Focusing on the interplay between visual values and literature, painting, and landscaping during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, this book serves as a comprehensive historical introduction to the concept of the picturesque. Its enduring relevance is highlighted by its informative insights, making it a key resource for understanding how these artistic elements influenced each other during this transformative period.
Book 1 - Second Edition Fully Revised and Expanded - For Solo and Ensemble Teaching
This violin tutor contains a beginners' course in 20 steps, with over 100 popular songs and tunes. It can be used alongside companion tutors for viola, cello and double bass and includes duets. The playalong CD of accompaniments is suitable for home practice and has violin and piano accompaniments.
(Willis). 10 easy pop hits to sing and play! All Is Found (from Frozen 2 ) * Count on Me (from Bruno Mars) * Dynamite (Taio Cruz) * Firework (Katy Perry) * Get Back up Again (from Trolls ) * Havana (Camila Cabello) * A Million Dreams (from The Greatest Showman )* Ocean Eyes (Billie Eilish) * Old Town Road (Lil Nas X) * Perfect (Ed Sheeran) * Shallow (from A Star Is Born ) * Shotgun (George Ezra) * Sign of the Times (Harry Styles) * Someone You Loved (Lewis Capaldi) * A Thousand Years (Christina Perri).
(Music Sales America). Here is the chance to become a true classical soloist! Step into the spotlight and play-along with the superb backing tracks on the specially recorded CDs, containing eleven of the world's best-loved classical melodies. These wonderful works are favorites with audiences and players of all ages. This playalong edition will give you the opportunity to master some of those all-important performance skills by rehearsing with the accompaniments even during your personal practice time. The CDs contain full performance versions of the music with piano accompaniment on the first set of tracks. The solo part is then omitted from the second set of tracks allowing you to play along with the recorded accompaniments. Songs A Musical Joke, K522 (Mozart) * Air from Water Music (Handel) * Allegretto Theme from Symphony No. 7 (Beethoven) * Ave Maria (Schubert) * Entr'acte from Rosamunde (Schubert) * Jerusalem (Hubert) * Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach) * Largo from Xerxes (Handel) * March from The Nutcracker Suite (Tchaikovsky) * O for the Wings of a Dove (Mendelssohn) * Sarabande (Handel).
Designed for students with limited access to acoustic pianos, this course offers a modern approach to learning on electronic keyboards. Christopher Hussey adapts John Thompson's teaching style, providing a step-by-step guide that includes original compositions, engaging games, and teacher accompaniments. Students will also benefit from outstanding audio orchestrations and a solid foundation in music reading. Notable titles in the course include "Candlelight Boogie," "Dragon in the Clouds," and "Princess in the Tower."
Focused on early piano learners, this songbook offers arrangements specifically designed for beginners, allowing them to enjoy playing popular music while developing their skills. The collection features eight beloved Beatles songs, including "Hey Jude" and "Let It Be," making it an exciting addition to the well-regarded Teaching Little Fingers series that has inspired students for generations. This unique compilation blends classic rock with foundational piano education, ensuring a fun learning experience.
Anyone can take the stage and stand in the spotlight with this fun and festive Christmas repertoire book. A selection of popular carols and songs to complement our best-selling Abracadabra tutorial books, with a CD of specially-arranged backing tracks in a jazzy big-band style. Abracadabra Christmas: Flute Showstoppers provides fantastic material for lessons in the lead up to Christmas and will add glitter and sparkle to any Christmas concert performance!
Anyone can take the stage and stand in the spotlight with this fun and festive Christmas repertoire book. A selection of popular carols and songs to complement our best-selling Abracadabra tutorial books, with a CD of specially-arranged backing tracks in a jazzy big-band style. Abracadabra Christmas: Trumpet Showstoppers provides fantastic material for lessons in the lead up to Christmas and will add glitter and sparkle to any Christmas concert performance!
Anyone can take the stage and stand in the spotlight with this fun and festive Christmas repertoire book. A selection of popular carols and songs to complement our best-selling Abracadabra tutorial books, with a CD of specially-arranged backing tracks in a jazzy big-band style. Abracadabra Christmas: Clarinet Showstoppers provides fantastic material for lessons in the lead up to Christmas and will add glitter and sparkle to any Christmas concert performance! Deck the halls, In dulci jubilo, O holy night, God rest ye merry gentlemen (duet), Silent night, Hallelujah!, Ding dong! merrily on high (duet), We wish you a merry Christmas, Ring out the bells, A jingle bell jazz, We three kings (duet), What Child is this?, Toyland, Joy to the world (duet).