Pamela Wedgwood

Up-Grade! is a collection of new pieces and duets in a wide variety of styles for Violinists of any age. The book is designed to be especially useful to students who have completed Grade 1 and would like a break before plunging into the syllabus for Grade 2. Whether you're looking for stimulating material to help bridge the gap between grades or simply need a bit of light relief Up-Grade! is for you!

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.

Have you ever heard of a Crocodillo Lazy Chimliroo or Fluttering Butterworm - not to mention a Pythonippotamus? These are just some of the creatures that feature in Jackaroo an imaginative collection of pieces with a jazzy twist for the absolute beginner viola player. 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 mean 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 aSnivelling Skunkpanze? This book will inspire young violists and inject a healthy dose of fun into Viola lessons.

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!

'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.

Fun Pieces for Violoncello-A brilliant collection of lively fun pieces (Grades 3-5). An excellent introduction to the world of jazz.

Over the years many examination pieces have captured the imagination of teachers and students but the stars of past syllabuses are often forgotten. This collection brings together best-loved grade 5 pieces including Pleyel’s Sonatina in B flat Fauré’s Sicilienne and Wedgwood’s Survivor.Containing fresh editions of folk and classical masterpieces alongside contemporary favourites all pieces have been rigorously researched by violin expert Jessica O’Leary. A CD of performance and accompaniment tracks is included as are useful practice tips. This book includes pieces from current and pastTrinity and ABRSM syllabuses.Jessica O’Leary has a successful career as a teacher professional violinist ABRSM examiner and seminar presenter. She has toured and recorded extensively as a member of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and has performed with Madonna Led Zeppelin the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Opera House. She teaches violin and viola and directs string ensembles at St Paul’s Girls’ School Eltham College and Junior Guildhall London.

Up-Grade! is a collection of new pieces and duets in a wide variety of styles for Violinists of any age. The book is designed to be especially useful to students who have completed Grade 2 and would like a break before plunging into the syllabus for Grade 3. Whether you're looking for stimulating material to help bridge the gap between grades or simply need a bit of light relief Up-Grade! is for you!

Bénédictions est écrit par Pam Wedgwood, et est disponible dans des arrangements pour Violoncelle solo, flûte, hautbois, basson ou cor français en fa avec accompagnement au piano. Cette version est pour violoncelle et piano. / Violoncelle Et Piano