Music Theory

The recorder is a great instrument! The aim of the Red Hot Recorder Tutor is to inspire while having a lot of fun. This second book in the series has more notes to learn, catchy solo pieces, ensemble pieces and rhythm and scale exercises to encourage good technical practice. There's also a fantastic backing tracks with both practice and performance tracks. Happy playing!

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A colourful, imaginative and highly absorbing introduction to music theory for the younger student. Packed with exciting exercises and entertaining characters, this is the ideal introduction to theory for a young instrumentalist.

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A fun approach to theory for young pianistsThe original fun, systematic and educational approach to learning the piano by one of the leading writers and composers of music for young people, using a great variety of styles. Teenage and adult versions are also available.

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A wonderful resource full of exciting activities to help understanding of music facts and music general knowledge from one of the country's leading educationalists. Especially written for the young beginner, it will guide them to about Grade 1 standard.

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Music notes are sometimes called dots for fun, and fun is exactly what this book is all about. It's a treasure chest of activities to encourage good music technique, offer fun musical experiences and expand musical horizons. There are FREE resource tracks. Red Hot Dots covers many aspects of the National Curriculum music syllabus for Key Stages 1 and 2. There's an opportunity to develop: performing skills, including singing in unison and in rounds, and playing percussion; composing skills - making up rhythms and improvisations; appraising skills - a chance to talk about musical styles and how music makes you feel; listening skills, like learning and remembering melody and words; use of tempo, dynamics and duration.

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Instruments of the Orchestra All you'll ever need to know about the orchestra - how the instruments are played, their ranges and transpositions, where they sit, and other fascinating facts.!!!A-Z of Composers Which composer died from stabbing himself in the foot while conducting? Who wrote a Requiem for over 200 voices? Which composer was a famous gastronome? You'll find the answers to all these questions and many other fascinating facts in this A-Z guide of composers.!!!Music Notation A quick reference guide to the theory of music, invaluable to students, teachers and performers alike.!!!Instrument Ranges If you are arranging music for different combinations of instruments, then this is the guide for you. See at a glance who can play which notes and what transpositions are required.!!!Instrumental Fingering Easy to read diagrams for correct fingering of every note.!!!Instrumental Trills Easy to read diagrams for correct execution of trills.

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Stages: Key Stage 1-4When you learn a new instrument you'll need your own manuscript book to practise writing out notes, to help with learning theory, and even to start composing your own tunes! This 5-stave book has special large staves to make writing easier for the beginner and is specially priced to enable the whole class to have one.

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Instruments of the Orchestra All you'll ever need to know about the orchestra - how the instruments are played, their ranges and transpositions, where they sit, and other fascinating facts.!!!A-Z of Composers Which composer died from stabbing himself in the foot while conducting? Who wrote a Requiem for over 200 voices? Which composer was a famous gastronome? You'll find the answers to all these questions and many other fascinating facts in this A-Z guide of composers.!!!Music Notation A quick reference guide to the theory of music, invaluable to students, teachers and performers alike.!!!Instrument Ranges If you are arranging music for different combinations of instruments, then this is the guide for you. See at a glance who can play which notes and what transpositions are required.!!!Instrumental Fingering Easy to read diagrams for correct fingering of every note.!!!Instrumental Trills Easy to read diagrams for correct execution of trills.

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Instruments of the Orchestra All you'll ever need to know about the orchestra - how the instruments are played, their ranges and transpositions, where they sit, and other fascinating facts.!!!A-Z of Composers Which composer died from stabbing himself in the foot while conducting? Who wrote a Requiem for over 200 voices? Which composer was a famous gastronome? You'll find the answers to all these questions and many other fascinating facts in this A-Z guide of composers.!!!Music Notation A quick reference guide to the theory of music, invaluable to students, teachers and performers alike.!!!Instrument Ranges If you are arranging music for different combinations of instruments, then this is the guide for you. See at a glance who can play which notes and what transpositions are required.!!!Instrumental Fingering Easy to read diagrams for correct fingering of every note.!!!Instrumental Trills Easy to read diagrams for correct execution of trills.

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Instruments of the Orchestra All you'll ever need to know about the orchestra - how the instruments are played, their ranges and transpositions, where they sit, and other fascinating facts.!!!A-Z of Composers Which composer died from stabbing himself in the foot while conducting? Who wrote a Requiem for over 200 voices? Which composer was a famous gastronome? You'll find the answers to all these questions and many other fascinating facts in this A-Z guide of composers.!!!Music Notation A quick reference guide to the theory of music, invaluable to students, teachers and performers alike.!!!Instrument Ranges If you are arranging music for different combinations of instruments, then this is the guide for you. See at a glance who can play which notes and what transpositions are required.!!!Instrumental Fingering Easy to read diagrams for correct fingering of every note.!!!Instrumental Trills Easy to read diagrams for correct execution of trills.

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Fugue is something of which to be very afraidEmbouchure is something you have sleepless nights overSonata form sends you into spasms of terrorA diminished interval is something concert-hall bar managers hateAnd what on earth is a Jota?Even these days, anyone with half an ear for music can baulk, yawn and become inexplicably comatose at the mere mention of music theory. The words are whispered sotto voce (look it up if you dare) in the corridors of schools and colleges everywhere and send shivers up the xylophone that is the music student's spine. Well, music theory need not terrorise any longer!The Utterly Unreliable A to Z of Music contains everything you always dreaded having to know. All the true definitions are held within these hallowed pages (plus a little bit of nonsense that will help to lighten the load). Informative yet highly entertaining, musicians will find it hard to put down!

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Instruments of the Orchestra All you'll ever need to know about the orchestra - how the instruments are played, their ranges and transpositions, where they sit, and other fascinating facts.!!!A-Z of Composers Which composer died from stabbing himself in the foot while conducting? Who wrote a Requiem for over 200 voices? Which composer was a famous gastronome? You'll find the answers to all these questions and many other fascinating facts in this A-Z guide of composers.!!!Music Notation A quick reference guide to the theory of music, invaluable to students, teachers and performers alike.!!!Instrument Ranges If you are arranging music for different combinations of instruments, then this is the guide for you. See at a glance who can play which notes and what transpositions are required.!!!Instrumental Fingering Easy to read diagrams for correct fingering of every note.!!!Instrumental Trills Easy to read diagrams for correct execution of trills.

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Instruments of the Orchestra All you'll ever need to know about the orchestra - how the instruments are played, their ranges and transpositions, where they sit, and other fascinating facts.!!!A-Z of Composers Which composer died from stabbing himself in the foot while conducting? Who wrote a Requiem for over 200 voices? Which composer was a famous gastronome? You'll find the answers to all these questions and many other fascinating facts in this A-Z guide of composers.!!!Music Notation A quick reference guide to the theory of music, invaluable to students, teachers and performers alike.!!!Instrument Ranges If you are arranging music for different combinations of instruments, then this is the guide for you. See at a glance who can play which notes and what transpositions are required.!!!Instrumental Fingering Easy to read diagrams for correct fingering of every note.!!!Instrumental Trills Easy to read diagrams for correct execution of trills.

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Stages: Key Stage 1-2Includes: CDIncluding the main ingredients for a musical feast for young children, this material provides an ideal bridge between music 'for fun' and the introduction of six elements of music for Key Stage 1. Complete with free CD, the songs and instrumental exercises are a perfect resource for encouraging young children's understanding and enjoyment of music.It's no secret that everyone loves music - whether it's playing an instrument, listening to the radio or singing along to our favourite pop songs. The more we understand music, the more we can enjoy it, and our class music resources allow all children to join in whatever their level of ability. They can easily master simple percussion, learn to play the recorder in no time, or sing along to their favourite songs in the choir, or to our pop star backing CDs. And for your more accomplished stars, check out our music section beginning on page 40, where we have a great range of tutor books and fun pieces covering all popular instruments. An explanation of the icons can be found on the contents page.

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