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My First Piano Book: Tutor Book (Get Set! Piano)
The popular beginner instruction books for kids with fun exercises, theory and easy songs to play.
My First Piano Book introduces young children to the piano and music-making through fun activities, rhymes, songs and pieces.
The author’s tried-and-tested progression covers note learning, theory, aural and composing through a creative and holistic approach. Many pieces have simple teacher duet parts to encourage ensemble playing from the start, and the book is illustrated throughout in the charming Get Set! style. This carefully designed tutor will inspire, entertain and, most importantly, nurture a love of music that can last a lifetime.
Suitable for children aged 5 years and over, this book facilitates a seamless transition from pre-stave reading onto stave reading, leading effortlessly into the highly acclaimed Get Set! Piano Tutor Book 1.
Song list:
Hey, hey, look at me!
Engine, engine
Spider, spider
Up and down
Sausage in a pan
Soft kitten
Au clair de la lune
Music Town show time
Cuckoo
Five fat sausages
Mousey in the house
Old Mister Woodpecker
On a log
Old MacDonald
Hot cross buns
Hob shoe hob
Merrily we roll along
High and low
Up like a rocket!
Slowly, slowly
Yum, yum
Tiny Bee and Bitsy Flea
Little Arabella Miller
Shooting stars
Three little birds
Teddy bear
Cheese!
Bell horses
Jack Frost
Pease pudding
More pease pudding
Naka naka hoi
Once there was a princess
Secret alien
Counting song
E my name is Emily
Clap your hands
Suo Gân
Goodnight
Five little monkeys
Round and round
Mice, mice
Dear Santa…
Naughty pussy cat
Twinkle, twinkle
Pitter, patter
Can you tap this rhythm?
Allundé alluya
I can sing high
Tallis duet
Down in the garden
Frère Jacques
Haydn’s surprise!
Happy birthdayRead more
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Get Set! Piano Tutor Book 1
Get set! piano tutor book 1 is an exciting new course by Heather Hammond and Karen Marshall, written specially for the twenty-first century child. The tried and tested progression guides beginners from their very first lesson through to Prep test level. Note learning is taught alongside aural, theory and composing skills providing a holistic approach to music.Packed with favourites such as Jelly on a plate, Animal fair, Jingle bells, engaging new tunes and teacher duet parts, Get set! piano tutor inspires, entertains and builds confidence from the start.
Get set! piano tutor book 1 is fully compatible with Get set! piano pieces book 1, providing plenty of material for reinforcement, or just pure musical enjoyment!
Get set! piano website:
www.bloomsbury.com/getsetpianotutor
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How To Play Keyboard: A Complete Guide for Absolute Beginners
NEW! From Amazon #1 Best-selling author Ben Parker, this book is the perfect introduction to the the electronic Keyboard for absolute beginners of all ages.This great beginner’s guide also provides an easy introduction to reading and playing music – so whether you have no previous musical experience OR are simply new to the keyboard, this clear and concise guide will have you playing tunes on your new keyboard in no time !
- Easy to follow instructions and illustrations
- Simple exercises to follow and practice
- Learn at your own pace
- Fun and easy songs, exercises and tunes to play
- Simply follow the lessons in the book and you will be playing Keyboard in no time !
For kids under the age of 10, you may prefer Ben’s ‘My First Keyboard’ book instead – created especially for the youngest beginner.
Ben Parker is an established professional musician, songwriter and producer and has been teaching music to children and adults for over 10 years.
Ben’s best-selling range of beginner’s music tuition books for adults and children include: How To Play Keyboard, Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Harmonica and Recorder.
Check out his Amazon Author page for the whole range!
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Christmas Crackers (Get Set! Piano)
The popular beginner instruction books for kids with fun exercises, theory and easy songs to play.
This book contains over 30 carols for the beginner pianist, featuring a range of techniques and quizzes to support musical development from the very first lessons to Grade 2.
Full of festive favourites such as Jingle bells, Silent night and Deck the halls, with a few lesser known carols included for good measure, many of the pieces have simple but effective teacher duet parts to encourage ensemble playing from the start. The book is illustrated throughout in the charming Get Set! style, and students are encouraged to decorate and colour in the drawings to reflect their progress.
Packed with fantastic, tried-and-tested arrangements and a variety of fun activities to reinforce learning, this is the ultimate beginner piano Christmas book!
Expertly put together by award-winning authors, pieces include:
• Good King Wenceslas
• Jolly old Saint Nicholas
• O come, all ye faithful
• Up on the housetop
• Jingle, bells
• Away in a manger
• Infant holy, Infant lowly
• Under Bethl’hem’s star so bright
• The holly and the ivy
• The first Nowell
• O little town of Bethlehem
• We wish you a Merry Christmas
• Once in royal David’s city
• Hark! the herald angels sing
• Silent night
• Deck the hall
• The Virgin Mary had a baby boy
• Ding dong! merrily on high
• God rest you merry, gentlemen
• Huron carol
• Patapan
• Gabriel’s message
• Cantemos a María
• While shepherds watched their flocks
• Mary rocked her baby!
• I saw three ships
• Y Gelynnen (The holly)
• We three kings of Orient are
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Suzuki Violin School Violin Part Vol 1: International Edition: 01
Contents are: Principles of Study and Guidance * Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Variations (Shinichi Suzuki) * Lightly Row (Folk Song) * Song of the Wind (Folk Song) * Go Tell Aunt Rhody (Folk Song) * O Come, Little Children (Folk Song) * May Song (Folk Song) * Long, Long Ago (T.H. Bayly) * Allegro (Shinichi Suzuki) * Perpetual Motion (Shinichi Suzuki) * Allegretto (Shinichi Suzuki) * Andantino (Shinichi Suzuki) * Etude (Shinichi Suzuki) * Minuet 1, Minuett III from Suite in G Minor for Klavier, BWV 822 (J.S. Bach) * Minuet 2, Minuet, BWV Anh. II 116 from Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach (J.S. Bach) * Minuet 3, Minuet BWV Anh. II 114/Anh. III 183 (J.S. Bach) * The Happy Farmer from Album for the Young, Op. 68, No. 10 (R. Schumann) * Gavotte (F.J. Gossec). Revised edition features: New engravings in a 9″” x 12″” format New editing of pieces, including bowings and fingerings 16 additional pages Additional exercises, some from Dr. Suzuki, plus additional insight and suggestions for teachers Glossary of terms in English, French, German and Spanish Musical notation guide Fingerboard position New photosRead more
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A Dozen A Day: Pre-Practice Technical Exercises For The Piano [Book 2 Elementary]
Pre-practice technical exercises for the piano. The purpose of this book is to help develop strong hands and flexible fingers. The idea is to learn two or three exercises at a time, which should be played each day before practising. Only when these are mastered should you add another. When all in the first group are mastered, the next group may be introduced. Many of these exercises may be transposed to different keys.Read more
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My First Keyboard – Learn To Play: Kids
NEW! From Amazon #1 Best-selling author Ben Parker, this book is the perfect introduction to the keyboard for kids of all ages!Aimed at complete musical beginner?s, kids can easily follow the clear and simple diagrams and photos to learn their first notes, play fun tunes and gain confidence playing their first keyboard!This great beginner’s book also provides a great introduction to reading and playing music, and includes several fun pull-out Wall Charts to help with practice? kids will be playing their first keyboard tunes in no time !
- Easy to follow instructions and illustrations
- Simple exercises to follow and practice
- Learn at their own pace
- Fun and easy songs, exercises and tunes to play
- Great pull-out wall chart!
- Simply follow the lessons in the book and kids will be playing Keyboard in no time !
Ben Parker is an established professional musician, songwriter and producer and has been teaching music to children and adults for over 10 years. Ben’s best-selling range of beginner’s music tuition books for adults and children include How To Play Keyboard, Piano, Guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Harmonica and Recorder.
Check out his Amazon Author page for the whole range!
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Ukulele for Adults: How to Play the Ukulele with 45 Songs. Beginner’s Book + Audio and Video
Easy ukulele learning for adults of all ages step by step with audio and videos.Everything you need to start learning the ukulele right away along with detailed pictures, videos and lots of popular songs. The book is designed for any adult who wants to learn to play the ukulele.
- For any level and age: we start learning from the very beginning;
- Created for: Soprano, Concert or Tenor ukulele;
- Convenient large US letter size print;
- Learn about the ukulele parts, tuning, left and right hand position;
- You will know to read music and chords, secret techniques and nuances;
- Simple and clear photos at every stage of training;
- The most popular and memorable songs for adults;
- Simple to follow exercises for effective practicing;
- A 2-in-1 book: ukulele theory, lessons and videos + 45 songs.
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- 108 chords;
- Free 45 mp3 audio files available for downloading.
The best starter book for learning ukulele (Soprano, Concert, or Tenor) for adults of all ages!
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Alfred’s Basic Piano Library: Lesson Book Complete Level 1
Complete Level 1 is a faster-paced version of Levels 1A and 1B that gets to staff reading more quickly. Perfect for a student who is 8 or older, or for a younger beginner with great musical aptitude. This course is most effective when used under the direction of a piano teacher or experienced musician.Read more
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Abracadabra Trumpet (Pupil’s Book): The way to learn through songs and tunes (Abracadabra Brass)
Here is a new edition of this popular trumpet tutor. It has a bright new cover giving it a fresh look.Read more
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Piano Lessons, Book 1 (Waterman & Harewood Piano)
****NEW COMMEMORATIVE EDITION*** Piano Lessons Book 1, part of the Waterman/Harewood Piano Series has been devised jointly by the world famous piano teacher Fanny Waterman and the co-founder of the Leeds International Piano Competition, Marion Harewood, and is established as one of the foremost piano methods.
This book, and its two follow-up volumes are the central course-books of this highly successful piano methods and is aimed at the older beginner. Technical material is skilfully and imaginatively presented, while each chapter guides the young player towards the successful performance of a comprehensive selection of pieces and studies.
Piano Lessons Book 1 includes easy pieces by Purcell, Mozart, Bach, Beethoven and Schumann, as well as a large and indespensible note-learning
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Guitar & Plectrum Guitar Scales & Exercises Initial-Grade 5 from 2016
This item contains all the scales, arpeggios and studies required for Trinity College London s guitar and plectrum guitar exams for Initial to Grade 5, valid from 2016. Newly commissioned studies are also included which may be used as an alternative to scales and arpeggios.Read more
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Easy Piano Sheet Music for Kids + Mini-course “How to Play Keyboard”: Beginner Piano Songbook for Children and Teens with 60 Songs. First Book Step by Step (+ Free Audio)
The first book is the most important at the beginning of your child’s piano learning.
The first book should arouse interest in learning piano and be accessible for step-by-step easy and fun learning. It is very important to keep inspiration and joy in the early stages. Give your child the opportunity to enter the fascinating and wonderful world of music!
- First book 60 Easy piano songs for kids and teens of all ages;
- Step by Step: at the beginning the simplest songs, then the level gradually rises;
- All the melodies in the treble clef;
- Letters above each note and a simple explanation;
- Convenient large USA Letter print size;
- The most popular and most interesting songs for children and teenagers;
- 2-in-1 Book: 60 Songs and Mini-course for beginners.
PLUS!
- Free Printable Bonus: 15 Songs in PDF Format;
- Free 75 Mp3 Audio Files to Download.
Present the correct first book > you will see a positive result!
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Easy Recorder Lessons for Kids + Video and Audio: Beginner Recorder for Children and Teens with 60 Songs. First Book Step by Step
This is a great first book choice for any child who wants to learn to play the recorder. The book will awaken the child’s interest in learning a new instrument and guide him or her step by step in a simple and fun way. We know how important it is to keep a child’s enthusiasm and joy, especially in the beginning stages of learning to play an instrument. Give your child the opportunity to enter the wonderful world of music!
A book for the soprano recorder (German and Baroque system). For beginners, we recommend the German system.
- The book includes 60 easy recorder songs for kids of all ages and teens;
- Learning step by step: starting with more simple tunes, then gradually moving to more complex songs;
- Includes music theory, instrument history, practice, recommendations and many entertaining songs;
- Learn the position of the body and hands, how to breathe properly and play easily;
- Letters above each note and simple explanations;
- Convenient large US Letter print size;
- Includes most popular and memorable songs for children and teenagers;
- Video accompaniment to all lessons by direct link inside the book;
- 2-in-1 Book: Recorder lessons and video + 60 Songs.
Getting the right Starter book is half the result!
There is no CD or recorder included with the book.
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Piano Exam Pieces 2023 & 2024, ABRSM Grade 4: Selected from the 2023 & 2024 syllabus (ABRSM Exam Pieces)
This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM’s Grade 4 Piano syllabus for 2023 & 2024, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B and C – ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams. The pieces have been carefully selected to offer an attractive and varied range of styles, creating a collection that provides an excellent source of repertoire to suit every performer.The book also contains helpful footnotes and, for those preparing for exams, useful syllabus information. A version of this book with audio download is also available.Read more
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Grime Kids: NOW A MAJOR BBC DRAMA
NOW A MAJOR BBC DRAMA, AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON BBC THREE NOW
‘An essential read for anyone with the slightest interest in the birth of Grime’ The Wire
‘Sharp and nostalgic’ The Observer
A group of kids in the 90s had a dream to make their voice heard – and this book documents their seminal impact on today’s pop culture.
DJ Target grew up in Bow under the shadow of Canary Wharf, with money looming close on the skyline. The ‘Godfather of Grime’ Wiley and Dizzee Rascal first met each other in his bedroom. They were all just grime kids on the block back then, and didn’t realise they were to become pioneers of an international music revolution. A movement that permeates deep into British culture and beyond. Household names were borne out of those housing estates, and the music industry now jumps to the beat of their gritty reality rather than the tune of glossy aspiration. Grime has shaken the world and Target is revealing its explosive and expansive journey in full, using his own unique insight and drawing on the input of grime’s greatest names.
What readers are saying about Grime Kids:
‘Fantastic depiction of the inception of a genre that has spanned the millennium’
‘Brilliant insight in to grim music from one of the pioneers of the scene’
‘This book really sums up the feeling of being a DJ perfectly’
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Broadway Musical Trivia Book: Fun-Filled Facts & Trivia Questions To Find Out How Much You Really Know!
Hours of Fun-Filled Facts & Trivia Questions! – Special Launch Price
This trivia book begins with the precursors to musical theatre throughout the world and narrows to the island we will come back to time and time again: Manhattan. We explore each thrilling decade and then cover grander topics that span the years. Each chapter begins with a series of multiple-choice and true or false questions with the answers following on the next page. After testing your knowledge, peruse the “Did You Know” section for quirky anecdotes, fun facts, and important records to add to your knowledge.
Grab a copy and test yourself on your knowledge of Broadway theatre! Whether you’re a Fosse fan, more of a Golden-Age gal, or you cry yourself to sleep listening to Next to Normal, you’ll strengthen your knowledge of the history of American musical theatre and the remarkable people who have made it happen.
Let’s see how much you know about Broadway! Scroll up and buy now.
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500 Best-Loved Song Lyrics (Dover Song Collections)
Wonderful compendium of complete lyrics for well-known folk songs, hymns and spirituals, nursery songs, popular and show tunes, etc. Includes Oh Susanna, The Battle Hymn of the Republic, Shenandoah, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody, hundreds more. Indispensable for singalongs, parties, family get-togethers, etc.Read more
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Trinity College London Piano Exam Pieces Plus Exercises From 2021: Grade 4
This book contains a selection of 12 pieces for the Trinity Piano Grade 4 exam, carefully chosen, graded and edited by a panel of experts, along with informative performance notes to help students and teachers get the most out of the repertoire. It also includes the exercises required for the exam, which have been newly composed for the syllabus. Encompassing a wide range of styles and genres at every grade and with more pieces in each book than ever before, this progressive series provides a wealth of engaging repertoire for any pianist. An extended edition of this book is also available. This includes everything in this book along with the scales and arpeggios for the grade, an ebook of nine extra pieces (with performance notes) and downloadable audio for all 21 pieces.
Note: Effective immediately, Trinity’s Piano 2021-2023 Exam Pieces syllabus books will no longer operate with an end date, and the pieces they contain will remain listed in the syllabus indefinitely. Any planned changes, or removal of pieces listed in the syllabus will be messaged out with a one-year overlap period. Trinity will be gradually amending the covers on these books upon reprint to ‘from 2021’, however there are books with the previous date range. In those cases, the change to syllabus arrangements overrides the dates printed on the cover of the book. Trinity’s 2021 Piano books will be indefinitely valid alongside the new 2023 Piano books.
Contents:
Tower Hill (Farnaby)
Sonata in A minor (Cimarosa)
Allegretto (from Sonatina in G major, op. 55 no. 2) (Kuhlau)
Étude no. 23 (from Études enfantines, op. 37) (Lemoine)
Sicilienne (no. 11 from Album for the Young op. 68) (Schumann)
Valse (no. 5 from Biriulki, op. 28) (Maykapar)
Forty Winks (Tanner)
Lights in the Rearview (Crosland)
Calypso (Knowles)
Please Count (Petot)
Balloons in the Air (Taneva)
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Trinity College London Violin Exam Pieces From 2020: Initial Grade
This book contains a selection of nine pieces for Trinity Violin Initial exams from 2020, carefully chosen, graded and edited by a panel of experts. Encompassing a wide range of styles and including accompanied and unaccompanied pieces at every grade and duets up to Grade 3, this progressive series provides a wealth of engaging repertoire for any violin player. CD available separately, or stream or purchase audio from Amazon, Google Play, iTunes, Spotify and other platforms.
Note: As of April 2023, Trinity’s Strings 2020-2023 Syllabus will no longer operate with an end date. Therefore, Trinity’s Violin Exam Pieces 2020-2023 books will be valid indefinitely (subject to copyright) and any planned updates will be announced at least 12 months in advance. Trinity will be gradually amending the covers on these books upon reprint to ‘from 2020’, however there are books in circulation with the previous date range. In those cases, the change to syllabus arrangements overrides the dates printed on the cover of the book.
Contents:
Sword Dance
Fanfare
Bell-ringers
Knickerbocker Glory
On Parade
Happy Go Lucky
Menuet (from Music for the Royal Fireworks)
Overture
Swinging Along
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Piano Scales & Arpeggios : GRADES 6 -8 FROM 20.: Piano Teaching Material
Trinity College London publication containing all of the scales & arpeggios required for Grades 6 to 8 from 2015.Read more
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London College of Music Piano Anthology Grades 1 & 2
These Piano Anthologies contain pieces which have been carefully selected from previous piano exam lists dating from 1988 to 2006. All of the pieces in these volumes have proved popular with piano students, teachers and listeners, and we are pleased to be able to make them available again in these new collections. Pieces from these anthologies may be chosen as List B and C pieces, allowing students to increase their choice of repertoire beyond the already extensive selection offered in the LCM piano repertoire lists for grade, recital grade and leisure play options. It is hoped that these anthologies will also be of interest to piano students generally. The range of styles broadly covers the late 18th century to the present. Some familiar pieces are present in these volumes, but they include pieces additionally from composers who have had a distinguished career in the role of teacher or student at LCM. Amongst the former are William Lloyd Webber and Martyn Williams, and amongst the latter are Nicholas Grace and John Guilfoyle, who now have eminent academic and professional musical careers. CONTENTS: Grade 1, List B:: Children at Play (Bartók); March (Boyce); Fairy Tale (Grechaninov); Cuckoo (Horák); A Waltz for Springtime (Lloyd Webber); Rhapsody (Rowcroft); Rocking Song (Sheard); Morning Has Broken (Traditional (arr. Wild); Grade 1, List C:; Baby Bossa Nova (Chamberlain); Copycat (Chapple); Ticking Away (Guilfoyle); Pony Ride (Hedges); Cheerful Cha-cha-cha (Hall); Pluto (Wedgwood); Saturday Shuffle (Wedgwood); Grade 2, List B: Dance With Me (Bartók); Puppet Waltz (Berens); The Princess and the Spinning-wheel (Hall); Farewell (Grechaninov); Conversation Piece (Wild); The Shepherds Song (Plé); Playtime (Sheard); Sweet Dreams (Wooding); Grade 2, List C:; In the Pink (Chapple); Sarahs Song (Gange); Cats at Play (Grace); Playful Plesiosaurs (Hall & Drayton); Rattlesnake Rag (Hall); Space Walk (Norton); Tango II (Habanera) (Seiber).Read more
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Piano Sheet Music for Kids (Book + Online Video How to Play + Online Audio Files): Beginner Piano Book for Children. Easy Piano Arrangements with 35 … in 2 Levels of…
Would you like to spend some quality time with your child that would also be a lot of fun?
1. While learning to play songs from this book on the piano, your child will develop finger motor skills and synchronize left and right hemispheres of the brain through simultaneous playing with both hands. These skills will teach coordination that is indispensable in everyday life situations, whether it is cooking, writing on paper, tying shoelaces, grabbing small objects, even closing the door and any other actions where finger work is involved.
2. During the learning process the child will develop an ear for music and improve memory. Just imagine – your child will be able to create own melodies, compose music and songs on his or her own and thoroughly enjoy it! They will be happy they could take part in the process of creating music!
3. The child will also develop a sense of rhythm and time. This, in turn, has a positive effect on the speech center of the brain as well as the smoothness of body movement in space. This can prove especially useful if your child might be engaged in dancing, running, rowing, or even regular walking – basically any physical activity where it is important to maintain the same rhythm for some time.
4. All of this will allow your child to accomplish various tasks in life much faster and better and be happier and more successful than others, which is what every parent wants for their child!
5. Additionally, playing the piano is really fun and cool! It is very satisfying and enjoyable!
Click Add to Cart or Buy Now, get the book and start learning – and having fun – right away!
The book contains 35 songs that are divided into two levels of difficulty (70 songs total).
- Level 1 – just the melody from the song (playing right hand only)
- Level 2 – melody + simple accompaniment (playing with both hands)
- All note names are written out (so you could start playing right away)
- Fingering is also provided for every song – this will keep the child from trying to play the music using one finger. Instead it teaches the child to use the correct sequences of fingers. This ensures proper development of all fingers allowing in the future to play more complicated pieces.
Additionally, if you would like to practice sight-reading music or if you would prefer to write down your own fingering, the book contains links to downloadable printed materials without the names of the notes and fingering.
Each song is accompanied by a QR code for the video (on YouTube) and audio (on Google Dick) of that song.
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Technical Studies for the Cornet: For Trumpet, Cornet or Flugelhorn
Work Title: Clarke’s Technical Studies for the Cornet
Alternative Title
Composer: Clarke, Herbert Lincoln
First Publication1912
Composer Time Period: Early 20th century
Piece Style: Romantic
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Piano Time 1
Piano Time 1 starts at the very beginning, with simple five-finger tunes for hands separately and together, many with duet parts. It gradually adds more notes and techniques to cover sharps and flats, simple scales and keys, and a range of dynamics and symbols.Read more
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Piano Homework Book and Practice Tracker (Blue)
The Meridee Winters Music Method Piano Homework Book and Practice Trackers are available in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and black.Are you a piano student who wants to maximize progress? Are you a piano teacher who wants your students to have a tool that will track assignments AND promote practicing? Do you want a visually fun book that will let you set goals, notate music, assign homework, and record theory – all in one place? If so, this is the piano lesson secret weapon you’ve been missing.
The Meridee Winters Piano Homework Book & Practice Tracker includes:
• Staff paper for notating music, song ideas and more
• Notebook pages for writing out assignments and lesson notes, complete with a weekly practice tracker
• Goal-setting pages
• Theory tools like a build-it-yourself blank glossary for theory concepts and circle of fifths chart
• A “Create Your Own” practicing game board
• … And more!About the Meridee Winters Music Method:
Founded by a former school teacher, the Meridee Winters Music Method was created as a solution to a problem: that lesson and exercise books teach at the “rote and recall” level, with little room for creativity. There is also a need for great music materials for learners of all styles, including gifted learners, young learners, students that fall on the autism spectrum, those with dyslexia and more. The Meridee Winters Music Method tackles all of these complex needs with her playful, progress-boosting books and activities.
Organize, create and supercharge your piano lessons with this innovative book, part of the Meridee Winters “Whole Brain” approach to music education and a great supplement to any series.
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Sea Shanties: The Lyrics and History of Sailor Songs
Pull up anchor, set sail and hit the open water with this wonderful collection of sea shanties and their fascinating history.
People have been singing at sea since they first set sail and sea shanties still fascinate and entertain. Composed and performed by sailors to ensure the rhythmic operation of hauling and heaving tasks aboard huge merchant vessels, the songs also boosted camaraderie, positivity and motivation. Life at sea was harsh and relentless, and these songs brought some much-needed energy and humour.
This bountiful book brings together over 50 of the best-loved ballads and their fascinating history, alongside stunning black and white illustrations. This is the perfect gift for anyone wanting to delve into the magical maritime world of ‘Wellerman’ and beyond.
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Guitar Chords: Easy-to-Use, Easy-to-Carry, One Chord on Every Page
360 chords, organised as a chord per page, this is a flexible, comprehensive solution for anyone learning or playing the guitar at any level. This no-nonsense, easy to carry, wiro book will fit into a gig bag, flight case or hand bag with the minimum of fuss. Revised and updated version, replaces ISBN-13 9781844513925Read more
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Piano & Keyboard Chords: Easy-to-Use, Easy-to-Carry, One Chord on Every Page
Teach yourself the essential piano chords plus many more! Organized as a chord per spread, for the left and right hands, this is a handy, comprehensive reference for jazz, pop, rock and soul musicians playing the piano or keyboard at any level. This no-nonsense, easy to carry, wiro book will fit on a stand and into a music bag or hand bag with the minimum of fuss. Revised and updated version, replaces ISBN-13 9781844517152Read more
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The Second Summer of Love: How Dance Music Took Over the World
‘The definitive look at dance music and club culture – a must read’ – Paul Oakenfold‘Brilliantly woven collection of aural histories … a damn fine read’ – DJ MAG
In 1987, four friends from London, Paul Oakenfold, Danny Rampling, Nicky Holloway and Johnny Walker, took a week-long holiday to Ibiza. What they saw there, and brought back home, would give rise to a new global music and counterculture movement.
As the eighties drew to their close, with Thatcherism holding the nation tight in its grip, something funny was happening right across the jungle of Britain’s nightlife scene. People were dressing down, not up, to go to clubs. And they were dancing right through the night armed seemingly with only bottles of water. Ecstasy and acid house music had arrived on British shores, and a tribal battle between for the moral future of the nation, between the youth and the establishment, had begun.
In The Second Summer of Love, author and dance music promoter Alon Shulman uses exclusive contributions from the world’s biggest DJs, including Paul Oakenfold, Carl Cox, Fatboy Slim, Moby, Faithless, Mr C, Farley & Heller, Danny Rampling and many others to faithfully recreate the story of the summers of 1988 and 1989, and chart the birth and rise of Acid House, dance music and club culture right through to the modern day where dance music has become a culturally dominant global industry.
Complete with stunning unseen photographs, this is the first authentic account of what really happened in that glorious period – from the politics and the people to the music, the drugs, the fashion and the culture – told by people who were there, as they bring to life the creation of an underground scene which inadvertently altered the course of modern global youth culture forever.
‘It’s as if house music and rave culture tapped into this ancient predilection of humans to stay up all night dancing and staring into the fire, and just supercharged it with electricity and MDMA’ – Moby
‘What I was experiencing was right in front of my eyes, it was happening right now and I loved it’ -Carl Cox
‘It opened my eyes and ears to a different spirit in music’ – Fatboy Slim
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Fingers Crossed: How Music Saved Me from Success: Rough Trade Book of the Year
Rough Trade Book of the Year
Resident Book of the Year
A Rolling Stone Book of the Year
A Mojo Book of the Year
A Sunday Times Book of the YearFormed in 1988, Lush were part of the London gig scene during one of the most vibrant and creative periods in UK music. Now, Miki Berenyi tells all.
From the bohemian ways of her father’s social circle to the privileged glamour of her mother’s acting career, Miki’s young life was a blur of travel, celebrities and peripatetic schooling. But frequent relocation, parental neglect and the dark presence of her abusive grandmother resulted in crippling shyness, mental-health issues and a vulnerability to exploitation.
The route out of this hole was music – a passion shared by schoolmate Emma Anderson. The teenagers began attending gigs together and would ultimately go on to form Lush. Talented and exuberant, the band became hot property, swiftly transitioning from shoegaze icons to Britpop darlings.
Re-living the tours, recording sessions and music-industry madness they experienced along the way, this uncompromising memoir documents Lush’s thrilling rise and untimely fall. Yet at the heart of the book are Miki’s own battles: the conflict between her mouthy public persona and her thin-skinned private identity; the trials of being a woman in an infuriatingly male world; the struggle to find a middle ground between ‘safe’ indie obscurity and ‘sell-out’ international success. Miki also explores her complicated relationship with Emma – one that has fluctuated between camaraderie and rivalry over the years – and addresses the devastating tragedy that led to the band’s split.
Told through frank confession, wry humour and searing emotional honesty, this is the incredible tale of a trailblazing woman and a seminal band.
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Fiddle Time Joggers (Third edition): A first book of very easy pieces for violin
Fiddle Time Joggers is a landmark book in the popular Fiddle Time series, which is enjoyed by students and teachers all over the world. It contains Kathy and David Blackwell’s trademark attractive and engaging compositions that appeal to learners of all ages. Lively original pieces, traditional tunes, and easy duets take the learner from open strings to all fingers down in finger pattern 0-1-23-4.Appealing and exciting play-along and accompaniment tracks, with live band, string quartet, and fun sound effects, are available on major streaming platforms or to download from a companion website. Stylish piano and violin accompaniments are also available in separate books.
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Ukulele Chord Book – Over 300 Chords
The Ukulele Chord Book is a reference book that contains over 300 chords with photos to clearly illustrate how to play each chord. The corresponding chord diagrams show which fingers and frets to use while also labeling each note of the chord. This extensive chord chart covers twelve major keys with 12 common chord types shown in two different neck positions. It also includes sections on Moveable Chords, Common Chords in Each Major Key, and a full neck diagram of the ukulele with all notes labeled. This handy book will help you to advance your ukulele playing to the next level by giving you more variety in your chord voicings.Keys: A, Bb, B, C, C#, D, Eb, E, F, F#, G, Ab
Chord Types: Major, 7th, Minor, Minor 6th, Augmented, Diminished, 6th, Minor 6th, Major 7th, 9th, sus4, add9
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Taylor Swift: The Whole Story
The full story of Taylor Swift’s stratospheric rise to fame; all any dedicated Swifty needs to know about the pop superstar who’s taking over the world.
A small-town girl with an incredible talent, and the strength to realise her dream, Taylor has grown into an award-winning, chart-topping artist and worldwide star, as well as a strong and stylish woman. But how did she get there? And what lies in store for her in the future?
From childhood dreams of a musical future in Pennsylvania, to determined and budding teen musician with a trademark she’s stayed faithful to ever since: honest lyrics about real-life events; her fight to be taken seriously in the music industry, through to the rewards of success and the intense pressure of expectation, Taylor Swift: The Whole Story is a full account of Taylor’s incredible journey, with everything you need to know about America’s Sweetheart.
This compelling book is packed full of fascinating details revealing the true Taylor – what drives, motivates and moves her, how she overcame the challenges that loomed on the road to fame and looks at how authentic her wholesome image is, plus the truth about her relationships with Harry Styles, Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor Kennedy and who she’s really talking about on her tracks.
The full portrait of a girl who could so easily have faded into the background – but who blossomed in the spotlight into a grounded, graceful and inspiring young woman.
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Exit Stage Left: The curious afterlife of pop stars
**A SUNDAY TIMES, GUARDIAN & TELEGRAPH MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022**
**INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE MONTH**
**GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE DAY**
**FINANCIAL TIMES ‘BEST SUMMER BOOKS 2022’ PICK**
‘Incredibly moving.’ – Guardian
‘Entertaining.’ – Telegraph
‘Most books about pop stars focus on the way we turn average human beings into demi-gods. In writing a book about how they have to turn back into humans Nick Duerden has done both us and them a service.’ – David Hepworth
‘Funny, poignant and often inspirational.’ – Mat Osman
The desire for adulation is a light that never goes out. We live in a culture obsessed by the notion of fame – the heedless pursuit of it; the almost obligatory subsequent fallout. But what’s it like to actually achieve it, and what happens when fame abruptly passes, and shifts, as it does, onto someone else?
This is the point at which pop stars are at their most heroic, because they don’t give up. They keep on striving, keep making music, and refuse simply to ebb away. Some sustain themselves on the nostalgia circuit, others continue to beaver away in the studio, no longer Abbey Road, perhaps, so much as the garden shed. But all of them, in their own individual ways, still dare to dream.
Exit Stage Left features tales of drug addiction, bankruptcy, depression and divorce, but also of optimism, a genuine love of the craft, humility and hope. This is a candid, laugh-out-loud and occasionally shocking look at what happens when the brightest stars fall back down to earth.
‘Exit Stage Left is the book I’ve long wanted to read about the PTSD-like after-effects of pop stardom – and Nick Duerden is the perfect writer for the job. The pop star’s bittersweet lot is represented with flair and empathy.’ – Pete Paphides, author of Broken Greek
‘Exit Stage Left is a funny and poignant book, drawing on Duerden’s considerable experience as a journalist and interviewer . . . he understands what motivates this strange bunch of people.’ – Andy Miller, Spectator
‘Fame is the brightest candle, but in this brilliant collection of interviews, Nick Duerden answers the question: what does a candle do after it’s burned out?’ – David Quantick
‘Duerden finds fascinating layers of humanity, pathos, humour and wisdom in equal measure. A brilliant book, for artists and fans alike.’ – Frank Turner
Featuring brand new interviews with the likes of: Bob Geldof, Shaun Ryder, Robbie Williams, Roisin Murphy, Stewart Copeland, Billy Bragg, Wendy James, Alex Kapranos, Joan Armatrading, Leo Sayer, Gary Lightbody, Lisa Maffia, Tim Booth, Bill Drummond, Rufus Wainwright, David Gray, and Justin Hawkins.
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Fiddle Time Starters + CD: A beginner book for violin
Fiddle Time Starters is a great beginner book for the budding violinist. Carefully paced to suit young learners, it supports players through the important early stages, step by step-from how to hold your instrument and bow, through basic notation, to exciting pieces in a range of styles. With plenty of entertaining illustrations and a CD to play along to, with Fiddle Time Starters it really is fun to play!Read more
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Piano Time Pieces 1
Piano Time Pieces 1 presents a sparkling selection of pieces in all styles. Here are classical and jazzy pieces, folksongs and specially written tunes, and songs and character pieces of all kinds. Practising the range of techniques and keys introduced in Piano Time 1, these pieces provide a wealth of enjoyable practice and repertoire material for all young pianists.Read more
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Piano Exam Pieces 2023 & 2024, ABRSM Grade 3: Selected from the 2023 & 2024 syllabus (ABRSM Exam Pieces)
This book contains nine pieces from ABRSM’s Grade 3 Piano syllabus for 2023 & 2024, three pieces chosen from each of Lists A, B and C – ideal for both Practical and Performance Grade exams. The pieces have been carefully selected to offer an attractive and varied range of styles, creating a collection that provides an excellent source of repertoire to suit every performer. The book also contains helpful footnotes and, for those preparing for exams, useful syllabus information.A version of this book with audio download is also available.Read more
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London College of Music Piano Handbook 2021-2024: Grade 2
Designed for those in the early stages of studying the piano, this is part of a progressive series of eleven handbooks, primarily intended for candidates considering taking the London College of Music examinations in piano. This handbook covers all the material needed for the grade two exam: nine performance pieces in a variety of musical styles (with practice notes & info about every piece), all the required technical work, details of the discussion component, and specimen sight reading and aural tests – in fact, absolutely everything you need for this grade!Read more
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London College of Music Electric Guitar Grade 3
This book is part of a series that forms an expertly structured and comprehensive method of studying electric guitar. The book covers all the material needed for an LCM examination in Electric Guitar, enabling you to study for an internationally recognised qualification. However, even if you do not intend to take an exam, this book will help you achieve your full potential as a guitarist by developing all aspects of your playing in a structured way.Read more
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