Author : Michael Rose

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Author : Michael Rose

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This collection features six moderately easy pieces accompanied by piano, all playable in first position. Each piece offers valuable practice in various technical skills, including reading bowing symbols, mixed phrasing, and both legato and staccato playing. These elements are designed to enhance the young player's confidence and overall musicianship.

Author : Michael Rose

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Eight delightdul pieces in a variety of styles for the young cellist. The tuneful cello part is effective when played alone and combines with a straightforward piano accompaniment to make an attractive and characterful suite of pieces.

Author : Michael Rose

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These 18 engaging pieces for violin and piano are perfect for any festive occasion, sparking the imagination of young musicians with their diverse scenes and imagery. Skillfully composed for beginners, the melodies reinforce fundamental fingering patterns while presenting simple concepts in an accessible manner. All selections are in first position, adhering to the standard major key pattern, and effectively utilize scale shapes to enhance essential finger techniques. Some compositions focus on notes from the E-string or G-string, while others incorporate pizzicato, basic two-note slurs, and simple bow retakes. The straightforward piano accompaniments add a vibrant and supportive backdrop across various styles and moods, and both adults and children will appreciate the humorous cartoons featured alongside certain pieces. Many of these works align well with ABRSM's Preparatory Test requirements.

Author : Michael Rose

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New Pieces for Clarinet provides a useful core material for the clarinet in C. Selected items from the collection have been transposed and adapted for the instrument, offering an appealing variety of rhythms, styles, and moods. The progressive introduction of new technical accomplishments throughout the volume will serve as invaluable repertoire-building material for teachers

Author : Michael Rose

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Author : Michael Rose

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Author : Michael Rose

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