Books in the Basics Series series

John Miller's Trumpet Basics series is widely regarded as the leading method for beginner trumpet players and their teachers. This new edition of Trumpet Basics (Pupil's book with CD) offers a fresh design, clear technical drawings, fun illustrations, new activities and of course all of the great tunes featured in the original Trumpet Basics.

Introduces bass-clef reading, key signatures and scales. This book includes a variety of musical styles from classical to contemporary.

Paul Harris's Clarinet Basics series is widely regarded as the leading method for beginner clarinet players and their teachers. This new edition of Clarinet Basics Pupil's Book (with CD) offers a fresh design, clear technical drawings, fun illustrations, new activities, pull-out fingering chart and all the great tunes featured in the original.

Introduces the basic reading of notation, simple five-finger positions and auto-accompaniments with fingered chords as an alternative. This book includes a variety of musical styles from classical to contemporary.

Pam Wedgwood's Piano Basics 1 (Beginner to Pre-Grade Level 1) takes you on your first steps to becoming a pianist and well-rounded musician. This unique method provides the building blocks to develop a sound technique in an imaginative and practical way, whilst also establishing essential theory and general musical knowledge.

Ukulele Basics is a landmark ukulele method for young beginners. Carefully designed for use in both individual and group-learning contexts, Ukulele Basics supports players and teachers through the early stages of learning, providing the ideal foundation for budding musicians. Suitable for absolute beginners aged 6+.

Paul Harris's Clarinet Basics Repertoire (Teacher's part) is a fantastic addition to the Clarinet Basics Series, offering supplementary material for the Grade 1-4 clarinetist, including a range of pieces from pop to classical. Each stage focuses on a specific technique with exercises and pieces to help consolidate new skills. There is plenty of opportunity for ensemble playing with the inclusion of duets as well as approachable piano accompaniments to suit every teacher. Â