With song evaluations and exercises to help songwriters hone their lyric-writing skills, this book features chapters covering such topics as: when the use of repetition can be an asset; how to successfully manipulate meter; how to work with a co-writer; how to build on ideas and generate effective titles; and, more.
Harmonica music is on TV and radio commercials, in film scores and pop tunes, and even front porch rocking chairs to elevators. This title contains what readers need to learn to play the 'pocket orchestra', including: steps for mastering simple songs; improvisation techniques; and the history of the most widely played instrument.
Offers you 24 self-contained Piano lessons illustrated with photographs, diagrams and musical examples. This title takes you through workouts and exercises through to a performance piece. It provides coverage ranging from technique, tone and terminology, to historical background, top tips and a collection of original compositions.
Aural tests are an integral part of all ABRSM Practical graded music exams. The Specimen Aural Tests provide teachers and students with many practice examples of the tests and are ideal for use in a music lesson or when preparing for an exam. The Specimen Aural Tests volumes are each available in versions with or without CDs.
Aural tests are an integral part of all ABRSM Practical graded music exams. The Specimen Aural Tests provide teachers and students with many practice examples of the tests and are ideal for use in a music lesson or when preparing for an exam. The Specimen Aural Tests volumes are each available in versions with or without CDs.
A step-by-step interactive book and CD package that helps the readers learn what they need to know about rock drumming - including beats, licks, fills, solos, and the artists behind the music. It provides readers with what a rocking drummer needs - from basic rock patterns and beats to lessons on fills and solos.
Violin Star is a three-book series offering beginner violinists refreshing and inspirational pieces to build confidence and musical skills. The repertoire is tailored to develop specific techniques through a range of styles. This Accompaniment book includes separate piano and violin accompaniments for every piece featured in the Student's book.
Part of a series of humorous guides to different styles of guitar playing. Each book is mix of irreverant humour and genuine musical instruction, containing bluffer''s tips, techniques to steal, tips on writing, names to drop, and dress styles to adopt.
Violin Star is a three-book series offering beginner violinists refreshing and inspirational pieces to build confidence and musical skills. The repertoire is tailored to develop specific techniques through a range of styles. This Accompaniment book includes separate piano and violin accompaniments for every piece featured in the Student's book.
Violin Star is a three-book series offering beginner violinists refreshing and inspirational pieces to build confidence and musical skills. The repertoire is tailored to develop specific techniques through a range of styles. This Accompaniment book includes separate piano and violin accompaniments for every piece featured in the Student's book.
Offers a comprehensive overview of the practical skills and theoretical issues involved in mastering various forms of piano improvisation. This book explores a range of styles, including classical, jazz, rock and blues. It adopts an approach specifically designed to encourage and enable independent creative exploration.
This practical guide to learning to read and write music contains easy-to-follow examples and clear explanations. It describes the basics including staves, clefs and where to find the notes, followed by rhythm, key signatures, chords and intervals, and how to write it all down.
Offers what you need to know to teach yourself how to play the Harmonica. This title contains many well-known songs in a variety of styles including Folk, Blues, Rock and Classical. It contains essential information on breathing, posture and tone production.
Offers you insights into how music is put together. Helping those who want to learn how to play an instrument, or just refresh existing capability, whether sing in a choir, or would simply like to follow scores while listening, this book leads you through the basics of pitch, rhythm, keys, scales, and chords.
This follow-up to the original volume contains everything you should need from a guitar tutorial. The author guides your through topics such as using a capo, how to change strings, lead playing, and reading TAB, with the help of demonstration photographs at every stage.
A companion to "Kids Chords and My First Recorder Music". It is useful for those who may enjoy playing instruments, but have not yet mastered how to read music from the page. Suitable for children between 8 and 10 years old, it provides the essentials you need to know, explaining pitch, the treble clef, the bass clef, rhythm, and accidentals.
This new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grades 6-8 Double Bass exams. Contains all scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns and suggested fingering, and a helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam.
Suitable for guitarists who feel they are able to take the next step, thsi book provides 360 chords shown as chord boxes, covering chords that are played further up the neck and in 3rd position, along with more extensive provision of augmented and diminished chords. It is useful for playing genres such as jazz.
Helps students prepare for graded examinations by providing a source of practical material for the benefit of the student and teacher alike. These two books help the student to interpret the drum chart whilst understanding the musical concept, and taking this into the performing environment.
This new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grades 1-5 Cello exams. Contains all scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns and suggested fingering, and a helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam.
Aural tests are an integral part of all ABRSM Practical graded music exams. The Specimen Aural Tests provide teachers and students with many practice examples of the tests and are ideal for use in a music lesson or when preparing for an exam. The Specimen Aural Tests volumes are each available in versions with or without CDs.
Aural tests are an integral part of all ABRSM Practical graded music exams. The Specimen Aural Tests provide teachers and students with many practice examples of the tests and are ideal for use in a music lesson or when preparing for an exam. The Specimen Aural Tests volumes are each available in versions with or without CDs.
This new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grades 6-8 Cello exams. Contains all scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns and suggested fingering, and a helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam.
Contains practice material for candidates preparing for the Grades 6-8 ABRSM singing exams. This title contains: specimen tests for the sight-singing requirements from 2009; attractive and approachable styles; and is representative of the technical level expected in the exam.
Writing great song lyrics requires practice and discipline. This title helps songwriters commit to routine practice through fun writing exercises. Divided into four sections, it features four different 14-day challenges including timed writing exercises, along with examples from other songwriters, poets, and prose writers.
This new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grades 1-5 Double Bass exams. Contains all scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns and suggested fingering, and a helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam.
This volume contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for ABRSM Violin exams, Grades 6-8. Includes many specimen tests for the revised sight-reading requirements from 2012, written in attractive and approachable styles and representative of the technical level expected in the exam.
Part of a series, compiled by the Registry Of Guitar Tutors, that forms an expertly structured and comprehensive method of studying classical guitar, this handbook covers various sections of the London College of Music Grade Six classical guitar examination. It also includes pieces by a range of composers including Dowland, Sanz, Bach, and Pujol.
Suitable for cellists who have been learning for a few terms, this work features the skills they will be developing at this stage, such as a sense of pitch and rhythm, controlled and even playing, accuracy and quality of tone. It contains tunes, pieces and listening games, as well as information about all parts of the test.
Aural tests are an integral part of all ABRSM Practical graded music exams. The Specimen Aural Tests provide teachers and students with many practice examples of the tests and are ideal for use in a music lesson or when preparing for an exam. The Specimen Aural Tests volumes are each available in versions with or without CDs.
Aural tests are an integral part of all ABRSM Practical graded music exams. The Specimen Aural Tests provide teachers and students with many practice examples of the tests and are ideal for use in a music lesson or when preparing for an exam. The Specimen Aural Tests volumes are each available in versions with or without CDs.
'The Right Way to Sing' exposes many misconceptions about vocal art and performance and replaces them with a tested, systematic programme which leads to a secure, confident and healthy technique. It answers practical questions like 'How should I prepare for auditions and exams?' and 'How can I deal with my nerves on stage?'
Provides help and advice to those who want to write their own songs. Whether you have lyrics that need to be set to music, or music but no lyrics, this handbook gives hands-on guidance. With dozens of templates for pop, rock, blues, jazz and folk styles, it guides shows you the basics of writing songs.
The art of piano playing is not, as many believe, merely a result of one's innate 'musical gift': the only way to improve upon your talent is to practice, and to practice the right way. This book tells how you can eradicate recurring mistakes, and master the art of workable fingering, expressive touch, phrasing, tone production and pedaling.
This new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 3 Violin exam. Includes all Grade 3 scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns and suggested fingering, along with a helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam.
Aural tests are an integral part of all ABRSM Practical graded music exams. The Specimen Aural Tests provide teachers and students with many practice examples of the tests and are ideal for use in a music lesson or when preparing for an exam. The Specimen Aural Tests volumes are each available in versions with or without CDs.
Aural tests are an integral part of all ABRSM Practical graded music exams. The Specimen Aural Tests provide teachers and students with many practice examples of the tests and are ideal for use in a music lesson or when preparing for an exam. The Specimen Aural Tests volumes are each available in versions with or without CDs.
Aural tests are an integral part of all ABRSM Practical graded music exams. The Specimen Aural Tests provide teachers and students with many practice examples of the tests and are ideal for use in a music lesson or when preparing for an exam. The Specimen Aural Tests volumes are each available in versions with or without CDs.
This volume contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for ABRSM Double Bass exams, Grades 1-5. Includes many specimen tests for the revised sight-reading requirements from 2012, written in attractive and approachable styles and representative of the technical level expected in the exam.
This volume contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for ABRSM Double Bass exams, Grades 6-8. Includes many specimen tests for the revised sight-reading requirements from 2012, written in attractive and approachable styles and representative of the technical level expected in the exam.
The fast and easy way to take your singing skills to new heights Some people are born with a naturally great singing voice, but even the best singers can benefit from a broader range of knowledge and training. Voice training not only expands your technique and power, but enhances your performance abilities in business and on stage.
This new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 1 Violin exam. Includes all Grade 1 scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns, along with a helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam.
This new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 6 Violin exam. Includes all Grade 6 scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns and suggested fingering, along with a helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam.
This new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 5 Violin exam. Includes all Grade 5 scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns and suggested fingering, along with a helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam.
This new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 8 Violin exam. Includes all Grade 8 scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns and suggested fingering, along with a helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam.
This new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 2 Violin exam. Includes all Grade 2 scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns, along with a helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam.
This new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 4 Violin exam. Includes all Grade 4 scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns and suggested fingering, along with a helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam.
This new edition contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM's Grade 7 Violin exam. Includes all Grade 7 scales and arpeggios for the revised syllabus from 2012, with bowing patterns and suggested fingering, along with a helpful introduction including advice on preparing for the exam.
There are many ways apart from the standard one to tune a guitar, and each way opens up new possibilities for the player and songwriter. This book talks the reader through these possibilities, introducing a number of common and not-so-common alternative tunings that can be used to great effect by any guitar-playing songwriter.
Aural tests are an integral part of all ABRSM Practical graded music exams. The Specimen Aural Tests provide teachers and students with many practice examples of the tests and are ideal for use in a music lesson or when preparing for an exam. The Specimen Aural Tests volumes are each available in versions with or without CDs.
Presents a series of reflections on performing music, and on the classical music world. Drawing on the author's international experience as a solo pianist and chamber musician, this work offers insights into rehearsal and practice, coping with nerves, and on the relationship between musicians and their audience.
This book is part of a series that is designed specifically for students of "popular" music. All topics are covered in a way that is directly relevant to the music played, with the focus very much upon how to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical music-making context.
Offers an introduction to the instrument, guiding readers through everything from techniques to care to reading music. This title uses a clear writing style and diagrams to illustrate the unique bowing and fingering challenges presented by this unique instrument.
An audio-visual course that provides the guidance and information you need not only to learn how to play the piano or any other keyboard instrument, but also to master the mysteries of associated technology, such as MIDI programming and sequencing, digital sampling and computer hard-disk recording.
An audio-visual course that provides the guidance and information required to learn how to play the piano or any other keyboard instrument. This work also covers the associated technology, such as MIDI programming and sequencing, digital sampling and computer hard-disk recording. It includes an accompanying 74-minute CD.
Suitable for amateurs and professionals alike, this imaginative guide demonstrates how musicians can reach their full potential. Delving into the methodology and inspiration required to energise and enliven music making, it offers suggestions for creating joy and excitement in performance.
This volume contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for ABRSM Viola exams, Grades 6-8. Includes many specimen tests for the revised sight-reading requirements from 2012, written in attractive and approachable styles and representative of the technical level expected in the exam.
Offers a flexible and adaptable course that is suitable for beginner violin players. This title intends to support various combinations of string instruments the teacher may encounter. It features a CD of backing tracks designed to add a third dimension to practice sessions or performance when an accompanist is not available.
Teaches you the fundamental techniques you need to play Clarinet, the popular woodwind alone or in a group setting. This title includes step-by-step instructions on finger placement, posture, and basic up-keep for the instrument. It features tips on how to buy or rent a clarinet.
Helps conquer the fear of performing in public. This book helps the reader to prepare for performances, understand why musicians perform and why audiences turn up, offer support to friends or pupils who are about to perform, learn how to unwind after a performance, and enjoy performing.
Helps developing musicians to 'work smart', enjoy their playing and realise their potential. This book shows how to: set goals; plan your practice time; program your brain for success; fix mistakes and weaknesses; demystify scales and arpeggios; and, achieve confident performance.
Includes jazz repertoire. This volume contains: a range of styles, from up-tempo swing tunes to funky rock grooves; contemporary jazz pieces commissioned for the syllabus from professional jazz musicians; and more. It offers the pieces for the Associated Board's jazz piano exam.
Offers a comprehensive introduction to playing the guitar. Suitable for acoustic or electric guitar, this title features an introduction to TAB and standard notation; guitar techniques including tuning, power chords, barre chords, hammer-ons, string bending, sliding and left-hand damping; and classic songs from legendary artists.
A comprehensive guide to the guitar instrument. Covering basic topics such as string maintenance as well as advanced areas such as modes, vibrato and creating your own songs, and including a series of exercises designed to hone your playing to professional standard, it is suitable for those who want a route to mastering the guitar.
This guide begins by tracing the origins of the guitar, from 19th century troubadours, to the unplugged movement of the 90s and beyond. It then takes us on a detailed tour of the players, techniques and kit that has defined the genre over the years. Complemented with a demonstration CD.
Part of a series, compiled by the Registry Of Guitar Tutors, that forms a structured method of studying classical guitar, this handbook covers various sections of the London College of Music Grade Four classical guitar examination. It also includes pieces by a wide range of composers including Lindsay-Clark, Tarrega, Kellner, Sor, and Carcassi.
The author, increasingly dismayed about the way contemporary orchestra leaders have ignored composer's intentions, puts forth his own principles of conducting, and then analyzes in detail several classical masterpieces comparing the composers' original notation to the conductors' interpretations.
Part of a series, compiled by the Registry Of Guitar Tutors, that forms an expertly structured and comprehensive method of studying classical guitar, this handbook covers various sections of the London College of Music Grade Two classical guitar examination. It also help you to learn inspiring pieces from a wide range of styles and periods.
Part of a series, compiled by the Registry Of Guitar Tutors, that forms an expertly structured and comprehensive method of studying classical guitar, this handbook covers various sections of the London College of Music Grade Three classical guitar examination. It also includes well-known melodies by Handel and Dvorak.
This volume contains valuable practice material for candidates preparing for ABRSM Viola exams, Grades 1-5. Includes many specimen tests for the revised sight-reading requirements from 2012, written in attractive and approachable styles and representative of the technical level expected in the exam.
Part of a series, compiled by the Registry Of Guitar Tutors, that forms an expertly structured and comprehensive method of studying classical guitar, this handbook covers various sections of the London College of Music Grade Seven classical guitar examination. It also includes pieces by a range of composers including Dowland, Bach, Sor, and Coste.
Helps readers develop their songwriting skills and take their skills to the next level. This title addresses the face of the recording industry and its shift from traditional sales to downloads and mobile music, covering the many social media networking sites.
In this collection, top artists and voice trainers offer a range of approaches to personal growth through awareness of the voice. The topics include freeing the natural voice, voices of women in Indian story telling, and the connections between voice and healing.
Offers pianists lots of material to help build confidence and skill in sight-reading. Part of a series that helps students improve their sense of keyboard geography, helping them to read new music more quickly and easily, this book covers the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at Grade 3.
Offers pianists material to help build confidence and skill in sight-reading. Part of a series that helps students improve their sense of keyboard geography, helping them to read new music more quickly and easily, this book covers the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at Grade 2.
Offers pianists lots of material to help build confidence and skill in sight-reading. Part of a series that helps students improve their sense of keyboard geography, helping them to read new music more quickly and easily, this book covers the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at Grade 5.
Traditionally seen as a last refuge for people who can''t play guitar very well, today bass playing is a creative, virtuosic skill. Via a series of graduated exercises, performer and tutor Stuart Clayton gives the lowdown on fingerstyle and plucking.
This book is part of a series that is designed specifically for students of "popular" music. All topics are covered in a way that is directly relevant to the music played, with the focus very much upon how to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical music-making context.
Offers a fun and easy way to start playing classical guitar. Suitable for guitarists and would-be guitarists who want to pick up classical guitar techniques and explore the classical repertoire, this guide offers hands-on instruction in the fundamentals as well as the practice exercises players need to take their skills to the next level.
A guide to using the body and the voice effectively to perform musical theatre songs which offers guidance on developing vocal technique and preparing songs for audition and performance, while empowering singers to understand their own needs and further their development.
A basic introduction to the art of singing, this guide informs the reader about tone, inflection, sustain, microphone technique and how to sing live and in the studio. It explains key exercises and warm-up techniques and reveals professional tips and advice on how to sing better than the rest.
Offers pianists material to help build confidence and skill in sight-reading. This series helps students improve their sense of keyboard geography, helping them to read new music more quickly and easily. It covers the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at Grade 1.
Offers pianists lots of material to help build confidence and skill in sight-reading. Part of a series that helps students improve their sense of keyboard geography, helping them to read new music more quickly and easily, this book covers the requirements for ABRSM's sight-reading tests at Grade 4.
Offers a method in clarinet education. This title starts at absolute beginner level and progresses to about Grade 2. It features 22 stages, and each section includes a variety of concert pieces from great composers, traditional tunes and fun, original exercises, 'finger gyms' and 'warm ups' to help establish a sound technique.
Helps the player overcome problems, by building up a complete picture of each piece, through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously-graded sight-reading pieces.
Instrumental and singing teachers will welcome The ABRSM Practice Notebook. Filled with useful hints and advice on practising, it allows them to record their students' progress and set goals. Also useful for parents when guiding their children's practice.
Explores more than 200 classic riffs, from Cream and Led Zeppelin, through Nirvana and Soundgarden, to Metallica, U2, and the White Stripes. This book analyzes classic rock riffs and reveals the stories behind their creation. It shows how to construct great riffs and why they work.
Helps the player overcome problems, by building up a picture of each piece, through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally 'going solo' with a series of sight-reading pieces.
Helps the player overcome problems, by building up a complete picture of each piece, through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously-graded sight-reading pieces.
Helps the player overcome problems, by building up a complete picture of each piece, through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously-graded sight-reading pieces.
Helps the player overcome problems, by building up a complete picture of each piece, through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously-graded sight-reading pieces.
Helps the player overcome problems, by building up a complete picture of each piece, through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously-graded sight-reading pieces.
Compiled by the Registry Of Guitar Tutors, that forms an expertly structured and comprehensive method of studying classical guitar, this final volume covers various sections of the London College of Music Grade Eight classical guitar examination. It also includes pieces by a range of composers including Bach, Scarlatti, Giuliani, and Tarrega.
Part of a series, compiled by the Registry Of Guitar Tutors, that forms a structured and comprehensive method of studying classical guitar, this handbook covers various sections of the London College of Music Grade Five classical guitar examination. It also includes pieces by a range of composers including Dowland, Lauro, Tarrega, and Sor.
This book is part of a series that is designed specifically for students of "popular" music. All topics are covered in a way that is directly relevant to the music played, with the focus very much upon how to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical music-making context.
This book is part of a series that is designed specifically for students of "popular" music. All topics are covered in a way that is directly relevant to the music played, with the focus very much upon how to apply theoretical knowledge in a practical music-making context.