32 well-known Christmas carols and pieces with words to sing along
solos and duets using finger patterns 0-1-23-4 and 0-12-3-4
easy chord symbols for guitar or keyboard accompaniment; these chords are not compatible with the audio tracks
a companion website with performances to listen or play along to; the varied accompaniments use piano, guitar, drums, and bass
piano accompaniments available in a separate volume
Artistry in Strings is a groundbreaking string method that will be at home in your classroom or private studio. Its comprehensive approach contains all the basic tools necessary to establish solid technique and expressive music making. Artistry in Strings is a music educator's dream, combining a performance-centered approach with optional theory, composing, listening, assessment, and interdisciplinary and multi-cultural studies.
Open string pieces and tunes using the finger pattern 0-1-34
· Quality original pieces from rock to calypso
· Careful introduction of new notes and rhythms
· Simple slurs and dynamics
· Easy duets
· Scales and arpeggios in the keys of G, D, and C major, one octave
· CD with performances of all the pieces to play along to - jazz and rock numbers add drumkit
Easy string music by Kathy & Hugh Colledge. 26 pieces following on from Waggon Wheels. 0-12-3-4 and 0-1-2-34 finger patterns. New rhythms and compound time are introduced, along with a wider range of expression marks and some varied bowing.
Cello Time Starters is a great beginner book for the budding cellist. Carefully paced to suit young learners, it supports players through the important early stages, step by step-from how to hold your instrument and bow, through basic notation, to exciting pieces in a range of styles. With plenty of entertaining illustrations and audio tracks to play along to, with Cello Time Starters it really is fun to play!
These are the original editions of the ever-popular instruction books for various instruments by C. Paul Herfurth. The books are packed full of lessons, illustrations, fingering charts, daily practice records, test questions, andmanuscript paper for homework. Perfect for use in group lessons, school classes, or for individual lessons.