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Now available in its third edition, Abracadabra Cello features a modern design that makes it an excellent resource for both students and instructors. This edition maintains the same repertoire as the other titles in the Abracadabra Strings series, allowing for flexible use in group lessons and mixed ensemble performances. When used independently, it is also well-suited for one-on-one instruction. The book includes familiar tunes arranged in 20 progressive learning steps, along with duets, trios, and parts for teachers. It provides clear fingering and bowing diagrams, as well as succinct explanations of music theory, ensuring that fundamental concepts are effectively taught. Each new technical skill is reinforced through multiple pieces that incorporate that specific technique.

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This pupil's book offers an engaging and thorough introduction to the foundational aspects of playing the cello. As part of the Abracadabra Strings Beginners series, it serves as a precursor to the established Abracadabra books. The titles within this series are designed to complement one another, making them suitable for ensemble, group, and whole-class instruction, while also being effective for individual lessons. The book features a variety of activities, games, and musical pieces that cover essential skills such as maintaining proper posture, mastering bow hold, finger positioning, and pitch recognition, alongside developing rhythm and reading notation. Additionally, the accompanying CD supports pitch development through performances and backing tracks, encouraging students to practice outside of lessons. The curriculum consistently reinforces core concepts, guiding students toward "performance pieces" that integrate and highlight the skills they have acquired.

Author : Jonathan Rutland

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Learn to play the clarinet using well-known pieces – lessons and sheet music designed for beginners. The Abracadabra method of learning through songs and melodies has guided numerous beginners along a straightforward path of advancement and enjoyment with their selected instrument. Featuring meticulously graded techniques, clear fingering diagrams, and succinct theoretical explanations, this best-selling series serves as the perfect learning aid for both students and instructors. This established and widely appreciated course provides a solid foundation in fundamental techniques. Now in its third edition, it includes:• Meticulously graded songs and melodies• Clear instructions on theory and technique• Sufficient flexibility to accommodate various teaching methods• Ensemble skills developed through duets and trios

Author : Malcolm Pollock

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Abracadabra spells 'excellent instrumental tutors' and the Abracadabra approach to learning through songs and tunes has set countless beginners on a clear path of progress and enjoyment with their chosen instrument. Now in a third edition, Abracadabra Woodwind has a fresh and contemporary new look and is fully updated.

Author : Katie Wearing

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Learn to play the violin using popular pieces – lessons and sheet music tailored for beginners.