NoteBusters

Author: Karen Spurney
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615624693
Category : Musical notation
Languages : en
Pages : 290

Book Description
Improves sight-reading skills through timed exercises and repetition 240 1-minute exercises covering over 30 notes on both staves Notes are presented randomly instead of in typical musical patterns to enhance note recognition Easy to track scoring system encourages self-improvement Fun, simple, and quick exercises so students of all ages (and attention spans) can benefit NOTEBUSTERS is a music workbook designed to increase sight-reading skills. NOTEBUSTERS is intended for beginning to intermediate music students looking for a quick and practical way to increase the speed at which they read and play music notes. NOTEBUSTERS can be used for almost any instrument including the piano, violin, guitar, bass, flute, ukulele, etc.

Andrea and Trevor Dow's Timed Note Reading Tests for Piano, Book 1

Author: Trevor Dow
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 107

Book Description
For great piano players, note reading is second nature. The instantaneous ability to transfer notes on a page to sounds on a piano frees them up to focus on the little things that make music magical. It is, therefore, essential that students learn to note read fluently as soon as possible. There are many tools to improve note reading; this book is one of them. Encourage your children or students to sit down with this book once a day for a few short minutes. 90 days from now, their note reading skills will be second nature. Note: You can preview over 40 pages by viewing this webpage on a desktop or laptop computer.

Billy Joel - Piano Man

Author: Billy Joel
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1458430448
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 163

Book Description
(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). David Rosenthal has carefully arranged all the tracks from Joel's classic 1973 release to combine the piano parts and vocal melodies into playable arrangements while transcribing those classic piano parts that are integral to each song. This book features the iconic title track and nine others: Ain't No Crime * (The) Ballad of Billy the Kid * Captain Jack * If I Only Had the Words (To Tell You) * Somewhere Along the Line * Stop in Nevada * Travelin' Prayer * Worse Comes to Worst * You're My Home.

Essential Piano Exercises

Author: Jerald Simon
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780983556893
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description

The Musician's Way : A Guide to Practice, Performance, and Wellness

Author: Gerald Klickstein
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199711291
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 357

Book Description
In The Musician's Way, veteran performer and educator Gerald Klickstein combines the latest research with his 30 years of professional experience to provide aspiring musicians with a roadmap to artistic excellence. Part I, Artful Practice, describes strategies to interpret and memorize compositions, fuel motivation, collaborate, and more. Part II, Fearless Performance, lifts the lid on the hidden causes of nervousness and shows how musicians can become confident performers. Part III, Lifelong Creativity, surveys tactics to prevent music-related injuries and equips musicians to tap their own innate creativity. Written in a conversational style, The Musician's Way presents an inclusive system for all instrumentalists and vocalists to advance their musical abilities and succeed as performing artists.

Note Speller, Book 1 (Revised)

Author: John W. Schaum
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457451041
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description
The Schaum Note Speller has the unqualified testimonial of thousands of teachers who pronounce it 'The Best.' Musical facts, beginning with line and space numbers are taught. Students learn by doing, since this book is in workbook form. This saves valuable lesson time, and immediately shows any mistakes in the beginner's thinking.

Help Your Kids with Music, Ages 10-16 (Grades 1-5)

Author: Carol Vorderman
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 0241409934
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
Ideal for home learning, this simple and inspirational guide helps children understand and appreciate music. Using clear, accessible pictures, and diagrams, Help Your Kids with Music is a unique visual guide to musical theory that will demystify the subject for everyone. This colourful study aid also has a glossary of key musical terms and symbols, and includes the latest updates to the UK National Curriculum, covering everything from semitones and note values, to harmony and music appreciation. Help Your Kids with Music helps you work through music step-by-step, and is the perfect home reference guide for every parent and child who wants to understand music theory and put it into practice. Series Overview: DK's bestselling Help Your Kids With series contains crystal-clear visual breakdowns of important subjects. Simple graphics and jargon-free text are key to making this series a user-friendly resource for frustrated parents who want to help their children get the most out of school.

Chord Quest Powerful Piano Lessons Level 1

Author: Meridee Winters
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781943821655
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
"Chord Quest Powerful Piano Lessons" is designed specifically for kids who new beginners to piano. By using musical patterns, simple diagrams and fun characters, students sound great from their very first lesson - without needing to read music. This book is a great supplement to other beginner piano books, or can be used as a standalone introduction to piano.Meridee Winters All Star Piano Patterns Book 1 Students will learn: Finger Numbers, Black & Keys, White Keys, Chords, Arpeggios, Chord Progressions, Intervals, Major and Minor, Improvisation, Creative Spins, Songwriting... And much more!

Greek Reader ...

Author: Edgar Cardew Marchant
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Greek language
Languages : en
Pages : 118

Book Description

100 Left Hand Patterns Every Piano Player Should Know

Author: Jerald Simon
Publisher: Jerald Simon
ISBN: 9781948274111
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
100 Different Ways to play the same song. Piano students learn 100 fun left hand patterns to take any music and change it up 100 different ways. Also included in the book is the FUN FAKEBOOK which includes 100 piano pieces in facebook format where the melody (Right Hand - treble clef) and the given chords for each measure are shown. The students can then fake or make up a left hand pattern to go along with the melody.