Kember, John : Piano Sight-Reading - Volume 2

This book of pieces aims to establish good practice and provide an early introduction to the essential skill of sight-reading. In Part 1 the basic keys of C, G, F and D major and A and D minor are explored while keeping to movement limited to steps, skips and repeated notes in a 5-note range. / Partition /

Additional Material for piano solo-This collection presents over 100 carefully graded sight-reading pieces and exercises in a range of musical styles for Piano. Taking an approach based on self-learning the book focuses on developing different key technical skills. Suitable for intermediate to advanced level students. Part of the comprehensive Sight-Reading series published by Schott and edited by John Kember.

Cette collection de chansons originales présente 193 pièces soigneusement classés lecture à vue et des exercices dans une gamme de styles musicaux. Adopter une approche basée sur l'auto-apprentissage, les 11 sections de l'ouvrage accent sur le développement des compétences différentes techniques clés ainsi que l'introduction de l'étudiant à une pléthore de termes musicaux.Chaque partie du livre contient des solos ainsi que des duos corne et des pièces avec accompagnement de piano pour pratiquer ensemble la lecture à vue. Convient pour préliminaire, à des étudiants de niveau avancé. Une partie de la série complète Sight-Reading publiée par Schott et édité par John Kember. / Cor

This superb introduction to solo Jazz Piano has been designed to help even relative beginners play in a variety of real jazz styles as soon as possible.As well as swing Easijazz covers Latin and rockstyles of Jazz Piano. WIth helpful demonstrations on the accompanying CD this unique book ofers an enjoyable varied introduction to the special skills that solo Jazz Piano demands.Begins with five-noteshapesCovers swing rock and Latin stylesGraduhally progresses through rhythm and range skillsLets you hear how each piece should sound on audio CD'I really want to express my own personaldelight in John's Easijazz book. He writes with such understanding of the idioms and the limitations within which he must compose for really young pianists while never watering down or compromising his own inimitablestyle.Such a generous impeccably presented selection of attractive well-varied and useful pieces in a whole range of genres - a brilliant book to be used as a repertoire resource a tutor a sight-reading book styleguide - or just for having fun at the piano!'John York - Pianist and Teacherwww.yorkpiano.co.uk'This book is ideal for developing coordination between the hands. As well as providing appealing shortpieces for a concert it would be perfect for the reluctant sight-reader to master hands-together playing.'Hilary Garrett Music Teacher Magazine

This book of challenging pieces aims to establish good practice and develop the essential skills required to sight-read effectively at the Piano.Part 1 works with the basic keys of C G F and D major and A and D minor with exercises limited to steps skips and repetition in a range of five notes. The Three-steps-to-success structure will help you assess your own progress as your confidence and fluidity increase and each piece is accompanied by informative guidance notes to help you at every stage.

This collection presents over 200 carefully graded sight-reading pieces and exercises in a range of musical styles, for solo Trombone. Taking an approach based on self-learning, the 11 sections of the book focus on developing different key technical skills as well as introducing the student to a plethora of musical terms.Each section of the book contains solos, as well as trombone duets, and pieces with piano accompaniment for practising ensemble sight-reading. Suitable for preliminary, to advanced level students. Part of the comprehensive Sight-Reading series published by Schott and edited by John Kember. / Trombone

A fresh approach-This book provides an approach based on self-learning and recognition of rhythmic and melodic patterns. It contains 228 carefully-graded pieces which are orginal tunes rather than abstract sight-reading exercises and six sections beginning with open strings. Each section begins with solos and concludes with duets and accompanied pieces to aid ensemble playing. Accompaniments are provided for both guitar and piano. Suitable for Preliminary up to grade 4 level players.