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Teach kids how to play the recorder with fun lessons and sheet music for beginners.With careful progression and performance opportunities right from the start, this highly acclaimed method is perfect for teaching beginners. This second edition of Book 1 features gorgeous new illustrations and audio downloads to support learning. Ideal for both individual and whole-class teaching, with fun activities and pieces with two parts.Suitable for both generalist and specialist teachers.Stage 1 of a full scheme comprising four books.Takes the learner from pre-reading to playing and reading notes E, G, A, B and high C.Gradually introduces music notation and theory.

Teach kids how to play the recorder with fun lessons and sheet music for beginners.With careful progression and performance opportunities right from the start, this highly acclaimed method is perfect for teaching beginners. This second edition of Book 2 features gorgeous new illustrations and audio downloads to support learning. Ideal for both individual and whole-class teaching, with fun activities and pieces with two parts.Suitable for both generalist and specialist teachers.Stage 2 of a full scheme comprising four books.Introduces new notes D, F sharp and high D.Gradually introduces music notation and theory.

Learn to play cornet, tenor horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium or tuba with popular pieces – lessons and sheet music for beginnersThe Abracadabra approach to learning through songs and tunes has set countless beginners on a clear path of progress and enjoyment with their chosen instrument.An established and popular course offering a thorough grounding in basic technique.Features include:• Carefully graded songs and tunes• Clear guidance on theory and technique• Enough flexibility to suit individual teaching approaches• Ensemble skills taught through duets and trios• Exercises and scales up to Grade 4Catering for all brass band instruments, this book is available in two editions: treble clef (cornet, tenor horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium, tuba) and bass clef (trombone, baritone, euphonium).

A new piano tutor which sets out a new standard in piano methods for beginners including classical, traditional and jazz styles. Its integrated approach to musicianship allows for the thorough development of the traditional skills of technique, note reading and music theory.These forward-thinking and deeply musical tutors take the young pianist on a rewarding journey of technical, theoretical and improvisational learning. The pieces are joyful and fun to play, and no matter how simple, they are musical. A comfortable grasp of musicianship is the goal of these excellent tutors and every page takes an exciting step further towards it.

Teach kids how to play the recorder with fun lessons and sheet music for beginners.The recorder is the most widely taught instrument in schools. For the majority of children, it is their first introduction to playing and reading music. This book which is part of a scheme is designed for the teaching of new notes – C, F, A sharp, B flat, high C sharp and E.Recorder magic is an acclaimed recorder method for beginners, with fresh new tunes and performance opportunities right from the start. Perfect resources for whole class teaching of recorders in the Wider Opportunities classroom. Suitable for both generalist and specialist teachers.

Teach kids how to play the recorder with fun lessons and sheet music for beginners.The recorder is the most widely taught instrument in schools. For the majority of children, it is their first introduction to playing and reading music. This book which is part of a scheme is designed to teach the full range of notes from low C to high G.Recorder magic is an acclaimed recorder method for beginners, with fresh new tunes and performance opportunities right from the start. Perfect resources for whole class teaching of recorders in the Wider Opportunities classroom. Suitable for both generalist and specialist teachers.

Book two of a collection of solo piano pieces designed to support the young beginner progressing through Piano Magic Tutor Books 1 and 2."Book two of a collection of solo piano pieces designed to support the young beginner progressing through Piano Magic Tutor Books 1 and 2. It follows the technical path of the tutor and is designed to encourage independence at the keyboard as well as provide extra material for "tricky corners".

A collection of duets for beginner pupils which support Piano Magic Tutor Book 1". Some of the duets may be taught by rote others focus on note reading, improvisation and composition."This is a collection of duets for beginner pupils which support Piano Magic Tutor Books 1. They shadow the progression of note learning and technique in the parent tutors and provide additional repertoire at key stages of development. They are intended to provide ensemble experience and practice in the all-important skill of "keeping going". Some of the duets may be taught by rote to develop aural awareness; others focus on note reading, improvisation and composition.

Learn to play the bassoon with popular pieces – lessons and sheet music for beginnersThe Abracadabra approach to learning through songs and tunes has set countless beginners on a clear path of progress and enjoyment with their chosen instrument. With carefully graded technique, clear fingering diagrams and concise theory explanations, this best-selling series is the ideal learning companion for pupil and teacher.An established and popular course offering a thorough grounding in basic technique.Now in its third edition, features include:• Carefully graded songs and tunes• Clear guidance on theory and technique• Enough flexibility to suit individual teaching approaches• Ensemble skills taught through duets and trios

Learn to play the trumpet with popular pieces – lessons and sheet music for beginnersThe Abracadabra approach to learning through songs and tunes has set countless beginners on a clear path of progress and enjoyment with their chosen instrument.An established and popular course offering a thorough grounding in basic technique.Features include:• Carefully graded songs and tunes• Clear guidance on theory and technique• Enough flexibility to suit individual teaching approaches• Ensemble skills taught through duets and trios• Playalong CD for home practice

All the pieces from Abracadabra Flute" are contained in this flute tutorial. They are arranged with simple piano accompaniments to give the pupil extra music support."All the pieces from Abracadabra Flute are here – arranged with simple and effective piano accompaniments to give the pupil valuable extra music support.

Learn to play the double bass with popular pieces – lessons and sheet music for beginnersThe Abracadabra approach to learning through songs and tunes has set countless beginners on a clear path of progress and enjoyment with their chosen instrument.Now in its third edition, features include:• Technique carefully graded in 20 learning steps• Clear fingering and bowing diagrams• Concise theory explanations• Enough flexibility to suit individual teaching approaches• Duet accompaniments, trios and rounds throughout• Can be used alongside the companion tutors for violin, viola and cello• CD of performance and backing tracks, with selected orchestral backings

The Abracadabra approach to learning through songs and tunes has set countless beginners on a clear path of progress and enjoyment with their chosen instrument. With carefully graded technique, clear fingering diagrams and concise theory explanations, this best-selling series is the ideal learning companion for pupil and teacher.An established and popular course offering a thorough grounding in basic technique.Features include:• Carefully graded songs and tunes• Clear guidance on theory and technique• Enough flexibility to suit individual teaching approaches• Ensemble skills taught through duets and trios• Exercises and scales up to Grade 4Catering for all brass band instruments, this book is available in two editions: treble clef (cornet, tenor horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium, tuba) and bass clef (trombone, baritone, euphonium).

The Twelve Days of Christmas is a sparkly adaptation of the famous Christmas song of the same name. It is a wonderful, exciting musical that really captures the true giving spirit of Christmas.Intended for children in Key Stage 2 (7-11 year olds), there are parts for all the characters from the song and many many more, all with amazingly colourful costumes.Children just love the fun, catchy songs, and the download includes backing tracks and performance tracks as well as incidental music providing opportunities for adding dance and mime to the production.To present a public performance of this musical you will need a performance licence. Simply email education@harpercollins.co.uk or phone 01484 668 148 and request a Performance Licence Application Form.'A must-buy for any school.' Teaching & LearningYou can download audio from collins.co.uk/musicals.