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| improve your sight singing paul harris: Improve your sight-reading! Guitar Grades 1-3 Paul Harris, 2020-03-04 Improve your sight-reading! Guitar Grades 1-3 is designed to help classical guitarists overcome sight reading problems, especially in the context of graded exams. Step by step you build up a complete picture of each piece, firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces. Written to support the ABRSM's sight-reading requirements. This is the full eBook edition in fixed-layout format. |
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| improve your sight singing paul harris: The Routledge Companion to Aural Skills Pedagogy Kent Cleland, Paul Fleet, 2021-03-18 The Routledge Companion to Aural Skills Pedagogy offers a comprehensive survey of issues, practice, and current developments in the teaching of aural skills. The volume regards aural training as a lifelong skill that is engaged with before, during, and after university or conservatoire studies in music, central to the holistic training of the contemporary musician. With an international array of contributors, the volume captures diverse perspectives on aural-skills pedagogy, and enables conversation between different regions. It addresses key new developments such as the use of technology for aural training and the use of popular music. This book will be an essential resource and reference for all university and conservatoire instructors in aural skills, as well as students preparing for teaching careers in music. |
| improve your sight singing paul harris: Improve Your Sight-Singing! Mike Brewer, Paul Harris, 2003 Does your sight-singing ever let you down? Have you ever wished for a quick, painless way to improve? Whether you are a choral singer or soloist, working alone or with a teacher, Improve Your Sight-Singing! is the answer. This brilliant new method takes you smoothly through a wealth of structured material. Improve Your Sight-Singing! is a complete, practical method that really works! |
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| improve your sight singing paul harris: Three Carols for Upper Voices Benjamin Britten, 1998 These Christmas carols have become contemporary classics. The Serene Sweet Was the Song contrasts with a moving lament on the hardships of Christmas, A Wealdon Trio, and a memorable setting of Hardy's fine poem The Oxen. |
| improve your sight singing paul harris: The Virtuoso Teacher Paul Harris, 2017-02-01 By considering The Virtuoso Teacher and how a teacher might attain 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 emotional intelligence • getting the best out of pupils • dealing with challenging pupils • asking the right questions • creating a master-plan • taking the stress out of learning • teaching for the right reasons This seminal book is an inspirational read for all music teachers, encouraging everyone to consider themselves in a new and uplifted light, and transform their teaching. This is the full eBook version of the original edition. |
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| improve your sight singing paul harris: Improve Your Sight-Reading! Piano, Level 2 Paul Harris, 1998-12 The ability to sight-read fluently is a vital skill, enabling you to learn new pieces more quickly and to play with other musicians. [This] series by renowned educator Paul Harris is designed to help you overcome all your sight-reading problems and gain confidence. Step by step you build a complete picture of each piece, firstly through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally 'going solo' with a series of meticulously graded sight-reading pieces.-- |
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