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Accident Dancing is a book of poetry by artist and musician Keaton Henson, detailing his life in fragments, from the extreme to the mundane. Accompanied by evocative pencil illustrations, it is an intimate and unapologetically personal insight into this extremely emotive artist. “Accident Dancing is everything the way I remember it; i.e. fragmented, chaotic and often grammatically incorrect. I hope it feels authentically like a memory if nothing else. It was just something I needed to shake from my head.”- Keaton Henson

This practical guide is designed for aspiring amateur and professional musicians. The book covers every aspect of jazz, rock and pop arranging, from a basic lead sheet to scoring for full ensemble with voices. The book includes tips and hints, presented in an easy-to-use format.

Six of the best songs from American rockers Nirvana, arranged for guitar. 6 Of The BestA" simply does what it says - six of the best hits from leading artists available in a new and competitively priced format.

Violin Technique in Practice is an innovative approach to violin technique by Mary Cohen, developed from her unique weightless balance methodology. Concise exercises are structured into sets that cover all aspects of technique alongside the author's expert advice guiding you through like a personal trainer. This book will develop a relaxed, secure technique and increase confidence in every part of the instrument---without the need to spend hours practicing. It has been written with the needs of advanced students, teachers, and professional players in mind, although the early sets are also ideal for use with students at late-intermediate level.

Merry Christmas Carols contains twenty of the best loved carols and Christmas songs, complete with all the lyrics! For every piece words are printed under the tune, with the piano solo printed on the opposite page (without the lyrics). The stylish - yet simple - piano arrangements will enable players of even modest ability to shine in performance; and they will be found equally effective as accompaniments to carol singing. Merry Christmas Carols will, in fact, give pianist the opportunity of making a real contribution to the enjoyment of the festive season. Titles: Away In A Manger * Deck The Halls * Ding Dong! Merrily On High * God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen * Good King Wenceslas * Hark! The Herald Angels Sing * I Saw Three Ships * In Dulci Jubilo * Jingle Bells * O Come, All Ye Faithful * O Little Town Of Bethlehem * Once In Royal David's City * Rocking * See, Amid The Winter's Snow * Silent Night * The First Noel * The Holly And The Ivy * We Three Kings Of Orient Are * We Wish You A Merry Christmas * While Shepherds Watched.

Tales of Boomtown Glory is a collection of the complete lyrics from Bob Geldof’s Boomtown Rats and solo albums, accompanied by an introduction and 25 song stories written by Geldof, and exclusive scans from his notebooks over the years. The stories provide a witty and honest account of the background, inspiration and context of the songs. Lyrics to the 188 songs include previously unreleased material as well as the upcoming 2020 Boomtown Rats album. “This man is more in charge of the English language than anyone I’ve ever met.” Bono, musician“What set the Rats apart was the strength and intelligence of Geldof’s writing. It should be in every anthology of late 20th Century Irish literature.” Joseph O’Connor, novelist“His songs historically will be looked back on as incredibly important things” Jools Holland, musician, broadcaster

Winter Songs comprises three contrasting songs for upper voices and piano accompaniment. Each song presents a view of winter that implores us to value kindness and compassion above all else. Hibernation" sets the wintery scene, leading into the musical theater-style song "Reality Check," a touching tale from the perspective of a homeless person. The jazzy and uplifting "Presence" completes the set with its swinging style featuring a fun scat section; the song's chorus is perfect for adding choreography. Winter Songs would be ideal for school and youth choir performances at any time of the year but particularly during the winter months, including at Christmas."

Nobody wants to be a donkey is a lively nativity musical by Lin Marsh which tells the traditional Christmas story with plenty of humour and engaging songs that children will love singing. The poor old donkey hates having to wear those ears that the others laugh at, but everyone gradually realises that the donkey may be one of the most important characters in the story. With 36 speaking parts this nativity is suitable for a whole primary school production, or for Key Stage 2. The songs are in a fun, modern style and thereΓÇÖs even one for the staff to sing! Exciting performance and backing tracks are available to download to help schools without a pianist.

Billy Mayerl: Jazz Master is a tribute to the talented jazz composer, who has only recently begun to be appreciated as an influential figure in the history of jazz. This volume includes many of his best known pieces.

With this masterful 8-minute work Coll ΓÇô a trombonist himself ΓÇô has created a major addition to the instrumentΓÇÖs repertoire. The Chanson is almost Bergian with its dark harmonies and slow-burning passion, unfolding as a song without words whose broad lines exploit the whole compass of the instrument, from pale heights to baleful, gritty depths. The angular Bagatelle which follows could not be more contrasted, drawing much of its characteristic mood and colour from the ingenious use of the harmon mute.

Improve Your Sight-Reading! Guitar, Levels 4--5 is designed to help classical guitarists overcome sight-reading problems, especially in the context of graded exams. Step by step, musicians build a complete picture of each piece, first through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. Written to support the ABRSM's sight-reading requirements.

Improve your sight-reading! Guitar Grades 1-3 is designed to help classical guitarists overcome sight reading problems, especially in the context of graded exams. Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece, firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. Written to support the ABRSM's sight-reading requirements.

The Advanced Pianist Book 2 from the PianoTrainer series is for students who are beyond the intermediate stages and want to develop an advanced technique and musicality. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements, these books include exercises, 'quick study' sight-reading, repertoire and 'concert pianist' hints and tips. The series not only develops students' technique, reading, theory and musicianship, but also provides an invaluable insight into the world of classical music, here focussing both on historical context and key composers for the piano. Book 2 is suitable for students at grade 7-8 level.

The Advanced Pianist Book 1 from the PianoTrainer series is for students who are beyond the intermediate stages and want to develop an advanced technique and musicality. Exploring piano technique through a variety of elements, these books include exercises, 'quick study' sight-reading, repertoire and 'concert pianist' hints and tips. The series not only develops students' technique, reading, theory and musicianship, but also provides an invaluable insight into the world of classical music, here focusing both on historical context and key composers for the piano. Book 1 is suitable for students at grade 6 plus.

Ukulele Quest is an ideal first ukulele book that teaches many musical styles, including rock, reggae, and the blues. This colorful tutor provides a great introduction to chord charts, how to read music and musical concepts such as dynamics, pitch and tempo. Accompanying audio at every stage brings the music to life. Come on a quest into the world of music and learn how to play the ukulele! Travel through time, meet dragons, pirates and robots, and make new friends along the way.

Lang Lang Piano Academy: Daily Technical Exercises is a collection of scale-based warm-ups, work-outs, and routines that no aspiring pianist should be without, providing a perfect follow-up to the Lang Lang Piano Academy: Mastering the Piano series. Ideal for mastering keys and developing essential technique, this book provides flexible and progressive routines ideal for intermediate-level players upwards. Elements include a comprehensive warm-up section, advice and tips from Lang Lang himself, and an extension section with ideas for further practice. Intermediate routines concisely cover each key center in musical exercises, and advanced routines cover Russian scale patterns, giving a full workout for each key center.

The movie musical that starred Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen that featured the songs of Irving Berlin. A successful song-and-dance pair become romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont Inn of their former commanding general.

88 (No.1) by Jonny Greenwood is a contemporary work for solo piano, suitable for advanced-level players, consisting of two movements, slow and fast. Only previously performed by a handful of selected pianists, this work is now being made available for general public performance for the first time.

Fantasy for Violin and Piano was written for the final scene of the film Ladies in Lavender. Although supposedly composed by the fictional Boris Danilov, the job of creating an authentic period piece fell to the film's composer, Nigel Hess. The piece was performed on the soundtrack by Joshua Bell with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

100 Years Of Popular Music chronicles the greatest music of the last century. This book contains over 70 songs from the 1970s arranged for piano, voice and guitar, providing a fascinating insight into the music of the era. A listing of new inventions first seen during the 1970s is also included.

**ABRSM selected pieces (Singing from 2009): Sand in my eyes: from Salad Days (Julian Slade & Dorothy Reynolds) I sit in the sun: from Salad Days (Julian Slade & Dorothy Reynolds) Cleopatra: from Salad Days (Julian Slade & Dorothy Reynolds) The Time of My Life: from Salad Days (Julian Slade & Dorothy Reynolds)