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The popular beginner instruction books for kids with fun exercises, theory and easy songs to play.This book contains over 30 carols for the beginner pianist, featuring a range of techniques and quizzes to support musical development from the very first lessons to Grade 2.Full of festive favourites such as Jingle bells, Silent night and Deck the halls, with a few lesser known carols included for good measure, many of the pieces have simple but effective teacher duet parts to encourage ensemble playing from the start. The book is illustrated throughout in the charming Get Set! style, and students are encouraged to decorate and colour in the drawings to reflect their progress.Packed with fantastic, tried-and-tested arrangements and a variety of fun activities to reinforce learning, this is the ultimate beginner piano Christmas book!Expertly put together by award-winning authors, pieces include:• Good King Wenceslas• Jolly old Saint Nicholas• O come, all ye faithful• Up on the housetop• Jingle, bells• Away in a manger • Infant holy, Infant lowly • Under Bethl’hem’s star so bright • The holly and the ivy • The first Nowell • O little town of Bethlehem • We wish you a Merry Christmas • Once in royal David’s city • Hark! the herald angels sing • Silent night • Deck the hall • The Virgin Mary had a baby boy • Ding dong! merrily on high • God rest you merry, gentlemen• Huron carol • Patapan • Gabriel’s message • Cantemos a María • While shepherds watched their flocks • Mary rocked her baby! • I saw three ships • Y Gelynnen (The holly) • We three kings of Orient are • Go, tell it on the mountain

The popular beginner instruction books for kids with fun exercises, theory and easy songs to play.My First Piano Book introduces young children to the piano and music-making through fun activities, rhymes, songs and pieces.The author’s tried-and-tested progression covers note learning, theory, aural and composing through a creative and holistic approach. Many pieces have simple teacher duet parts to encourage ensemble playing from the start, and the book is illustrated throughout in the charming Get Set! style. This carefully designed tutor will inspire, entertain and, most importantly, nurture a love of music that can last a lifetime.Suitable for children aged 5 years and over, this book facilitates a seamless transition from pre-stave reading onto stave reading, leading effortlessly into the highly acclaimed Get Set! Piano Tutor Book 1.Song list:Hey, hey, look at me!Engine, engineSpider, spiderUp and downSausage in a panSoft kittenAu clair de la luneMusic Town show timeCuckooFive fat sausagesMousey in the houseOld Mister WoodpeckerOn a logOld MacDonaldHot cross bunsHob shoe hobMerrily we roll alongHigh and lowUp like a rocket!Slowly, slowlyYum, yumTiny Bee and Bitsy FleaLittle Arabella MillerShooting starsThree little birdsTeddy bearCheese!Bell horsesJack FrostPease puddingMore pease puddingNaka naka hoiOnce there was a princessSecret alienCounting songE my name is EmilyClap your handsSuo GânGoodnightFive little monkeysRound and roundMice, miceDear Santa…Naughty pussy catTwinkle, twinklePitter, patterCan you tap this rhythm?Allundé alluyaI can sing highTallis duetDown in the gardenFrère JacquesHaydn’s surprise!Happy birthday

The popular beginner instruction books for kids with fun exercises, theory and easy songs to play.This book follows and supplements the tried-and-tested progression of Get Set! Piano – My First Piano Book. It includes favourites like ‘Ring-a-Ring-a-Roses’, ‘Peter Taps with One Hammer’ and ‘The Wheels on the Bus’, as well as playful new pieces, featuring dinosaurs, superheroes, aliens, scooters and more!Some pieces have straightforward teacher duet parts to encourage ensemble playing from the start, and there are lots of music theory puzzles and activities to consolidate learning and offer an extra layer of fun and exploration. The book is illustrated throughout in the charming Get Set! style, and students are encouraged to decorate and colour in the drawings to reflect their progress. Suitable for children aged 5+.Song list:Aliens are everywhereStarlightAndy PandyDino Dino dinosaurHickory, dickory, dockTick, tockMousie, mousieIn the light of the moonI had a catPlaying with lettersSuperheroWho have we found in Music Town?FamiliesMy wish for fishPeter tapsTwo little dickie birdsLittle Johnny dancesMy new scooterRound and round the gardenThis little light of mineKaeru no utaOn the bus

Learn a healthy keyboard technique and boost your creativity and wellbeing. Start with the basics and grow in confidence as you follow an easy progression of skills. You will learn about chords and the building blocks of music as you master a set of beautiful concert pieces, including Beethoven's Für Elise.

Start with the basics and grow in confidence as you learn pieces in a variety of styles. Consolidate your piano skills and master a set of concert-ready works, including folk songs, jazz standards and classical masterpieces.

This book helps you to prepare neurodivergent music students to succeed, using all the tools that are available.It is packed with practical advice for teachers and parents on how to make the learning partnership positive and productive, and opens with a letter from the author to her former self, a young student with undiagnosed dyslexia and dyspraxia.Throughout, there are frank, first-hand accounts from a wide range of contributors, discussing real-life challenges that have been faced in music lessons, and how they have been overcome.

A new audio edition of the popular instruction book for children that introduces them to the piano and music-making through fun activities, rhymes, songs and pieces.This book is supported by a host of downloadable materials, including beautiful audio accompaniments and practice charts.The author’s tried-and-tested progression covers note learning, theory, aural and composing through a creative and holistic approach. Many pieces have simple teacher duet parts to encourage ensemble playing from the start, and the book is illustrated throughout in the charming Get Set! style. This carefully designed tutor will inspire, entertain and, most importantly, nurture a love of music that can last a lifetime.Suitable for children aged 5 years and over, this book facilitates a seamless transition from pre-stave reading onto stave reading, leading effortlessly into the highly acclaimed Get Set! Piano Tutor Book 1.Song list:Hey, hey, look at me!Engine, engineSpider, spiderUp and downSausage in a panSoft kittenAu clair de la luneMusic Town show timeCuckooFive fat sausagesMousey in the houseOld Mister WoodpeckerOn a logOld MacDonaldHot cross bunsHob shoe hobMerrily we roll alongHigh and lowUp like a rocket!Slowly, slowlyYum, yumTiny Bee and Bitsy FleaLittle Arabella MillerShooting starsThree little birdsTeddy bearCheese!Bell horsesJack FrostPease puddingMore pease puddingNaka naka hoiOnce there was a princessSecret alienCounting songE my name is EmilyClap your handsSuo GânGoodnightFive little monkeysRound and roundMice, miceDear Santa…Naughty pussy catTwinkle, twinklePitter, patterCan you tap this rhythm?Allundé alluyaI can sing highTallis duetDown in the gardenFrère JacquesHaydn’s surprise!Happy birthday

A new audio edition of the popular instruction book. Get Set! Piano is an exciting beginner piano course for children that inspires, entertains and builds confidence from the start.This book is supported by a host of downloadable materials, including beautiful audio accompaniments and demo tracks.Packed with favourites such as Jelly on a plate, Animal fair, and Jingle bells, as well as engaging new tunes and teacher duet parts, this book uses a tried-and-tested progression that guides beginners from their very first lesson through to Prep test level. The holistic approach to music includes plenty of fun activities covering: Note learningAural skillsMusic theoryComposing

A new audio edition of this popular instruction book. Get Set! Piano is an exciting beginner piano course for children that inspires, entertains and builds confidence from the start.This book is supported by a host of downloadable materials, including beautiful audio accompaniments and demo tracks.Packed with favourites such as What shall we do with the drunken sailor?, Amazing grace, and The entertainer, as well as engaging new tunes and teacher duet parts, this book uses a tried-and-tested progression that takes beginners to the level needed to be able to start studying for their Grade 1. The holistic approach to music includes plenty of fun activities, covering: Note learningTechniqueAural skillsMusic theoryComposing

The Foundation Pianist is a set of two books for students beyond the beginner stage who want to develop a technical and musical foundation to help them progress on to intermediate levels. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements, the books include daily exercises, sight-reading, repertoire and musical time travel. This series not only develops students' technique, reading, theory and musicianship, but also provides an invaluable insight into the world of classical music, from madrigals to symphonies and operas to concertos.

The Foundation Pianist is a set of two books by David Blackwell and Karen Marshall for students beyond the beginner stage who want to develop a technical and musical foundation to help them progress on to intermediate levels. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements, the books include daily exercises, sight-reading, repertoire and musical time travel. This series not only develops students’ technique, reading, theory and musicianship, but also provides an invaluable insight into the world of classical music, from madrigals to symphonies and operas to concertos.The Foundation Pianist Book 2 forms part of the PianoTrainer series.The Foundation Pianist is a set of two books for students beyond the beginner stage, aimed at those who want to develop a technical and musical foundation to help them progress on to intermediate levels. Book 1 is suitable for post-Grade 1 level and Book 2 is suitable for post-Grade 2 level. They are not ‘tutor books’ as such, but both anthologies provide an excellent, thorough and highly enjoyable technical and musical curriculum for their target levels. There are pieces and arrangements (Türk, Gurlitt, Rebikov, Schubert, Bartók, Bach, Mozart, and so on, as well as traditional music and pieces by authors themselves), daily workouts (exercises, sight-reading, repertoire, a vast collection of musical training activities, and facts about the musical time periods. It is like having Marshall (an expert teacher) and Blackwell (an award-winning composer and arranger) at your elbow as you teach.Fiona Lau, Music Teacher Magazine, November 2018Outstanding. A very strong word with which to open a review, but Karen Marshall and David Blackwell really do go the extra mile to cover so much material in these books…..There is so much to help and encourage the students in these books, it’s almost a crime to not have them on your shelves!Liz Dewhurst, Piano Professional Magazine (European Piano Teachers Association), December 2018

The Advanced Pianist Book 1 from the PianoTrainer series is for students who are beyond the intermediate stages and want to develop an advanced technique and musicality. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements, these books include exercises, ‘quick study’ sight-reading, repertoire and ‘concert pianist’ hints and tips. The series not only develops students’ technique, reading, theory and musicianship, but also provides an invaluable insight into the world of classical music, here focusing both on historical context and key composers for the piano. Book 1 is suitable for students at grade 6 plus.

The Advanced Pianist Book 2 from the PianoTrainer series is for students who are beyond the intermediate stages and want to develop an advanced technique and musicality. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements, these books include exercises, ‘quick study’ sight-reading, repertoire and ‘concert pianist’ hints and tips. The series not only develops students’ technique, reading, theory and musicianship, but also provides an invaluable insight into the world of classical music, here focussing both on historical context and key composers for the piano. Book 2 is suitable for students at grade 7-8 level.

The popular beginner instruction books for kids with fun exercises, theory and easy songs to play.An exciting new course by Heather Hammond and Karen Marshall, written specially for the twenty-first century child.The tried and tested progression guides beginners from their very first lesson through to Prep test level. Provides a holistic approach to music with plenty of fun activities covering: Note learningAural skillsMusic theoryComposingPacked with favourites such as Jelly on a plate, Animal fair, Jingle bells, engaging new tunes and teacher duet parts, Get Set! Piano Tutor inspires, entertains and builds confidence from the start.Get Set! Piano Tutor Book 1 is fully compatible with Get Set! Piano Pieces Book 1, which provides lots of material for reinforcement, or just pure musical enjoyment!

The popular beginner instruction books for kids with fun exercises, theory and easy songs to play.An exciting new collection of pieces by Heather Hammond and Karen Marshall, arranged and written specially for the twenty-first century child.Following and supplementing the tried and tested progression of Get Set! Piano Tutor Book 1, it includes favourites like:• Alice the camel• Little bird• Hot cross buns• We wish you a Merry ChristmasThere are also lots of engaging new pieces from jigs to jazz, featuring wriggly caterpillars, scary pirates and other imaginative characters. Many of the pieces have straightforward teacher duet parts to encourage ensemble playing from the start.The book is attractively laid out and fully illustrated, with quizzes and crosswords to reinforce learning.

The popular beginner instruction books for kids with fun exercises, theory and easy songs to play.An exciting collection of pieces by Heather Hammond and Karen Marshall, arranged and written specially for the twenty-first century child.The book follows and supplements the tried and tested progression of Get Set! Piano Tutor Book 2, guiding the learner from Prep test to Grade 1. Packed with favourites like:• La bamba• Frère Jacques• This old man There are also lots of engaging new solo and ensemble pieces in a variety of styles,. Get Set! Piano Pieces Book 2 is the perfect repertoire book for getting to Grade 1!

The popular beginner instruction books for kids with fun exercises, theory and easy songs to play.An exciting new course by Heather Hammond and Karen Marshall, written specially for the twenty-first century child.Using the authors’ tried and tested progression, the book guides learners from Prep test to Grade 1. Provides a holistic approach to music with plenty of fun activities covering: Note learningTechniqueAural skillsMusic theoryComposingPacked with favourites such as What shall we do with a drunken sailor?, In the hall of the mountain king, Amazing grace, The entertainer and engaging new tunes in contemporary styles, Get Set! Piano Tutor Book 2 is the perfect tutor for getting to Grade 1.

How to teach Instrumental and Singing lessons presents 100 diverse ideas for teachers of every instrument. The ideas are concise, easy to implement and tackle everything from scales, sight-reading and performance anxiety to group teaching, special needs and business practicalities. This practical handbook will invigorate lessons with any pupil.Whether you’re new to instrumental teaching or a seasoned practitioner seeking fresh inspiration, you’ll find a wealth of practical and relevant ideas in this dip-in handbook.

A new repertoire book offering learners at or approaching Grade 1 level a wide range of fun and creative compositions and arrangements by leading educational composers. The book includes a number of duets as well as solos (and a party-piece trio!) and all pieces have been tried out - and approved! - by children. Brought to life with eye-catching colour illustrations, this collection of pieces will capture the imagination of young pianists everywhere.

Piano Star Skills Builder develops musicianship skills for young pianists who are working towards Initial Grade level and beyond. It provides a firm foundation in scales, aural, and sight-reading skills, building essential techniques progressively. The varied material includes fun pieces to play, songs to sing, written and listening activities, composition games, and much more. Based on decades of proven teaching strategies, with all content tried out on - and approved! - by children, Piano Star Skills Builder will grow young pianists' confidence and skill around all areas of musicianship, providing them with the underpinnings they need to succeed at ABRSM Initial Grade Piano and beyond, and develop their musical journey for many years to come. Key features: - 10 units, each covering musical activities around scales, aural, and music reading - A comprehensive scheme of study, creatively presented in an engaging and fun way - Varied musical content, including new and familiar tunes to play, duets for pupil and teacher, and songs to fire the imagination - Works towards, at, and beyond the requirements of ABRSM Initial Grade Piano - Brought to life with colour illustrations

Genetic Improvement of Farmed Animals provides a thorough grounding in the basic sciences underpinning farmed animal breeding. Relating science to practical application, it covers all the major farmed animal species: cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, pigs and aquaculture species. The book: - Provides comprehensive coverage - from fundamental genetics, analysis of variation, prediction of breeding values and response to selection, through to application of modern genomics and biotechnology. - Illustrates the practical application of theory in temperate and tropical systems. - Outlines current practice and explores future directions, including sustainability and ethical implications, to leave readers completely up to date. Based on the previous bestseller, Genetic Improvement of Cattle and Sheep, this book has been completely revised, expanded and redesigned to be an essential textbook for undergraduate, masters and other early postgraduate-level students in agriculture, animal and veterinary science, as well as breeders, farmers, industry technical staff, advisors and extension workers.

Genetic Improvement of Farmed Animals provides a thorough grounding in the basic sciences underpinning farmed animal breeding. Relating science to practical application, it covers all the major farmed animal species: cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, pigs and aquaculture species. The book: - Provides comprehensive coverage - from fundamental genetics, analysis of variation, prediction of breeding values and response to selection, through to application of modern genomics and biotechnology. - Illustrates the practical application of theory in temperate and tropical systems. - Outlines current practice and explores future directions, including sustainability and ethical implications, to leave readers completely up to date. Based on the previous bestseller, Genetic Improvement of Cattle and Sheep, this book has been completely revised, expanded and redesigned to be an essential textbook for undergraduate, masters and other early postgraduate-level students in agriculture, animal and veterinary science, as well as breeders, farmers, industry technical staff, advisors and extension workers.

Encore is the official collection of best-loved ABRSM piano exam pieces, selected from syllabuses of the past few decades. Pianists will find an appealing mix of repertoire, while teachers can be confident that the perfect balance of content has been selected at every level. Book 1 features 21 popular pieces at Grades 1 and 2. Have fun exploring timeless classics and modern favourites, like Hook's Gavotte, or Vampire Blues by Wooding. Footnotes provide background information, a summary of the key skills that each piece develops, and new ideas for exploring the music. Whether you're working through our exams, playing informally, or planning a performance, Encore is full of music you'll want to play again and again! Perfect for learners exploring repertoire for the own-choice piece in ABRSM's Performance Grade exams

Encore is the official collection of best-loved ABRSM piano exam pieces, selected from syllabuses of the past few decades. Pianists will find an appealing mix of repertoire, while teachers can be confident that the perfect balance of content has been selected at every level. Book 2 features 20 popular pieces at Grades 3 and 4. Have fun exploring modern favourites and timeless classics, like Top Cat! or Burgmüller's Ballade. Footnotes provide background information, a summary of the key skills that each piece develops, and new ideas for exploring the music. Whether you're working through our exams, playing informally, or planning a performance, Encore is full of music you'll want to play again and again! Perfect for learners exploring repertoire for the own-choice piece in ABRSM's Performance Grade exams

Encore is the official collection of best-loved ABRSM piano exam pieces, selected from syllabuses of the past few decades. Pianists will find an appealing mix of repertoire, while teachers can be confident that the perfect balance of content has been selected at every level. Book 3 features 19 popular pieces at Grades 5 and 6. Have fun exploring modern favourites and timeless classics, like Satie's Gymnopédie No. 1, or Of Foreign Lands and Peoples by Schumann. Footnotes provide background information, a summary of the key skills that each piece develops, and new ideas for exploring the music. Perfect for learners exploring repertoire for the own-choice piece in ABRSM's Performance Grade exams Whether you're working through our exams, playing informally, or planning a performance, Encore is full of music you'll want to play again and again!

Encore is the official collection of best-loved ABRSM piano exam pieces, selected from syllabuses of the past few decades. Pianists will find an appealing mix of repertoire, while teachers can be confident that the perfect balance of content has been selected at every level. Book 4 features 14 popular pieces at Grades 7 and 8. Have fun exploring modern favourites and timeless classics, like Willie Wagglestick's Walkabout or Chopin's Nocturne in B, Op. 32 No. 1. Footnotes provide background information, a summary of the key skills that each piece develops, and new ideas for exploring the music. Whether you're working through our exams, playing informally, or planning a performance, Encore is full of music you'll want to play again and again! Perfect for learners exploring repertoire for the own-choice piece in ABRSM's Performance Grade exams