| Quality music | [PDF Sample] |
- Real musical encounters right from the start
- A wide variety of solo, ensemble and mixed instrument group music with CD backings
- Pieces from different styles, cultures and times. From boogie and beguine and Purcell to Prokofieff, plus music from all around the world, well-known tunes and newly composed music
- Technical skills are always introduced and reinforced through the music | |
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| Musical activities | [PDF Sample] |
Activities help students learn and explore all aspects of music:
- Feeling the rhythm activities: tap, clap, step, move
- Breathing exercises
- Musical activities: listen and respond, arrange, improvise and compose | |
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| Audio CD | [PDF Sample] |
Audio CD enhances lesson learning and home practice and includes:
- Full performances
- Backing tracks to many of the pieces. Some pieces have 2 different backing tracks in contrasting styles
- Listening activities | |
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| Maximum flexibility | [PDF Sample] |
Flexible ensemble music - suitable for any number of players in mixed ensembles
- Solos, duets and trios for all levels of experience
- Music for mixed ability groups allows everyone to join in
- A consistent approach makes it easy for teachers to move between different books and instruments | |
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| Practical solutions | [PDF Sample] |
Provides more help than other methods:
- More help with instrumental skills
Practical ideas for teaching breathing, rhythm, tone production, practising and performing
- More help with musical skills
Quick and easy ways into areas not usually covered in other methods including aural awareness, improvisation, arranging and composition | |
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| Complete music curriculum | [PDF Sample] |
A clearly structured progressive course
- Based on a clear instrumental curriculum. Students perform, create, listen and respond
- Curriculum framework developed with the assistance of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama
- Quick and easy lesson plannign helps you make the most of your time
- For all woodwind and brass teachers. Easy to use - whether you're teaching your specialist instrument or not | |
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| Musicianship from the start | [PDF Sample] |
Helps the student develop as an all-round musician
- Integrates instrumental technique with musical awareness and understanding
- Helps develop a solid grounding in musical skills, building a firm foundation for the student's future musical progress | |
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| Motivating | [PDF Sample] |
Fun and supportive; keeps students involved at every stage
- Audio CD backing tracks and listening exercises enhance lesson learning and home practice
- Plenty of ideas for practice to keep students motivated between lessons | |
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| Assessment | [PDF Sample] |
Get real results and be able to quantify them!
- Clear goals and checklists help teacher and student measure their progress
- Students are encouraged to think about and assess their own performance | |
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| By teachers for teachers | [PDF Sample] |
- Created and developed by leading educators and instrumental specialist teachers under the editorship of Chris Morgan
- The result of extensive research, designed to meet the changing needs of today's instrumental teachers
- Thoroughly field-tested; draws on recognised concepts in good teaching practice | |
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| The complete package | [PDF Sample] |
Everything you need for the first few years of learning
- 2 books for each instrument, each with CD. From absolute beginner level to Grade 3
- Audio CD containing performances, backing tracks and listening activities
- Online resources
- Teacher training and professional development available | |
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| Online resources | |
Supplementary resources available including:
- Free downloads: extra pieces, activities, games, puzzles and backing tracks
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