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Improve your sight-reading! Piano Grade 1 (Early Elementary) is part of the best-selling series by Paul Harris, guaranteed to improve your sight-reading! This workbook helps the player overcome problems by building up a complete picture of each piece, through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally by ‘going solo’ with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. This edition now includes supporting audio available online for students to check their performances against.The Improve your sight-reading! series will help you improve your reading ability, and with numerous practice tests included, will ensure sight-reading success in graded exams.

80 Graded Studies for Clarinet Book One are arranged in order of increasing difficulty, up to early intermediate level, according to carefully planned technical progression (Grades 1-5).80 Graded Studies for Clarinet, selected and edited by John Davies and Paul Harris, brings together in two books a broad selection of 19th-century study repertory, with studies by Baermann, Berr, Demnitz, Klose, Lazarus, Lefevre, Muler, Rose, Stark, Vanderhagen, and Wiedemann - all virtuosi of their day. Also included are a number of specially composed studies by Paul Harris that introduce aspects of 20th-century style and considerably extend the scope of the selection. Book One contains studies 1-50, with 51-80 in Book Two. Studies are an established part of every instrumentalist's training. They place technical problems in musical contexts, and can be invaluable aids to development. 80 Graded Studies for Clarinet is a must-have resource for all students and teachers, and the two books feature heavily on the major examination board syllabuses. **ABRSM selected pieces (Clarinet 2008-2013):Study in F (Demnitz)Study in A minor or Study in F (Demnitz)Csardas (Wiedemann)**Trinity College London selected pieces (Clarinet 2012-2014):Study no.5 or Study no. 9 (Demnitz)Study no. 6 (Harris)Study no. 13 (Demnitz)Study no.15 (Lazarus)Study no.22 or Study no.27 (Demnitz)Study no. 39 (Baermann)Study no. 35 (Demnitz)Study no. 50 (Stark) **Trinity College London selected pieces (Clarinet 2012-2014):Study no.60 (Harris)Study no.52 (Demnitz)Study no.56 (Lazarus)Study no.64, Romance (Wiedemann)Study no.73 (Baermann)Study no.67 (Harris)

WINNER OF 'THE BEST EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATION' AT THE 2024 THE ART OF PIANO EDUCATION AWARDS WINNER OF 'OUTSTANDING MUSIC EDUCATION PRINT RESOURCE' AT THE 2025 MUSIC & DRAMA EDUCATION AWARDSDo you believe that some people can sight-read and others just can’t?In How to sight-read, Paul Harris dispels this and other common misconceptions about sight-reading, presenting instead the idea of sight-reading as a technique that can be developed and learned by anyone. He breaks down the fascinating science behind sight-reading as well as providing practical advice and exercises that can be incorporated into both lessons and practice.The engaging activities in the book are supported by a unique accompanying web app enabling readers to improve key areas of sight-reading technique including rhythm, pattern recognition, and brain processing speed.Written to help students, parents and teachers alike, How to sight-read challenges existing perspectives on sight-reading and presents an innovative new approach to teaching and learning this vital musical skill.‘This book has elevated sight-reading practice to the next level, using a fresh, fun approach that blends solid vision, science principles, and 21st-century technology.’Debra Grant BSc (Hons) MCOptom‘Paul Harris has offered the concept that sight-reading is simply a technique that can be easily learnt by us all... This is a mustread for music students and teachers.’John Hutchins, Director Junior Academy and LRAM, Royal Academy of Music“Harris has the wonderful skill of being able to distill complex information and present it with simple (but not simplistic) clarity, making accessible a deeper understanding of the topics he addresses. This book provides another excellent example of this, the author’s several decades of research and experience in the field of sight-reading brought to life with assured confidence and genuine insight.” Andrew Eales, Pianodao.com"...packed full of sensible down-to-earth advice, underpinned with experience of teaching at grass roots level. As ever, Paul’s books are inherently accessible and readable for teachers at all stages, and for even the most experienced, there’s still plenty to enjoy and learn from this book and the others in the series." David Barton, www.davidbartonmusic.co.uk

Pieces in a wide range of styles, from a 13th-century troubadour song to a Sousa March. Some are well known and others may be new discoveries. The pieces are suitable for student of around Grade 5-6 standard, and have been newly and skilfully arranged or edited. The piano accompaniments are straightforward.

First published in 1990. The individual’s obligation to obey the law, the state and the government is a fundamental part of contemporary political theory. The contributors to this volume, drawn from a variety of disciplines including philosophy, political science and law, take a fresh look at the dilemmas of political obligation. They discuss the extent to which we should allow the need for conformity to override individual liberties, and ask whether individualism is indeed feasible without a highly developed sense of the ‘public interest’ or the ‘common good‘. The contrast between individualism and communitarianism is examined throughout the book. The contributors also look at the various means through which the state can coerce or persuade the individual to be obedient. The emphasis throughout this collection is on the substantive problems themselves, rather than on the way these issues have been addressed in the history of political thought. The book offers a number of different perspectives on political obligation, and will be valuable to students of moral, political, social and legal philosophy.

First published in 1990. The individual’s obligation to obey the law, the state and the government is a fundamental part of contemporary political theory. The contributors to this volume, drawn from a variety of disciplines including philosophy, political science and law, take a fresh look at the dilemmas of political obligation. They discuss the extent to which we should allow the need for conformity to override individual liberties, and ask whether individualism is indeed feasible without a highly developed sense of the ‘public interest’ or the ‘common good‘. The contrast between individualism and communitarianism is examined throughout the book. The contributors also look at the various means through which the state can coerce or persuade the individual to be obedient. The emphasis throughout this collection is on the substantive problems themselves, rather than on the way these issues have been addressed in the history of political thought. The book offers a number of different perspectives on political obligation, and will be valuable to students of moral, political, social and legal philosophy.

This book contains the political writing of T. H. Green and selections from those of his ethical writings which bear on his political philosophy. Green's best known work, Lectures on the Principles of Political Obligation, is included in full, as are the essay on freedom and the lecture 'Liberal Legislation and Freedom of Contract'. There are also extracts from Green's lectures on the English Revolution and from the Prolegomena to Ethics, and a number of previously unpublished essays and notes. All the texts have been corrected against Green's manuscripts, held in Balliol College. The editors have provided a list of variants, full notes and an introductory essay on the importance of Green's form of revitalised liberalism. The volume will be a valuable sourcebook for students of Green's thought and the history of nineteenth-century liberalism.

The Cambridge Clarinet Tutor is a comprehensive and stimulating introduction to clarinet playing. Through the sixteen progressive stages the beginner will develop the technical skills and musicianship necessary to establish a love and understanding of the clarinet and its music. Each stage comprises thorough technical exercises, scales and arpeggios where relevant, a study, duets for pupil and teacher, a piece with piano accompaniment and a work introducing the player to the more traditional repertoire. The studies and pieces composed by Paul Harris for the tutor are the result of many years' teaching experience, and will add significantly to the music available for the early stages of clarinet playing. The colourful melodies, rhythms and harmonies combine to make valuable teaching material and, from the beginning, excite the musical imagination of the pupil.

The Cambridge Clarinet Tutor is a comprehensive and stimulating introduction to clarinet playing. Through the sixteen progressive stages the beginner will develop the technical skills and musicianship necessary to establish a love and understanding of the clarinet and its music. Each stage comprises thorough technical exercises, scales and arpeggios where relevant, a study, duets for pupil and teacher, a piece with piano accompaniment and a work introducing the player to the more traditional repertoire. The new studies and pieces composed by Paul Harris for the tutor are the result of many years' teaching experience, and will add significantly to the music available for the early stages of clarinet playing. The colourful melodies, rhythms and harmonies combine to make valuable teaching material and, from the beginning, excite the musical imagination of the pupil.

80 Graded Studies for Clarinet Book Two is a direct continuation of the first and is designed to take young players to an intermediate level. It concentrates on a number of techniques such as tone quality, dynamics, intonation, articulation, finger technique and playing in character. The wide variety of styles covered by the book fosters a musical understanding in the young clarinetist.Studies are an established part of every instrumentalist's training. They place technical problems in musical contexts, and can be invaluable aids to development. 80 Graded Studies for Clarinet is a must-have resource for all students and teachers, and the two books feature heavily on the major examination board syllabuses.  **ABRSM selected piece (Clarinet 2008-2013):Study in D minor (Demnitz)Study in A (Baermann)Study in G# minor or Study in G minor (Müller)**Trinity College London selected pieces (Saxophone 2012-2014):Study no.64 (Mazas)

80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book Two is a direct continuation of the first book, designed to progress players to a late intermediate level (Grades 6-8). It concentrates on a number of techniques such as tone quality, dynamics, intonation, articulation, finger technique and playing in character. The wide variety of styles also encourages young players to pay attention to expression and fosters a musical understanding in the young saxophonist.80 Graded Studies for Saxophone, selected and edited by John Davies and Paul Harris for both Alto and Tenor Saxophones, brings together in two books a broad selection of 18th and 19th century repertory, with studies by Arban, Baermenn, Blatt, Brod and others. Also included are a number of specially composed studies by Paul Harris. These introduce aspects of 20th-century style and considerably extend the scope of the selection. The studies are arranged in order of increasing difficulty, according to a carefully planned technical progression.Studies are an established part of every instrumentalist's training. They place technical problems in musical contexts, and can be invaluable aids to development. 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone is a must-have resource for all students and teachers, and the two books feature heavily on the major examination board syllabuses.

The 15 little pieces in the Really Easy C Clarinet Book have been written and selected with beginners in mind, but within the technical limitations this imposes there is plenty of scope for musical interest. The pieces are arranged progressively, so as well as musical satisfaction there's the pleasure of step-by-step improvement. The piano accompaniments have been kept as simple as possible.

Studies are an established part of every instrumentalist's training. They place technical problems in musical contexts, and can be invaluable aids to development. 76 Graded Studies for Flute brings together in two books a broad selection of repertoire in a variety of styles, from Camus to Telemann. Also included are a number of specially composed studies by Paul Harris that introduce aspects of 20th-century style and considerably extend the scope of the selection. It is a must-have resource for all students and teachers.76 Studies for Flute Book One are arranged in order of increasing difficulty, according to a carefully planned technical progression from Grades 1-5 standard.**ABRSM selected piece (Flute 2018-2021): Hessian Dance.

Two by Two brings you a variety of mixed ability duets for clarinet and alto saxophone arranged and composed by Paul Harris. The collection includes music of various genres and styles such as Hungarian Folk Song, Fiesta, and Tango as well as pieces by Mozart and Purcell.

Know your scales! Trumpet Grades 1-3 is the bright, fresh way to learn scales and arpeggios - a scale book without scales! Using 'finger fitness' exercises, scale and arpeggio study pieces, and simple improvisations, Paul Harris's brilliant approach teaches students to know the notes and thus to play scales and arpeggios with real confidence.As well as prompting a solid basis for the learning repertoire and sight-reading techniques, this invaluable resource for students covers all the keys and ranges required for the ABRSM examination syllabus, helping you pick up those valuable extra marks.

Paul Harris’s Basics Series is widely regarded as the leading method for beginner players and their teachers. Clarinet Basics Teacher’s book contains piano and clarinet accompaniments for the pieces in Clarinet Basics Pupil's book along with a general introduction and guidance for teachers. Starting at beginner level and progressing to Grade 2, this edition offers a fresh design, clear technical drawings, and includes all of the great tunes featured in the original Clarinet Basics, as well as:• a wide range of repertoire, including original pieces and well-loved favourites from every genre• warm ups and fun original exercises• invaluable fact files, quizzes and technical advice covering notation, general musicianship and care of the instrument• helpful fingering diagrams and rhythm boxes• duets throughout – ideal for group teaching• pull-out fingering chart to pin on your wall

Paul Harris’s Basics Series is widely regarded as the leading method for beginner players and their teachers.This edition of Clarinet Basics Pupil’s book offers a fresh design, clear technical drawings, fun illustrations, new activities, pull-out fingering chart and of course all of the great tunes featured in the original Clarinet Basics. Starting at absolute beginner level and progressing to about Grade 2, it contains:warm ups and fun original exercisesinvaluable fact files, quizzes and technical advice covering notation, general musicianship and care of the instrumenthelpful fingering diagrams and rhythm boxespull-out fingering chart to pin on your wallOnline audio featuring piano and clarinet accompaniments to play along with.

The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! Series, by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems, especially in the context of graded exams.Improve your sight-reading! Piano Duets Grades 0-1 is a collection of duets for pre-grade 1 to grade 1 gives players a chance to practise their sight-reading skills with another player (the second parts are easily playable by other pupils or teachers). As well as providing a fun break from solo sight-reading practice, these duets will help develop a strong sense of rhythm and the all-important ability to ‘keep going’. Complete with associated questions to help prepare each piece.Carefully paced to be used alongside the best-selling Improve your sight-reading! Series.

The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill, enabling you to learn new pieces more quickly and play with other musicians. The best-selling Improve your sight-reading! Series, by renowned educationalist Paul Harris, is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems, especially in the context of graded exams.Improve your sight-reading! Piano Duets Grades 2-3 is a collection of piano duets for grades 2 to 3 that gives players a chance to practise their sight-reading skills with another player (the second parts are easily playable by other pupils or teachers). As well as providing a fun break from solo sight-reading practice, these duets will help develop a strong sense of rhythm and the all-important ability to ‘keep going’. Complete with associated questions to help prepare each piece.Carefully paced to be used alongside the best-selling Improve your sight-reading! Series.

Improve your teaching! is a must-have handbook for all instrumental and singing teachers. Packed full of comprehensive advice and practical strategies, it offers creative yet accessible solutions to the challenges faced in music education. It outlines Paul Harris's innovative strategy of Simultaneous Learning: a method that encourages the development of musical insight by making connections between all aspects of musicianship and discusses topics including lesson preparation, aural and memory work, effective practice, improvisation and composition, sight-reading and group teaching.Cleverly fusing established teaching techniques with fresh and exciting ideas Improve your teaching! represents a modern and holistic approach to musical instruction.

Teaching beginners is a huge responsibility and a challenge, but also reaps enormous rewards. Today there are a host of colourful tutors to choose from, but none tells us how to teach beginners. It can be a hit and miss affair!Energising and inspirational, Improve your teaching! Teaching Beginners is a must-have resource for all instrumental and singing teachers. Written by the UK's leading music educationalist Paul Harris, it is packed full of comprehensive advice and practical strategies, it offers creative yet accessible solutions to the challenges faced in music education. Written in an approachable style and distilled from years of personal experience and research Paul Harris looks at the issues concerning the teaching of beginners, outlining a series of principals, advice and strategies, discussing: How to approach the first lesson, Practice ideas for beginners, Introducing the tutor book and notation, Taking stock and moving forward, Inheriting pupils, Improvisation and Composition for beginners.A companion to the best-selling Improve your teaching!, this book is guaranteed to challenge, affirm and energise your teaching!

Improve your sight-reading! Piano Grade 2 (Elementary) is part of the best-selling series by Paul Harris, guaranteed to improve your sight-reading! This workbook helps the player overcome problems by building up a complete picture of each piece, through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally by ‘going solo’ with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. This edition now includes supporting audio available online for students to check their performances against.The Improve your sight-reading! series will help you improve your reading ability, and with numerous practice tests included, will ensure sight-reading success in graded exams.

Improve your sight-reading! Piano Grade 3 (Elementary) is part of the best-selling series by Paul Harris, guaranteed to improve your sight-reading! This workbook helps the player overcome problems by building up a complete picture of each piece, through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally by ‘going solo’ with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. This edition now includes supporting audio available online for students to check their performances against.The Improve your sight-reading! series will help you improve your reading ability, and with numerous practice tests included, will ensure sight-reading success in graded exams.

Improve your sight-reading! Piano Grade 4 (Early Intermediate) is part of the best-selling series by Paul Harris, guaranteed to improve your sight-reading! This workbook helps the player overcome problems by building up a complete picture of each piece, through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally by ‘going solo’ with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. This edition now includes supporting audio available online for students to check their performances against.The Improve your sight-reading! series will help you improve your reading ability, and with numerous practice tests included, will ensure sight-reading success in graded exams.

Improve your sight-reading! Piano Grade 5 (Intermediate) is part of the best-selling series by Paul Harris, guaranteed to improve your sight-reading! This workbook helps the player overcome problems by building up a complete picture of each piece, through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally by ‘going solo’ with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. This edition now includes supporting audio available online for students to check their performances against.The Improve your sight-reading! series will help you improve your reading ability, and with numerous practice tests included, will ensure sight-reading success in graded exams.

Improve your sight-reading! Piano Grade 6 (Late Intermediate) is part of the best-selling series by Paul Harris, guaranteed to improve your sight-reading! This workbook helps the player overcome problems by building up a complete picture of each piece, through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally by `going solo’ with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. This edition now includes supporting audio available online for students to check their performances against. The Improve your sight-reading! series will help you improve your reading ability, and with numerous practice tests included, will ensure sight-reading success in graded exams.

Improve your sight-reading! Piano Grade 7 (Early Advanced) is part of the best-selling series by Paul Harris, guaranteed to improve your sight-reading! This workbook helps the player overcome problems by building up a complete picture of each piece, through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally by ‘going solo’ with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. This edition now includes supporting audio available online for students to check their performances against.The Improve your sight-reading! series will help you improve your reading ability, and with numerous practice tests included, will ensure sight-reading success in graded exams.

The very thought of aural, especially in examinations, strikes fear into the heart of many young pianists and instrumentalists. But aural should not be an occasional optional extra, it’s something to be developing all the time, because having a good ear will help you to improve as a musician more than any other single musical skill.Improve your aural! is designed to take the fear out of aural. Through fun listening activities, boxes to fill in and practice exercises, this workbook with downloadable online audio focuses on all the elements of the aural test. And because all aspects of musical training are of course connected, a range of interconnected activities are included to help develop the ear including singing, clapping, playing your instrument, writing music down, improvising and composing.All the answers for Improve your aural! Grade 2 are provided on the last page of the physical book.