Alan Bullard

An introduction to favourite contemporary styles-Pianoworks - Popular Styles provides pianists with an introduction to the key musical styles of the last 100 years. Through 18 original pieces it captures the essential ingredients of blues gospel rock jazz and latin as well as neo-classicism minimalism and other popular classical styles.Carefully tailored for students of the Pianoworks series this book covers Book 2 and the final section of Book 1 while working equally well as a stand-alone repertoire resource.

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 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.

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 6 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

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.