Piano Sight-Reading 1


Book Description

This book of pieces aims to establish good practice and provide an early introduction to the essential skill of sight-reading. In Part 1 the basic keys of C, G, F and D major and A and D minor are explored while keeping the movement limited to steps, skips and repeated notes in a 5-note range. In Part 2 students are encouraged to identify the key for themselves. Accidentals, dotted notes, simple ties and syncopations occur in the exercises. Intervals of 4ths and 5ths are also included.




I Can Read Music, Vol 1


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A beginning note-reading book designed for Suzuki-trained violoncello students who have learned to play using an aural approach, or for traditionally taught students who need extra note reading practice.




Play at first sight


Book Description

Play at First Sight is a unique and comprehensive approach to help improve sight-reading skills. It will strengthen your ability to recognize rhythms quickly and perform them as confidently as possible. The more you practice the exercises and variation possibilities on each page, the more at ease you will become at sight-reading rhythms. The enclosed play-along CD incorporates a variety of musical styles and can be used with many of the exercises throughout the book. Play at First Sight will be an invaluable tool in helping you to become a better sight-reader!




Vaideology


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(Guitar Educational). Experience must-know music knowledge and wisdom through the highly focused lens of legendary guitar virtuoso Steve Vai. This full-color instructional book written by Vai himself features in-depth discussions of the music theory fundamentals that every aspiring (and veteran) guitar player should know, packed with practical exercises, diagrams, tips, inspiring ideas and concepts, practice methods, and ways of looking at music that you may have never considered. Topics covered include: academic vs. experiential learning * reading and writing music * key signatures * chord scales * rhythm basics * guitar harmonics * modes * and much more.




Advanced Music Reading


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100 Sight Reading Exercises for Guitar


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The best way to learn ANYTHING is one step at a time. Reading music for the guitar is no different. Take the one step at a time approach with this amazing collection of 100 exercises, and start reading music for the guitar today! Included is an excerpt from the best-selling Music Theory in One Lesson, and access to video examples detailing EVERY EXERCISE. You can read music on guitar, and you can start down that path today. This book is excellent for the total beginner looking to start their journey to mastery, or the seasoned player needing some sight reading material.




Mastering Piano Technique


Book Description

(Amadeus). This holistic approach to the keyboard, based on a sound understanding of the relationship between physical function and musical purpose, is an invaluable resource for pianists and teachers. Professor Fink explains his ideas and demonstrates his innovative developmental exercises that set the pianist free to express the most profound musical ideas. HARDCOVER.




Basic Music Theory


Book Description

Basic Music Theory takes you through the sometimes confusing world of written music with a clear, concise style that is at times funny and always friendly. The book is written by an experienced teacher using methods refined over more than ten years in his private teaching studio and in schools. --from publisher description.




The Jazz Harmony Book


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This book teaches the ideas behind adding chords to melodies. It begins with basic chords and progressions, and moves to more complex ideas. With an introduction and two appendices. Two CDs of additional material.




Super Sight-reading Secrets


Book Description

Written for all keyboardists (classical, jazz, rock), this book is a goldmine for students, teachers, and professionals alike. The book reduces the process of sight-reading into individual components. Through a series of progressive drills, your mastery of each component is comfortably and scientifically paced. As you improve, the parts merge as one and your reading reaches the highest level.