Creative Connections is an outstanding resource for general music teachers, compiling specially crafted games, songs, and lesson plans to actively connect new material to prior knowledge. Fully reproducible and designed for grades 2--6, the activities utilize the art of play to introduce, explore, review, apply, transfer, master, and assess musical concepts. The innovative lesson plans are easy to…

Based on teacher requests, master arranger Dan Coates has created a brand-new piano library for the piano student. Each edition of the Dan Coates Popular Piano Library contains appropriately leveled arrangements, phrasing, pedaling, and fingering. Students and teachers can enjoy and explore the motivating world of popular music together while reinforcing concepts learned in their lessons. / Piano

A Beginner's Guide with Step-by-Step Instruction for Acoustic and Electric G. Blues Guitar for Kids is a fun, easy course that teaches children to play guitar faster than ever before. It can also function as a great supplement for kids who already play guitar. Cool blues riffs, chords and solos keep students motivated, while the clean, simple page layouts ensure their attention remains focused on …

A method for individual and group learning. Par HARRIS PAUL. Paul Harris's Basics Series is widely regarded as the leading method for beginner players and their teachers. Bassoon Basics offers helpful fingering diagrams and rhythm boxes, activities, duets, and a wide range of repertoire, including original pieces and well-loved favourites from every genre. Starting at absolute beginner level the t…

Par SUZUKI SHINICHI. The first classical Organ method for children, the Suzuki Organ School is based on Dr. Shinichi Suzuki's Mother Tongue Method. The Suzuki Method® of Talent Education is based on Suzuki's view that every child is born with ability, and that people are the product of their environment. According to Suzuki, a world-renowned violinist and teacher, the greatest joy an adult can kno…

The Belgian Charles Auguste de Bériot (1802-1870) was not only a violinist but also a teacher and composer.'Scène de Ballet?, perhaps his best-known composition, is a favourite with violin students. One such student was the young Itzhak Perlman, who included it in his collection 'Concertos from my Childhood?. The piece captivates with its beautiful melodies and refined rhythms.The EditorKurt Sassm…

Jessica O'Leary (Editor). Over the years, many examination pieces have captured the imagination of teachers and students, but the stars of past syllabuses are often forgotten. This collection brings together best-loved grade 2 Violin pieces, including Kalinka, Got those 3rd Position Blues? (Huws Jones) and Waltz from Sleeping Beauty (Tchaikovsky). Containing fresh editions of folk and classical ma…

Improv Lessons and Tips for the Contemporary Player. Par WOOD MARK / GILLESPIE ROBERT. Here is the chance to enter the new world of playing today's music while learning to express your own music through improvisation. Don't be afraid! Rockin' Strings is going to teach you how to create your own melodies one step at a time. Play along with the accompanying audio tracks. They will make you sound lik…

Music Express - the primary class teacher's simple answer to 'how do I teach music?' - is now in a brand new edition. All new content in the familiar structure of units, lessons and activities, provides up to date delivery of the English National Curriculum from September 2014. The new edition offers 60 completely new units of work, supplying musical learning from age 5 to 11. Just as its first ed…

The 'Team' series is suitable for use with both individuals or as a group tutor encouraging students to try ensemble playing from the early stages. All of the books in the series are fully integrated allowing students using 'Team Strings' to play in ensembles with students using 'Team Woodwind', 'Team Percussion', 'Team Recorder' and 'Team Brass'.Team Strings 2 follows directly on from the origina…