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Table of Contents
Simultaneous Learning by Paul Harris 2
Motivation by Pam Wedgwood 6
Getting the Basics Right by James Longworth & Nick Walker
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Ukulele for Young Players by Lorraine Bow
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Faber Graded Rock & Pop Series by George Double

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Sight-reading in Exams by Jessica OLeary

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A World Full of Rhythm by Mary Cohen

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Becoming a Jazz Musician by Ned Bennett

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Piano Treasuries by Dame Fanny Waterman

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School Musicals by Lin Marsh
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Singing Schools by Alexander LEstrange

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Welcome to Faber Musics Teach & Play

This catalogue, alongside the accompanying price list, covers many important educational
and pedagogical subjects through the eyes of some our most distinguished authors. It also
highlights the publications that support this thinking and provides valuable resource to both
teachers and learners.
Faber Music has a long and rich tradition within educational music publishing, and we
believe our close association with leading music examination boards helps to give our titles
academic rigour and provide support in preparation for assessment.
We do hope you enjoy reading these thought provoking articles. You may question some
of the concepts and ideas that are proposed and discussed these are all positive reactions
as we aim to provide stimulating reading that supports and enhances creative, proactive
teaching and learning.
Faber Music | Teach & Play
Simultaneous
learning by Paul Harris
Teaching should be a positive, stimulating, imaginative and effective process. Do you agree or
disagree? Of course you agree! But many teachers find themselves buried deep in the negative
world of reacting to pupils mistakes or poor work, or trying to meet unrealistic exam or concert
preparation deadlines. These teachers are simply teaching as they were probably taught. For most
pupils that way doesnt work. We need to find another approach.
There is another method, which I call Simultaneous Learning. It is a pro-active (rather than reactive) approach based on the brains natural desire to learn organically. I have written extensively
about it and so here Ill just mention its basic principles. Its about creating a flow of continuously
achievable and appropriate musical activities that lead to real understanding and ultimately
produce independent- and positive-thinking learners. Each activity is set up (pro-actively) from a
point of knowing what the pupil already understands and can already do, and each subsequent
activity then follows on naturally, sequentially, progressively and successfully. These activities
explore (through simple musicianship exercises and improvisation) all the various features of music
(as appropriate) to build a really strong understanding (key, scale, rhythm, improvisation, technique,
intonation and so on).
As we move forward in the lesson we (instinctively) make the appropriate connections that help
pupils to build a real understanding of whatever it is they are learning. Everything connects! (And
teaching should
be a positive,
stimulating,
imaginative and
effective process
thats the way our brains work best, too.) We

build these connections through identifying
and working via the relevant ingredients.
We might pick out key, rhythmic patterns,
markings and character, and base the activities
around these ingredients, mixing, matching
and experimenting with them before finally
putting them back into the piece when they
are really understood. Thorough learning will
have taken place and mistakes will be few and
far between. Both parties are working positively, imaginatively and effectively and are having a
good time!
There is still an important place for reactive work we may ask a pupil to play a whole phrase or
section but this is set up carefully and pro-actively. Very little is left to chance. We are in control and
we are always moving forward in a positive manner.
SIMULTANEOUS LEARNING
PRACTICE MAP
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What about practising? We simply extend the method: you can try
it using my Practice Map. Imagine the piece in question is in G major,
with a range of rhythms and markings. Write the title in the central box,
including words to describe the character. Add the scale, appropriate
rhythms and other markings in the appropriate bubbles. Pupils then
work at the scale, connecting it with the rhythms. This can be developed
into a little improvisation in the key, adding some other markings and
character. Then perhaps some work on a sight-reading piece (carefully
chosen for having the same key or rhythms or both!), and so on. Pupils
will realise how it all fits together by adding lines to connect it all up.
Teaching the Simultaneous Learning way will cause our whole teaching life to become positive and
highly satisfying.
Paul Harris new Practice Map pad is available from Faber Music. His latest publications include
Improve Your Sight-reading! Piano Initial to Grade 5, specifically developed to support Trinity
College London exams.
Paul Harris
studied the clarinet at the Royal Academy of Music

with Professor John Davies, winning the August Manns Prize for outstanding playing;
composition with Timothy Baxter, and conducting with Maurice Miles. He then went
on to study music education at the University of London where he was a pupil of
Professor Keith Swanwick. He now has over six hundred publications to his name;
among them his latest best-seller, The Virtuoso Teacher, the Improve Your Scales!,
Improve Your Practice!, Improve Your Aural!, and Improve Your Sight-reading! series,
through which he has assisted thousands of young players worldwide to develop
these vital musical skills.
Books featuring Pauls Simultaneous Learning approach:

The Virtuoso Teacher
By considering The Virtuoso Teacher and how a teacher might attain
virtuoso status, renowned educator and writer Paul Harris delves into
the core issues of being a teacher and the teaching process.
A fascinating look at topics such as self-awareness and the importance
of emotional intelligence, getting the best out of pupils, dealing with
challenging pupils, asking the right questions, creating a masterplan,
taking the stress out of learning and teaching for the right reasons.
This seminal book is an inspirational read for all music teachers.
Improve Your Teaching!

Energising and inspirational, Improve your teaching!
and Teaching Beginners are must have handbooks for
all instrumental and singing teachers. Packed full of
comprehensive advice and practical strategies, they offer
creative yet accessible solutions to the challenges faced
in music education.
Improve your sight-reading!

The Improve your sight-reading! series of workbooks is available
for 14 different instruments and is designed to help incorporate
sight-reading regularly into practice and lessons, and to help
prepare for the sightreading test in grade examinations.
It offers a progressive series of enjoyable and stimulating
stages which, with careful work, should result in considerable
improvement from week to week. Supports the sight-reading
criteria for both ABRSM and Trinity College London exams.
improve your scales!

The Improve your scales! workbooks not only contain the complete
scales and arpeggios for the current ABRSM syllabus but also use
finger fitness exercises, scale and arpeggio studies, key pieces,
sight-reading, simple improvisations and plenty of top tips to
help you play scales and arpeggios with real confidence.
Improve Your aural!

Improve your aural! is designed to take the fear out of aural.
Through fun listening activities, boxes to fill in and practice
exercises, these workbooks and CDs focus on all the elements of
the ABRSM aural tests. Because all aspects of musical training are
of course connected, the student will also be singing, clapping,
playing their instrument, writing music down, improvising and
composing as well as developing that vital ability to do well at
the aural test in grade exams!
Improve your practice!

The Improve your practice! books enable the student to develop
ways of getting the most out of their practice sessions whatever
their length. Most importantly, the wider musical skills such as
aural, theory, sight-reading, improvisation and composition
develop alongside, resulting in a more intelligent and all-round
musician. Practice makes perfect!
motivation
by Pam Wedgwood
Its is a huge responsibility for us, as teachers, to guide and inspire our pupils with well-balanced
teaching that will ensure they are musically motivated. If we get the mix wrong and our pupils begin
to lose interest then we must question and change our teaching strategies. During my 30 years of
teaching I have been constantly on the search for new ideas to motivate my pupils. Here are some
of my suggestions:
Introduce music that the pupil really wants to play. This simple but effective strategy ensures
steady progress, especially if you use the chosen pieces to introduce and consolidate aural and
theory. If general musicianship is not dealt with from the beginning its always going to lag behind
and the pupil will struggle when it comes to exam time.
To help with the understanding of rhythm I work with my pupils on various instruments the
current favorite being my lovely set of African drums! We play rhythmic duets of new pieces in
my opinion an essential teaching tip at any stage. (In the absence of drums, clapping will also do.)
Teaching pitch awareness is also really important and I have a few ways of incorporating this into
lessons. Sing or play a note on the piano then ask your pupil to find it (theyre allowed three tries). I
do this at the end of lessons its amazing how much pupils improve in one term. You can also ask
them to listen to household equipment (ambulance sirens, hair dryers and doorbells) and try to
work out the pitch on the piano (my vacuum is in F). In addition there are some great apps that deal
with pitch which are worth exploring.
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The only thing better than singing is more singing. Being able to sing the notes is just as
important as being able to play them, I believe, and its important to include this skill in lessons
right from the start. Some pupils (especially boys) think that singing is not cool youll need to find
a song that sounds cool and theyll soon start to enjoy the experience. At the end of a lesson you
could also try singing the upper or lower notes of an interval (always keeping it simple!), and singing
back a two-bar phrase of their top piece.

Learning theory can seem dull and uninspiring
without the right approach. I teach my pupils
on Sibelius: getting them to compose simple
pieces by inputting all the information is a
brilliant way of understanding theory and
makes it much more fun. In lessons, dont forget
to use the pieces you are working on to discuss keys, accidentals, tempo marks, metronome marks
and so on always keeping it relevant and interesting.
the only thing

better than singing
is more singing
And finally, allow yourself to step outside your comfort zone and try some improvising with your
pupils. Teaching your pupils modal and blues scales is a useful tool, or using the pentatonic scale on
the black notes is a great way to start. You can do this from lesson one!

Pams new piano method, Piano Basics 1 and 2, will be available in 2013, encapsulating her many years
of teaching experience and understanding of how to motivate pupils from the very beginning. These
books cleverly incorporate fun theory and aural work around great pieces which pupils will love, helping
to develop a well-rounded musician.
Pam Wedgwood
Born in 1947, Pams musical career

began with the recorder and piano, moving on to tenor horn and euphonium through
the brass band tradition at her school. She then took up the cello and french horn,
entering Trinity College of Music in London to study piano, horn, cello and composition
at the age of sixteen. In 1988 her long association with Faber Music began with the
publication of Jazzin About, a series that now numbers over 30 books and has featured
on many an examination syllabus. Since then her output has grown to over 200 books
including the successful Up-Grade! and After Hours instrumental series, the recorder
method RecorderWorld and the adult piano method Its Never Too Late to Play Piano. In
the UK she has led many workshops for the European Piano Teachers Association and
has inspired teachers in workshops as far afield as Singapore and Malaysia, Australia
and New Zealand. Pam now concentrates on composing and teaching, though she is
also a keen sportswoman and international traveller!
Books by Pam Wedgwood:

piano basics 1 & 2
Pam Wedgwoods Piano Basics 1 and 2 takes you on your first
steps to becoming a pianist and well-rounded musician. This
unique method provides the building blocks to develop a
sound technique in an imaginative and practical way, whilst also
establishing essential theory and aural, as well as general musical
knowledge. Packed with plenty of Pams toe-tapping, irresistible
pieces, theres no better way to learn the piano!
its never too late

The ground-breaking Its Never Too Late series gives adults
the opportunity to learn the piano or how to sing with methods
devised especially for them. These best-selling tutors break the
learning into manageable chunks, feature accompanying CDs and
are packed with irresistible music and fascinating information: all
the motivation needed to make learning fun!
piano for fun

Piano For Fun is ideal as recital repertoire or just for fun as these 36
pieces are gently progressive and carefully tailored for Elementary
Level players. A perfect introduction to a jazzy style of playing, the
pieces in this compilation are taken from Pam Wedgwoods Up-Grade
series, featuring imaginative pieces from her jazz repertoire such as
Cool Calypso, Lazy Days and Spider In The Bath.
up-grade!
Pam Wedgwoods hugely successful Up-Grade! series provides
instrumentalists of all ages with fantastic repertoire to bridge the
gap between grades. Guaranteed to breathe new life into your
playing, the varied pieces in these collections are designed to
ease you gently on to the next grade.
The series includes books for piano, wind and string instruments,
with several other spin-offs specifically for piano, covering pop,
jazz and Christmas repertoire.
jazzin about
This incredibly popular, best-selling series has it all: cool
syncopation, funky riffs and smooth, stylish tunes. Get into the
groove as you cruise from blues to rock to jazz! There are a range
of books suitable for different levels, from beginners - Very Easy
Jazzin About, through Grades 0-2 - Easy Jazzin About, up to Grade
3-4 level - Jazzin About. The series is available for a wide variety of
instruments as well as piano,including flute, clarinet, saxophone,
recorder, trumpet, trombone, violin, cello and piano duet.
after hours
Alarm clocks, barking dogs, telephones, meetings and rush
hour the hustle and bustle of life. What better way to relax than
to sit down at the piano, chill out and indulge yourself with music
from Pam Wedgwoods After Hours series?
From sentimental ballads to dinner jazz, wistful blues to cheerful,
upbeat tunes, this series is ideal for the intermediate to advanced
player. The series is available for piano and a wide range of wind
instruments.
More piano books:

Little peppers
The Little Peppers series contains five books that progressively
take the young pianist from pre-grade 1 to grade 5 level. Each of
the pieces in the series has been written with the young pianist
in mind, avoiding leaps that are difficult for small hands and
incorporating relatively short, lighthearted pieces. Technique is
developed alongside musicality, helping young players to move
towards grade exams and the other books in the series. Little
Peppers books are suitable for beginner to grade 5 level players,
Pepperbox Jazz is suitable for grades 4-7 level players. The perfect
next-step for players whove enjoyed Little Peppers.
Pepperbox jazz
Pepperbox Jazz provides exquisite pieces that are vibrant,
evocative, colourful and often humorous, expertly crafted in
a variety of jazz styles. Introducing a range of keys, rhythms
and performance techniques, the pedagogy is carefully
disguised by jazzy rhythms, fun melodies and quirky moments
of cool, providing great teaching material as well as stunning
performance repertoire.
simply series
The Simply Classics books contain a wonderful array of classics
from the orchestral and operatic repertoire, superbly selected
and arranged by Peter Gritton to be perfect for piano. The three
books are designed for grades 0-1, grades 2-3 and grades 4-5
players and come with fingering, informative comments and vital
statistics of each piece. A perfect introduction to some of the
greatest music ever written!
Also available: SImply Film and Simply Jazz.
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Improve your sight-reading! duets

Improve Your Sight-reading! Duets for piano give players
a chance to practise their sight-reading skills with
another player (the second parts are easily playable
by other pupils or teachers). As well as providing a fun
break from solo sight-reading practice, these duets
will help develop a strong sense of rhythm and the
all-important ability to keep going. Complete with
associated questions to help prepare each piece.
Carefully paced to be used alongside the best-selling Improve Your Sight-reading! series.
pianoworld
PianoWorld is a series of story-based tutors that
entice pupils into a world of piano exploration. There
are colourful characters whose escapades provide
the inspiration for new techniques and pieces with
illustrations by the highly-acclaimed Stik, that will have
children and adults chuckling with delight. Games and
puzzles galore provide hours of fun at, and away from
the piano, and are valuable built-in revision.
improve your sight-reading! electronic keyboard

New to the Improve Your Sight-reading! series are three books
for electronic keyboard, covering Initial-Grade 1, Grades 2-3 and
Grades 4-5. Specifically written to support the Trinity College
London electronic keyboard sight-reading criteria, the books are
designed to overcome sight-reading problems in the context
of graded exams. New techniques and ideas are introduced
gradually through a series of progressive stages per grade which
incorporate rhythmic and melodic exercises, Prepared Pieces
with associated questions and Going Solo sight-reading pieces.
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getting the
basics
right
by James Longworth & Nick Walker
Child:
I want to be a rock star and be the next winner of the X Factor
Parent:

I always wished that Id learned an instrument when I was young and

never did, so I want my child to have that opportunity
Teacher: It is very important to learn good habits from the beginning as mistakes

are very difficult to rectify later
Learning an instrument is always a group activity even in a one-to-one situation. The group comprises
the student, parent and teacher. Each member comes to the activity with different expectations and
offerings. The success of the enterprise depends on how these are integrated and harnessed from
the outset.
Most of us would agree that getting the basics
right is crucial. But what are the basics? As
music teachers we know that establishing good
posture, technique, sound production, listening
skills and musicality are all vitally important,
but a young students priorities will probably
be different to say the least! However certain
we feel that our priorities are the correct ones it
is important not to neglect those of our young
charges.
getting the
basics right relies
on repertoire that
moves the student
forward while
minimising painful
stumbling blocks
Students need fun, encouragement and lots of

positive feedback. They also need to feel a sense
of ownership of the process: that they are discovering things and not simply being given them.
With the right preparation it is possible to teach skills and knowledge incorporating a wide variety
of activities (instrumental, singing, rhythmic, physical) in such a way that instills good habits at the
same time as having fun.
Parents have a unique opportunity to provide a positive and encouraging support environment at
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home and can help by pointing, singing and clapping and by just listening. If a parent sees a child
that is engaged and excited about learning they are more likely to get involved in the process.
Getting the basics right relies on repertoire that moves the student forward while minimising
painful stumbling blocks. It should be logical, easy to follow, offer variety of style and be enjoyable.
The Guitar Basics series does just that and readers reviews seem to agree with us - my son has loved
learning the guitar and this gives short simple pieces that he can learn quickly and feel proud of.
Establishing a nurturing teaching environment where having fun and being positive are always
to the forefront will more than likely dictate how receptive the student will be. We believe in
teaching serious basics in a way that brings a smile to childrens faces, with backing tracks, teacher
accompaniments, activities and lots of humour! Instilling good habits is very important and doesnt
have to be painful.
James Longworth and Nick Walker are the authors of the successful Guitar Basics publications which are
now internationally used both for individual and group learning scenarios. The books are designed to
take pupils from the absolute beginner stage to the initial/preparatory grade.
James Longworth
studied both jazz and classical guitar at the

NSW State Conservatorium of Music in Sydney and has since performed at Londons Festival Hall,
Ronnie Scotts and the 606 jazz clubs. He has been teaching adults and children since the mid nineties
and holds an M.A. in Music Education from Middlesex University. James currently teaches nearly 300
children per week in both large and small groups.
Nick Walker
studied Classical Guitar at Trinity College of Music, London. He has

performed in venues such as St Johns, Smith Square as well as extensively in various bands as a lead
guitarist. Nick is Head of Guitar and Popular Music for the local authority music service in Haringey,
London. He currently co-ordinates the whole-class instrumental Wider Opportunities scheme and is
a highly respected instrumental teacher.
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Must-have guitar tutors:

GUITAR BASICS
Guitar Basics is a landmark method for young guitarists. It starts at
absolute beginner level and progresses to Initial/Preparatory Grade.
The method is set out in sixteen stages and contains original pieces
and traditional tunes in an array of styles including classical, folk and
world music as well as well-known favourite film and TV themes
such as James Bond, Batman and The Flintstones.
GUITAR BASICS WORKOUTS

Guitar Basics Workouts offers aspiring players a fun and accessible
way to learn their scales and arpeggios. Following the step-bystep approach and clear layout of the Guitar Basics tutor, this book
introduces major and minor scales and arpeggios through an
assortment of simple pieces, activities, warm-ups and technical tips.
Introduces the scales and arpeggios that feature in the current
ABRSM and Trinity Grade 1 syllabuses.
GUITAR BASICS REPERTOIRE

Containing over forty pieces, and now with CD, Guitar Basics
Repertoire offers a rich and varied mixture of folksongs from around
the world (Aura Lee, Sakura), classical tunes (Bizet March of the
Kings, J. S. Bach Minuet in G) and popular film music (including
themes from Pirates of the Caribbean and Harry Potter), alongside
evocative originals (Falling Leaves, Havana Goodtime, Samurai
Sword, Tudor Dance) and established guitar repertoire by Sor and
Carulli.
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the ultimate guitar tutor

The Ultimate Guitar Tutor provides a comprehensive introduction
to playing the guitar using both notation and tabulature. Suitable
for acoustic or electric guitar, the step-by-step approach means no
prior knowledge of music is necessary.
Whether you are a budding lead guitarist or simply want to strum
along with your favourite songs, this book provides all you need
and more!
the ultimate guitar tutor: playlist

The Ultimate Guitar Tutor: Playlist is a collection of original pieces
and popular songs suitable for electric or acoustic guitar. Carefully
arranged for the beginner guitarist, the material provides useful
consolidation of techniques learnt in the tutor book, as well as more
tips and guidance from author Tom Fleming.
A CD of backing tracks is also included.
bert weedons play in a day

Bert Weedons Play in a Day remains one of the worlds most
successful guitar tutors. It is as much a legend as the stars that have
learnt from it including Eric Clapton, Mike Oldfield, Paul McCartney,
George Harrison, John Lennon, Sting, Brian May, Pete Townshend
and many, many others!
Play in a Day is easy to use, with plenty of tips for selecting the
right guitar, the correct amplifier, how to hold your instrument and
plenty of tunes and exercises to get to grips with.
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ukulele for
young players by Lorraine Bow
Over the last few years, ukuleles have taken the world by storm. From gigs and concerts to schools
and festivals, they have become a key part of musical life across the country. So why has the ukulele
become so popular? And what makes it such a great instrument for young players? The key is
simplicity: ukuleles are very easy to learn, fun to play and give immediate satisfaction. And dont
forget that they are excellent value for money!
If you are looking to try something fun and different in your classroom, perhaps after having focused
on the recorder for many years, why not try the ukulele? Non-specialists need not worry as no prior
musical knowledge is needed to learn or teach the ukulele. However, to get you started, here are a
few practical tips and ideas:
Tuning
Tune ukuleles every day to begin with: if you do this for a week, they should only need a little
adjustment before your lessons. Nowadays ukuleles are usually tuned to G, C, E & A, making the
chord of C6, (or Am7). The alternative traditional English tuning was A, D, F# & B the D6 chord.
Either one is fine, but theres less music available for the D tuning these days.
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Behaviour tips
If you have different coloured ukuleles at your school, the children may make a fuss about
colour in the first few lessons. I overcame this by getting children to play each colour ukulele in
turn to the rest of the class. I asked them to tell me what the difference in sound was, and what
a ukulele is for. After this exercise, the boys played pink ones with no hesitation!

Even as an adult, it is difficult to sit whilst holding an instrument and not play with it. Spend
time establishing a rest position as well as the correct playing position. Rest position could
be strings down on the childrens laps, or back in the boxes, or holding the ukulele out in front
of them. Think about which strategy you feel most comfortable with, and establish that from
lesson one.
Singing and playing

One of the great things about the ukulele is that
children get to practise singing as well as playing.
In my method Ukulele Basics, we have included
the ukulele parts to loads of great songs. While the
key of each song has been selected primarily with
ukulele learning and development in mind, many
songs sit comfortably within childrens vocal ranges.
Many also feature in the Sing Up songbank so you
can link your ukulele lessons with school singing.
one of the great

things about the
ukulele is that
children get to
practise singing as
well as playing
Having fun!
Finally, making music should be enjoyable! Get everyone playing as soon as possible, and always try
to use tunes that your pupils will love.
Faber Musics Ukulele Playlist books offer a huge amount of repertoire, while Ukulele Basics has been
specially designed with young players in mind. The combination of these resources should provide you
with all that you need to get teaching the ukulele next year!
Lorraine Bow
is a highly respected teacher who came to music

as an adult. In 2007 she attended a workshop run by the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
and was so inspired that she set up the first ukulele jam in London (Ukulele Wednesdays)
and a band (KaraUke). She teaches adults through Learn To Uke and school children and
teachers at INSET sessions through Ukes Cool.
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Popular ukulele and banjo books:

Ukulele Basics
Ukulele Basics is a landmark ukulele method for young beginners.
Carefully designed for use in both individual- and group-learning
contexts, Ukulele Basics supports players and teachers through
the early stages of learning, providing the ideal foundation for
budding musicians. From how to hold your ukulele, through basic
chords and strumming patterns, to playing accompaniments and
simple tunes, this carefully paced method provides a complete
resource for aspiring players.
Suitable for absolute beginners aged 6+.
The really eAsy Uke Book

Ideal for beginners, this book shows you how to play loads of wellknown songs, plus playing tips and instructions on tuning and chords.
The book contains over 30 traditional and pop songs specially arranged
for the ukulele, including All Along The Watchtower, I Do Like To Be
Beside The Seaside, Greased Lightnin, Is This The Way To Amarillo?,
Somewhere Over The Rainbow, When Im Cleaning Windows and many
more, with full lyrics, strumming patterns and ukulele chord diagrams.
The Ukulele Playlist: kids songs

The Ukulele Playlist: Kids Songs is a fantastic selection of songs old
and new, specially arranged for ukulele! Contains over 40 well-known
favourites such as If Youre Happy And You Know It, Lets Go Fly A Kite
and The Circle of Life. Includes full lyrics, strumming patterns and
ukulele chord diagrams.
The Ukulele Playlist series consists of more than 10 different books.
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the Ukulele playlist: shows

The Ukulele Playlist: Shows features over 30 showstoppers specially
arranged for ukulele!
The book includes well-known favourites such as All That Jazz, The
Impossible Dream, Consider Yourself and Can You Feel The Love
Tonight. Includes full lyrics, strumming patterns and ukulele chord
diagrams.
The Ukulele Playlist series consists of more than 10 different books.
The Easy Uke Library

The Easy Uke Library series provides fantastic collections of songs
all specially arranged for beginner ukulele players. Each of the
four books in the series includes melody line, full lyrics and easy
to read chord diagrams.
The four genres covered are musicals, kids songs, classics and
festive songs.
The banjo Playlist

The Banjo Playlist: Blue Book is a fantastic selection of over 30 classic
songs to play and sing, specially arranged for the beginner banjo
player. Contains classics from Jonny Cash, Woody Guthrie and Bill
Monroe, with a handful of more recent hits from Amy McDonald, Paolo
Nutini and The Proclaimers. Includes full lyrics, strumming patterns and
banjo chord diagrams. Suitable for 5 string banjo.
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faber graded
rock & pop series
by George Double
The Faber Graded Rock & Pop series takes well-known, classic tunes from the Rock and Pop catalogue
and presents them in graded arrangements aimed at all levels from beginner to the budding pro.
The charts are faithful to the original tune
whilst including elements which will broaden
Rock and Pop vocabulary and allow room for
stylistic interpretation. They are also particularly
effective in developing musical literacy amongst
non-readers.
for the nonreader, the Faber

Graded Rock & Pop
series provides
an approachable
method for
improving
understanding of
staff notation
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Perfect for performance situations, the books

serve as a companion to Trinity College Londons
new Rock & Pop syllabus and the arrangements
work perfectly as the own choice or Song 2
element of the exams. The arrangements also
fit neatly into GCSE, their graded level making
accurate assessment simple and transparent.
For the non-reader, the Faber Graded Rock &
Pop series provides an approachable method
for improving understanding of staff notation. Players can join up what they may be able to recreate
by ear (either from the original recordings or from the professionally produced demo tracks on the
accompanying CD) with what is written on the page. Working in the sphere of popular music, where
much of the repertoire may already be familiar, the learner is free to concentrate on areas in which
they may feel less confident, such as reading rhythms and melodic patterns and understanding key
signatures.
In a music industry where freelance players working in television, theatre, studio or function bands
are frequently required to interpret guide charts and lead sheets, the Faber Graded Rock & Pop series
is a valuable and rare resource of authentic practice material. The charts are arranged by working
professionals to be representative of what is encountered in the real world of playing and are the
perfect preparation for Rock and Pop musicians who want to be able to say yes to wider range of
gig offers and playing opportunities.
The Faber Graded Rock & Pop series songbooks are available for guitar, bass, keyboards, drums and
vocals (Initial-Grade 5) with tutor books scheduled for release early 2014.
George Double
A busy player, Georges credits include

Jack Jones, Marc Almond, Ruthie Henshall and Kym Mazelle. He is also active in West End
and touring theatre, having worked on Wicked, Guys and Dolls, Avenue Q, Sinatra and
Anything Goes.
As a writer, Georges books and arrangements are published by Trinity College London
and Faber Music and as a contributor to the New Grove Dictionary of Music his articles
include Steely Dan and drummer Billy Cobham.
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The Faber Graded Rock & Pop series
This progressive series of playalong books is suitable for musicians of all abilities. Each song is
specially arranged according to the appropriate grade level which makes it ideal for use as additional
repertoire or simply for fun. The books also include handy hints and tips and a fantastic sound-alike
backing track suitable for practice, performance and the exams. Includes songs from bands such
as Ting Tings, The Ramones, Green Day, Chubby Checker, Goldfrapp, Cher and The Kinks. Available
for guitar, bass, keyboards, drums and vocals, the books are divided into Initial-Grade 1, Grades 2-3,
Grades 4-5 and Grades 6-8.
The Authentic Playalong series
One of the most popular rock and pop series ever to be published, the Authentic Playalong books
contain the biggest hits from the most popular bands of our time in dedicated arrangements for
drums, bass or guitar. What make the publications so popular are the fantastic soundalike CDs with
full performance tracks and backing tracks for fans to play and sing along to.
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R.E.M.
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FIND THE RIVER
BT 6
Words and Music by William Berry, Peter Buck, Michael Mills and Michael Stipe
q = 77 Alternative Rock 2 bars count-in

Intro
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Warner/Chappell North America Ltd
All Rights Reserved.
from the Faber Graded Rock & Pop series (Guitar, Grades 2-3)
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sight-reading
in
exams
by Jessica OLeary
As an ABRSM examiner, I find that many candidates could easily gain extra marks in their sightreading test. This may not come as a surprise after all, sight-reading is probably the most dreaded
element of exams for many players. So whats the secret to achieving sight-reading success? And
what is it that examiners are looking for?
The ability to sight-read well is a reflection of the amount and variety of repertoire that musicians
have played, along with their overall level of confidence. Here are some approaches I have found
helpful in preparing my students:
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First and foremost, give students the opportunity to play plenty of repertoire covering
a variety of styles and technical challenges. Alongside specimen tests, graded repertoire
books provide ideal material at the right level and are often excellent value (e.g. The Best of
Grades 15 Violin books).
Use the word sight-reading in lessons and encourage students to practise their skill at
every opportunity. Be clear that a few minutes every week will give the greatest confidence
and quickest results.
Develop musical understanding through improvisation. A large part of sight-reading is
guessing what is likely to be the next note or

rhythm, and simple improvisation is a great
way to develop this skill.
Sight-reading:
easy exam marks?
Ask students to score their confidence level each week out of ten. What could be done to
increase it? It is often surprising where their anxiety lies.
Choose pieces that are easy. If they have already passed Grade 3, then use a Grade 3 repertoire
book. Put the backing track on, if there is one, and ask them to keep their eyes moving forward
and keep going!
Choose one line of music from the piece, and ring all of the notes that form arpeggios.
Then ring any scalic fragments in another colour. Ask your student to focus on the familiar and
improvise the rest this helps relieve anxiety and reinforces vital links with scales.
Play the scale and arpeggio using rhythmic elements from the piece, then improvise for
two minutes using those rhythms. Finally, play the first two lines and ask your student to finish
it at home.
Jessica is the editor of The

Best of Grade Violin series,
which includes pieces from
current and past Trinity and
ABRSM syllabuses.
Jessica OLeary
toured internationally and

recorded extensively as a professional violinist and member of the Academy
of St. Martin in the Fields and Principal 2nd violin of the Orchestra of St. Johns
for twenty-five years.
Combining teaching, performing, examining, adjudicating and editing for
Faber Music, she has a successful portfolio career. Her recent Best of Violin
graded books were published and released by Faber Music in 2012. She has
presented seminars and recorded a podcast for the ABRSM and is the Violin
Moderator for the 201519 syllabus.
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Other books for instrumental exams:

the best of grade series
A collection of the best-loved pieces and studies ever
selected by the major examination boards, from current
favourites to forgotten gems. Technically tried and tested, all
the pieces have been rigorously researched by an expert in
each instrument and feature on current or past ABRSM and
Trinity exam syllabuses. A CD of performances and piano
accompaniments is included, as well as useful practice tips.
Available for piano, clarinet, flute, violin and singing.
graded exercises and studies

Warm-ups, technical exercises and studies are an essential part of
all brass players training building stamina as well as establishing
technique. Graded Exercises and Studies provide tried and tested
exercises and studies that present core material for every stage of
technical development.
Suitable for players within a year of starting right through to
Grade 8 level, the basics are presented in bite-sized exercises,
working up progressively and imaginatively to more advanced
techniques. Also ideal as warm-ups for players whatever their level.
Visit fabermusic.com for Euphonium/Baritone and Tuba downloads.
graded studies
Studies are an established part of every instrumentalists
training. They place technical problems in musical contexts, and
can be invaluable aids to development. The best-selling Graded
Studies series for recorder, oboe, clarinet, flute, and saxophone
concentrates on a number of techniques such as tone quality,
dynamics, intonation, articulation and playing in characters and
provides an opportunity to foster a musical understanding in
the young instrumentalist.
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first and concert repertoire series

Faber Musics best-selling First and Concert Repertoire series have
been a favourite with teachers and players for many years. The
First Repertoire series is aimed at the early grades while Concert
Repertoire contains pieces suitable for Grade 4 and above players.
The books all feature original pieces and imaginative
arrangements of well-known material that has been selected on
numerous exam syllabuses.
Available for recorder, vioin, viola, cello, trumpet, flute, clarinet
and saxophone.
ith C
Saxophone
Basics
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Basics series
The Basics series offers landmark methods for clarinet, flute,
saxophone and trumpet players, written by some of the leading
figures in wind instrumental tuition. An array of books and
resources is available for each instrument, including tutor book,
teachers book with accompaniment/duet parts, in-depth online
teaching notes and additional repertoire. Starting at absolute
beginner level and progressing to around grade 2, this series
really does provide everything required to embark on a fun and
informative journey with your chosen instrument.
Team Series
The Team series is firmly established as a leading series of tutors
for strings, brass and woodwind. It presents a flexible course
which can be tailored to suit each student, ideal for individual,
group and class tuition - including the ABRSM music medals.
The books contain plenty of carefully graded music in a wide
range of styles, from Baroque and Classical eras to film, folk, jazz
and Latin American.
The series divides into strings, woodwind and brass.
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a world full
of rhythm by Mary Cohen
Rhythmic! Whacky! Engaging! Can classical music really be like this for beginner string players? Of
course it can! Alongside the fun and games, classical music itself should be an essential part of the
mix at the earliest stages, especially in a culture where it is becoming sidelined. We live in a world
full of vibrant rhythm it leaks out of earphones everywhere. So first lessons should be rhythmic
and you can easily introduce open strings using rhythms that fit with well-known classical tunes.
Fragments of pop and jazz rhythms can be found in Bach, Telemann and Vivaldi!
How to teach rhythm effectively? Simple just do lots of it. In the earliest stages its easy to use
words to reinforce rhythms: a good start to the lesson is inventing News of the Day rhythms, using
a phrase like I had pizza for lunch today. Straight or syncopated, begin with open strings; as skills
progress try harmonics or col legno, sul ponticello or even the squeaky bits of string behind the
bridge. As finger patterns are established, move on to half scales, full scales and arpeggios. (A fun
way of sneaking some musical general knowledge into the lessons is to imagine what Mozart,
Beethoven or other classical composers might have had for their lunch.) Years of observation has
convinced me that pupils need to learn to sight-say the rhythm of new pieces. It doesnt matter
which rhythm-name scheme you use as long as it is consistent. (All the material in the Superseries is
designed to be introduced in this way.) Pupils who learn rhythm as a language, and can use rhythm
names on autopilot, are brilliant at duets and chamber music from a very early stage. Its fun to get
intermediate pupils to play some Vivaldi to a beginner class and then for everyone to sit
down together and rhythm sing bits of it. You only need about six different
rhythm names to do a big chunk of the A minor double concerto
a great motivator for pupils. Another winner is singing
rhythm names to part of Mozarts Symphony
No. 40 a real tongue twister if
done up to speed.
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Much of my time is spent doing chamber music and accompanying pupils from the piano, so they
are contributing to a greater picture. But I also give them material that is complete with just one line.
This completeness is an important ingredient of the Bags of series (eight books of fun solo pieces
for violin, viola and cello that range from beginner to grade 4). As well as strong tunes, the pieces
are full of patterns designed to encourage rhythmic playing and confident reading skills from the
beginning and they also work really well with late starters and timid adult re-starters.
we live in a world full of vibrant rhythm

Rhythmic confidence produces fluent musical playing that gives pleasure to performer and listener
alike. And the wonderful bonus is that when pupils focus on getting the rhythm right they often
play better in tune!
Visit marycohen.co.uk to peruse Marys entire catalogue of books for string players.
Mary Cohen
studied violin, piano, chamber music and composition

at the Royal College of Music, then spent several years in the City of Birmingham Symphony
Orchestra before setting up a full-time teaching practice. Mary has an international
reputation as an educational composer, with over 60 titles in print. Many of her publications
centre around the technical requirements specific to particular stages of string playing, but
always in the context of a real musical experience.
Mary enjoys writing news blogs for her Faber Music website, and also posts photos and tips
on her Marys Music Cupboard Facebook page.
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More educational strings books:

bags of...
The Bags of... series is a collection of small, fun books designed
to get young string players learning through playing plenty
of enjoyable, well-known tunes, folk music and original pieces.
Meticulously written and arranged by string pedagogue
Mary Cohen, the pace is very gradual, making the books ideal
consolidation material alongside a tutor, or useful and enjoyable
sightreading practice.
Available for violin, viola and cello.
superstart
Superstart is a breakthrough series for beginner string
players, full of exciting music and fun activities from the
very first lesson to inspire and stimulate pupils and teachers.
Complete technique is introduced from the start, providing
a solid foundation and taking the player up to Grade 1
level. The books are organised into progressive units, each
covering clear technical points with expertly written pieces.
Specific tutors are available for violin, viola and cello, all a
distillation of Mary Cohens many years of teaching and research.
superstudies
Teachers and pupils will find these invaluable yet light-hearted
collections both enjoyable and stimulating. Throughout the
books, progressive technical points go hand-in-hand with
musical development. The studies included in the series cover
a variety of key modes, rhythmic patterns and styles (including
jazz), while also encouraging self-expression. The descriptive
titles are intended to help the cellist play in style appropriate
to each study.
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superpieces
Superpieces provides invaluable additional repertoire for violin and
piano which can be used to complement the Superstar tutor books
or any other beginner method. Superpieces is a wonderful collection
of classic and folk tunes suitable for pupils of grade 1-2 standard.
As with all of Mary Cohens publications, the emphasis is on melodic
and rhythmic vitality! This book is suitable for either individual or
group teaching.
Technique takes off!

Technique Takes Off! presents fourteen original, imaginative
studies for violin, viola and solo cello, specially designed to lead
on from elementary studies for younger players to more advanced
material by Dotzauer and Popper. Each piece concentrates on
one or two aspects of technique, and the whole set covers a wide
range of left and right hand skills, including spiccato bowing,
string-crossing, moto perpetuo, cantabile, and easy double stops.
Teachers and pupils will find these invaluable, yet light hearted,
collection both enjoyable and stimulating.
Technique flies high!

Technique Flies High! follows on from Technique Takes Off! and
contains new performance studies for the intermediate to advanced
violinist. Using baroque, romantic, contemporary and folk styles,
these studies are also ideal as unaccompanied concert repertoire.
Practice and performance tips guide the student and outline the
technical and musical goals. Techniques covered include: advanced
position changing, fast passage work and string crossings, natural
and artificial harmonics, slow bowing and and playing many notes
in one bow and more.
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Theory and exercises for young players:

theory made easy for little children
The Level 1 book provides notes, number of counts, dotted minim,
the piano keyboard, time signatures, barlines, notes in the bass
clef, revision notes, games, tests and some manuscript paper to
practice music writing. There is also a lesson record and a certificate
for signing by a teacher or parent when the book is completed.
Specifically suited for children aged 4 to 7, this is the first of two
books that present music theory using colourful illustrations and
stickers for the exercises. Level 2 provides revision of Level 1 as well
as notes in the treble clef, rests, notes in the bass clef, position of
stems, treble clef, bass clef, games, tests and more.
My First, Second and third theory book

My First Theory Book by Lina Ng is the first workbook in a series
of three, designed to offer a smooth transition to Grade 1 theory.
There are plenty of exercises and games to encourage a wider
understanding of music, even at the very early stages of learning.
Included within this first book are exercises in writing treble and
bass clefs, note names and counting, time signatures, the piano
keyboard, writing notes in the bass and treble clef and more.
My Second Theory Book and My Third Theory Book are also available.
theory of music made easy

Theory of Music Made Easy presents the rudiments of theory divided
into short chapters. This popular series by Lina Ng is designed
to prepare musicians for exams as the information is presented
in bitesize sections, and each volume in the series builds on the
work of the last. There are revision chapters covering two topics at
one time and it is interspersed with cheerful illustrations, making
learning more fun.
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Piano lessons made easy

Piano Lessons Made Easy features popular tunes and captivating
full-colour illustrations to stimulate musical interest and
imagination in beginner piano players. Each of the three books
in the series is complemented by its corresponding level in the
Finger Exercises Made Easy series.
finger exercises made easy

Finger Exercises Made Easy helps beginners develop flexible fingers
and improve technique and includes additional activities such
as rhythm clapping, singing, body movement, percussion and
souflege. The books are most suited for younger children and have
larger notes and full colour illustrations.
playing piano is fun

Playing Piano Is Fun is a novel approach developed through
the authors practical experience derived from teacher-pupil
interaction. The large music font size captures the students
attention and helps them to focus. Meanwhile, pages are left
intentionally without pictures to encourage students to further
express their creativity by providing illustrations for the songs
themselves. New elements are introduced incrementally and
are incorporated progressively. Accompaniment by teachers is
encouraged to enhance the musical experience.
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becoming a jazz
musician by Ned Bennett
Here is a conversation I have had with many a beginner saxophonist arriving for their first lesson:

Me:
So, what type of music do you like?
Pupil: Jazz.

Me:
Great! Who do you like in particular?
Pupil: Erm
Me:
Okay, can you name any jazz musician?

Pupil: Erm
The concept of playing jazz is exciting for any student, whether of saxophone or viola, as it conjures
up an antidote to serious music. Yet any good music is serious and should be taught and studied as
such, particularly at beginner level. Why should Bachs Minuet in G be studied before Miles Davis So
What? In addition, early attempts at improvisation enable pupils to play pieces that can last for two
minutes or so, rather than the usual 30 seconds of a pre-grade 1 piece, thereby developing fluency,
tone and stamina.

There are two fundamental prerequisites for becoming a jazz musician. Firstly, the appreciation of
what jazz sounds like, and secondly the ability to improvise. These two probably should be studied
independently of each other, at least initially. Playing written-out jazz pieces, or (at a more advanced
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listening to jazz
is vital to fully
understand the role
of each instrument
in the group
level) transcriptions from recorded solos (there

are many of these available in books or online)
is all very well, but listening to jazz is vital to
fully understand the role of each instrument in
the group, the form of a jazz performance and
especially how to swing properly at different
tempos (a skill which, sadly, many classically
trained world-class musicians lack). Imagine
learning French purely from a book, having
never heard anyone speak a word of it!
As for improvisation, the approach to this is twofold. Primarily your concern is to play
instantaneously whatever comes in to your head. This requires practice in playing by ear: start
with very simple diatonic tunes you know well, or try some call-and-response games with another
musician. Firstly repeat the phrases, then try creating an answering phrase, or perhaps a
contrasting one.
The other side to improvisation is using notes that fit with the accompaniment. When you are
confident with creating simple phrases spontaneously, try some modal improvisations: using a
range of notes from a single scale over a repeated accompaniment. (This is a great incentive for
learning scales, by the way.) These improvisations can be in any style: Samba or Bossa Nova (no
swing to worry about), or Celtic (maybe in a roistering 6/8), or if you are confident, swing itself.
Faber Music publish a number of useful books that can help you; Getting Started with Improvisation
and Getting Started with Jazz offer step-by-step guides to this process from the very beginning,
with backing CDs to play along to. The brand new Jazz Sax Collections combine performance
pieces with opportunities for easy improvisation in a contemporary jazz style for intermediate-level
saxophonists.
See you at Ronnie Scotts then!
Neds latest offerings are The Jazz Sax Collection for alto
(or baritone) saxophone and piano, and The Jazz Sax
Collection for tenor (or soprano) saxophone and piano,
available in summer 2013. Both are for Grade 4-7 level
and feature unmissable authentic jazz, written and
arranged by professional jazz saxophonist Ned Bennett.
Ned Bennett
has been working as a professional saxophonist

since his school days, and these days combines his performing commitments with a busy
teaching schedule. He also has time to compose, arrange and produce music, with several
books and assorted works in the Faber Music catalogue. He lives in London with his wife
and two young children.
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piano
treasuries
by Dame Fanny Waterman
These two volumes contain my own choices of many of the pieces which I have enjoyed teaching
to pianists of all ages, as well as my own interpretative insights on them, reflecting many years
teaching and performing experience. I hope that these collections and my thoughts of a lifetime will
help to inspire players: remember there is no age at which we stop learning.
The pieces I have chosen have all been popular with great pianists such as Rubinstein and Horowitz.
Pupils should similarly strive to make the piano sing and to capture the range of styles and timbres
of the great composers: the cantabile melodies of Schumann, the dignified pace of Handels
Sarabande, the languor and longing of the Chopin mazurka, the violin-like tone of the light-hearted
finale from Haydns Sonata in F, the hymn-like feel of the slow movement of Beethovens Pathtique
Sonata and the peace, hope and serenity of Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring (Bach/Hess). The teachers
imagination will be needed to help students with impressionistic pieces such as Bartks From The
Diary of a Fly, Daquins Le Coucou and Debussys La fille aux cheveux de lin.
I do believe that every piano lesson should have a musical injection so the forthcoming practice
reflects the interpretation worked on and
stimulated by the teacher. Pupils should be
encouraged to attend recitals as well as listening
to recordings, and also to listen to other genres by
the composers they are studying to broaden their
knowledge and experience.
remember there
is no age at which
we stop learning
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Dame Fanny Waterman: Piano Treasury Volumes 1 & 2 are suitable for intermediate to advanced
players, especially selected and edited by the renowned Dame Fanny Waterman. Ideal for performance
in competitions, school concerts and as encores, each piece has been carefully chosen by Dame Fanny
for its charm, musicality and educational value and comes complete with her own teaching notes and
insights. There are two collections: Volume 1 is for approximately Grade 5 to 7 level and Volume 2 for
Grade 6 to 8 level.

Albumbltter III in A Flat Major, Op.99 (Schumann)

Sarabande from Suite In D Minor HWV 437 (Handel)
From The Diary Of A Fly from Mikrosmos (Bartk)
Prelude In D Flat (Raindrop), Op.28, No.15 (Chopin)
Toccatina Op.8 No.1 (Maykapar)
Albumbltter I in F Sharp Minor, Op.99 (Schumann)
A Musical Snuffbox, Op.32 (Liadov)
From Foreign Countries And People (Schumann)
Mazurka in A Minor, Op.7 No.2 (Chopin)
Waltz in B Flat from German Dances, Op. 33, No. 7 (Schubert)
Le Coucou (Daquin)
Sonata in F Minor, L.118 (Scarlatti)
Jesu, Joy Of Mans Desiring (JS Bach/Hess)
Grande Valse Brillante, Op.34 No.2 (Chopin)
Partita No.1, Bwv 825: Prelude & Gigue (JS Bach)

Allegro In A (CPE Bach)
Sonata In F, Hob 16 No.23 (Finale) (Haydn)
Theme And Twelve Variations, Kv 265 (Mozart)
Pathtique Sonata, Op.13 No.8 (Second Movement) (Beethoven)
Nocturne No.4 In A, H.36 (Field)
Scherzo In B Flat, D.593 (Schubert)
Waltz In B Minor, Op.69 No.2 (Chopin)
Nocturne In E Flat, Op.9 No.2 (Chopin)
Trumerei From Kinderszenen, Op.15 (Schumann)
Spring Song From Songs Without Words, Op.62 No.6 (Mendelssohn)
Kinderstcke No.2, Op.72 (Mendelssohn)
October From The Seasons, Op.37b (Tchaikovsky)
La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin (Debussy)
Prelude, Op.32 No.5 (Rachmaninoff )
Dame Fanny Waterman
occupies an eminent
position in the piano teaching world. Over the years she has given master classes on six
continents, appeared on television and radio and has compiled a series of best-selling
piano publications which have achieved sales of two million copies. She was the joint
founder of the Leeds International Piano Competition and is a highly sought-after jury
member of many international competitions.
In recognition of her services to music, Dame Fanny has been awarded the DBE (Dame
Commander of the Order of the British Empire). She has also received the Lifetime
Achievement Award from the World Federation of International Music Competitions, the
Distinguished Musician Award from the Incorporated Society of Musicians and has been elected an honorary member
of the Royal Philharmonic Society.
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More publications by Dame Fanny Waterman:

Me and My Piano
Me And My Piano is the best-selling series by distinguished
authors Dame Fanny Waterman and Marion Harewood.
Designed especially for the needs of the younger
beginner and delightfully illustrated throughout, the
series aims to make learning the piano an enjoyable
experience for both pupil and teacher. The series consists
of seven books, which together provide solid technical
and musical foundations for young pianists.
the waterman/harewood piano series

The Watermann/Harewood Piano series is established as one
of the foremost piano methods for the older beginner and
represents a distillation of the thoroughness, inspiration and
sense of adventure that characterises Dame Fanny Watermans
own teaching methods.
The excellence of the musical material and attractive presentation
of the books have won universal acclaim, and the series is
established as one of the foremost modern piano methods.
monkey puzzles
These sets of individual theory papers are perfect for the young
beginner, providing lively games and puzzles that will hold the
players interest and add to the fun of learning the rudiments of
music.
The papers cover all aspects of basic theory including time
signatures, rests, sharpened and flattened notes, clefs and note
duration. The games aid memory and encourage children to think
about what they are learning in the context of play.
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the young violinists repertoire series

Selected and edited by Dame Fanny Waterman and Paul
de Keyser, The Young Violinists Repertoire series is an ideal
introduction to the established repertoire for the violin.
Progressively arranged to take the young player from
the very early stages to intermediate standard, the four
books bring together music from all over Europe and
span a wide range of composers, periods and styles.
All piano accompaniments are written by Dame Fanny
Waterman herself.
More books by Paul de Keyser:

With Violin Playtime, the beginner violinist can make music from the very first lessons. In
the three books that make up the series, there are over a hundred little pieces, a treasuretrove of attractive tunes some traditional, some by composers of the past, some newly
composed. This is more than just an easy anthology, as the underlying approach is learn as
you play, and a carefully devised ground plan of technical development makes it a manual
in disguise, a tutor without text.
Violin Study Time is an anthology of established and newly-composed studies which
develops the young violinists technique in several directions and can be used in conjunction
with the Young Violinists Repertoire series.
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school musicals by Lin Marsh

Lin Marsh discusses one of her popular school musicals, Penny the Raindrop, which is aimed at
children aged 5-7:
This is the story of the water cycle told through the eyes of a raindrop. All children study
the water cycle and this is an imaginitive and creative way of learning about it, which will
help with literacy skills as well as giving them appropriate and enjoyable singing material.
The story and seven songs take us through cloud, drain, sewer, stream, river and out in to
the sea, finally evaporating back to the cloud. Most of the songs can stand on their own
either for dance, movement or singing or you can put them all together with the narration
and go to town with costume and scenery!
Young children enjoy moving when they singfind simple choreographic ideas for them
to perform and include in some of the songs. There are also ample opportunities for class
compositions in many of the places Penny visits. Discuss and create rainstorm music or
music for under the ground.
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More tips from Lin:
movement
often enhances a
performance, but it
needs to be simple
and effective
You may find pupils who would like to sing a

solo verse or sing in a small group. Do encourage
them to do thisit is great for confidence, and
often very effective for a first verse.
Always find time in your singing session to

warm up the voices. This will focus the mind
on the work, make pupils aware of posture
and support, and get voices moving. Work lips and tongue in some tongue-twisters or imagine
chewing gum with big mouths!
Movement often enhances a performance, but it needs to be simple and effective. If you
are going to add actions, take ideas from children. They may even like to devise their own
choreography!
Toy Box and Penny The Raindrop features two sets of songs
guaranteed to capture the imagination. Toy Box is a set of
seven fun action songs about robots, trains, kites and dressingup. Penny the Raindrop is a delightful cantata with narration,
telling the story of the water cycle through the eyes of a raindrop.
Audio performance and backing tracks are included, as well as
performance notes and photocopiable lyrics to download from
the enhanced CD.
The Junior Spotlight Series represents a variety of imaginative
repertoire for stage or concert performance, from Key Stage 1
to 3 (Scottish P1 to S2). Some of the cantatas provide scope for
activity through the addition of movement, whilst others are
fully contained mini-musicals. Written appropriately for the
age-group by experienced educational composers, there are
songs and shows to suit all abilities and ages.
Lin Marsh
has worked extensively in music education and has been an

advisory teacher of music in Oxfordshire, director of Oxfordshire Youth Music Theatre, and
vocal coach and Musical Director for the National Youth Music Theatre. A prolific composer,
Lin also tours the UK inspiring singers through her dynamic workshops.
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Other books in the Junior Spotlight Series:

along came man
Along Came Man is a thought-provoking cantata about the world we
live in, with an ecological theme. One of Lin Marshs best-loved works
now available in a new edition with CD it is mainly unison with
some two and three-part singing. The cantata lends itself well to the
addition of movement, but is equally effective performed as a concert
piece. Audio performance and backing tracks are included, as well as
performance notes and photocopiable lyrics to download from the
enhanced CD. Suitable for children aged 5-14.
tam lin
Tam Lin is part of the Junior Spotlights Series, designed for Key Stage 2
children (aged 7-11). There are thirteen fun and imaginative songs by
Lin Marsh that have been written with the range and capabilities of
this age group in mind.
This musical, based on a celtic folk legend, lends itself to the addition
of movement and some optional descant lines have been added. The
book comes with a CD and photocopiable lyrics.
prodigal rock!
Prodigal Rock! is a musical for Key Stage 2 pupils, and is published as
part of the Junior Spotlight Series. This modern re-telling of the parable
of the prodigal son delivers an important message with humour and
fun. Incorporating citizenship themes throughout, the eight catchy
songs will delight Year 6 (Scottish P7; age 11) leavers who will love
to perform it, and may well astound with their prolific part-singing,
hand-jiving and kazoo playing! The pack includes script, vocal score
and enhanced CD (including reproducible script and lyrics).
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Books from the Songscape Series:

songscape
Songscape is a timeless collection of 24 songs covering an exciting
range of musical styles, from ethnic music, theatre, pop classics and
rounds, to Lin Marshs wonderful original pieces. Perfect as a Key Stage
3 (ages 11-14) singing resource, it is also ideal for bringing confidence to
classroom and concert singing, and a must for recently formed choirs.
Songs included are Problem Child (Marsh), I Believe I Can Fly (Kelly)
Babylon (Traditional), Fernando (ABBA), The Maid (Arne), While The
Tanks Roll By (Marsh), A Magpie Sitting On A Broken Chair (James
Mayor), Sea-sickness! (Marsh) and more.
songscape: stage and screen

Songscape: Stage and Screen is the perfect resource for Key Stage 3
(Scottish P7+, ages 11-14) singing and is an invaluable collection of
12 classic songs both old and new from stage and screen. Featuring
well-known classics alongside songs from shows written especially
for children it includes useful context on each song and suggestions
for adding movement. Songs include Circle Of Life (The Lion King),
When You Sing (A Winters Tale), 42nd Street (42nd Street), Hernandos
Hideaway (The Pajama Game), Corner of the Sky (Pippin) and more.
Junior Songscape: Childrens favourites

Junior Songscape: Childrens Favourites comprises a timeless
collection of 20 best-loved childrens songs for infant and lower
primary school singing. Ideal for bringing confidence and fun to
the classroom, with vocal ranges carefully considered for Key Stage
1 (Scottish P1-2, ages 5-7) voices. High-quality audio tracks with
complete performances and backing tracks are included to help
non-specialists. Songs include Heigh-Ho (Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs), Feed The Birds (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
(Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) and more.
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Other vocal books:

the Best of Grade Singing
These vocal collections will prove an invaluable resource for
singers and their teachers. Comprising four books, The Best of
Singing series brings together best-loved songs in a range of
styles at grades 1-3 and 4-5, from current favourites to forgotten
gems. Technically tried and tested, all of the pieces have been
rigorously researched by singing expert and ABRSM syllabus
selector Heidi Pegler.
Its never too late to sing

Have you always wanted to be able to sing? Then this book is for
you because its never too late! Its Never Too Late To Sing is an allin-one tutor book that covers approximately two years of singing
lessons, and includes essential music theory and technical skills
for beginners.
Also available is Its Never Too Late To Sing: Songbook that brings
together 12 timeless songs in an array of styles, all specially
selected and arranged for adult beginners.
The Joy of Singing

Brenda Rattrays The Joy of Singing is for children, young people and
adults in primary schools, secondary schools, youth groups and
churches who would like to build a singing community. Whether
musician or non-specialist, the 21 songs in this collection will bring
variety and confidence to any choir. There are unison songs through
simple part-singing to songs with four or more parts; arrangements
of well-known spirituals Rocka My Soul, Wade In The Water,
Kumbayah and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot; and original songs in a
range of styles, including African and gospel influences.
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the language of folk

The Language of Folk offers a wealth of folk repertoire from
around the British Isles and further afield, carefully selected and
arranged to develop the key skills and vocal styles integral to folk
song. Produced in association with The Sage Gateshead and its
nationally renowned folk music programme, these books provide
a wealth of material both for established folk singers and those
new to the world of folk.
All unaccompanied songs feature on the current Trinity singing
syllabus (Technical Work section).
the language of song

The Language of Song is a successful series by Heidi Pegler and
Nicola-Jane Kemp. The ability to sing in foreign languages is a
much-needed skill for singers, but few vocal training resources
tackle this aspect comprehensively in one book. With this in mind,
ABRSM examiners and professional singers Heidi and Nicola-Jane
have written a graded series of songbooks that provide classic
song repertoire, carefully selected to develop the vital skills
required to sing in a foreign language.
Includes books for low, medium and high voice.
sing musical theatre

The Sing Musical Theatre series features fifteen musical theatre
songs in a range of styles, both classic and contemporary, with
useful background and performance notes, handy singing tips
and exercises and backing track CD. Suitable for Trinity Singing
and Musical Theatre candidates (two books for grades 1-3 and
two for grades 45) or for anyone looking for a new, practical
compilation of the repertoire, carefully selected to be appropriate
for the grade.
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Singing schools
by Alexander LEstrange
Young minds need creativity to learn, and older minds need flexibility to teach. Getting choral music
into schools successfully and sustainably has been an issue over the years, and teachers are faced
with the challenges of finding time for singing in a strict curriculum, catering for students with very
particular musical tastes (!), locating the right resources with which to teach and also finding the
confidence in their own musical abilities to carry all of this forward.
From the outset there are so many opportunities to sing during the school day, whether its at
registration (getting a primary school class to sing through the register), or in a more advanced
manner within a lesson not just music lessons. Using singing across the curriculum gives many
more chances for creativity and variation in music making, as well as enhancing and accelerating
education. I distinctly remember learning my times tables by song, and think how many pre-school
children can sing A, B, C, D, E, F, G to the tune of Twinkle twinkle even before they know what it
means! Its important that we do not view choral singing as something which has to be squeezed
between the tightly packed blocks of the school curriculum, but as a tool to further learning across
the board. My own children, Toby and Harry (both under 7) are learning French at the moment, and
thanks to a CD we listen to in the car, their pronunciation is amazing they repeat what they hear,
with no filters, and not too much thinking.
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I personally believe its crucial to make singing something that the whole community can engage in,
and in pieces like Zimbe! Come sing the songs of Africa, Ahoy! Sing for the Mary Rose and Zadok
Rules - Hallelujah! Ive made sure to include
parts for unison Primary School children as well
as approachable SATB material that works with
teenagers.
everyone has a
voice, so dont be
afraid to use it
There can be a challenge in engaging kids

and teenagers who are really only interested
in One Direction and/or Jay-Z. Whilst its likely
that none of us will ever reach the dizzying heights of cool that these pop artists have done, we
can all embrace the present day trends to more easily connect with and tap into the talent of our
children. Compromise is the key: letting students be creative around their own favourite genres
before introducing them to something new. I find gospel and world music is a particularly good
way in with this age group.
Bringing choral singing into the classroom on a regular basis can be a daunting task for teachers or
leaders who dont feel confident in their own musical abilities, but do not fear! There are plenty of
tools out there to help you, including more and more minus one CDs, backing tracks and demos of
the pieces you have chosen so you can learn all the parts just by listening. Everyone has a voice, so
dont be afraid to use it.
Alexander is Consultant Editor of Faber Musics successful Choral Basics series and also composer of the
highly popular 40-minute work for SATB chorus, Zimbe! His latest offering, Ahoy!, is a cantata for SATB
chorus, unison childrens choir and band and was premiered in June 2013.
Alexander LEstrange
If you had to create from scratch the perfect 21st century musician, Alexander
LEstrange would be your template.
This accolade (from composer and broadcaster Howard Goodall) acknowledges
not only LEstranges outstanding musicianship he graduated with a First in Music
from Merton College, Oxford, and was a chorister in the famous New College Choir
but also his huge versatility. Born in 1974, he is active as a composer, arranger,
jazz double bass player and pianist, and has carved a successful career working in
a variety of musical fields and with respected musicians around the world. He has
shared the stage with jazz greats John Dankworth and Kenny Wheeler, toured the
world with The Swingle Singers, conducted thousands of children at the Royal Albert Hall for the Primary Proms
and musically directed the National Youth Music Theatre in shows on Broadway and in Edinburgh, Japan
and London.
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Choral works by Alexander LEstrange:

ahoy! sing for the mary rose
Ahoy! Sing for the Mary Rose is an uplifting celebration of King Henry
VIIIs famous warship, the Mary Rose. Fusing the music of Tudor
times with an array of catchy sea shanties, LEstrange takes us on a
whirlwind journey across the oceans and the centuries in this
glorious celebration of English maritime history. If you loved Zimbe!
and are looking for your next big choral project, look no further
than Ahoy!
Scored for SATB chorus, unison childrens choir and band.
zimbe!
Zimbe! is a 40-minute work for SATB chorus, childrens choir and jazz
quintet with percussion, by the composer Alexander LEstrange.
It is a vibrant sequence of twelve African and gospel songs, charting
a day in the life of an African village. There are simple childrens
playground songs from Ghana and Zimbabwe, a Xhosa lullaby for
mothers of the victims of Apartheid, a rousing drinking song, and
music used on religious occasions.
the choral basics series

Choral Basics has been carefully designed to provide rewarding,
varied repertoire for beginner choirs. Perfect for singers of all
ages, the series offers:
simple choral arrangements for 2 parts (soprano and alto)

and 3 parts (soprano, alto and a combined male-voice part)
an array of repertoire including world music, spirituals, pop

classics, show hits and original pieces
attractive, idiomatic arrangements, with breathing and

vocal range considered for the level
straightforward piano accompaniments that support the

vocal lines.
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