Music Books

With more harpists than ever before, the harp is an instrument which has successfully demonstrated its staying power and important role both in music and beyond, ' claims John Marson. His Book of the...

Originally published in 1958, Donal O'Sullivan's classic study of Turlough O Carolan became a musical and historical beacon for all those interested in Ireland's past and present. It is an indispensab...

The synthesizer changed the way we make music long ago, and new developments in synth technology emerge every year. But all of those buttons and blinking lights can scare off musicians who want access...

This new edition is the ultimate exploration of the upstart instruments - and their unique analog growls and screams - that paved the way over the last four decades for today's fast-paced electronic m...

TMA Teachers Guides are designed to assist the teacher in proper instruction of the Pop Keyboard Programs by analyzing, page by page, important teaching concepts and suggesting possible teaching metho...

TMA Teachers Guides are designed to assist the teacher in proper instruction of the Pop Keyboard Programs by analyzing, page by page, important teaching concepts and suggesting possible teaching metho...

Die Broschüre möchte allen, die sich mit der Klarinette beschäftigen, in geraffter Form ein Grundwissen vermitteln, das dazu beiträgt, das persönliche Klarinettenspiel maßgeblich zu verbessern. 'Was m...

An invaluable, quick reference tool for any teacher, performer or student of the piano who desires an extensive listing of the most significant works composed for solo piano. Accurate, concise and tho...

With clear and easy-to-understand exercises, The Piano Handbook is perfect for anyone interested in learning the piano or improving their skills. It provides fresh material and techniques in styles ra...

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...

Fine piano playing requires many essentials, including tone, technique, rhythm in all of its varieties, phrasing, dynamics - and the use of the pedals, especially the damper pedal. The artistic and ta...

Unfamiliar with piano manufacturers, manufacturing methods, materials, or price ranges? You can still educate yourself before making such an important investment! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying...

Conservatoire - Histoire, Pedagogie

Directed to teachers, parents and students, the 40-page booklet is filled with concise and practical observations, information and instructions on building and maintaining piano technique according to...

Thoughts on the Suzuki Piano School was written in 1985 by one of the greatest exponents of the Suzuki Piano School. Kataoka went to study with Suzuki after many years of piano study, and soon realize...

A book that is a must for all Suzuki piano students and teachers. Selected and compiled from her articles in Suzuki World over six years. Mrs. Powell discusses: communication with parents, home practi...

A brief but valuable booklet about teaching Suzuki piano. Directed towards parents and teachers. Originally published in Japan by Dr. Suzuki's Talent Education Institute.

A comprehensive coverage of what the Suzuki approach embodies, this book should be considered a requirement in the home of every piano teacher and student. Eight of the 14 chapters lay the foundation...

A successful keyboard text for both college non-music majors and majors with limited keyboard experience. Sight reading, playing by ear, repertoire pieces, harmonizing melodies, improvising, technical...

Recreational Music Making is a new and exciting movement in piano pedagogy. The core concepts are that the piano is for everyone-not just professionally minded students-and that lessons should be fun...

This interactive, practical book for teachers not only contains creative ideas for group classes, but also includes mental energizers, room for notes, and brainstorming concepts for planning personali...

This reference book is an invaluable resource for teachers, students and performers for evaluating and selecting piano solo literature. Concise and thoroughly researched, thousands of works, from the...

This textbook provides a unique resource to promote interest in and awareness of the available body of captivating concerto literature. It focuses on works suitable for pianists at the intermediate le...