Par GRIFFIN MICHAEL. When it comes to musical skill, why is it that some people achieve so much more than others? We are frequently led to believe this is because of a talent hardwired into their DNA. Now, music educator Michael Griffin dismisses that age-old notion in favour of another known factor: practice. His new book, Learning Strategies for Musical Success illustrates how the quantity and quality of practice is the greatest predictor of musical success so that aspiring musicians of all ages and abilities can best bring about expert performance. This inspiring, accessible guide will equip students, teachers, adult learners, and parents with the methods and mindset to improve the likelihood of learning music successfully. 'Deeply impressive - the breadth of research is fascinating!' - Victorian Music Teachers Association 'Terrific...eminently practical...excellent discussion...I came away inspired and excited.' - The Music Trust, Australia 'This book really does deliver' - American Music Teacher 'I can't think of any other book that draws on so many resources to create a new understanding of learning music. Every serious music student, music teacher, and parent of a music student will find important information in this book. Griffin gives clear examples of how concepts are applied that make for enjoyable reading. This book has a potential for making lifelong differences in the lives of music students, parents and teachers.” - Roy Ernst, PhD, LLD Professor Emeritus, Eastman School of Music of The University of Rochester 'A must buy for every music teacher and music student. Bravo on a most stimulating read. This draws together old wisdom and the latest research. I am re-reading this excellent book for the third time, highlighter pen in hand.' 5 stars (Amazon Rank) - William Bruce, Guildhall UK. 'A most stimulating read that has given me a great deal to think about.' - Nicholas Carpenter, Prebendal, UK. 'Fantastic book...simply brilliant!' - Ian Cooper, Norfolk Music Service, UK. 'A must read for all music educators. Michael Griffin has collected lessons from his own experience - which is extensive, and pertinent, recent research to provide a detailed overview of how we learn, and how students can be empowered and trained to become effective, efficient and independent learners. The book is well documented, making it convenient to go on to further reading about the topics of each chapter. The language is concise and easily understood, yet deeply practical and useful.' - 5 stars Robert Adams, Music Educator, New Haven, USA. 'Don't miss this opportunity!' - 5 stars Mary George, USA./ Méthode / Tout Instrument

Par RAYNER JONATHAN. The Music Factory is a comprehensive, innovative and practical music course, covering Key stage 3 of the National Curriculum and GCSE. The core of The Music Factory is a flexible Teacher Resource Book , containing 120 practical activities for classroom music-making. This book aims to provide teachers with a comprehensive source of ideas, approaches and starting points. Each of the five chapters focus on a conceptual area: Rhythm and Metre - Pitch and Melody - Harmony - Structure and Form - and Timbre and Texture. Each chapter has four sections, progressing from elementary to more advanced material - and each section contains six main activities, each presenting a framework for music-making focused around a particular idea, and involving whole-class, group or individual work. The activities explore a variety of musical styles, and seek to reveal the similarities and individual characteristics of each. Some activities share a stylistic focus, such as aspects of North Indian classical music, or the 12-bar blues. This is a fantastic resource for teachers and, whenever possible, suggested listening is drawn from a range of musical cultures. / Niveau : Assez Facile / Répertoire / Tout Instrument

Arrangeur: Gwyn Arch. Par GRIFFIN MICHAEL. Music and Keyboard in the Classroom is a music education scheme of work for general music middle school classes. Designed around the mastering of practical skills, it integrates theory, aural and history, and allows students to progress at their own rate. 'Let's Get Creative' is the second book in this series. 'We have been using your keyboard course and the results have been amazing!” - St George College, Australia/ Méthode / Tout Instrument

Par HUTCHINSON PAUL. Sixty Country Dance Tunes 1786-1800 is a collection of rediscovered folk tunes, made available for the first time since the end of the eighteenth century. Consultant editor and renowned folk musician Paul Hutchinson has curated this edition, bringing together the following original publications: - Twenty Four Country Dances for the Year 1786 - Cahusac's Annual Collection of Twentyfour favorite (sic.) Country Dances for the Year 1800 - Twelve Fashionable Country Dances for the Piano Forte or Harp for the Year 1800 These lively dances are presented as simple single-line melodies that appear alongside beautiful images of the original scores, whichinclude the instructions for dancing. This volume provides an unmissable collection of music from an incredibly rich era of England's folk music heritage. It will be of immense value to musicians looking for new repertoire and to those interested in finding out more about the history of music at this time./ Recueil / Tout Instrument

Par HARRIS PAUL. This new series from Paul Harris builds on his previous series' 'Improve your Scales' and 'Improve your Sightreading'. 'Improve your Practice Grade 3' begins by encouraging students to plan their practice sessions, starting with warm-ups and then giving tips on how to 'explore a piece'. This book will help children to think about different aspects of their music as they play giving them a better musical understanding of their pieces and also encourages independent thought and exploration. / Niveau : Facile / Répertoire / Tout Instrument

Par HARRIS PAUL. Paul Harris's highly successful Simultaneous Learning approach is an entirely positive and imaginative way to teach, which embraces the understanding that all the elements of music are connected. In this definitive book Harris outlines the complete philosophy of his ground-breaking approach. He examines topics such as language and body language, the first lesson on a new piece, introducing notation and making the transition to Simultaneous Learning./ Méthode / Tout Instrument

Par HARRIS PAUL. This new series from is the essential companion for instrumentalists, encapsulating Paul Harris's failsafe approach to learning. With boxes to fill in, make-your-own playing cards, a handy practice diary and (when you need it) exam countdown, you'll find yourself exploring your pieces and really understanding their character. You will begin to develop ways of making the most out of your practice sessions-whatever their length. Most importantly, you'll also find that your wider musical skills of aural, theory, sight-reading, improvisation and composition develop alongside, resultingin a more intelligent and all-round musician. / Niveau : Facile / Répertoire / Tout Instrument