Essentials of Music Theory: Teacher's Activity Kit, Complete (Books 1-3)

Pam Wedgwood?s Piano Basics 1 (Beginner to Pre-Grade Level 1) takes you on your first steps to becoming a pianist and well-rounded musician. This unique method provides the building blocks to develop a sound technique in an imaginative and practical way, whilst also establishing essential theory and general musical knowledge. Packed with plenty of Pam?s toetapping, irresistible pieces, there?s no better way to learn the piano! Warm-ups, fun exercises and great tunes throughout: from Pam?s own jazzy pieces plus well-known tunes. Theory quizzes and fact files help to develop a broad knowledge of music. Teacher?s piano accompaniments for many of the pieces bring the music to life. The accompanying CD contains complete performances and imaginative backing tracks to play along with. A host of online supporting resources is available to download from here

Teacher's Manual-Book 3 of the Essential Elements 2000 for Strings series Essential Technique 2000 includes exercises for the higher positions and shifting along with scales bowings and special techniques. Also includes theory history multicultural music creativity and assessment along with sight-reading and rhythm pages. All this PLUS a CD with more great play-along tracks.

Student Edition-Emily Crocker & John Leavitt. A carefully-structured and comprehensive programme of twenty chapters each of which includes material for developing skills in the voice theory sight-reading and performance to develop all the skills required of a choral musician. The Teacher’s books incorporate the exact page layout and contents of the pupils’ book together with helpful teaching suggestions and tips for that particular page.

You Can Teach Yourself Piano is a revolutionary concept in piano instruction. No other method comes close to matching this book's scope in teaching not only basic music reading skills but also the essential technique andtheory for playing in all contemporary keyboard styles. Central to the philosophy of the You Can Teach Yourself series this beginner's book is written to give the serious adult student a solid foundation while studying on theirown without the advantage of having a private teacher; it will show you all you need to know to get an authoritative start on the instrument presenting technical and theoretical concepts as needed while offering carefully graded challenging material to hold your interest. In addition to the incalculable assets of ear training and development of taste in modern harmony upon completion of this method the student will be fully prepared to handle the demandsof modern piano music.

You Can Teach Yourself Piano is a revolutionary concept in piano instruction. No other piano method comes close to matching this book's scope in teaching not only basic music reading skills but also the essential technique andtheory for playing in all contemporary keyboard styles. Central to the philosophy of the You Can Teach Yourself series this beginner's book is written to give the serious adult student a solid foundation while studying on theirown without the advantage of having a private teacher; it will show you all you need to know to get an authoritative start on the instrument presenting technical and theoretical concepts as needed while offering carefully graded challenging material to hold your interest. In addition to the incalculable assets of ear training and development of taste in modern harmony upon completion of this method the student will be fully prepared to handle the demandsof modern piano music. This package includes the companion DVD which accompanies and teaches many of the concepts in the book.

A resource for all teachers and leaders involved in Wider Opportunities and group music-making.Written by two of the UK's leading music educationalists: Paul Harris and Leonora Davies MBE.Provides practical strategies and advice to enable class teachers instrumental teachers and music services to deliver a holistic primary music curriculum at Key Stage 2 and into Key Stage 3.Essential and unique; based on years of experience and thorough research; takes into account recent findings from Ofsted's 'Making More Of Music' report.Supports the five key aims of the Music Manifesto.Topics covered: Teacher roles; Basic principles of teachingbeginners; Differentiation; Expectations for achievement; Evaluatinf pupils' work; Transition and the relationship to the Key Stage 3 curriculum; Involving parents/carers; Creating and refining lesson plans and Trouble shooting.Also includes: 10 lesson plan exemplars for wind/brass and strings; starter repertoire and songs; enhanced CD comprising of backing tracks and PDF lesson plans.Supplementary material available online in association with Yamaha and Pure Solo.

With a fully revised and updated edition Book Two of the renowned John Thompson's Adult Piano Course has been tailor-made for the adult beginner who is getting to grips with the basics of Piano playing. The accompanying download card will allow you to hear how each example should be played allowing you to continue your progression smoothly from Book One.   John Thompson's Piano Course has long been the standard for beginning Piano tuition and now the Adult Piano Course ignites the flame for older beginners who have decided to take up that most valuable pastime in laterlife as it truly is never too late. Featuring authoritative instructions and advice that is practical and useful this second volume of the hugely popular Piano tutor series explores the techniques and theory that were introduced in the first book but in greater depth and detail as well as introducing new more advanced concepts that you will be learning for the first time.   Book Two of the John Thompson's Adult Piano Course will guide you through concepts such as pedal points new chord studies grace notes syncopation arpeggios staccato major and minor scales and many more essential concepts all the while using fantastic music to illustrate and contextualise the ideas. With its authoritative tone and comprehensive instructions you'll be building on everything you learned in the first book in no time at all.   As in the previous volume this book places equal emphasis on musical theory and musicality providing you with good examples on which to focus your practising of a particular technique. If you have a teacher they will be able to decide how best to use the book but if you are teaching yourself it's still an incredibly useful and efficient tool for helping you make the most of your abilities. The unique Download Card

Teacher Resource Kit-This valuable source of support materials includes lesson plans reproducible student activity pages and much more on CD-ROM. It's all designed to help you get the most out of your Essential Elements experience.Over 30Lesson PlansCorrelated to Essential Elements 2000 - Book 1 and organized into three parts:- Learning Objectives- Teaching Strategies- AssessmentReproducible Student ActivityPagesThese worksheets have been developed to provide support materials to enhance learning and help develop comprehensive musicianship. Some activities can be done in class while others may be used as homeworkassignments; all pages are reproducible. Activities include:- Rhythm Studies- Creating Music- Music Theory- Listening Exercises- QuizzesAll documents are available on the includedCD-ROM. Lesson plans can be imported into any word processing program allowing you to edit personalize and print.

Teacher Resource Kit-This valuable source of support materials includes lesson plans reproducible student activity pages and much more on CD-ROM. It's all designed to help you get the most out of your Essential Elements experience.Over 40Lesson PlansCorrelated to Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Book 1 and organized into three parts:- Learning Objectives- Teaching Strategies- AssessmentReproducible StudentActivity PagesThese worksheets have been developed to provide support materials to enhance learning and help develop comprehensive musicianship. Some activities can be done in class while others may be used ashomework assignments; all pages are reproducible. Activities include:- Rhythm Studies- Creating Music- Music Theory- Listening Exercises- QuizzesAll documents are available on theincluded CD-ROM. Lesson plans can be imported into any word processing program allowing you to edit personalize and print.

Spanish Edition. Par THOMPSON JOHN. John Thompsons modern course for the Piano is the essential Piano method for beginner students of all ages. Clearly written, fun and easy to understand, the Modern Course is a proven favourite with Piano teachers and students worldwide, withmillions of copies sold. This updated 2012 edition has updated diagrams, clearer musical notation and improved overall design. John Thompson's modern course for the Piano is the essential Piano method for beginner students of all ages. Clearly written, fun and easy to understand, the Modern Course is a proven favourite with Piano teachers and students worldwide, with millions of copies sold. This updated 2012 edition has updated diagrams, clearer musical notation and improved overall design. Following directly on from the First Grade book, this second grade book provides: Over 50 arrangements of classical pieces and folk songs A CD containing backing tracks and performances of each piece Helpful technical exercises andstudies Fundamental lessons on scales and music theory Helping students to both think and feel musically, the Modern Course is the most effective and enjoyable way to learn the Piano. Spanish language edition. / Pédagogie / Méthode / Piano

Take your guitar teaching to a new level! Hal Leonard's top-selling comprehensive method for band and strings is now also available for guitar. With the time-tested classroom teaching methods of Will Schmid and Bob Morris andpopular songs in a variety of styles Essential Elements for Guitar is sure to become a staple of guitar teachers' instruction – and get beginning guitar students off to a great start.This method has beendesigned to meet the National Standards for Music Education with features such as cross-curricular activities quizzes multicultural songs basic improvisation and more. Concepts covered in Book 1 include: getting started; basicmusic theory; guitar chords; notes on each string; ensemble playing; and much more!Songs used in Book 1 include such hits as: Dust in the Wind • Eleanor Rigby • Every Breath You Take • Hey Jude • HoundDog • Let It Be • Ode to Joy • Rock Around the Clock • Stand By Me • Surfin' USA • Sweet Home Chicago • This Land Is Your Land • You Really Got Me • and more!

Originally published in the 1940s Paul Hindemith's remakable textbooks are still the outstanding works of their kind. In contrast to many musical textbooks written by academic musicians these were produced by a man who could play every instrument of the orchestra could compose a satisfying piece for almost every kind of ensemble and who was one of the most stimulating teachers of his day. It is therefore not surprising that nearly forty years later these books should remain essential reading for the student and the professional musician.

Revised Edition-John Thompson's Modern Course For The Piano is the essential Piano method for beginner students of all ages at Grade 1. This improved 2012 edition has updated diagrams clearer musical notation enhanced overall design and comes with a CD included. Clearly written fun and easy to understand the Modern Course For The Piano is a proven favourite with Piano teachers and students worldwide with millions of copies sold. Coming from John Thompson the author of still the most widely used Piano method in the world you can be sure that quality and consistency will be the numberone feature of this tutorial for beginner Piano players.This First Grade Book provides an excellent start to your studies and includes:50 Easy-to-play piecesA CD containing backing tracks and performances of each pieceHelpful technical exercisesFundamental lessons on scales and music theoryHelping students to both think and feel musically the Modern Course is the most effective and enjoyable way to learn the Piano.