Sight-Reading Made Easy. Book 1. Primary (BRADLEY DOROTHY / TOBIN RAYMOND)

SKU: ST.0144

ISBN 9790220201721.

Simp le keys - not more than two sharps or flats, a few accidentals, easy melodies of 8 or 12 bars with hands playing together, independent movement, a few small intervals (together) not exceeding the minor 7th, easy examples in compound time, bigger keyboard range achieved by arm movement, easy expression marks.

SKU: ST.0145

ISBN 9790220201738.

More examples in keys of two sharps and flats, including minor keys with inflected 6th and (or) 7th, and easy modulations, greater diversity in rhythms, semiquavers in various subdivisions of the beat, more variety in easy compound time, detail in touch and phrasing, 8, 16, 24 bars.

SKU: ST.0148

ISBN 9790220201769.

To cover keys to four sharps and flats, free use of minor keys and modulations, a few chromatic accidentals, quicker movement of notes, more sub-divisions in compound time, independent treatment of inner parts, legato against staccato, couplets of slurred notes in different guises, broader phrases, finer detail within the phrase, varied touches, fuller harmony-chords include octaves, suspensions, easy ornaments. 16-32 bars.

SKU: ST.0147

ISBN 9790220201752.

Keys including sharps and flats, melodies with greater complexity of detail, broken chord figures, syncopations, part-writing and easy antiphonal movement of parts with independent phrasing between the hands, phrases beginning on quarter-beat, subdivisions of quaver in compound time, pedalling. Guided tests train eye to follow independent parts and gibe each its due time and tone value. 16-32 bars.

SKU: BT.MUSAM982333

English.

This book/CD pack is written for the real-world guitarist. With this book, you can see and hear actual guitar parts just as you would encounter them on a gig or in the studio. This practical approach to reading shows you how todecipher and interpret the different types of notation and special instructions commonly thrown at guitarists. Build your confidence and stamina by reading along with over 50 music examples in various styles and degrees ofdifficulty. Each exercise is supported by a crystal-clear recording so you can check your accuracy and progress with ease. A superb resource for any guitarist.

SKU: ST.0143

ISBN 9790220201714.

To cover the keys of one and two sharps and flats - simple melodies of 2, 4, 8 bar basis, distributed between the hands on piano score, chiefly within five-finger range.

SKU: ST.0150

ISBN 9790220201783.

Will deal with more difficult pulse divisions, greater detail in requirements of touch contrasts, octaves moving against arpeggios, scale figures against chords, more complexity in part-writing and antiphonal movement, melody in both hands above or below accompaniment shared by the hands on half or quarter beat, more artistic use of pedal required. Guided tests show how to read progressions of block harmony, to balance melodies in poper proportion, to recognise ornamental notes, cadences-inverted and decorated, and spot essentials. 12, 16, 32 bars.

SKU: ST.0149

ISBN 9790220201776.

Keys to include a few in five flats and sharps, more difficult passage and scale work, more antiphonal detail, sustained inner or lower voices, pedal notes and wider skips in L.H., melodies and counter-melodies, melody and accompaniment shared by hands or working independently, test of interpretative skill and pedalling devices. Graded tests show how to reduce horizontal harmonies, to connect melodic lines, spot key changes, pedal for different effects.

SKU: ST.0146

ISBN 9790220201745.

To cover keys to three sharps or flats, more detailed melodies with free keyboard movement, very simple part-writing, L.H. detail, melody and small accompaniment in same hand, phrasing, touch variants, a little pedalling. 16-24 bars.

SKU: MB.30651

ISBN 9781513460819. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

This book provides the pianist with an amazing assortment of easy, essential exercises. Players of all experience levels can utilize this method; beginners will learn to play music through creative exercises, while advanced pianists can add new exercises to their routines. With this book, you will be able to practice scales and chords without the usual monotony.

The exercises focus on three 5-note palindrome patterns (which sound the same forwards and backwards) and are excellent for sight reading. Correct fingering is the key to playing piano with dexterity—this book provides all 120 ways these 5-note patterns can be played, giving you the ability to utilize all ten fingers efficiently across 88 keys.