Basics Series – serie

Electronic Keyboard Basics 1 introduces the basic reading of notation, simple five-finger positions and auto-accompaniments with fingered chords as an alternative.Echo playing and simple improvisation encourage the pupil to play by ear and develop good aural skills. This book is packed with the widest variety of musical styles from classical to contemporary, and full of fantastic illustrations, Sarah Walker's Electronic Keyboard Basics is a great way to learn.

Keyboard Basics 2 follows on directly from book 1 and introduces bass-clef reading, key signatures and scales. 'Echo playing' and simple improvisation encourage pupils to play by ear and develop good aural skills. Packed with the widest variety of musical styles from classical to contemporary, and full of fantastic illustrations.

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 Clarinet Basics Repertoire (Teacher's part) is a fantastic addition to the Clarinet Basics Series, offering supplementary material for the Grade 1-4 clarinetist, including a range of pieces from pop to classical.Each stage focuses on a specific technique with exercises and pieces to help consolidate new skills. There is plenty of opportunity for ensemble playing with the inclusion of duets as well as approachable piano accompaniments to suit every teacher.

Sally Adams’s Flute Basics Series is a landmark method by one of the leading figures in flute education. Comprising pupil’s tutor book, teacher’s book with accompaniment parts and an array of online resources, Flute Basics provides everything you need to get playing. This edition of Flute 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 Flute Basics. Starting at absolute beginner level and progressing to about Grade 2, it contains:•    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•    downloadable online audio featuring piano and flute accompaniments to play along with

Ukulele Basics is a landmark ukulele method for young beginners. Carefully designed for use in both individual- and group-learning contexts, Ukulele Basics supports players and teachers through the early stages of learning, providing the ideal foundation for budding musicians. From how to hold your ukulele, through basic chords and strumming patterns, to playing accompaniments and simple tunes, this carefully paced method provides a complete resource for aspiring players.Suitable for absolute beginners aged 6+Gradually introduces key musical concepts, tab and stave notation, simple chords and strums and tunes to pluckOnline audio of demos for all songs and chords as well as numerous backing tracksNotes for teachers and tips for parents/carers to download.Detailed lesson plans for selected songs can be found below

Christmas Clarinet Basics is a collection of fun and festive clarinet repertoire. Leap through the twelve days of Christmas in twelve stages, including Christmas-themed improvisations, warm-ups and studies, and your favourite Christmas tunes with piano accompaniment, or as duets for 2 clarinets or clarinet and flute. Each stage wraps together musical and technical elements to help focus your festive playing.

Christmas Flute Basics is a collection of fun and festive flute repertoire. Leap through the twelve days of Christmas in twelve stages, including Christmas-themed improvisations, warm-ups and studies, and your favourite Christmas tunes with piano accompaniment, or as duets for 2 flutes or flute and clarinet. Each stage wraps together musical and technical elements to help focus your festive playing.

Paul Harris’s Basics Series is widely regarded as the leading method for beginner players and their teachers. Oboe 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 tutor progresses to about Grade 2 level. Audio tracks of accompaniments are available to download online.

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 tutor progresses to about Grade 2 level. Audio tracks of accompaniments are available to download online.

Christmas Saxophone Basics is a collection of fun and festive repertoire for alto saxophone. Leap through the twelve days of Christmas in twelve stages with Christmas-themed improvisations, warm-ups and studies, plus your favourite Christmas tunes. There’s a selection of repertoire with piano accompaniment as well as duets suitable for 2 saxophones and duets for saxophone and clarinet. Each stage wraps together musical and technical elements to help focus your festive playing.

Violin Basics is a landmark method by two of the leading figures in music education. Comprising pupil’s tutor book, teacher’s accompaniment book, and online audio, Violin Basics provides everything you need to get playing. This Pupil’s Book starts at absolute beginner level and progresses to Grade 1 level. The step-by-step technical progression is supported by fun exercises and warm-ups, a wide range of imaginative repertoire, music theory, and general musicianship activities. Audio of all the accompaniments are available online.

Violin Basics is a landmark method by two of the leading figures in music education. Comprising pupil’s tutor book, teacher’s accompaniment book, and online audio, Violin Basics provides everything you need to get playing. This Teacher’s Book supports the pupil from absolute beginner level, progressing to Grade 1 level. It contains piano and violin accompaniments for the pieces in Violin Basics, along with general guidance for teachers. Audio of all the accompaniments is available online.

Double Bass Basics is a landmark method by two of the leading figures in music education, Paul Harris and Jessica O’Leary. Comprising pupil’s tutor book, free downloadable accompaniment parts and online audio, Double Bass Basics provides everything you need to get playing. The method presents a step-by-step technical progression supported by fun exercises and warm-ups with a wide range of imaginative repertoire. Helpful fact files, rhythm boxes, music theory and musicianship activities provide a holistic approach for beginners. …bursting with wonderful practice tips, tricks, word puzzles and a subtle introduction to music theory. There is a comfortable pace to this method so the student will steadily progress and never feel stagnant... This is an ideal publication for the beginner bassist.Marian Heckenberg, Stringendo, April 2024

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