Music and the Arts Usborne:TopicalBooks

Layout Table~~~~464~464~~

Drama & Music
Usborne music books are colourful introductions to the world of music, packed with fascinating facts, well-known tunes to play and links to exciting websites.~~~~464~3387~Dance Books, the only company in the world devoted to the publishing and retail selling of books, CDs, videos and DVDs on dance and human movement. Mail order sales world wide from Dance Books, dance, ballet, books, modern, modern dance, contemporary, contemporary dance, video, cd, ballet cds, ballet videos, dance videos, dvd, dance bookshop, bookshop, shop, dance shop, bookstore, store, dance store, tap, jazz, music, folk, ethnic Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,Fabulous,Fiction,USBORNE,20%25,OFF,TOPICAL,BOOKS,Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,New,Fiction,Preschool,Books,Science,Books,Computer,Guide,Encyclopedias,Geography,and,Atlas,History,Books,English,Dictionaries,Books,Language,Natural,History,Books,and,Pets,Religion,Art, and,Craft,Books,Activities,Cooking,Music,Arts,Math%27s,Books,ISBN%3A0746006993, Acting and Theatre, ISBN%3A0746006993, Starting Ballet, ISBN%3A0746047304, Stories from Shakespeare, ISBN%3A0746052936, ISBN%3A0746037708, Introduction To Music, ISBN%3A074605291X, ISBN%3A0746056222, Very Easy Piano Tunes, ISBN%3A0746056230, ISBN%3A0746056222, ISBN%3A0746013906, ISBN%3A0746029853, ISBN%3A0746037139, ISBN%3A0746006498, ISBN%3A0746056273, Recorder Tunes.From Topical Books Online, ISBN%3A0476056257, ISBN%3A0746013930, ISBN%3A074602987X, Keybords.From Topical Books Online, ISBN%3A0746009623, ISBN%3A0746009607, ISBN%3A0746004176, Easy Violin Tunes, ISBN%3A0746004176, Playing The Guitar, ISBN%3A0746030460, ISBN%3A0746024142, Electric Guitar, ISBN%3A0746001932, Guitar, ISBN%3A0746024126, Keybords, ISBN%3A0746058527, ISBN%3A0746017030, Nursery,Rhyme,Songbook,~

New Layout Table~~~~464~6633~~

Acting and Theatre~

ISBN: 0746006993

Age: 7-11

Key Stage: KS2/3 E

~Acting and Theatre
Age: 7-11 | Key Stage: KS2/3 E
Easy access to over 60 Web sites via Usborne Quicklinks
Free downloadable Usborne pictures
Photographic step-by-step ballet exercises
Practical advice on stagecraft, ballet school, careers and ballet companies
Ballet story synopses, ballet terms & pronunciation and glossary
RRP: £6.99 | ISBN: 0746006993
Every aspect of the theatrical world is covered in this exciting introduction to acting and the theatre. With photographs and full-colour illustrations, it shows how actors train and rehearse, with lots of professional tips and exercises for character building, improvising, miming and voice production. It shows how a modern theatre is run and the role of the director, set designer, props person, wardrobe manager, lighting technician and stage manager. A fascinating history of theatre and a who's who of international playwrights and their works completes this wide-ranging and informative book.

"... a useful introduction to drama and theatre... the ground covered is remarkable, the illustrations useful, and the whole book good value for money." School Librarian Magazine~Acting and Theatre|ISBN%3A0746006993|~464~3388~Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,ISBN%3A0746006993,ACTING,THEATRE,~

Starting Ballet~

ISBN: 0746006993

Age: 5-7

Key Stage: KS 1/2 S/DT/DT

~Starting Ballet
Age: 5-7 KeyStage: KS 1/2 S/DT/DT
Everything a beginner dancer needs to know
Inspiring photographs of real ballet dancers
Step-by-step illustrations and photographs
Internet-links to recommended websites
RRP: £4.99 | ISBN: 0746058993

A delightful and practical guide with lots of advice on performing movements correctly. Young dancers can try out first steps, be inspired by photographs of real ballet dancers and find out how a performance is put on.~Starting Ballet|ISBN%3A0746006993|~464~3389~Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,ISBN%3A0746006993,STARTING,BALLET,~

Stories from Shakespeare

Published Price £14.99~

Hardback

RRP: £14.99

ISBN: 0746047304

~Shakespeare Collection

Stories from Shakespeare

Key Stage: KS1/2 E

A wonderful gift for young children retelling some of Shakespeare's best known plays in story form

Children will love these stories from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' to 'Hamlet'

Beautifully illustrated by Elena Temporin

Includes information about Shakespeare's work, life and poetry to put the plays into context~Stories from Shakespeare| ISBN%3A0746047304|~464~4339~Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,Stories,from,Shakespeare,ISBN%3A0746047304,~

Music Theory for Beginners.

Published Price £7.99~ISBN: 0746052936

Age: 7-11 | Key Stage: KS2/3 Mu~Internet-linked Reference Books

Internet-linked Music Theory for Beginners

Age: 7-11 | KeyStage: KS2/3 Mu

Downloadable puzzles to test newfound knowledge

Complex topics explained in an easily understandable way

Information based around extracts from well-known pieces

Internet links to recommended Web sites

Paperback

RRP: £7.99

ISBN: 0746052936

This lively and colourful guide explains how music works in an impressively fresh and engaging way.

From the most basic concepts, such as note lengths, to more complex topics such as harmony, this book explains clearly and simply how music is put together and written down. A virtual keyboard on the Usborne Quicklinks Web site can be used to play examples from the book.~Music Theory for Beginners|ISBN%3A0746052936|~464~2732~Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,ISBN%3A0746052936,MUSIC,THEORY,FOR,BEGINNERS,~

Introduction To Music.

Published Price £12.99~

ISBN:0746037708

UK National Curriculum Key Stage: KS2/3 Mu

~A magnificent introduction to the most important aspects of music: its composition, myriad styles, and fascinating history.
Covers contemporary musical forms and their creation, while Internet links enable readers to experiment with composition, try conducting, or listen to the world's greatest orchestras online.
HB +jacket £12.99
0 7460 3770 8
276 x 216mm96ppBICD1N79
KS2/3MU
Age 9+

E O'BRIEN~Introduction To Music|ISBN%3A0746037708|~464~1391~Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,ISBN%3A0746037708,INTRODUCTION,TO,MUSIC,~

Introduction To Music.

Published Price £4.99~

ISBN:074605291X

UK National Curriculum Key Stage: KS2/3 Mu

~A magnificent introduction to the most important aspects of music:
Its composition, myriad styles, and fascinating history. Covers contemporary musical forms and their creation, while Internet links enable readers to experiment with composition, try conducting, or listen to the world's greatest orchestras online.
HB £4.99

0 7460 5291 X~Introduction To Music.|ISBN%3A074605291X|~464~1392~Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,ISBN%3A074605291X,INTRODUCTION,TO,MUSIC,~

Very Easy Piano Tunes.

Published Price £4.99~

ISBN:0746056222

UK National Curriculum Key Stage: KS2/3 Mu

~Usborne Tunebooks
Very Easy Piano Tunes
A variety of styles - jazz, folk, and classical - are explored in this colourful tunebook for beginner piano players, with over 50 carefully graded tunes. Original tunes specially composed for the book are included with some arranged as duets and rounds.
Friendly, colourful cartoon characters provide helpful hints about playing techniques and musical terms, introducing new notes and skills as the player progresses. Fun facts and "amazing pianos" provide young musicians with fascinating background information about the piano and its music.
Paperback
Price: £4.99
ISBN: 0746056222
Author/Editor(s): A. Marks Illustrator(s): Simone Abel and Kim Blundell Page Size: 305 x 238mm
Number of Pages: 32 pages + 4 pages of stickers

UK National Curriculum Keystage: KS2/3 Mu~Very Easy Piano Tunes.|ISBN%3A0746056222|~464~1394~Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,ISBN%3A0746056222,VERY,EASY,PIANO,TUNES,~

Easy Piano Tunes.

Published Price £4.99~

ISBN:0746056230

UK National Curriculum Key Stage: KS2/3 Mu

~Usborne Tunebooks
Easy Piano Tunes
A variety of styles - jazz, folk, and classical - are explored in this colourful tunebook for beginner piano players, with over 50 carefully graded tunes. Original tunes specially composed for the book are included with some arranged as duets and rounds. Friendly, colourful cartoon characters provide helpful hints about playing techniques and musical terms, introducing new notes and skills as the player progresses. Fun facts and "amazing pianos
" provide young musicians with fascinating background information about the piano and its music.
Paperback
Price: £4.99
ISBN: 0746056230
Author/Editor(s): A. Marks Illustrator(s):
Page Size: 305 x 238mm
Number of Pages: 32 pages + 4 pages of stickers

UK National Curriculum Keystage: KS2/3 Mu~Easy Piano Tunes.|ISBN%3A0746056230|~464~1395~Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,ISBN%3A0746056230,EASY,PIANO,TUNES,~

Easy Piano Tunes For Children.

Published Price £4.99~

ISBN:0746056222

UK National Curriculum Key Stage: KS2/3 Mu

~Usborne Tunebooks
Piano Tunes for Children
A variety of styles - jazz, folk, and classical - are explored in this colourful tunebook for beginner piano players, with over 50 carefully graded tunes. Original tunes specially composed for the book are included with some arranged as duets and rounds.
Friendly, colourful cartoon characters provide helpful hints about playing techniques and musical terms, introducing new notes and skills as the player progresses. Fun facts and "amazing pianos
" provide young musicians with fascinating background information about the piano and its music.
Paperback
Price: £4.99
ISBN: 0746056222
Author/Editor(s): A. Marks Illustrator(s):
Page Size: 305 x 238mm
Number of Pages: 32 pages + 4 pages of stickers
UK National Curriculum Keystage: KS2/3 Mu

~Easy Piano Tunes For Children.|ISBN%3A0746056222|~464~1396~Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,ISBN%3A0746056222,PIANO,TUNES,CHILDREN,BOOKS,~

More Easy Piano Tunes.

Published Price £6.99~ISBN:0746013906

UK National Curriculum Key Stage: KS1/2 Mu~PB £6.99

07460 13906

276 x 216mm64ppBICC1N79

KS1/2MU

Age 6+

A SUSCHITZKY~More Easy Piano Tunes.|ISBN%3A0746013906|~464~1397~Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,ISBN%3A0746013906,MORE,EASY,PIANO,TUNES,~

First Book Of The Piano.

£6.99 With CD £9.99~ISBN:0746029853

UK National Curriculum Key Stage: KS1/2 Mu Paperback~First Music

First Book of the Piano with CD

This simple and colourful guide to playing the piano, for absolute beginners of any age, comes with a CD featuring all the tunes in the book.

Young piano players will find this book and CD a great way to learn and to practise what they've learned. Lively cartoon characters explain how to play each note, and provide an entertaining introduction to reading and understanding music. Carefully graded tunes, clear text and straightforward exercises will help players to develop their musical and technical skills at a steady pace.

Paperback

Price: £9.99

ISBN: 0746037139

Author/Editor(s): E. O'Brien

Illustrator(s): S. Abel

Page Size: 276 x 216mm

Number of Pages: 64 pages

UK National Curriculum Keystage: KS1/2 Mu~First Book Of The Piano|ISBN%3A0746029853|First Book Of The Piano.|ISBN%3A0746037139|~464~1398~Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,ISBN%3A0746029853.ISBN%3A0746037139,FIRST,BOOK,PIANO,~

Very Easy Recorder Tunes.

Published Price £4.99~

ISBN:0746056273

UK National Curriculum Key Stage: KS1/2 Mu

~PB£4.99
305x238mm 32pp + 2pp stickers Age 5+ BICC1N79
KS1/2 MU
ANTHONY MARKS
• Many young musicians begin by learning the recorder; these books make the early stages easier and much more fun.

• Friendly cartoon characters and simple information and instruction accompany easy-to-play tunes, some of which can be heard and played along with on the Internet.~Very Easy Recorder Tunes.|ISBN%3A0746056273|~464~1401~Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,ISBN%3A0746056237,VERY,EASY,RECORDER,TUNES,~

Easy Recorder Tunes.

Published Price £4.99~

ISBN:0746056265

UK National Curriculum Key Stage: KS1/2 Mu

~PB£4.99
305x238mm 32pp + 2pp stickers Age 5+
BICC1N79
KS1/2 MU
ANTHONY MARKS
• Many young musicians begin by learning the recorder; these books make the early stages easier and much more fun.

• Friendly cartoon characters and simple information and instruction accompany easy-to-play tunes, some of which can be heard and played along with on the Internet.~Easy Recorder Tunes.|ISBN%3A0746056265|~464~1402~Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,ISBN%3A0746056265,EASY,RECORDER.TUNES,~

Recorder Tunes For Children.

Published Price £4.99~

ISBN:0746056257

UK National Curriculum Key Stage: KS1/2 Mu

~PB£4.99
305x238mm 32pp + 2pp stickers Age 5+
BICC1N79
KS1/2 MU
ANTHONY MARKS
• Many young musicians begin by learning the recorder; these books make the early stages easier and much more fun.

• Friendly cartoon characters and simple information and instruction accompany easy-to-play tunes, some of which can be heard and played along with on the Internet.~ Recorder Tunes For Children.|ISBN%3A0476056257|~464~1403~Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,ISBN%3A0746056257,RECORDER,TUNES,CHILDREN,~

More Easy Recorder Tunes.

Published Price £6.99~

ISBN:0746013930

UK National Curriculum Key Stage: KS1/2 Mu

~• Many young musicians begin by learning the recorder; these books make the early stages easier and much more fun.
• Friendly cartoon characters and simple information and instruction accompany easy-to-play tunes, some of which can be heard and played along with on the Internet.
PB £6.99
0746013930
276 x 216mm64ppBICC1N79
KS1/2 MU
Age 6+

A SUSCHITZKY~More Easy Recorder Tunes.|ISBN%3A0746013930|~464~1404~Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,ISBN%3A07460013930,MORE,EASY,RECORDER,TUNES,~

First Keybords.

Published Price £6.99~

ISBN:0746009623

UK National Curriculum Key Stage: KS2/3 Mu

~In this easy-to-follow introduction to playing the keyboard, cartoon characters help children to learn to read, play and understand musical notation while a practice tune accompanies each concept.
PB £6.990 7460 0962 3
276 x 216mm64ppBICC1N79
KS2/3MU
Age 6+

ANTHONY MARKS~First Keybords|ISBN%3A0746009623|~464~1407~Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,ISBN%3A0746009623,FIRST,BOOK,KEYBOARDS,~

Easy Violin Tunes.

Published Price £5.99~

ISBN:0746004176

UK National Curriculum Key Stage: KS2/3 Mu

~Usborne Tunebooks
Easy Violin Tunes
This is a colourfully illustrated tunebook with over 60 pieces, in a variety of styles, for young violin players. Carefully graded tunes help players develop their technical and musical skills at a steady pace, while new notes and techniques are explained with the help of diagrams and detailed photographs. Fascinating information about composers helps set the pieces in context. The ideal supplement to violin lessons for new players of all ages.
"Recommended." Music Teacher Magazine
Paperback
Price: £5.99
ISBN: 0746019963
Author/Editor(s): S. Mayes
Illustrator(s): A. Kern, H. Allman
Page Size: 276 x 216mm
Number of Pages: 64 pages

UK National Curriculum Keystage: KS2/3 Mu~Easy Violin Tunes.|ISBN%3A0746004176|~464~1409~Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,ISBN%3A0746004176,EASY,VIOLIN,~

Playing The Guitar.

Published Price £5.99~

ISBN:0746004176

UK National Curriculum Key Stage: KS2/3 Mu

~Usborne Guides
Playing the Guitar
Find out about bass runs, fingerpicking and playing the blues as well as tuning and choosing a guitar. Clear, simple instructions and colourful step-by-step pictures explain how to strum and play different chords on a guitar. New skills can be practised on a number of well-known songs.
Paperback
Price: £4.99
ISBN: 0746004176
Author/Editor(s): C. Spencer
Illustrator(s): C. Spong
Page Size: 210 x 150mm
Number of Pages: 64 pages

UK National Curriculum Keystage: KS2/3 Mu~Playing The Guitar.|ISBN%3A0746004176|~464~1411~Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,ISBN%3A0746004176,PLYING,THE,GUITAR,~

Songwriting.

Published Price £6.99~

ISBN:0746030460

UK National Curriculum Key Stage: KS2/3 Mu

~• These lively introductions to playing and writing music will appeal to aspiring musicians of all ages.
• Each book contains sample tunes and helpful ideas for creating songs, improvising, and forming and performing in your own band.
• Full of inspiring photographs of famous performers and useful playing tips.
PB £6.99
276 x 216mm 48pp (Guitar 64pp) Age 8+
BICC1N79
KS2/3 MU

VARIOUS~Songwriting.|ISBN%3A0746030460|~464~1410~Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,ISBN%3A0746030460,EASY,SONGWRITING,~

Electric Guitar.

Published Price £6.99~

ISBN:0746024142

UK National Curriculum Key Stage: KS2/3 Mu

VARIOUS~Electric Guitar.|ISBN%3A0746024142|~464~1414~Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,ISBN%3A0746024142,ELECTRIC,GUITAR,~

Guitar.

Published Price £6.99~

ISBN:0746001932

UK National Curriculum Key Stage: KS2/3 Mu

VARIOUS~Guitar.|ISBN%3A0746001932|~464~1415~Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,ISBN%3A0746001932,LEARN,TO,PLAY,GUITAR,~

Keybords.

Published Price £6.99~

ISBN:0746024126

UK National Curriculum Key Stage: KS2/3 Mu

VARIOUS~Keybords.|ISBN%3A0746024126|~464~1416~Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,ISBN%3A0746024126,KEYBOARDS,~

Children`s Songbook.

Published Price £4.99~

ISBN:0746058527

~PB £4.99
0 7460 5852 7
305 x 238mm 32pp BICA1N79 KS1/2 MU Age 4+
ANTHONY MARKS,

S CARTWRIGHT~Children`s Songbook.|ISBN%3A0746058527|~464~1417~Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,ISBN%3A0746058527,CHILDRENS,SONGBOOK,~

Nursery Rhyme Songbook.

Published Price £5.99~

ISBN:0746017030

UK National Curriculum Key Stage: KS1/2 Mu

~Nursery Rhymes
Nursery Rhyme Songbook
A beautifully illustrated collection of nursery rhymes which also features some interesting snippets of information. More than 40 favourite and well-known songs have easy accompaniments for piano or keyboard, and indications for simple guitar chords. The melody line is also suitable for recorder, flute or violin.
Paperback
Price: £4.99
ISBN: 0746017030
Author/Editor(s): C. Hooper
Illustrator(s): R. Parekh
Page Size: 276 x 216mm
Number of Pages: 48 pages

UK National Curriculum Keystage: KS1/2 Mu~Nursery Rhyme Songbook.|ISBN%3A0746017030|~464~1418~Usborne,Educational,Publishers, Key,Stage,TOPICAL,BOOKS,20%25,OFF,USBORNE,BOOKS,ISBN%3A0746017030,NURSERY,RHYME,SONGBOOK,~

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