Faber Music LtdBurnt Mill, Elizabeth WayHarlow, EssexCM20 2HXUnited Kingdom T: +44 (0)1279 828989F: +44 (0)1279 828990e: trade@fabermusic.comw: fabermusic.com|fmdealers.com (trade)Faber Teach & PlayM00045Faber teach & playFaber Music | Teach & PlaySimultaneous Learning by Paul Harris2Motivation by Pam Wedgwood6Getting the Basics Right by James Longworth & Nick Walker 12Ukulele for Young Players by Lorraine Bow16Faber Graded Rock & Pop Series by George Double20Sight-reading in Exams by Jessica OLeary24A World Full of Rhythm by Mary Cohen28Becoming a Jazz Musician by Ned Bennett34Piano Treasuries by Dame Fanny Waterman36School Musicals by Lin Marsh40 Singing Schools by Alexander LEstrange46Table of ContentsWelcome to Faber Musics Teach & PlayThiscatalogue,alongsidetheaccompanyingpricelist,coversmanyimportanteducational 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. FaberMusichasalongandrichtraditionwithineducationalmusicpublishing,andwe believe our close association with leading music examination boards helps to give our titles academic rigour and provide support in preparation for assessment. Wedohopeyouenjoyreadingthesethoughtprovokingarticles. Youmayquestionsome of the concepts and ideas that are proposed and discussed these are all positive reactions asweaimtoprovidestimulatingreadingthatsupportsandenhancescreative,proactive teaching and learning.2Faber Music | Teach & PlaySimultaneouslearningby Paul HarrisTeachingshouldbeapositive,stimulating,imaginativeandefectiveprocess.Doyouagreeor disagree?Ofcourseyouagree!Butmanyteachersfndthemselvesburieddeepinthenegative worldofreactingtopupilsmistakesorpoorwork,ortryingtomeetunrealisticexamorconcert preparation deadlines.These teachers are simply teaching as they were probably taught. For most pupils that way doesnt work.We need to fnd another approach. Thereisanothermethod,whichIcallSimultaneousLearning.Itisapro-active(ratherthanre-active) 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 fow of continuously achievableandappropriatemusicalactivitiesthatleadtorealunderstandingandultimately 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 activitythenfollowsonnaturally,sequentially,progressivelyandsuccessfully.Theseactivities 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 3Faber Music | Teach & Playthatsthewayourbrainsworkbest,too.)We buildtheseconnectionsthroughidentifying andworkingviatherelevantingredients. Wemightpickoutkey,rhythmicpatterns, markings and character, and base the activities aroundtheseingredients,mixing,matching andexperimentingwiththembeforefnally puttingthembackintothepiecewhenthey are really understood.Thorough learning will have taken place and mistakes will be few and farbetween.Bothpartiesareworkingpositively,imaginativelyandefectivelyandarehavinga good time!Thereisstillanimportantplaceforreactiveworkwemayaskapupiltoplayawholephraseor 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. Whataboutpractising?Wesimplyextendthemethod:youcantry itusingmyPracticeMap.ImaginethepieceinquestionisinGmajor, with a range of rhythms and markings. Write the title in the central box, includingwordstodescribethecharacter.Addthescale,appropriate rhythmsandothermarkingsintheappropriatebubbles.Pupilsthen work at the scale, connecting it with the rhythms. This can be developed intoalittleimprovisationinthekey,addingsomeothermarkingsand 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 fts 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.PaulHarrisnewPracticeMappadisavailablefromFaberMusic.Hislatestpublicationsinclude ImproveYourSight-reading!PianoInitialtoGrade5,specifcallydevelopedtosupportTrinity College London exams.teaching should be a positive, stimulating, imaginative and efective processPaul 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 ontostudymusiceducationattheUniversityofLondonwherehewasapupilof ProfessorKeithSwanwick.Henowhasoversixhundredpublicationstohisname; amongthemhislatestbest-seller,TheVirtuosoTeacher,theImproveYourScales!, ImproveYourPractice!,ImproveYourAural!,andImproveYourSight-reading!series, throughwhichhehasassistedthousandsofyoungplayersworldwidetodevelop these vital musical skills.MemoryKeys/ScalesImprovisingAuralTheoryPerforming Sight readingListening Posture Rhythm Technique SIMULTANEOUS LEARNING PRACTICE MAPPaul HarrisTitle:Character:To purchase any of Pauls publications, please visit www.fabermusicstore.com marketing@fabermusic.com +44 (0)1279 82 89 09 4Faber Music | Teach & PlayBooks featuring Pauls Simultaneous Learning approach:The Virtuoso TeacherByconsideringTheVirtuosoTeacherandhowateachermightattain 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 emotionalintelligence, getting the best out of pupils, dealing with challenging pupils, asking the right questions, creating a masterplan, takingthestressoutoflearningandteachingfortherightreasons. This seminal book is an inspirational read for all music teachers.Improve your sight-reading!TheImproveyoursight-reading!seriesofworkbooksisavailable for 14 diferent instruments and is designed to help incorporate sight-readingregularlyintopracticeandlessons,andtohelp prepareforthesightreadingtestingradeexaminations. Itofersaprogressiveseriesofenjoyableandstimulating stageswhich,withcarefulwork,shouldresultinconsiderable improvementfromweektoweek.Supportsthesight-reading criteria for both ABRSM and Trinity College London exams.Improve Your Teaching!Energisingandinspirational,Improveyourteaching! andTeachingBeginnersaremusthavehandbooksfor allinstrumentalandsingingteachers.Packedfullof comprehensive advice and practical strategies, they ofer creative yet accessible solutions to the challenges faced in music education.5Faber Music | Teach & Playimprove your scales!The Improve your scales! workbooks not only contain the complete scales and arpeggios for the current ABRSM syllabus but also use fngerftnessexercises,scaleandarpeggiostudies,keypieces, sight-reading,simpleimprovisationsandplentyoftoptipsto help you play scales and arpeggios with real confdence.Improve your practice!TheImproveyourpractice!booksenablethestudenttodevelop ways of getting the most out of their practice sessions whatever theirlength.Mostimportantly,thewidermusicalskillssuchas aural,theory,sight-reading,improvisationandcomposition developalongside,resultinginamoreintelligentandall-round musician. Practice makes perfect!Improve Your aural!Improveyouraural!isdesignedtotakethefearoutofaural. Throughfunlisteningactivities,boxestofllinandpractice exercises, these workbooks and CDs focus on all the elements of the ABRSM aural tests. Because all aspects of musical training are ofcourseconnected,thestudentwillalsobesinging,clapping, playingtheirinstrument,writingmusicdown,improvisingand composing as well as developing that vital ability to do well at the aural test in grade exams!6Faber Music | Teach & Playmotivationby Pam WedgwoodItsisahugeresponsibilityforus,asteachers,toguideandinspireourpupilswithwell-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:Introducemusicthatthepupilreallywantstoplay. Thissimplebutefectivestrategyensures steadyprogress,especiallyifyouusethechosenpiecestointroduceandconsolidateauraland 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. TohelpwiththeunderstandingofrhythmIworkwithmypupilsonvariousinstrumentsthe 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 fnd 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 themtolistentohouseholdequipment(ambulancesirens,hairdryersanddoorbells)andtryto 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.7Faber Music | Teach & PlayTheonlythingbetterthansingingismoresinging.Beingabletosingthenotesisjustas 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 fnd 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 withouttherightapproach.Iteachmypupils onSibelius:gettingthemtocomposesimple piecesbyinputtingalltheinformationisa brilliantwayofunderstandingtheoryand 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.Andfnally,allowyourselftostepoutsideyourcomfortzoneandtrysomeimprovisingwithyour 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 ofteachingexperienceandunderstandingofhowtomotivatepupilsfromtheverybeginning.These books cleverly incorporate fun theory and aural work around great pieces which pupils will love, helping to develop a well-rounded musician. the only thing better than singing is more singingPam Wedgwood Born in 1947, Pams musical career began with the recorder and piano, moving on to tenor horn and euphonium through thebrassbandtraditionatherschool.Shethentookupthecelloandfrenchhorn, entering Trinity College of Music in London to study piano, horn, cello and composition attheageofsixteen.In1988herlongassociationwithFaberMusicbeganwiththe 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 includingthesuccessfulUp-Grade!andAfterHoursinstrumentalseries,therecorder 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 hasinspiredteachersinworkshopsasfarafeldasSingaporeandMalaysia,Australia and New Zealand. Pam now concentrates on composing and teaching, though she is also a keen sportswoman and international traveller! 8Faber Music | Teach & PlayBooks by Pam Wedgwood:piano basics 1 & 2PamWedgwoodsPianoBasics1and2takesyouonyourfrst stepstobecomingapianistandwell-roundedmusician.This uniquemethodprovidesthebuildingblockstodevelopa 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!piano for funPiano For Fun is ideal as recital repertoire or just for fun as these 36 piecesaregentlyprogressiveandcarefullytailoredforElementary Levelplayers.Aperfectintroductiontoajazzystyleofplaying,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. its never too lateTheground-breakingItsNeverTooLateseriesgivesadults the opportunity to learn the piano or how to sing with methods devised especially for them. These best-selling tutors break thelearning into manageable chunks, feature accompanying CDs and are packed with irresistible music and fascinating information: all the motivation needed to make learning fun!9Faber Music | Teach & Playup-grade!PamWedgwoodshugelysuccessfulUp-Grade!seriesprovides instrumentalists of all ages with fantastic repertoire to bridge the gapbetweengrades.Guaranteedtobreathenewlifeintoyour playing,thevariedpiecesinthesecollectionsaredesignedto ease you gently on to the next grade. The series includes books for piano, wind and string instruments, withseveralotherspin-ofsspecifcallyforpiano,coveringpop, jazz and Christmas repertoire.after hoursAlarmclocks,barkingdogs,telephones,meetingsandrush 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.jazzin aboutThisincrediblypopular,best-sellingserieshasitall:cool syncopation,funkyrifsandsmooth,stylishtunes.Getintothe groove as you cruise from blues to rock to jazz! There are a range ofbookssuitablefordiferentlevels,frombeginners-VeryEasy 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 fute, clarinet, saxophone, recorder, trumpet, trombone, violin, cello and piano duet.10Faber Music | Teach & PlayMore piano books:simply seriesTheSimplyClassicsbookscontainawonderfularrayofclassics fromtheorchestralandoperaticrepertoire,superblyselected and arranged by Peter Gritton to be perfect for piano. The three booksaredesignedforgrades0-1,grades2-3andgrades4-5 players and come with fngering, informative comments and vital statisticsofeachpiece.Aperfectintroductiontosomeofthe greatest music ever written!Also available: SImply Film and Simply Jazz.Pepperbox jazzPepperboxJazzprovidesexquisitepiecesthatarevibrant, evocative,colourfulandoftenhumorous,expertlycraftedin avarietyofjazzstyles.Introducingarangeofkeys,rhythms andperformancetechniques,thepedagogyiscarefully disguisedbyjazzyrhythms,funmelodiesandquirkymoments ofcool,providinggreatteachingmaterialaswellasstunning performance repertoire. Little peppersTheLittlePeppersseriescontainsfvebooksthatprogressively 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 inmind,avoidingleapsthataredifcultforsmallhandsand incorporatingrelativelyshort,lightheartedpieces.Techniqueis developed alongside musicality, helping young players to move towardsgradeexamsandtheotherbooksintheseries.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.11Faber Music | Teach & PlayImprove your sight-reading! duetsImprove Your Sight-reading! Duets for piano give players achancetopractisetheirsight-readingskillswith anotherplayer(thesecondpartsareeasilyplayable by other pupils or teachers). As well as providing a fun breakfromsolosight-readingpractice,theseduets willhelpdevelopastrongsenseofrhythmandthe all-importantabilitytokeepgoing.Completewith associated questions to help prepare each piece.Carefully paced to be used alongside the best-selling Improve Your Sight-reading! series.improve your sight-reading! electronic keyboardNewtotheImproveYourSight-reading!seriesarethreebooks for electronic keyboard, covering Initial-Grade 1, Grades 2-3 and Grades4-5.SpecifcallywrittentosupporttheTrinityCollege London electronic keyboard sight-reading criteria, the books are designedtoovercomesight-readingproblemsinthecontext ofgradedexams.Newtechniquesandideasareintroduced gradually through a series of progressive stages per grade which incorporaterhythmicandmelodicexercises,PreparedPieces with associated questions and Going Solo sight-reading pieces.pianoworldPianoWorldisaseriesofstory-basedtutorsthat enticepupilsintoaworldofpianoexploration.There arecolourfulcharacterswhoseescapadesprovide theinspirationfornewtechniquesandpieceswith illustrations by the highly-acclaimed Stik, that will have children and adults chuckling with delight. Games and puzzlesgaloreprovidehoursoffunat,andawayfrom the piano, and are valuable built-in revision.12Faber Music | Teach & Playgetting thebasics rightby James Longworth & Nick WalkerChild: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 opportunityTeacher: It is very important to learn good habits from the beginning as mistakes are very difcult 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 diferent expectations and oferings. 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 rightiscrucial.Butwhatarethebasics?As music teachers we know that establishing good posture, technique, sound production, listening skillsandmusicalityareallvitallyimportant, butayoungstudentsprioritieswillprobably bediferenttosaytheleast!Howevercertain we feel that our priorities are the correct ones it is important not to neglect those of our young charges. Studentsneedfun,encouragementandlotsof positive feedback. They also need to feel a sense ofownershipoftheprocess:thattheyarediscoveringthingsandnotsimplybeinggiventhem. 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 getting the basics right relies on repertoire that moves the student forward while minimising painful stumbling blocks 13Faber Music | Teach & Playhome 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.Gettingthebasicsrightreliesonrepertoirethatmovesthestudentforwardwhileminimising painful stumbling blocks. It should be logical, easy to follow, ofer 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.Establishinganurturingteachingenvironmentwherehavingfunandbeingpositivearealways totheforefrontwillmorethanlikelydictatehowreceptivethestudentwillbe.Webelievein 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 nowinternationallyusedbothforindividualandgrouplearningscenarios.Thebooksaredesignedto take pupils from the absolute beginner stage to the initial/preparatory grade. James Longworth studied both jazz and classical guitar at the NSWStateConservatoriumofMusicinSydneyandhassinceperformedatLondonsFestivalHall, 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.14Faber Music | Teach & PlayMust-have guitar tutors:GUITAR BASICSGuitarBasicsisalandmarkmethodforyoungguitarists.Itstartsat 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 worldmusicaswellaswell-knownfavouriteflmandTVthemes such as James Bond, Batman and The Flintstones.GUITAR BASICS REPERTOIREContainingoverfortypieces,andnowwithCD,GuitarBasics Repertoire ofers a rich and varied mixture of folksongs from around theworld(AuraLee,Sakura),classicaltunes(BizetMarchofthe Kings,J.S.BachMinuetinG)andpopularflmmusic(including themesfromPiratesoftheCaribbeanandHarryPotter),alongside evocativeoriginals(FallingLeaves,HavanaGoodtime,Samurai Sword, TudorDance)andestablishedguitarrepertoirebySorand Carulli.GUITAR BASICS WORKOUTSGuitarBasicsWorkoutsofersaspiringplayersafunandaccessible waytolearntheirscalesandarpeggios.Followingthestep-by-step approach and clear layout of the Guitar Basics tutor, this book introducesmajorandminorscalesandarpeggiosthroughan assortment of simple pieces, activities, warm-ups and technical tips.Introducesthescalesandarpeggiosthatfeatureinthecurrent ABRSM and Trinity Grade 1 syllabuses.15Faber Music | Teach & Playbert weedons play in a dayBertWeedonsPlayinaDayremainsoneoftheworldsmost successful guitar tutors. It is as much a legend as the stars that have learnt from it including Eric Clapton, Mike Oldfeld, Paul McCartney, GeorgeHarrison,JohnLennon,Sting,BrianMay,Pete Townshend and many, many others!PlayinaDayiseasytouse,withplentyoftipsforselectingthe right guitar, the correct amplifer, how to hold your instrument and plenty of tunes and exercises to get to grips with.the ultimate guitar tutorTheUltimateGuitarTutorprovidesacomprehensiveintroduction toplayingtheguitarusingbothnotationandtabulature.Suitable for acoustic or electric guitar, the step-by-step approach means no prior knowledge of music is necessary. Whetheryouareabuddingleadguitaristorsimplywanttostrum alongwithyourfavouritesongs,thisbookprovidesallyouneed and more!the ultimate guitar tutor: playlistTheUltimateGuitarTutor:Playlistisacollectionoforiginalpieces and popular songs suitable for electric or acoustic guitar. Carefully arrangedforthebeginnerguitarist,thematerialprovidesuseful 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.16Faber Music | Teach & Playukulele foryoung playersby Lorraine BowOver 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 becomesopopular?Andwhatmakesitsuchagreatinstrumentforyoungplayers?Thekeyis simplicity:ukulelesareveryeasytolearn,funtoplayandgiveimmediatesatisfaction.Anddont forget that they are excellent value for money!If you are looking to try something fun and diferent 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 Tuneukuleleseverydaytobeginwith:ifyoudothisforaweek,theyshouldonlyneedalittle adjustmentbeforeyourlessons.NowadaysukulelesareusuallytunedtoG,C,E&A,makingthe chordofC6,(orAm7). ThealternativetraditionalEnglishtuningwasA,D,F#&BtheD6chord. Either one is fne, but theres less music available for the D tuning these days.17Faber Music | Teach & Playone of the great things about the ukulele is that children get to practise singing as well as playingBehaviour tips Ifyouhavediferentcolouredukulelesatyourschool,thechildrenmaymakeafussabout colour in the frst 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 diference 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 difcult to sit whilst holding an instrument and not play with it.Spend timeestablishinga restpositionaswellasthecorrect playingposition.Restpositioncould be strings down on the childrens laps, or back in the boxes, or holding the ukulele out in front ofthem. Thinkaboutwhichstrategyyoufeelmostcomfortablewith,andestablishthatfrom lesson one.Singing and playingOneofthegreatthingsabouttheukuleleisthat childrengettopractisesingingaswellasplaying. InmymethodUkuleleBasics,wehaveincluded the ukulele parts to loads of great songs. While the keyofeachsonghasbeenselectedprimarilywith ukulelelearninganddevelopmentinmind,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.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. FaberMusicsUkulelePlaylistbooksoferahugeamountofrepertoire,whileUkuleleBasicshasbeen 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 frst 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.18Faber Music | Teach & PlayPopular ukulele and banjo books:Ukulele BasicsUkulele Basics is a landmark ukulele method for young beginners. Carefully designed for use in both individual- and group-learning contexts,UkuleleBasicssupportsplayersandteachersthrough theearlystagesoflearning,providingtheidealfoundationfor budding musicians. From how to hold your ukulele, through basic chords and strumming patterns, to playing accompaniments and simpletunes,thiscarefullypacedmethodprovidesacomplete resource for aspiring players.Suitable for absolute beginners aged 6+.The Ukulele Playlist: kids songsTheUkulelePlaylist:KidsSongsisafantasticselectionofsongsold 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 andTheCircleofLife.Includesfulllyrics,strummingpatternsand ukulele chord diagrams.The Ukulele Playlist series consists of more than 10 diferent books.The really eAsy Uke BookIdealforbeginners,thisbookshowsyouhowtoplayloadsofwell-known songs, plus playing tips and instructions on tuning and chords. The book contains over 30 traditional and pop songs specially arranged fortheukulele,includingAllAlongTheWatchtower,IDoLikeToBe BesideTheSeaside,GreasedLightnin,IsThisTheWayToAmarillo?, Somewhere Over The Rainbow, When Im Cleaning Windows and many more, with full lyrics, strumming patterns and ukulele chord diagrams.19Faber Music | Teach & Playthe Ukulele playlist: showsTheUkulelePlaylist:Showsfeaturesover30showstoppersspecially arranged for ukulele! Thebookincludeswell-knownfavouritessuchasAllThatJazz,The ImpossibleDream,ConsiderYourselfandCanYouFeelTheLove Tonight.Includesfulllyrics,strummingpatternsandukulelechord diagrams.The Ukulele Playlist series consists of more than 10 diferent books.The banjo PlaylistTheBanjoPlaylist:BlueBookisafantasticselectionofover30classic songstoplayandsing,speciallyarrangedforthebeginnerbanjo player.ContainsclassicsfromJonnyCash,WoodyGuthrieandBill 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.The Easy Uke LibraryThe Easy Uke Library series provides fantastic collections of songs allspeciallyarrangedforbeginnerukuleleplayers.Eachofthe four books in the series includes melody line, full lyrics and easy to read chord diagrams. Thefourgenrescoveredaremusicals,kidssongs,classicsand festive songs.20Faber Music | Teach & PlayThe 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. Thechartsarefaithfultotheoriginaltune whilstincludingelementswhichwillbroaden RockandPopvocabularyandallowroomfor stylistic interpretation. They are also particularly efective in developing musical literacy amongst non-readers. Perfectforperformancesituations,thebooks serve as a companion to Trinity College Londons new Rock & Pop syllabus and the arrangements workperfectlyastheownchoiceorSong2 elementoftheexams.Thearrangementsalso ftneatlyintoGCSE,theirgradedlevelmaking accurate assessment simple and transparent. Forthenon-reader,theFaberGradedRock& Popseriesprovidesanapproachablemethod faber graded rock & pop seriesby George Doublefor the non-reader, the Faber Graded Rock & Pop series provides an approachable method for improving understanding of staf notation 21Faber Music | Teach & Playfor improving understanding of staf 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 confdent, 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 ofers and playing opportunities. TheFaberGradedRock&Popseriessongbooksareavailableforguitar,bass,keyboards,drumsand 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. 22Faber Music | Teach & PlayThisprogressiveseriesofplayalongbooksissuitableformusiciansofallabilities.Eachsongis 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 backingtracksuitableforpractice,performanceandtheexams.Includessongsfrombandssuch 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 Faber Graded Rock & Pop seriesThe Authentic Playalong seriesOne of the most popular rock and pop series ever to be published, the Authentic Playalong bookscontainthebiggesthitsfromthemostpopularbandsofourtimeindedicatedarrangementsfor 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.23Faber Music | Teach & Playfrom the Faber Graded Rock & Pop series (Guitar, Grades 2-3)q = 77 Alternative Rock2 bars count-inIntro5Verse913 mpDlet ring Em9let ring Dlet ring Em9let ring Dlet ring Dm/F Em7let ring G5 Dlet ring Dm/F A7sus4let ring Heynow littlespeedyhead, theDlet ring Dm/Fread on the speedometer says youEm7let ring G5haveto go to task in the city,Dlet ring Dm/F A7sus4let ring wherepeople drown and people serve,Dlet ring Dm/Fdont be shy. Your just deserve isEm7let ring G5onlyjustlight years togo. Dlet ring Dm/F A7sus4let ring 0230232203203202302322032032 023232332320303030033023232332302030 023232332320303030033023232332302030 02323233232030303003302323233230203010FINDTHERIVERWords and Music by William Berry, Peter Buck, Michael Mills and Michael Stipe 1992 Night Garden MusicWarner/Chappell North America LtdAll Rights Reserved.R.E.M.Demo BT6524Faber Music | Teach & Playsight-reading in exams by Jessica OLearyAsanABRSMexaminer,Ifndthatmanycandidatescouldeasilygainextramarksintheirsight-reading 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 refection of the amount and variety of repertoire that musicians haveplayed,alongwiththeiroveralllevelofconfdence.HerearesomeapproachesIhavefound helpful in preparing my students:Firstandforemost,givestudentstheopportunitytoplayplentyofrepertoirecovering avarietyofstylesandtechnicalchallenges.Alongside specimentests,gradedrepertoire booksprovideidealmaterialattherightlevelandareoftenexcellentvalue(e.g.TheBestof Grades 15 Violin books).Usetheword sight-readinginlessonsandencouragestudentstopractisetheirskillat every opportunity. Be clear that a few minutes every week will give the greatest confdence and quickest results. Developmusicalunderstandingthroughimprovisation.Alargepartofsight-readingis 25Faber Music | Teach & Playguessing what is likely to be the next note or rhythm,andsimpleimprovisationisagreat way to develop this skill.Ask students to score their confdence 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! Chooseonelineofmusicfromthepiece,andringallofthenotesthatformarpeggios. 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.Playthescaleandarpeggiousingrhythmicelementsfromthepiece,thenimprovisefor two minutes using those rhythms. Finally, play the frst two lines and ask your student to fnish it at home.Sight-reading: easy exam marks? JessicaOLearytouredinternationallyand 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-fve years.Combiningteaching,performing,examining,adjudicatingandeditingfor FaberMusic,shehasasuccessfulportfoliocareer.HerrecentBestofViolin 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.JessicaistheeditorofThe BestofGradeViolinseries, whichincludespiecesfrom currentandpastTrinityand ABRSM syllabuses.26Faber Music | Teach & PlayOther books for instrumental exams:the best of grade seriesAcollectionofthebest-lovedpiecesandstudiesever selectedbythemajorexaminationboards,fromcurrent favourites to forgotten gems. Technically tried and tested, all thepieceshavebeenrigorouslyresearchedbyanexpertin eachinstrumentandfeatureoncurrentorpastABRSMand Trinityexamsyllabuses.ACDofperformancesandpiano accompaniments is included, as well as useful practice tips.Available for piano, clarinet, fute, violin and singing.graded studiesStudiesareanestablishedpartofeveryinstrumentalists training. They place technical problems in musical contexts, and can be invaluable aids to development. The best-selling Graded Studiesseriesforrecorder,oboe,clarinet,fute,andsaxophone concentratesonanumberoftechniquessuchastonequality, dynamics, intonation, articulation and playing in characters and providesanopportunitytofosteramusicalunderstandingin the young instrumentalist.graded exercises and studiesWarm-ups,technicalexercisesandstudiesareanessentialpartof all brass players training building stamina as well as establishing technique.GradedExercisesandStudiesprovidetriedandtested exercisesandstudiesthatpresentcorematerialforeverystageof technical development.Suitableforplayerswithinayearofstartingrightthroughto Grade8level,thebasicsarepresentedinbite-sizedexercises, workingupprogressivelyandimaginativelytomoreadvanced techniques. Also ideal as warm-ups for players whatever their level. Visit fabermusic.com for Euphonium/Baritone and Tuba downloads.27Faber Music | Teach & Playfirst and concert repertoire seriesFaber Musics best-selling First and Concert Repertoire series have beenafavouritewithteachersandplayersformanyyears.The FirstRepertoireseriesisaimedattheearlygradeswhileConcert Repertoire contains pieces suitable for Grade 4 and above players.Thebooksallfeatureoriginalpiecesandimaginative arrangements of well-known material that has been selected on numerous exam syllabuses.Availableforrecorder,vioin,viola,cello,trumpet,fute,clarinet and saxophone.Team SeriesThe Team series is frmly established as a leading series of tutors forstrings,brassandwoodwind.Itpresentsafexiblecourse whichcanbetailoredtosuiteachstudent,idealforindividual, group and class tuition - including the ABRSM music medals. Thebookscontainplentyofcarefullygradedmusicinawide range of styles, from Baroque and Classical eras to flm, folk, jazz and Latin American.The series divides into strings, woodwind and brass.John Millers Trumpet BasicsA method for individual and group learningWITH CDNEW EDITIONWITH CDAndy Hamptons Saxophone BasicsA method for individual and group learningNEW EDITIONWITH CDBasics seriesTheBasicsseriesoferslandmarkmethodsforclarinet,fute, saxophone and trumpet players, written by some of the leading fguresinwindinstrumentaltuition.Anarrayofbooksand resources is available for each instrument, including tutor book, teachers book with accompaniment/duet parts, in-depth online teachingnotesandadditionalrepertoire.Startingatabsolute beginnerlevelandprogressingtoaroundgrade2,thisseries really does provide everything required to embark on a fun and informative journey with your chosen instrument.28Faber Music | Teach & Playa world fullof rhythmby Mary CohenRhythmic! 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 fullofvibrantrhythmitleaksoutofearphoneseverywhere.Sofrstlessonsshouldberhythmic and you can easily introduce open strings using rhythms that ft with well-known classical tunes. Fragments of pop and jazz rhythms can be found in Bach, Telemann and Vivaldi! Howtoteachrhythmefectively?Simplejustdolotsofit.Intheearlieststagesitseasytouse 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 progresstryharmonicsorcollegno,sulponticellooreventhesqueakybitsofstringbehindthe bridge. As fnger patterns are established, move on to half scales, full scales and arpeggios. (A fun wayofsneakingsomemusicalgeneralknowledgeintothelessonsistoimaginewhatMozart, Beethovenorotherclassicalcomposersmighthavehadfortheirlunch.) Yearsofobservationhas convincedmethatpupilsneedtolearntosight-saytherhythmofnewpieces.Itdoesntmatter 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 downtogetherand rhythmsingbitsofit. Youonlyneedaboutsixdiferent 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.40arealtonguetwisterif done up to speed.29Faber Music | Teach & Playwe live in a world full of vibrant rhythmMuch 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 confdent reading skills from the beginning and they also work really well with late starters and timid adult re-starters. Rhythmic confdence produces fuent musical playing that gives pleasure to performer and listener alike.Andthewonderfulbonusisthatwhenpupilsfocusongettingtherhythmrighttheyoften play better in tune! Visit marycohen.co.uk to peruse Marys entire catalogue of books for string players.Mary Cohenstudied violin, piano, chamber music and composition at the Royal College of Music, then spent several years in the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestrabeforesettingupafull-timeteachingpractice.Maryhasaninternational reputation as an educational composer, with over 60 titles in print. Many of her publications centre around the technical requirements specifc 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.by Mary Cohen30Faber Music | Teach & PlayMore educational strings books:bags of...TheBagsof...seriesisacollectionofsmall,funbooksdesigned togetyoungstringplayerslearningthroughplayingplenty ofenjoyable,well-knowntunes,folkmusicandoriginalpieces. Meticulouslywrittenandarrangedbystringpedagogue MaryCohen,thepaceisverygradual,makingthebooksideal consolidation material alongside a tutor, or useful and enjoyable sightreading practice.Available for violin, viola and cello.superstudiesTeachers and pupils will fnd these invaluable yet light-hearted collectionsbothenjoyableandstimulating.Throughoutthe books,progressivetechnicalpointsgohand-in-handwith musicaldevelopment. Thestudiesincludedintheseriescover a variety of key modes, rhythmic patterns and styles (including jazz),whilealsoencouragingself-expression.Thedescriptive titlesareintendedtohelpthecellistplayinstyleappropriate to each study.superstartSuperstartisabreakthroughseriesforbeginnerstring players,fullofexcitingmusicandfunactivitiesfromthe veryfrstlessontoinspireandstimulatepupilsandteachers. Completetechniqueisintroducedfromthestart,providing asolidfoundationandtakingtheplayeruptoGrade1 level.Thebooksareorganisedintoprogressiveunits,each coveringcleartechnicalpointswithexpertlywrittenpieces. Specifctutorsareavailableforviolin,violaandcello,alla distillation of Mary Cohens many years of teaching and research.31Faber Music | Teach & PlaysuperpiecesSuperpieces 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 andrhythmicvitality! Thisbookissuitableforeitherindividualor group teaching.Technique flies high!TechniqueFliesHigh!followsonfromTechniqueTakesOf!and contains new performance studies for the intermediate to advanced violinist.Usingbaroque,romantic,contemporaryandfolkstyles, these studies are also ideal as unaccompanied concert repertoire. Practiceandperformancetipsguidethestudentandoutlinethe technical and musical goals. Techniques covered include: advanced position changing, fast passage work and string crossings, natural and artifcial harmonics, slow bowing and and playing many notes in one bow and more.Technique takes off!TechniqueTakesOf!presentsfourteenoriginal,imaginative studies for violin, viola and solo cello, specially designed to lead on from elementary studies for younger players to more advanced materialbyDotzauerandPopper.Eachpiececoncentrateson one or two aspects of technique, and the whole set covers a wide rangeofleftandrighthandskills,includingspiccatobowing, string-crossing, moto perpetuo, cantabile, and easy double stops.Teachersandpupilswillfndtheseinvaluable,yetlighthearted, collection both enjoyable and stimulating.32Faber Music | Teach & Playtheory made easy for little childrenThe Level 1 book provides notes, number of counts, dotted minim, thepianokeyboard,timesignatures,barlines,notesinthebass clef,revisionnotes,games,testsandsomemanuscriptpaperto practice music writing. There is also a lesson record and a certifcate forsigningbyateacherorparentwhenthebookiscompleted. Specifcallysuitedforchildrenaged4to7,thisisthefrstoftwo 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.theory of music made easyTheory of Music Made Easy presents the rudiments of theory divided intoshortchapters.ThispopularseriesbyLinaNgisdesigned topreparemusiciansforexamsastheinformationispresented inbitesizesections,andeachvolumeintheseriesbuildsonthe 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.My First, Second and third theory bookMyFirstTheoryBookbyLinaNgisthefrstworkbookinaseries of three, designed to ofer a smooth transition to Grade 1 theory. Thereareplentyofexercisesandgamestoencourageawider understanding of music, even at the very early stages of learning.Included within this frst book are exercises in writing treble and bassclefs,notenamesandcounting,timesignatures,thepiano keyboard, writing notes in the bass and treble clef and more.My Second Theory Book and My Third Theory Book are also available.Theory and exercises for young players:33Faber Music | Teach & PlayPiano lessons made easyPianoLessonsMadeEasyfeaturespopulartunesandcaptivating full-colourillustrationstostimulatemusicalinterestand imaginationinbeginnerpianoplayers.Eachofthethreebooks intheseriesiscomplementedbyitscorrespondinglevelinthe Finger Exercises Made Easy series.playing piano is funPlayingPianoIsFunisanovelapproachdevelopedthrough theauthorspracticalexperiencederivedfromteacher-pupil interaction.Thelargemusicfontsizecapturesthestudents attentionandhelpsthemtofocus.Meanwhile,pagesareleft intentionally without pictures to encourage students to further express their creativity by providing illustrations for the songs themselves.Newelementsareintroducedincrementallyand are incorporated progressively. Accompaniment by teachers is encouraged to enhance the musical experience.finger exercises made easyFinger Exercises Made Easy helps beginners develop fexible fngers andimprovetechniqueandincludesadditionalactivitiessuch asrhythmclapping,singing,bodymovement,percussionand soufege. The books are most suited for younger children and have larger notes and full colour illustrations.34Faber Music | Teach & Playbecoming a jazz musician by Ned BennettHere is a conversation I have had with many a beginner saxophonist arriving for their frst 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 fuency, 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 35Faber Music | Teach & Playlistening to jazz is vital to fully understand the role of each instrument in the grouplevel) transcriptions from recorded solos (there are many of these available in books or online) isallverywell,butlisteningtojazzisvitalto fully understand the role of each instrument in thegroup,theformofajazzperformanceand especiallyhowtoswingproperlyatdiferent tempos(askillwhich,sadly,manyclassically trainedworld-classmusicianslack).Imagine learningFrenchpurelyfromabook,having never heard anyone speak a word of it!Asforimprovisation,theapproachtothisistwofold.Primarilyyourconcernistoplay instantaneouslywhatevercomesintoyourhead.Thisrequirespracticeinplayingbyear: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. Theothersidetoimprovisationisusingnotesthatftwiththeaccompaniment.Whenyouare confdentwithcreatingsimplephrasesspontaneously,trysomemodalimprovisations:usinga rangeofnotesfromasinglescaleoverarepeatedaccompaniment.(Thisisagreatincentivefor learningscales,bytheway.) Theseimprovisationscanbeinanystyle:SambaorBossaNova(no swing to worry about), or Celtic (maybe in a roistering 6/8), or if you are confdent, swing itself. Faber Music publish a number of useful books that can help you; Getting Started with Improvisation andGettingStartedwithJazzoferstep-by-stepguidestothisprocessfromtheverybeginning, withbackingCDstoplayalongto.ThebrandnewJazzSaxCollectionscombineperformance pieces with opportunities for easy improvisation in a contemporary jazz style for intermediate-level saxophonists.See you at Ronnie Scotts then!NedBennetthasbeenworkingasaprofessionalsaxophonist 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.Neds latest oferings are The Jazz Sax Collection foralto (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.36Faber Music | Teach & Playpiano treasuriesby Dame Fanny WatermanThese two volumes contain my own choices of many of the pieces which I have enjoyed teaching topianistsofallages,aswellasmyowninterpretativeinsightsonthem,refectingmanyyears 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 ofthegreatcomposers:thecantabilemelodiesofSchumann,thedignifedpaceofHandels Sarabande, the languor and longing of the Chopin mazurka, the violin-like tone of the light-hearted fnale 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 flle aux cheveux de lin. Idobelievethateverypianolessonshouldhaveamusicalinjectionsotheforthcomingpractice refectstheinterpretationworkedonand stimulatedbytheteacher.Pupilsshouldbe encouragedtoattendrecitalsaswellaslistening to recordings, and also to listen to other genres by thecomposerstheyarestudyingtobroadentheir knowledge and experience. remember there is no age at which we stop learning37Faber Music | Teach & PlayDame Fanny Waterman occupies an eminent position in the piano teaching world. Over the years she has given master classes on six continents,appearedontelevisionandradioandhascompiledaseriesofbest-selling pianopublicationswhichhaveachievedsalesoftwomillioncopies.Shewasthejoint founderoftheLeedsInternationalPianoCompetitionandisahighlysought-afterjury member of many international competitions.Inrecognitionofherservicestomusic,DameFannyhasbeenawardedtheDBE(Dame CommanderoftheOrderoftheBritishEmpire).ShehasalsoreceivedtheLifetime 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.DameFannyWaterman:PianoTreasuryVolumes1&2aresuitableforintermediatetoadvanced players, especially selected and edited by the renowned Dame Fanny Waterman. Ideal for performance incompetitions,schoolconcertsandasencores,eachpiecehasbeencarefullychosenbyDameFanny for its charm, musicality and educational value and comes complete with her own teaching notes and insights.Therearetwocollections:Volume1isforapproximatelyGrade5to7levelandVolume2for 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 Snufbox, 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 (Rachmaninof )38Faber Music | Teach & PlayMore publications by Dame Fanny Waterman:Me and My PianoMe And My Piano is the best-selling series by distinguishedauthors Dame Fanny Waterman and Marion Harewood. Designedespeciallyfortheneedsoftheyounger beginneranddelightfullyillustratedthroughout,the seriesaimstomakelearningthepianoanenjoyable experience for both pupil and teacher. The series consists ofsevenbooks,whichtogetherprovidesolidtechnical and musical foundations for young pianists.the waterman/harewood piano seriesTheWatermann/HarewoodPianoseriesisestablishedasone oftheforemostpianomethodsfortheolderbeginnerand representsadistillationofthethoroughness,inspirationand senseofadventurethatcharacterisesDameFannyWatermans own teaching methods.The excellence of the musical material and attractive presentation ofthebookshavewonuniversalacclaim,andtheseriesis established as one of the foremost modern piano methods.monkey puzzlesThesesetsofindividualtheorypapersareperfectfortheyoung beginner,providinglivelygamesandpuzzlesthatwillholdthe playersinterestandaddtothefunoflearningtherudimentsof music.Thepaperscoverallaspectsofbasictheoryincludingtime signatures,rests,sharpenedandfattenednotes,clefsandnote duration. The games aid memory and encourage children to think about what they are learning in the context of play.39Faber Music | Teach & Playthe young violinists repertoire seriesSelected 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. Progressivelyarrangedtotaketheyoungplayerfrom theveryearlystagestointermediatestandard,thefour booksbringtogethermusicfromalloverEuropeand span a wide range of composers, periods and styles. AllpianoaccompanimentsarewrittenbyDameFanny Waterman herself.More books by Paul de Keyser:WithViolinPlaytime,thebeginnerviolinistcanmakemusicfromtheveryfrstlessons.In the three books that make up the series, there are over a hundred little pieces, a treasure-troveofattractivetunessometraditional,somebycomposersofthepast,somenewly 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.ViolinStudyTimeisananthologyofestablishedandnewly-composedstudieswhich develops the young violinists technique in several directions and can be used in conjunction with the Young Violinists Repertoire series.40Faber Music | Teach & Playschool musicalsby Lin MarshLinMarshdiscussesoneofherpopularschoolmusicals,PennytheRaindrop,whichisaimedat 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, fnally 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 singfnd simple choreographic ideas for them to perform and include in some of the songs. There are also ample opportunities for class compositionsinmanyoftheplacesPennyvisits.Discussandcreate rainstormmusicor music for under the ground.41Faber Music | Teach & PlayMore tips from Lin:Youmayfndpupilswhowouldliketosinga solo verse or sing in a small group. Do encourage them to do thisit is great for confdence, and often very efective for a frst verse.Alwaysfndtimeinyoursingingsessionto warmupthevoices.Thiswillfocusthemind onthework,makepupilsawareofposture and support, and get voices moving. Work lips and tongue in some tongue-twisters or imagine chewing gum with big mouths!Movementoftenenhancesaperformance,butitneedstobesimpleandefective.Ifyou aregoingtoaddactions,takeideasfromchildren.Theymayevenliketodevisetheirown choreography! movement often enhances a performance, but it needs to be simple and efectiveLin Marsh has worked extensively in music education and has been an advisoryteacherofmusicinOxfordshire,directorofOxfordshire YouthMusic Theatre,and vocal coach and Musical Director for the National Youth Music Theatre. A prolifc composer, Lin also tours the UK inspiring singers through her dynamic workshops.ToyBoxandPennyTheRaindropfeaturestwosetsofsongs guaranteedtocapturetheimagination.ToyBoxisasetof sevenfunactionsongsaboutrobots,trains,kitesanddressing-up.PennytheRaindropisadelightfulcantatawithnarration, telling the story of the water cycle through the eyes of a raindrop. Audioperformanceandbackingtracksareincluded,aswellas performancenotesandphotocopiablelyricstodownloadfrom the enhanced CD.TheJuniorSpotlightSeriesrepresentsavarietyofimaginative repertoireforstageorconcertperformance,fromKeyStage1 to3(ScottishP1toS2).Someofthecantatasprovidescopefor activitythroughtheadditionofmovement,whilstothersare fullycontainedmini-musicals.Writtenappropriatelyforthe age-groupbyexperiencededucationalcomposers,thereare songs and shows to suit all abilities and ages.42Faber Music | Teach & PlayOther books in the Junior Spotlight Series:along came manAlong Came Man is a thought-provoking cantata about the world we live in, with an ecological theme. One of Lin Marshs best-loved works nowavailableinaneweditionwithCDitismainlyunisonwith some two and three-part singing. The cantata lends itself well to the addition of movement, but is equally efective performed as a concert piece. Audio performance and backing tracks are included, as well as performancenotesandphotocopiablelyricstodownloadfromthe enhanced CD. Suitable for children aged 5-14.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.Incorporatingcitizenshipthemesthroughout,theeightcatchy songswilldelight Year6(ScottishP7;age11)leaverswhowilllove toperformit,andmaywellastoundwiththeirprolifcpart-singing, hand-jivingandkazooplaying! Thepackincludesscript,vocalscore and enhanced CD (including reproducible script and lyrics).tam linTam 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 LinMarshthathavebeenwrittenwiththerangeandcapabilitiesof 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.43Faber Music | Teach & PlaysongscapeSongscapeisatimelesscollectionof24songscoveringanexciting rangeofmusicalstyles,fromethnicmusic,theatre,popclassicsand rounds, to Lin Marshs wonderful original pieces. Perfect as a Key Stage 3 (ages 11-14) singing resource, it is also ideal for bringing confdence 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),TheMaid(Arne),WhileThe TanksRollBy(Marsh),AMagpieSittingOnABrokenChair(James Mayor), Sea-sickness! (Marsh) and more.Junior Songscape: Childrens favouritesJuniorSongscape:ChildrensFavouritescomprisesatimeless collectionof20best-lovedchildrenssongsforinfantandlower primaryschoolsinging.Idealforbringingconfdenceandfunto the classroom, with vocal ranges carefully considered for Key Stage 1(ScottishP1-2,ages5-7)voices.High-qualityaudiotrackswith completeperformancesandbackingtracksareincludedtohelp non-specialists. Songs include Heigh-Ho (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs),FeedTheBirds(MaryPoppins),ChittyChittyBangBang (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) and more.songscape: stage and screenSongscape: 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 foraddingmovement.SongsincludeCircleOfLife(TheLionKing), When You Sing (A Winters Tale), 42nd Street (42nd Street), Hernandos Hideaway (The Pajama Game), Corner of the Sky (Pippin) and more.Books from the Songscape Series:44Faber Music | Teach & PlayOther vocal books:the Best of Grade SingingThesevocalcollectionswillproveaninvaluableresourcefor singersandtheirteachers.Comprisingfourbooks,TheBestof Singingseriesbringstogetherbest-lovedsongsinarangeof styles at grades 1-3 and 4-5, from current favourites to forgotten gems.Technicallytriedandtested,allofthepieceshavebeen rigorouslyresearchedbysingingexpertandABRSMsyllabus selector Heidi Pegler.The Joy of SingingBrenda Rattrays The Joy of Singing is for children, young people and adultsinprimaryschools,secondaryschools,youthgroupsand churcheswhowouldliketobuildasingingcommunity.Whether musician or non-specialist, the 21 songs in this collection will bring variety and confdence to any choir. There are unison songs through simple part-singing to songs with four or more parts; arrangements ofwell-knownspiritualsRockaMySoul,WadeInTheWater, KumbayahandSwingLow,SweetChariot;andoriginalsongsina range of styles, including African and gospel infuences.Its never too late to singHave 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 all-in-one tutor book that covers approximately two years of singing lessons,andincludesessentialmusictheoryandtechnicalskills for beginners. AlsoavailableisItsNeverTooLateToSing:Songbookthatbrings together12timelesssongsinanarrayofstyles,allspecially selected and arranged for adult beginners.45Faber Music | Teach & Playthe language of folkTheLanguageofFolkofersawealthoffolkrepertoirefrom aroundtheBritishIslesandfurtherafeld,carefullyselectedand arranged to develop the key skills and vocal styles integral to folk song.ProducedinassociationwithTheSageGatesheadandits nationally renowned folk music programme, these books provide awealthofmaterialbothforestablishedfolksingersandthose new to the world of folk.AllunaccompaniedsongsfeatureonthecurrentTrinitysinging syllabus (Technical Work section).sing musical theatreTheSingMusicalTheatreseriesfeaturesffteenmusicaltheatre songsinarangeofstyles,bothclassicandcontemporary,with usefulbackgroundandperformancenotes,handysingingtips andexercisesandbackingtrackCD.Suitablefor TrinitySinging andMusicalTheatrecandidates(twobooksforgrades1-3and twoforgrades45)orforanyonelookingforanew,practical compilation of the repertoire, carefully selected to be appropriate for the grade. the language of songTheLanguageofSongisasuccessfulseriesbyHeidiPeglerand Nicola-JaneKemp.Theabilitytosinginforeignlanguagesisa much-neededskillforsingers,butfewvocaltrainingresources tackle this aspect comprehensively in one book. With this in mind, ABRSM examiners and professional singers Heidi and Nicola-Jane havewrittenagradedseriesofsongbooksthatprovideclassic songrepertoire,carefullyselectedtodevelopthevitalskills required to sing in a foreign language. Includes books for low, medium and high voice.46Faber Music | Teach & PlaySinging schoolsby Alexander LEstrangeYoung minds need creativity to learn, and older minds need fexibility 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 fnding time for singing in a strict curriculum, catering for students with very particularmusicaltastes(!),locatingtherightresourceswithwhichtoteachandalsofndingthe confdence in their own musical abilities to carry all of this forward.Fromtheoutsettherearesomanyopportunitiestosingduringtheschoolday,whetheritsat registration(gettingaprimaryschoolclasstosingthroughtheregister),orinamoreadvanced mannerwithinalessonnotjustmusiclessons.Usingsingingacrossthecurriculumgivesmany morechancesforcreativityandvariationinmusicmaking,aswellasenhancingandaccelerating 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 flters, and not too much thinking.47Faber Music | Teach & Play 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!Ivemadesuretoinclude parts for unison Primary School children as well as approachable SATB material that works with teenagers. Therecanbeachallengeinengagingkids andteenagerswhoarereallyonlyinterested inOneDirectionand/orJay-Z.Whilstitslikely thatnoneofuswilleverreachthedizzyingheightsofcoolthatthesepopartistshavedone,we can all embrace the present day trends to more easily connect with and tap into the talent of our children.Compromiseisthekey:lettingstudentsbecreativearoundtheirownfavouritegenres beforeintroducingthemtosomethingnew.Ifndgospelandworldmusicisaparticularlygood 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 confdent 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 ofering, Ahoy!, is a cantata for SATB chorus, unison childrens choir and band and was premiered in June 2013.Alexander LEstrange Ifyouhadtocreatefromscratchtheperfect21stcenturymusician,Alexander LEstrange would be your template.Thisaccolade(fromcomposerandbroadcasterHowardGoodall)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 felds 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.everyone has a voice, so dont be afraid to use it48Faber Music | Teach & Playahoy! sing for the mary roseAhoy! Sing for the Mary Rose is an uplifting celebration of King Henry VIIIsfamouswarship,theMaryRose.FusingthemusicofTudor timeswithanarrayofcatchyseashanties,LEstrangetakesusona whirlwindjourneyacrosstheoceansandthecenturiesinthis 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 adayinthelifeofanAfricanvillage.Therearesimplechildrens playgroundsongsfromGhanaandZimbabwe,aXhosalullabyfor mothersofthevictimsofApartheid,arousingdrinkingsong,and music used on religious occasions.Choral works by Alexander LEstrange:the choral basics seriesChoral Basics has been carefully designed to provide rewarding, variedrepertoireforbeginnerchoirs.Perfectforsingersofall ages, the series ofers: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, popclassics, show hits and original piecesattractive, idiomatic arrangements, with breathing andvocal range considered for the levelstraightforward piano accompaniments that support thevocal lines.Faber Music LtdBurnt Mill, Elizabeth WayHarlow, EssexCM20 2HXUnited Kingdom T: +44 (0)1279 828989F: +44 (0)1279 828990e: trade@fabermusic.comw: fabermusic.com|fmdealers.com (trade)Faber Teach & PlayM00045Faber teach & play