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Carl Czerny – Practical Method for Beginners on the Piano, Op.599

Foundational Studies to Build Technique, Reading, and Musical Expression

by Carl Czerny ...

The most trusted beginner’s piano method for nearly two centuries.Carl Czerny (1791–1857), Beethoven’s pupil and one of the greatest figures in piano pedagogy, created the Practical Method for Beginners on the Piano, Op.599 as a comprehensive introduction to piano technique and musicianship. First published in the 19th century and still widely used today, this classic lays the groundwork for solid ... Read more

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The most trusted beginner’s piano method for nearly two centuries.Carl Czerny (1791–1857), Beethoven’s pupil and one of the greatest figures in piano pedagogy, created the Practical Method for Beginners on the Piano, Op.599 as a comprehensive introduction to piano technique and musicianship. First published in the 19th century and still widely used today, this classic lays the groundwork for solid
... Read more
Steve Kaufman's Favorite 50 Mandolin, Tunes N-S

Traditional American Fiddle Tunes

by Steve Kaufman ...

Steve Kaufman takes his favorite American fiddle tunes for the mandolin and puts them alphabetically in four volumes. Steve plays the mandolin exactly as it is written so the student can hear the melody and dynamics just as he would play it. Accompanying the large set of books are aduio online with guitar rhythm accompaniment included. Build your repertoire, right and left hand skills and have fun ... Read more

£11.99

Steve Kaufman takes his favorite American fiddle tunes for the mandolin and puts them alphabetically in four volumes. Steve plays the mandolin exactly as it is written so the student can hear the melody and dynamics just as he would play it. Accompanying the large set of books are aduio online with guitar rhythm accompaniment included. Build your repertoire, right and left hand skills and have fun
... Read more
Play Ukulele Today!

A Complete Guide to the Basics Level 1

by Barrett Tagliarino ...

(Play Today Instructional Series). This is the ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction, terrific songs, and 61 professional quality, full-demo audio tracks. It can be used by students who want to teach themselves or by teachers for private or group instruction. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the audio of the teacher. This book includes ... Read more

£7.19

(Play Today Instructional Series). This is the ultimate self-teaching method designed to offer quality instruction, terrific songs, and 61 professional quality, full-demo audio tracks. It can be used by students who want to teach themselves or by teachers for private or group instruction. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the audio of the teacher. This book includes
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Mastering the Violin

A Comprehensive Study for the Adult Learner

by Jean Denney ...

Written for adults who may or may not have ever played before, Mastering the Violin gets right to the heart of violin playing. It is designed to accommodate the physical and mental needs of mature learners. The music has been thoughtfully selected from orchestral repertoire, traditional melodies, alternative styles, and new compositions. Through its comprehensive nature of reading and playing a ... Read more

£13.33

Written for adults who may or may not have ever played before, Mastering the Violin gets right to the heart of violin playing. It is designed to accommodate the physical and mental needs of mature learners. The music has been thoughtfully selected from orchestral repertoire, traditional melodies, alternative styles, and new compositions. Through its comprehensive nature of reading and playing a
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El Sistema: Music For Social Change

by Christine Witkowski ...

El Sistema "the system" is a music education phenomenon. Since its inception 40 years ago, over a million Venezuelan children from many different socio-economic backgrounds have participated in its mission of "social change through music".El Sistema: Music for Social Change offers practical information for those seeking knowledge, inspiration or guidance for adapting El Sistema to widely divergent ... Read more

£7.82

El Sistema "the system" is a music education phenomenon. Since its inception 40 years ago, over a million Venezuelan children from many different socio-economic backgrounds have participated in its mission of "social change through music".El Sistema: Music for Social Change offers practical information for those seeking knowledge, inspiration or guidance for adapting El Sistema to widely divergent
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Famous Jazz Bass Chord Progressions

by Chris Matheos ...

This Qwikguide shows bassists how to play along with popular jazz chord progressions. The examples demonstrate how to use triads, arpeggios, scales, and passing tones in swing, be-bop, bossa nova, and ballad styles. The sample bass lines are all written in tablature for the 4-string bass, making it easy to learn fingerings and positions. Comes with access to online audio that presents each example ... Read more

£9.99

This Qwikguide shows bassists how to play along with popular jazz chord progressions. The examples demonstrate how to use triads, arpeggios, scales, and passing tones in swing, be-bop, bossa nova, and ballad styles. The sample bass lines are all written in tablature for the 4-string bass, making it easy to learn fingerings and positions. Comes with access to online audio that presents each example
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Essential Music Theory for Electric Bass

by Robert Garner ...

This book is designed to help guide a beginning music theory dialogue between instructor and student in private one-on-one lessons. Six areas of beginning music theory are covered. The major scale, the natural minor scale, intervals, triads, seventh chords and harmonized major and minor scales. Fingerings, intervallic structures and note names are also diagrammed in each chapter.It is highly ... Read more

£9.08

This book is designed to help guide a beginning music theory dialogue between instructor and student in private one-on-one lessons. Six areas of beginning music theory are covered. The major scale, the natural minor scale, intervals, triads, seventh chords and harmonized major and minor scales. Fingerings, intervallic structures and note names are also diagrammed in each chapter.It is highly
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Trumpet Aerobics

by Kevin Johnson ...

(Trumpet Instruction). This 52-week, one-exercise-a-day workout program for developing, improving and maintaining trumpet technique includes access to demo audio tracks online for all 365 workout licks! Techniques covered include: scales * articulations * flexibility * intervals * arpeggios * ornaments * buzzing & lip bends * playing between the partials * and finger dexterity. Benefits of using ... Read more

£9.71

(Trumpet Instruction). This 52-week, one-exercise-a-day workout program for developing, improving and maintaining trumpet technique includes access to demo audio tracks online for all 365 workout licks! Techniques covered include: scales * articulations * flexibility * intervals * arpeggios * ornaments * buzzing & lip bends * playing between the partials * and finger dexterity. Benefits of using
... Read more
Great Oboists on Music and Musicianship

by Michele L. Fiala, Martin Schuring ...

What do the world's most prominent oboists have to say about their musical ideas, performance techniques, and teaching strategies? Michele L. Fiala and Martin Schuring, themselves skilled oboists, undertook the project of asking twenty-six of them about their musicianship and pedagogy. The results are collected in Great Oboists on Music and Musicianship, which provides a unique window into how ... Read more

£22.22

What do the world's most prominent oboists have to say about their musical ideas, performance techniques, and teaching strategies? Michele L. Fiala and Martin Schuring, themselves skilled oboists, undertook the project of asking twenty-six of them about their musicianship and pedagogy. The results are collected in Great Oboists on Music and Musicianship, which provides a unique window into how
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Crash Course in Chords

by Lee Evans ...

(Educational Piano Library). Here is an indispensible theory and performance workbook packed with everything the intermediate-level student needs to know about chords. Pianists and non-pianists alike will benefit from the written exercises covering everything from basic triads and 7th chords to inversions, transposition, harmonization and more. Lee Evans explains concepts in easy-to-understand ... Read more

£5.84

(Educational Piano Library). Here is an indispensible theory and performance workbook packed with everything the intermediate-level student needs to know about chords. Pianists and non-pianists alike will benefit from the written exercises covering everything from basic triads and 7th chords to inversions, transposition, harmonization and more. Lee Evans explains concepts in easy-to-understand
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Learn Faster, Perform Better

A Musician's Guide to the Neuroscience of Practicing

by Molly Gebrian ...

Practicing is an essential part of every musician's life, but we are rarely taught how to practice in the most effective and efficient way. Many of us find ourselves frustrated when we sound good in the practice room only to embarrass ourselves on stage or in front of our teachers. We feel overwhelmed by the amount of music we have to learn, unsure how to balance everything. Playing from memory ... Read more

£10.70

Practicing is an essential part of every musician's life, but we are rarely taught how to practice in the most effective and efficient way. Many of us find ourselves frustrated when we sound good in the practice room only to embarrass ourselves on stage or in front of our teachers. We feel overwhelmed by the amount of music we have to learn, unsure how to balance everything. Playing from memory
... Read more
No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists

Master the Essential Knowledge All Guitarists Need To Know

by James Shipway ...

Series Book 1 - Music Theory For Guitarists
With No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists, guitar players of all levels can access and understand most of the music theory they'll ever need, and boost their ability and confidence as guitarists, songwriters, soloists and more! With easy to understand language, crystal clear explanations, practical examples and absolutely no music reading ability or prior music knowledge required...you can now ... Read more

£7.19 or Free with Kobo Plus

With No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists, guitar players of all levels can access and understand most of the music theory they'll ever need, and boost their ability and confidence as guitarists, songwriters, soloists and more! With easy to understand language, crystal clear explanations, practical examples and absolutely no music reading ability or prior music knowledge required...you can now
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The Musician's Way

A Guide to Practice, Performance, and Wellness

by Gerald Klickstein ...

In The Musician's Way, veteran performer and educator Gerald Klickstein combines the latest research with his 30 years of professional experience to provide aspiring musicians with a roadmap to artistic excellence. Part I, Artful Practice, describes strategies to interpret and memorize compositions, fuel motivation, collaborate, and more. Part II, Fearless Performance, lifts the lid on the hidden ... Read more

£11.51

In The Musician's Way, veteran performer and educator Gerald Klickstein combines the latest research with his 30 years of professional experience to provide aspiring musicians with a roadmap to artistic excellence. Part I, Artful Practice, describes strategies to interpret and memorize compositions, fuel motivation, collaborate, and more. Part II, Fearless Performance, lifts the lid on the hidden
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Clair de Lune Easy Elementary Piano Sheet Music

by Claude Debussy ...

From Debussy's famous "Suite Bergamasque for Easy / Novice PianoEasy Note Style Sheet MusicLetter Names of Notes embedded in each Notehead!Quality Custom Made Original Sheet Music Arrangements ... Read more

£2.11

From Debussy's famous "Suite Bergamasque for Easy / Novice PianoEasy Note Style Sheet MusicLetter Names of Notes embedded in each Notehead!Quality Custom Made Original Sheet Music Arrangements
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Learn To Play Music Together

by Oliver Mack ...

Making music is one of the most exciting things we can do. We all listen to music, many of us dance to music, you might even play an instrument or sing. But for many of us, music making is a dream we could only wish for. Let’s change that!This book is designed for complete beginners and uses a unique approach to music making designed to get you playing instruments quickly, meaning you can enjoy ... Read more

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Making music is one of the most exciting things we can do. We all listen to music, many of us dance to music, you might even play an instrument or sing. But for many of us, music making is a dream we could only wish for. Let’s change that!This book is designed for complete beginners and uses a unique approach to music making designed to get you playing instruments quickly, meaning you can enjoy
... Read more
Learning To Read Music 3rd Edition

How to make sense of those mysterious symbols and bring music alive

by Peter Nickol ...

Whether you want to learn how to play an instrument, or just refresh your existing capability, whether you sing in a choir, or would simply like to follow scores while listening, this book will help you achieve your aim. It leads you carefully through the basics of pitch, rhythm, keys, scales, chords, and much more, building your knowledge chapter by chapter until you are able to read music with ... Read more

£3.99

Whether you want to learn how to play an instrument, or just refresh your existing capability, whether you sing in a choir, or would simply like to follow scores while listening, this book will help you achieve your aim. It leads you carefully through the basics of pitch, rhythm, keys, scales, chords, and much more, building your knowledge chapter by chapter until you are able to read music with
... Read more
Music Theory For Dummies

by Michael Pilhofer, Holly Day ...

Tune in to how music really worksWhether you’re a student, a performer, or simply a fan, this book makes music theory easy, providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts, artistry, and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You’ll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals of knocking out beats, reading scores, and anticipating where a piece should go, giving you a ... Read more

£15.99

Tune in to how music really worksWhether you’re a student, a performer, or simply a fan, this book makes music theory easy, providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts, artistry, and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You’ll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals of knocking out beats, reading scores, and anticipating where a piece should go, giving you a
... Read more
Music Theory: The Complete Guide to Read, Write and Understand Music from Beginner to Expert - Vol. 1

by Samuel Bernstein ...

You Are About To Learn How To Become A Pro In All Kinds Of Music By Learning How To Read, Write And Understand Music Theory!If you've always wanted to pursue your interest in music or improve your skill in it by learning music theory but you've never found the ultimate beginner-friendly resource, then keep reading…Are you tired of only having some scanty basics of music, and wish to take your ... Read more

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You Are About To Learn How To Become A Pro In All Kinds Of Music By Learning How To Read, Write And Understand Music Theory!If you've always wanted to pursue your interest in music or improve your skill in it by learning music theory but you've never found the ultimate beginner-friendly resource, then keep reading…Are you tired of only having some scanty basics of music, and wish to take your
... Read more
Flute Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Flute (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Peter Gelling ...

Series series Progressive Beginner
Teach yourself how to play flute with our easy flute lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free flute videos for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along. Also includes music score and flute animation for easy music learning.***"Awesome. I heart this book. Check it out, it is awesome!" - Brittany, DeRidder LA [sheetmusicplus]Progressive ... Read more

£4.49

Teach yourself how to play flute with our easy flute lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free flute videos for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along. Also includes music score and flute animation for easy music learning.***"Awesome. I heart this book. Check it out, it is awesome!" - Brittany, DeRidder LA [sheetmusicplus]Progressive
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Guitar Practice Guide

including Physiology and Stretching exercises for Guitarists

by Gareth Evans ...

Learn the Most Effective Ways to Practice GuitarImproving on your guitar is as much about being aware of how you practice, as it is how much you practice. This book will show you the most effective ways to practice with advice and methods that can benefit beginner and intermediate level, while more advanced levels will also find useful insights. All backed up by references to evidence-based ... Read more

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Learn the Most Effective Ways to Practice GuitarImproving on your guitar is as much about being aware of how you practice, as it is how much you practice. This book will show you the most effective ways to practice with advice and methods that can benefit beginner and intermediate level, while more advanced levels will also find useful insights. All backed up by references to evidence-based
... Read more
Hal Leonard Bass Method - Complete Edition

Books 1, 2 and 3 Bound Together in One Easy-to-Use Volume!

by Ed Friedland ...

(Bass Method). The critically acclaimed Hal Leonard Electric Bass Method Second Edition in a handy composite edition! Contains all three levels of books with demonstration and play-along audio tracks. ... Read more

£15.72

(Bass Method). The critically acclaimed Hal Leonard Electric Bass Method Second Edition in a handy composite edition! Contains all three levels of books with demonstration and play-along audio tracks.
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Songwriting: Essential Guide to Lyric Form and Structure

Tools and Techniques for Writing Better Lyrics

by Pat Pattison ...

(Berklee Guide). Veteran songwriter Pat Pattison has taught many of Berklee College of Music's best and brightest students how to write truly great lyrics. His helpful guide contains essential information on lyric structures, timing and placement, and exercises to help everyone from beginners to seasoned songwriters say things more effectively and gain a better understanding of their craft. ... Read more

£11.06

(Berklee Guide). Veteran songwriter Pat Pattison has taught many of Berklee College of Music's best and brightest students how to write truly great lyrics. His helpful guide contains essential information on lyric structures, timing and placement, and exercises to help everyone from beginners to seasoned songwriters say things more effectively and gain a better understanding of their craft.
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Guitar Theory For Dummies with Online Practice

by Desi Serna ...

Make your guitar sing with insight on music theory brings your instrument to lifeThere’s a universe of incredible music living in your guitar. You just need to discover how to let it out. In Guitar Theory For Dummies, expert guitarist and instructor Desi Serna walks you through the music theory concepts you need to understand to expand your musical horizons. From deciphering the mysteries of the ... Read more

£15.99

Make your guitar sing with insight on music theory brings your instrument to lifeThere’s a universe of incredible music living in your guitar. You just need to discover how to let it out. In Guitar Theory For Dummies, expert guitarist and instructor Desi Serna walks you through the music theory concepts you need to understand to expand your musical horizons. From deciphering the mysteries of the
... Read more
Piano Notes

The Hidden World of the Pianist

by Charles Rosen ...

In this eloquent, intimate exploration of the delights and demands of the piano, world-renowned concert pianist and music writer Charles Rosen draws on a lifetime's wisdom to consider every aspect of the instrument: from what makes a beautiful sound to suffering from stage fright, from the physical challenges of playing to tales of great musicians, including Vladimir Horowitz's recording tricks, ... Read more

£5.99

In this eloquent, intimate exploration of the delights and demands of the piano, world-renowned concert pianist and music writer Charles Rosen draws on a lifetime's wisdom to consider every aspect of the instrument: from what makes a beautiful sound to suffering from stage fright, from the physical challenges of playing to tales of great musicians, including Vladimir Horowitz's recording tricks,
... Read more

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