It's never too late to play piano

Author: Pam Wedgwood
Publisher: Faber Music Ltd
ISBN: 0571591140
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 81

Book Description
It's never too late to play piano is perfect for those who wished they'd learnt to play the piano when they were younger, or those who wish they hadn't given up. At last, a truly grown-up approach to learning the piano! Pam Wedgwood, author of many popular piano series, takes you through the rudiments of piano technique and music theory in her own friendly style that's guaranteed to get results. The book is organized into clearly structured progressive units with a fabulous array of music to get you playing straight away, including Pam's own jazzy pieces, plenty of well-known classics and a smattering of pop and show tunes. Help and information is included at every step with top playing tips, technical boxes, fact files, general advice noticeboards, crosswords, recommended listening and boxes of fascinating musical history. The accompanying audio includes full performance play-along tracks as well as interactive activities to help you practise. Free teacher's accompaniments are available to download online. The ground-breaking It's never too late... series gives adults the opportunity to learn the piano with a method devised especially for them alongside a selection of exciting supplementary repertoire books. This is the full eBook edition in fixed-layout format.

It's Never Too Late to Play Jazz

Author: Pam Wedgwood
Publisher: It's Never Too Late To Play
ISBN: 9780571527144
Category : Jazz
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Guides the player through the different skills and techniques needed to play jazz, covering swing rhythm, syncopation, walking bass, blues and improvisation. This book includes pieces that are suitable for those who have learnt for approximately one year, or have completed the It's Never Too Late To Play Piano tutor.

It's Never Too Late to Sing

Author: Pamela Wedgwood
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 9780571534326
Category : Singing
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Have you always wanted to be able to sing? Then this book is for you -- because it's never too late! It's Never Too Late to Sing is an all-in-one tutor book that covers approximately two years of singing lessons, and includes essential music theory and technical skills for beginners. The learning process is broken down into bite-sized, manageable chunks with two CDs containing a wealth of music from classical and folk to pop and jazz to sing along to. Packed with information, teaching advice and top tips from the experts, this beginner singer's method is perfect for those keen to begin singing, but not sure where to start! Titles: Frere Jacques * When the Saints * Cockles and Mussels * My Lord What a Morning * Amazing Grace * Auld Lang Syne * When I Fall in Love * All Through the Night * The Last * Rose of Summer * Simple Gifts * Flash, Bang, Wallop! * Rise Up Shepherd and Foller * I Know Where I'm Going * Scarborough Fair * Sleep Little Baby (Pam Wedgwood) * Silent Night * Greensleeves * Swing Low, Sweet Chariot * How Can I Keep from Singing? * Skye Boat Song * A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square * The Water Is Wide * Let's Face the Music and Dance * Hush-A-Bye Mountain * Remember When (Pam Wedgwood) * Watching the Wheat * My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose * Over the Rainbow * Deep River * Danny Boy * The Lord Is My Shepherd * Down by the Salley Gardens * David of the White Rock * There's No Business Like Show Business * Ding Dong Merrily on High * Silent Worship * Cry Me a River * I Can See Clearly Now * Singing in the Rain * Let's Call the Whole Thing Off * Dear Lord and Father of Mankind * Moving On (Pam Wedgwood).

Never Too Late

Author: G. K. MITHAL
Publisher: Maple Press Pvt Limited
ISBN: 9788193324844
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

It's Never Too Late to Sing Christmas

Author: Heidi Pegler
Publisher: It's Never Too Late To Play
ISBN: 9780571537198
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
It's Never Too Late To Sing Christmas brings together 12 festive favourites in an array of styles, all specially selected and arranged for adult beginners. Building on the techniques introduced in It's Never Too Late To Sing tutor, this unique collection provides everything you need to take the next step of your singing journey.

It's Never Too Late to Play Christmas

Author: Pamela Wedgwood
Publisher: It's Never Too Late To Play
ISBN: 9780571526529
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Here's a chance for developing pianists to explore their favorite Christmas songs in jazzy, easy-to-play arrangements. The pieces are suitable for those who have learned for approximately one year, or have reached Unit 14 of the "It's Never to Late to Play Piano" tutor, Item #05712520707. The pieces are gently progressive, gradually extending players' technique through playing pieces they love This is piano repertoire for the established beginner. Contents: Adeste Fideles (O Come, All Ye Faithful); Christmas Song (Wells/Torme); Coventry Carol; Ding, Dong Merrily on High (Arbeau); Il est N le Divin Enfant; In Dulci Jubilo; In the Bleak Midwinter (Holst); Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snow (Cahn/Styne); Past Three O'Clock (Traditional); Quem Pastores Laudavere; Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (Coots/Gillespie); Silent Night (Gruber); The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy (Spiritual); Walking in the Air (Blake); We Wish You a Merry Christmas); White Christmas (Berlin); Winter Wonderland (Smith/Bernard).

The Jazz Theory Book

Author: Mark Levine
Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
ISBN: 1457101459
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 725

Book Description
The most highly-acclaimed jazz theory book ever published! Over 500 pages of comprehensive, but easy to understand text covering every aspect of how jazz is constructed---chord construction, II-V-I progressions, scale theory, chord/scale relationships, the blues, reharmonization, and much more. A required text in universities world-wide, translated into five languages, endorsed by Jamey Aebersold, James Moody, Dave Liebman, etc.

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Author: Franz Abt
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780769220413
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

How to Play Jazz Piano

Author: Pam Wedgwood
Publisher: Faber Music Ltd
ISBN: 0571590829
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 66

Book Description
This is the full eBook edition of How to Play Jazz Piano in fixed-layout format with downloadable audio. Discover Pam Wedgwood's exciting world of jazz piano! This is a fun and simple introduction for young players with a basic knowledge of how to play the piano (about Grade 2 standard). It includes an introduction to improvisation, suggested listening ideas and covers swing, syncopated rhythms, basic chords and chord symbols, scales and modes used in jazz. There are also plenty of great pieces in different styles, online audio and Pam's helpful advice and teaching tips every step of the way!

Playing Jazz Piano

Author: Bob Mintzer
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457428852
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 48

Book Description
For an aspiring jazz instrumentalist, playing piano is one of the most important skills for developing a jazz vocabulary. Bob Mintzer is a renowned jazz composer, arranger, saxophonist, pianist, bandleader, educator and member of the group, the Yellowjackets. His new book is designed for the instrumentalist who is not an accomplished piano player but wants to acquire basic jazz piano skills and jazz vocabulary. The book includes etudes that make players aware of the sound, texture, cause, effect and function of jazz chords and harmony. The 22 piano etudes feature a variety of styles, tempos, chord progressions and a the book also includes a chord voicing glossary. Mintzer offers a practical guide with a realistic approach.