John Kember

> An approach based on self-learning and recognition of rhythmic and melodic patterns > Original tunes rather than abstract sight-reading exercises > 237 carefully graded pieces in a range of musical...

An approach which includes sight-reading in daily practising at an early stage. Instead of dry exercises, these editions focus on the use of idiomatic melodies. This is how sight-reading is meant to b...

15 Pieces for Piano in Blues, Spiritual and Jazz Styles

- Follows on from book 1- Uses bass, tenor and treble clefs- Uses all positions including the thumb position- Range extended to include high notes- A variety of styles and keys- Preparation for solo,...

- An approach based on self-learning and recognition of rhythmic and melodic patterns- Original tunes not abstract sight-reading exercises- 150 carefully graduated pieces in a range of musical styles-...

16 short easy pieces in a variety of jazz-inspired styles providing a wide-ranging introduction to swing and rock phrasing, use of blue notes and pentatonic melodies, walking bass and syncopated rhyth...

The second of two Jazz Study books from the pen of John Kember, they are fantastic collections of studies and study pieces for the developing jazz pianist. Each book spans a host of jazz idioms from b...

> An approach based on self-learning and recognition of rhythmic and melodic patterns > Original tunes rather than abstract sight-reading exercises > 195 carefully graded pieces in a range of musical...

Another title in this popular series with dual versions of 10 well-known Christmas Carols to give wider access to pupils of all ages. The initial versions are generally straightforward while the secon...

This compilation of original compositions includes rags, two-steps and cakewalks. The fun, rhythmic pieces explore typical ragtime syncopation, helping to develop a sense of rhythm and independence of...

Presented in a variety of styles, these short pieces gieve each player an equal share of the melodic interest and are aimed at students of similar playing experience and standarts. The minimum of teac...

The edition is part of the Trinity syllabus 2007 (grade initial)