Books published by Faber Music Ltd

Helps young guitarists to start at beginner level and progresses to Initial/Preparatory Grade. This work explains the method in 15 stages and contains original pieces and traditional tunes in different styles including classical, folk and world music as well as favourite film and TV themes such as "James Bond", "Batman" and "The Flintstones".

Suitable for older beginners, this book features chapters that guide young players towards the successful performance of a comprehensive selection of pieces and studies. It introduces more advanced pieces and a wider range of repertoire from CPE Bach and WF Bach, Farnaby and Couperin, to Kabelevsky and Britten.

Studies are an established part of every instrumentalist's training. They place technical problems in musical contexts, and can be invaluable aids to development. 76 Studies for Flute brings together in two books a broad selection of repertoire in a variety of styles, from Camus to Telemann. There are also a number of specially composed studies by Paul Harris that introduce aspects of 20th century style and considerably extend the scope of the selection. The studies are arranged in order of increasing difficulty, according to a carefully planned technical progression.

Mary Cohen's Scaley Monsters is a comprehensive guide to scale practice, aimed at young violinists of Grades 1-2 standard. Each scale/arpeggio is accompanied by Dinosaur Footprint Map, indicating finger patterns, with lots of handy tips including standard rhythmic variants. Each scale also has a special solo piece in the same key, using the scale and arpeggio patterns, so that young players can understand the importance of scale practice, and how it relates to successful performance. Delightfully illustrated with dinosaur cartoons, Scaley Monsters is guaranteed to liven up practice routines.

Suitable for older beginners, this book features chapters that guide young players towards the successful performance of a comprehensive selection of pieces and studies. It includes pieces by Bach, Gurlitt, Mozart, Gounod and Tchaikovsky. It also contains appendices of scales, arpeggios and exercises.

Brings together the space cowboy Jay Kay's singles. This title includes successes such as "Cosmic Girl", "Space Cowboy" and "Deeper Underground". It presents 17 songs which are arranged for piano, voice and guitar.

Suitable for older beginners, this book includes chapters that guide young players towards the successful performance of a comprehensive selection of pieces and studies. It also includes easy pieces by Purcell, Mozart, Bach, Beethoven and Schumann, as well as a note-learning chart.

Featuring all 29 pieces from the album Lang Lang Piano Book, this is a collection of the most significant pieces from Lang LangΓÇÖs personal musical journey. It is beautifully presented as a high-end cased book, featuring marbled endpapers, page-finder ribbon and sewn binding. It includes exclusive photographs, comments from Lang Lang on every piece and an edition of F├╝r Elise annotated with Lang LangΓÇÖs own performance notes. This is a book for all pianists to treasure and revisit again and again.

Me and My Piano Part 2, is a remarkable piece of work by the acclaimed author, Fanny Waterman. Published in the year 2009, this book dives deep into the world of music and piano. Belonging to the genre of Music, it's a continuation of the journey that started with Part 1. The book provides an immersive experience, taking you through the intricate details of piano playing. The author's expertise and passion for music are evident in every page, making it a must-read for music enthusiasts. Published by Faber Music Ltd, this book is a testament to their commitment to bringing quality music literature to the readers. Written in English, it's accessible to a wide range of readers across the globe.

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.

A songbook that collects some of Eva Cassidy's famous and best-loved arrangements for guitar and voice. It contains tablture, standard notation, chords and lyrics.

Violin Playtime Studies is a first anthology of established and newly-composed studies for the young violinist. Taking as its starting point the one octave scale of D major, and remaining in first position throughout, it may be used in conjunction with the violin Playtime series. This combination of short, purposeful studies enlivened by delightful illustrations will ensure that 'study time' is never dull!

Paul Harris‿s ground-breaking and inspirational new approach encourages teachers to explore and transform how they teach. Paul identifies and reimagines the barriers or ‿conditions‿ that can stand in the way of effective teaching, to allow for the most immersive and positive learning experience. Written in Paul‿s accessible and engaging style, ideas are tackled from both a practical and psychological perspective, rooted in Paul‿s renowned Simultaneous Learning methodology. For teachers of all disciplines and learners of all ages, this seminal book will begin your journey towards an unbounded, unconditional way of teaching. Unconditional Teaching is in my view one of those potentially transformative “best books about teachingâ€?, and I would encourage every instrumental teacher to make a priority of reading it. A miniature masterpiece, a profoundly rewarding read: I quite simply cannot recommend Unconditional Teaching highly enough!Andrew Eales, pianodao.com review, January 2022Whether you‿re a new teacher, or an experienced one, this book is a must-read. Prepare to be both challenged and inspired; everything you take from it will enrich and enhance your teaching. This is the book I wish I‿d read before I taught my very first lesson, but it‿s of no less value now. David Barton, davidbartonmusic.co.uk, April 2022