Explore Middle Eastern sounds with this work that combines authentic traditional melodies and rhythms with original music. After a haunting opening, authentic Middle Eastern percussion instruments cre...
Book B of Nancy and Randall Fabers' method for the young beginner as the student moves into staff-reading. Music notation is explored through stepwise directional reading, pattern recognition, and ch...
In Grade 4 of Succeeding at the Piano students continue to cultivate musicianship and a passion for playing piano! New concepts are: triads and inversions - two octave scales - the circle of fifths -...
Book 4 introduces one-octave harmonic and melodic minor scales, cadences and arpeggios. Detailed photos show a step-by-step approach demonstrating finger, hand and wrist motions, in addition to verbal...
Contents include: Persian Market; Carnival of Venice; Allegretto; Vivace; Morning Has Broken; Hot Summer Blues; Funiculi, Funicula; Malaguena; America, the Beautiful; The Erie Canal; The Great Wall of...
Six lyrical pieces promise to engage the senses, emotions and imaginations of late intermediate students. Good reading and rhythmic skills are needed to express the technical and artistic elements in...
This clever work introduces a melody that is 'chased' around various sections of the ensemble using different performance techniques. Easy-to-achieve harmonics add flair as your group tears through a...
A collection of original pieces for solo piano, at an early intermediate/intermdiate level. Nine pieces on a more eerie theme are contained in this book.
This fun-filled collection featuring original jazz, blues, and ragtime pieces is sure to be a hit with early-intermediate Piano students. A great way for students to learn swing rhythm!
Late Intermediate Written in 6/8 time and in the key of G minor, this late intermediate solo accurately depicts the mood of being suspended 'Above the Stars.' Its tender and floating effect is created...
This intermediate level solo has a bluesy swing feel that will put a smile on your face and get your toes tapping! The L.H. portrays the "cunning" movement with its short, syncopated bass figures, whi...
Opening with the powerful sound of open 5ths, this work transports the listener back to ancient times and life in a magnificent castle. Experience the festivals and celebrations that would often occur...
64 pages of fun-filled activities support the music learning process. Reading steps on the staff is a primary focus of Book B. The inventive Writing Book guides young players in reading, hearing and c...
In Grade 4 of Succeeding at the Piano students continue to cultivate musicianship and a passion for playing piano! New concepts are: triads and inversions; two octave scales; the circle of fifths; dom...
In the Every Day plan for Book 1A, students learn key and time signature recognition; how to count rhythms; interval recognition starting on the guide notes of middle C, treble G, and bass F; pattern...
New Directions for Strings - Cello Book 2 emphasises the expansion of students' musical horizons through the reinforcement of the US National Standards for Musical Education. Specific activities inclu...
New Directions for Strings - Violin Book 2 emphasises the expansion of students' musical horizons through the reinforcement of the US National Standards for Musical Education. Specific activities incl...
In the Every Day plan for Book 1B, students learn key and time signature recognition; how to count basic rhythms in time signatures of 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4; interval recognition starting on and around th...
In the Every Day plan for Book 3A, students learn and practice different rhythmic activities with accent markings, focusing on the dotted quarter note rhythm followed by eighth notes. Tonic and domina...
Succeeding With The Masters & The Festival Collection - ETUDES With Technique was compiled by Helen Marlais and Suzanne Torkelson. Learning etudes at the same time as technique develops a healthy, nat...