Books in Abracadabra series

The theory of music is often an area which is hurried in preparation for exams, and neglected or feared before that point. It is a key part of a young musician's learning, to help them understand all of the technical terms they encounter in their practical playing. This book splits items into small chunks which can easily be tackled along with weekly practice, giving fun and variety in between lessons. It explains the practical concepts covered in the instrumental books carefully, and provides plenty of exercises and activities to build confidence in young musicians. The theoretical understanding which supports aural skills, sight reading, solo performances and technical exercises, such as scales, is a perfect addition to any musician's arsenal. Making theory approachable, Abracadabra Beginning Theory is an ideal companion to any of the instrumental repertoire books.

A new edition of this popular trumpet tutor, ideal for home practice. It has a bright new cover giving it a fresh and contemporary new look, and is the perfect book for pupil and teacher. This tutor book is carefully graded to take the student from the earliest stages to competence, and includes includes duets, trios and teacher's parts for tunes that children will know and want to play. Abracadabra Trumpet offers a ride range of repertoire pieces which can be used for group or whole class lessons. Used alone, they remain ideal for individual tuition.

Now with a brand new cover to bring it in line with the other books in the Abracadabra series: Abracadabra Brass bass clef edition. This popular tutor book, a reliable favourite with teachers since its publication in 1995, contains the tunes that children will know and want to play. Carefully graded to take the student from the earliest stages to competence, it contains clear fingering diagrams and exercises to reinforce new notes and tricky corners. A valuable resource for players of bass instruments that don't usually 'get the tune'. The trombone, baritone and euphonium are all on the list of 'endangered species' instruments identified earlier this year by Youth Music, which has launched a [pound]1m initiative that will put these musical instruments into the hands of over 5,000 children.