Cello-String Basics Steps to Success for String Orchestra is a comprehensive and impressive resource for those learning the Cello at grade 3 level and beyond. Written by award-winning authors this book covers theessentials for this level as well as including a wealth of digital and interactive resources.Book 3 for Cello introduces independent instrument tuning then the critical review section prepares studentsfor unfamiliar major and minor keys the chromatic scale and advanced note and rhythm combinations. Students will experience all this before practising a number of vibrato development exercises specifically designed for ensembles.Shade and Woolstenhulme have managed all this while keeping the content interesting and engaging using technical exercises together with a diverse range of classical and cultural music.The StringBasics series is widely-acclaimed for its use of practical activities world music classical themes as well as original compositions. All of these features combine to help students learn the fundamental and advancedtenets of playing a stringed instrument in an orchestra. This book for the Cello contains step-by-step instructions where necessary to make everything as clear as possible as well as full-colour photographs enabling the studentto see exactly how it should be done. Not only this but the duets rounds trios and orchestra arrangements enhance the student’s ability to play in a wide variety of settings with different numbers of fellow musicians.Aswith all books in the String Basics series the Interactive Practice Studio is included which is accessible on any Windows or Mac computer and contains a fun and inspiring mix of biography history photography audio and video to enhance learning. A DVD is also included featuring lessons taught by the authors in a classroom setting making this book perfect for students and teachers alike.

Teacher Edition-Book 3 of the String Basics Teacher Edition contains a wealth of essential resources for the best possible teaching of the String Basics series at grade 3 level andbeyond.This book is the perfect teaching companion for using this method in an ensemble in the classroom. It contains teaching strategies with proven success that match every step of the String Basicsmaterial so that you can maximise the effectiveness of your teaching without sacrificing any of the notable features of the String Basics programme that make it so valuable. These strategies are divided into thetwo categories of performance and musical understanding both essential to the teaching of students in an orchestra. Guidelines and signposts help teachers to know exactly how to teach each section while the practical advicewill help students to gain experience in an orchestra.Each Teacher Edition comes with a DVD containing video lessons and accompaniment practice tracks which help make the book come alive. However the realicing on the cake is the Interactive Teacher’s Studio a corollary to the popular Interactive Practice Studio that comes with the student books. This offers an even greater number of helpful tips and strategies to enable you tomake the most of your String Basics Teacher Edition.But don’t take our word for it Renata Bratt of allthingsstrings.com says: ”The teacher’s edition includes information about almostevery exercise and tune…Without a computer and the internet this method is good. With access to computers and internet service this method is amazing and is a benchmark in classroom string education.” To readthe full review click here.

Violin-The String Basics Steps to Success for String Orchestra is a comprehensive and effective method for students learning to play in an ensemble. This book for Violin is aimed at students working at grade 3 andabove and includes a great range of interactive and digital material.Book 3 for Violin introduces a number of essential techniques and practices for accompanying a string orchestra. Through many newconcepts such as unfamiliar major and minor keys the chromatic scale and advanced note and rhythm combinations the student will progress quickly on their way to becoming adept at playing Violin. Shade andWoolstenhulme have expertly constructed this book to include a wealth of instructive material all the while keeping the content fresh and engaging. Students will love that technical exercises are introduced together witha diverse selection of classical and cultural music putting dry theory into an exciting context.The String Basics series is widely-acclaimed for its use of practical activities world music classicalthemes as well as original compositions. All of these features combine to help students learn the fundamental and advanced tenets of playing a stringed instrument in an orchestra. This book for Violin contains step-by-stepinstructions where necessary to make everything as clear as possible as well as full-colour photographs enabling the student to see exactly how it should be done. Not only this but the duets rounds trios and orchestraarrangements enhance the student’s ability to play in a wide variety of settings with different numbers of fellow musicians.As with all books in the String Basics series the Interactive Practice Studio isincluded which is accessible on any Windows or Mac computer and contains a fun and inspiring mix of biography history photography audio and video to enhance learning. A DVD is also included featuring lessons taught by the

Violin-String Basics: Steps to Success for String Orchestra is a comprehensive method for beginning string classes. Utilizing technical exercises music from around the world classical themes by the masters andoriginal compositions students will learn to play their string instruments in an orchestra. Step-by-step sequences of instruction will prove invaluable as students learn to hold their instrument and bow finger new notes countdifferent rhythms read music notation and more.Clear full-colour photographs and fingering chart diagrams introduce playing positions bow hold and bowing and left hand finger patterns.Duets rounds trios and orchestra arrangements develop student's ability to play in an ensemble setting right away. Duets are designed to strengthen ear training and establishing good information.Interactive Practice Studio is a unique andtrendsetting downloadable resource containing a wealth of supporting biographical historical and cultural information; photos maps artwork audio samples video and more. It's designed with your students in mind. Fun -Inspiring - Motivating!Video Lessons offer students and teachers a comprehensive step-by-step look at concepts taught throughout String Basics. Lessons are taught in a middle school classroom setting by authors Shade andWolstenhulme. Lessons show special consideration for each instrument and one lesson is specially devoted to shifting for the bass.Theory & Composition offers students hands-on experiences to better understand what theysee and hear by actually learning to notate music and compose simple melodic lines.The Teacher's Edition provides successful teaching strategies as they pertain to the material introduced throughout String Basics. TheStrategies are divided into two categories: Performance and Musical Understanding. Through them guidelines and guide- posts assist towards giving students a comprehensive experience in orchestra. Also available to teachers is

Ultimate Beginner-The first step towards experiencing the fun of playing music. This DVD will guide you through everything you need to know to begin playing the electric guitar:How to tune How to change strings Basicchords and strumming techniques Reading music and tablature The blues progression Lead guitar techniques Lead scales Barre Chords CD included

String Basics: Steps to Success for String Orchestra is a comprehensive method for beginning string classes. Utilizing technical exercises music from around the world classical themes by the masters andoriginal compositions students will learn to play their string instruments in an orchestra. Step-by-step sequences of instruction will prove invaluable as students learn to hold their instrument and bow finger new notes countdifferent rhythms read music notation and more. Clear full-color photographs and fingering chart diagrams introduce playing positions bow hold and bowing and left hand finger patterns. Duets rounds trios andorchestra arrangements develop student's ability to play in an ensemble setting right away. Duets are designed to strengthen ear training and establishing good information.Interactive Practice Studio is a unique andtrendsetting downloadable resource containing a wealth of supporting biographical historical and cultural information; photos maps artwork audio samples video and more. It's designed with your students in mind. Fun -Inspiring - Motivating!Video Lessons offer students and teachers a comprehensive step-by-step look at concepts taught throughout String Basics. Lessons are taught in a middle school classroom setting by authors Shade andWolstenhulme. Lessons show special consideration for each instrument and one lesson is specially devoted to shifting for the bass. Theory & Composition offers students hands-on experiences to better understand what theysee and hear by actually learning to notate music and compose simple melodic lines.The Teacher's Edition provides successful teaching strategies as they pertain to the material introduced throughout String Basics. TheStrategies are divided into two categories: Performance and Musical Understanding. Through them guidelines and guide- posts assist towards giving students a comprehensive experience in orchestra. Also available to teachers is

String Basics: Steps to Success for String Orchestra is a comprehensive method for beginning string classes. Utilizing technical exercises music from around the world classical themes by the masters andoriginal compositions students will learn to play their string instruments in an orchestra. Step-by-step sequences of instruction will prove invaluable as students learn to hold their instrument and bow finger new notes countdifferent rhythms read music notation and more. Clear full-color photographs and fingering chart diagrams introduce playing positions bow hold and bowing and left hand finger patterns. Duets rounds trios andorchestra arrangements develop student's ability to play in an ensemble setting right away. Duets are designed to strengthen ear training and establishing good information.Interactive Practice Studio is a unique andtrendsetting downloadable resource containing a wealth of supporting biographical historical and cultural information; photos maps artwork audio samples video and more. It's designed with your students in mind. Fun -Inspiring - Motivating!Video Lessons offer students and teachers a comprehensive step-by-step look at concepts taught throughout String Basics. Lessons are taught in a middle school classroom setting by authors Shade andWolstenhulme. Lessons show special consideration for each instrument and one lesson is specially devoted to shifting for the bass. Theory & Composition offers students hands-on experiences to better understand what theysee and hear by actually learning to notate music and compose simple melodic lines.The Teacher's Edition provides successful teaching strategies as they pertain to the material introduced throughout String Basics. TheStrategies are divided into two categories: Performance and Musical Understanding. Through them guidelines and guide- posts assist towards giving students a comprehensive experience in orchestra. Also available to teachers is

String Basics: Steps to Success for String Orchestra is a comprehensive method for beginning string classes. Utilizing technical exercises music from around the world classical themes by the masters andoriginal compositions students will learn to play their string instruments in an orchestra. Step-by-step sequences of instruction will prove invaluable as students learn to hold their instrument and bow finger new notes countdifferent rhythms read music notation and more. Clear full-color photographs and fingering chart diagrams introduce playing positions bow hold and bowing and left hand finger patterns. Duets rounds trios andorchestra arrangements develop student's ability to play in an ensemble setting right away. Duets are designed to strengthen ear training and establishing good information.Interactive Practice Studio is a unique andtrendsetting downloadable resource containing a wealth of supporting biographical historical and cultural information; photos maps artwork audio samples video and more. It's designed with your students in mind. Fun -Inspiring - Motivating!Video Lessons offer students and teachers a comprehensive step-by-step look at concepts taught throughout String Basics. Lessons are taught in a middle school classroom setting by authors Shade andWolstenhulme. Lessons show special consideration for each instrument and one lesson is specially devoted to shifting for the bass. Theory & Composition offers students hands-on experiences to better understand what theysee and hear by actually learning to notate music and compose simple melodic lines.The Teacher's Edition provides successful teaching strategies as they pertain to the material introduced throughout String Basics. TheStrategies are divided into two categories: Performance and Musical Understanding. Through them guidelines and guide- posts assist towards giving students a comprehensive experience in orchestra. Also available to teachers is

String Basics: Steps to Success for String Orchestra is a comprehensive method for beginning string classes. Utilizing technical exercises music from around the world classical themes by the masters andoriginal compositions students will learn to play their string instruments in an orchestra. Step-by-step sequences of instruction will prove invaluable as students learn to hold their instrument and bow finger new notes countdifferent rhythms read music notation and more. Clear full-color photographs and fingering chart diagrams introduce playing positions bow hold and bowing and left hand finger patterns. Duets rounds trios andorchestra arrangements develop student's ability to play in an ensemble setting right away. Duets are designed to strengthen ear training and establishing good information.Interactive Practice Studio is a unique andtrendsetting downloadable resource containing a wealth of supporting biographical historical and cultural information; photos maps artwork audio samples video and more. It's designed with your students in mind. Fun -Inspiring - Motivating!Video Lessons offer students and teachers a comprehensive step-by-step look at concepts taught throughout String Basics. Lessons are taught in a middle school classroom setting by authors Shade andWolstenhulme. Lessons show special consideration for each instrument and one lesson is specially devoted to shifting for the bass. Theory & Composition offers students hands-on experiences to better understand what theysee and hear by actually learning to notate music and compose simple melodic lines.The Teacher's Edition provides successful teaching strategies as they pertain to the material introduced throughout String Basics. TheStrategies are divided into two categories: Performance and Musical Understanding. Through them guidelines and guide- posts assist towards giving students a comprehensive experience in orchestra. Also available to teachers is

String Basics: Steps to Success for String Orchestra is a comprehensive method for beginning string classes. Utilizing technical exercises music from around the world classical themes by the masters andoriginal compositions students will learn to play their string instruments in an orchestra. Step-by-step sequences of instruction will prove invaluable as students learn to hold their instrument and bow finger new notes countdifferent rhythms read music notation and more. Clear full-color photographs and fingering chart diagrams introduce playing positions bow hold and bowing and left hand finger patterns. Duets rounds trios andorchestra arrangements develop student's ability to play in an ensemble setting right away. Duets are designed to strengthen ear training and establishing good information.Interactive Practice Studio is a unique andtrendsetting downloadable resource containing a wealth of supporting biographical historical and cultural information; photos maps artwork audio samples video and more. It's designed with your students in mind. Fun -Inspiring - Motivating!Video Lessons offer students and teachers a comprehensive step-by-step look at concepts taught throughout String Basics. Lessons are taught in a middle school classroom setting by authors Shade andWolstenhulme. Lessons show special consideration for each instrument and one lesson is specially devoted to shifting for the bass. Theory & Composition offers students hands-on experiences to better understand what theysee and hear by actually learning to notate music and compose simple melodic lines.The Teacher's Edition provides successful teaching strategies as they pertain to the material introduced throughout String Basics. TheStrategies are divided into two categories: Performance and Musical Understanding. Through them guidelines and guide- posts assist towards giving students a comprehensive experience in orchestra. Also available to teachers is

Whether it's jazz or classical, chamber music or marching band, the clarinet has established itself as one of the leading instruments in the musical world. Clarinet Basics is designed to walk you through the beginning steps of this fantastic instrument! Clarinet Basics introduces the reader to the beginning playing techniques and tone. Included with this book is a CD that will make learning easy and fun. Enjoy your journey into the wonderful experience of the clarinet! / Niveau : Débutant / All Styles - Methods / Méthode / Clarinette

Steps Ahead is a new BandQuest work by Michael Gandolfi that takes young players on a journey! Along the way there are musical/compositional techniques that are intended to educate the performers about basic compositional techniques that areintended to educate the performers about basic compositional techniques. ?Steps Ahead is a delightful piece with something interesting for every instrument in the ensemble. Each of its three sections addresses a kind of compositional technique ?transposition tutti (a 2-part homophonic section) and developing tutti (parts of the band enter to build to a 2-part homophonic tutti). Less experienced players might enjoy the challenges of easy syncopation and musical lines constructed with largerintervals.? ?Tom Duffy series editor.BandQuest® an exciting series of new music and accompanying curricula for band is a program published by the American Composers Forum. The series was started as a response to feedback from music educators that there is a pressing need for new fresh band music. The heart of this program is new works written by a diverse group of leading American composers who have created challenging pieces that are a true departure from standard middle school repertoire. Visit www.bandquest.org to learnmore about this innovative series and email bandquest@composersforum.orgto request a free downloadable audio catalog.

A Vocabulary of Music Steps and Styles-Move through the decades of American popular music with this easy-to-follow DVD featuring the Doctor of Dance John Jacobson! Decades of Dance features step-by-step visual instructions for over 75 different dances in anumber of styles that became popular from the 20s 30s 40s – all the way to the present day. An informational booklet is included with a complete list of steps and historic background on the different dance stylespresented. And the submenus on the DVD allow you to go directly to the move you need! From the Waltz Samba or Tango to the Jitterbug Grapevine or Soft Shoe this vocabulary of steps will serve as an excellent starting point forcreating your own combinations of dance and for all kinds of staging endeavors. Once you know a few basic steps it's easy! Available: DVD (with informational booklet). For Gr. 4-12.

Written by a guitarist for a guitarist, Basic Pro Tools for Guitarists is the perfect way to get started recording with Pro Tools. Designed for guitarists of all skill levels, this book includes clear, easy-to-understand explanations on everything you need to know to get going. Topics include acoustic properties, microphone techniques for acoustic and electric guitars, basic Pro Tools LE functions, effects, plug-ins, and tips on recording, overdubbing, and mixing. Author Richard McIlvery has over 40 years of experience in the music industry. His unique perspective and approach will demystify the recording process for every guitarist. The included DVD guides you through the steps to making great recordings. / Guitare

The Clarinet First Steps collection is divided into four volumes aimed at young clarinetists. This second book consists of three educational parts. The following sections appear throughout the parts to achieve the basic objectives of the art of Clarinet playing: Musical Language: Explanation of music contents in the exercises melodies and duets. Technique And Repertoire: Includes technical contents some exercises to practice and short melodic pieces containing the new concepts presented. Activities: A fun section where the student can answer quiz questions review issues of musical language or practice breathing exercises.Cultural Space: In this section there are historical curiosities about the Clarinet and composers a discussion on the relationship between Mozart and the Clarinet and a review of Antonio Romero the most important Spanish clarinetist in the century XIX. 15 Progressive Duos: Duos designed with the same level of difficulty in both voices to play with the teacher or another student. CD: The book is accompanied by a CD MP3 featuring recordings of the exercises melodies with Piano accompaniment and duets. The author of this method Pedro Rubio performs his musical studies in Murcia Malaga and Barcelona Spain. In 1997 he won the Clarinet Performing Diploma from the Royal College of Music in London and in 2003 the Bass Clarinet Diploma at the Conservatory of Rotterdam. He has taught Clarinet since 1989.