and accessible arrangements in a huge variety of styles and genres from Offenbach's lively 'Can-Can' and Joplin's 'The Entertainer' to traditional folk tunes from Japan and the West Indies. In addition the collection contains several new and original gems by Alan Bullard the co-author of this celebrated series.21 duets with parts of equal standard compiled and arranged for beginner pianists (approx. Grades 1-2)Wide range of styles includingClassical Romantic jazz folk and contemporaryCD with backing tracks for each part to allow solo practiceUseful tips on style and technique and background information on every piecePerfect companion to Pianoworks Book 1 and Pianoworks Collection 1

30 easy pieces for the older beginner-A fantastic anthology compiled especially for the older pianist. The collection is packed full of favourite pieces from a variety of different genres with thirty accessible arrangements for beginner pianists.A wide range of styles including Classical and Romantic favourites popular songs and show tunes traditional melodies Christmas carols easy contemporary pieces and original works by the authors. Includes useful tips on style and technique and informative background information on the pieces. Steady and graded progression helps to build confidence at the Piano. Perfect companion to Piano works.

15 party pieces for piano-This is the second collection of Piano pieces in the Party Time! series and makes imaginative use of the holiday theme and will appeal particularly to children who have recently started to learn the Piano.

Piano Scales Explorer - Grade 4. Scale Explorer for Piano is a creative resource for students learning their scales and arpeggios. This book covers ABRSM?s new syllabus requirements (from 2021) and includes engaging activities that bring scales to life through short pieces, improvisation, composition and exercises.

Pianoworks is written especially for the older beginner - or anyone who prefers a more adult approach to learning. The books will help you to develop the skills to play in a range of styles including classical folk and pop. The attractive easy pieces range from the great works of the past to the music of today. Pianoworks Christmas is packed full of festive treats for the beginner pianist. You'll find traditional carols alongside well-known Christmas songs and each piece is accompanied by the words allowing friends to sing along as you play. An ideal gift for any beginner pianist working towards the end of Pianoworks Book 1.