intunethe quarterly newsletter of Piano Traders Limited and the Print Music Shops

February, 2006

Top Hits of

2005American Baby, Beautiful

Soul, Bless the Broken Road, Girl, Give A Little Bit, Home, Incomplete, Karma, Let Me

Go, Live Like You Were Dying, Lonely, Lonely No More, Mr

Brightside, Oh, Since U Been Gone, Somewhere Only We

Know, Speed of Sound, Sunday Morning, True, Truth Is, We

Belong Together.

$45.00

Format: piano / vocal withguitar chord symbols

James BluntBack to Bedlam

Billy, Cry, Goodbye My Lover, High, No Bravery, Out Of My

Mind, So Long, Jimmy, Tears And Rain, Wisemen, You’re

Beautiful.

Format: piano / vocal withguitar chord symbols

$59.00Format: guitar tablature

$68.00

NEW FROM FABER!!The Music Teacher’s Handbook

A reference guide for teachers providing practical answers to real issues faced in a modern teaching environment. Provides lessons ideas and activities along with a number of photocopiable resources.

Also includes helpful checklists, top tips, factsheets and ideas for further reading as well as a comprehensive foreword by Mark Stringer, Director of Performing Arts Examinations at Trinity Guildhall.

Covers the following topics:The best way to get a beginner startedA complete guide to planning lessonsAdvice about health and safetyTop tips for practisingA realistic look at group teachingA comprehensive guide to supporting skillsExam preparation and nervesHow to achieve integrated learningThe psychology of teaching one-to-one and in groupsArranging music and coaching ensemble sessionsTips for memorable teachingCoaching more advanced performersAdvice on teaching those with learning disabilitiesYour teaching career and it’s development

$59.00

Piano Traders Ltd is always on the lookout for new material for

your private teaching, classroom resources or simply your musical pleasure. So you can just sit back and enjoy the fruit of our research.

And it’s so easy to order from us -see how on the back page.

(Just a note: some items are so hot off the press they’re a couple of weeks away but place

your order and we’ll get it out to you ASAP.)

ATTENTION: SCHOOL MUSIC TEACHERS!!!a new publication from one of the leading publishers in education resources...

music explainedmusic theory tools for secondary school students

by Gaynor Grant (157 pages & CDrom)

This publication is a teacher resource for secondary school Music teachers The material is organised by concept rather than by grade level and allows for different teaching styles. The content is suited for students with differing levels of ability in years 7-10 who have gaps in their music theory. It enables teachers to target key skills and concepts that need remediation from basic to advanced level in a short time frame.

The resource includes 10 units of work which can be completed independently:

Rhythm, Pitch, Scales and Key Signatures, Intervals, Triads, Transposition,Cadences, Melody Writing, Accents in Verse, Performance Indications

50 reproducible student worksheets, graded in difficulty, are provided on the CD-ROM as well as answer sheets, a comprehensive glossary and suggested teacher planners.

Retail $155.00 School price: $139.50

limited

THE PRIVIA SERIES88-key digital pianos by Casio

PRIVIA PX-110DK11 tones including a beautiful piano tone, split and layer functions,auto accompaniments, metronome, pedal, bass-reflex speakers...

$1,495

PRIVIA PX-310Ideal as a stage piano - lightweight for ease of transport

202 tones, 120 auto accompaniments, registration memory...

$1,695

PRIVIA PX-400RThe complete mix of a digital piano and quality keyboard functions,very user-friendly, high quality tones - the perfect alternative piano!

$2,295

PRIVIA PX-700The newest model in the Privia range with a more permanent look for

your living room. Complete with attached 3 pedal unit.11 tones, speakers rotable from inwards to outwards for an audience!

$2,295

Young ones starting piano lessons?

Why a digital piano?These instruments have recently become a very popular means for parents to get a piano in the house without spending... well, a fair bit more!

They also offer the following:A far superior sound and action than most acoustic pianos on offer for the same money.

Savings in maintainance, space and even savings in sanity with the option of playing with headphones when Mum and Dad have had a long, hard day!

A bit of fun when the serious practice has finished - some cool accompaniment rhythms and some very nice alternative tones like strings, organs etc.

Most importantly, they can be used right through to an advanced level - exam boards will even use them as examination pianos when acoustics are not available. This has only happened recently with the quality taking huge leaps and bounds upwards!

Any more questions - give us a call.Phone toll-free 0800 505 003.

Free delivery in New Zealandfor any Privia Digital Piano

purchased beforeMarch 31st, 2006

KOHLER & CAMPBELLThese pianos are the work of master craftsmen.

A company with 100 years experience in piano building.Carefully selected parts from around the world.

Tone: sweet in the treble, strong in the bass.The action is surprisingly responsive.

In short - a delight to play (and so gratifying for the eye!)

Grand Piano - Model KFM650A6’1” (185cm) length

$24,995 (pictured above)

Upright Piano - Model KC145Height: 115cm Width: 148cm Depth: 56cm

$5,450 (pictured on right)(ask about our special pricing for schools and music teachers)

Also available in the following upright models:KC121 (height 121cm): $6,500 (ideal for the modern lounge)

KC131 (height 131cm): $8,500 (the ultimate school hall piano!)

Schools and teachers: phone

Rod for your special price. And

introduce your students to us...

Rod: 0800 505 003

or (09) 639 0030

Hire to buy a piano may be the best

option for some of your pupils

at $100* per month.

Up to 12 months of hireage can be

used as a credit towards a piano

purchase!

(would suit Auckland residents)

*Cartage is additional.

Also available:5’2” & 4’8”

piano tutors

ALFRED PREP COURSELesson & theory books. Comes in Levels A to F. Lesson A & B books come with free CD!Lesson A (Book/CD): $19.00

ALFRED PIANO LIBRARYLesson, theory & technic books (and supplementary material).Comes in Levels 1A, 1B, 2 to 6, Complete Level 1, Complete Level 2&3.Lessons 1A & 1B come with free CD!Lesson 1A (Book/CD): $18.00

BASTIEN YOUNG BEGINNERLesson & theory/technic books.Comes in Levels A and BLesson A: $15.00

BASTIEN PIANO BASICSLesson, theory and technic books (and supplementary material).Comes in Primer Level andLevels 1 to 4.Lesson Level 1: $19.90

ALFRED ADULT COURSELesson & theory books. Comes in Levels 1, 2 and 3.Lesson Level 1: $29.90Also available the Adult All-in-One Course incorporating Lesson, Theory and Technic in one book.

JOHN THOMPSONTEACHING LITTLE FINGERSFor the younger ones.Simply magic illustrations!Book: $21.00

JOHN THOMPSONEASIEST PIANO COURSEComes in 5 parts.Part One: $21.00

JOHN THOMPSONMODERN PIANO COURSEIn 5 grades.First Grade book: $21.00

FLETCHER PIANO COURSELevels 1 to 4.Lesson Book 1: $23.50(Also available:Music Lessons Have Begun)

WATERMAN/HAREWOODMe and My PianoParts One and TwoPart 1: $25.00

WATERMAN/HAREWOODPiano Lesson BooksBooks 1, 2 and 3Book 1: $27.00

PAULINE HALLTunes for Ten Fingers,More Tunes for Ten FingersBoth books: $19.90

HAL LEONARD PIANOLevels 1 to 5. Lesson, theory, technique and plenty of supplementary material.Lesson Book 1: $19.90

ALFRED PREMIER COURSEComes in Levels 1A and 1B.Lesson 1A (with CD): $19.00(Also available: Theory, Performance,‘At Home’ and Flashcards)

PIANO ADVENTURESComes in primer level, then 1 to 5. Loads of supplementary material as well.Lesson Book 1: $27.00

PAULINE HALLPiano Time Lessons 1, 2 & 3 Many supplementary titlesPiano Time 1: $21.50

theory/text

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teacher workshops, new teaching resourcesthe latest pop releases and!! exclusive email specials!!

But we can only let you know if you let us know your email address.(If you’ve given us one in the past, please send us an email

as we’ve found so many addresses change frequently!)

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Theory Made Easy for Little ChildrenLevel 1: $15.90Also available: Level 2

My First Theory Book$11.90Also available: My Second... My Third...

Theory of Music Made EasyGrade 1 $11.90Also available: Grades 2 to 8

Master Your TheoryGrade 1 $24.00Also available: Grades 2 to 7, Diploma

Music Theory in Practice (ABRSM) Grade 1: $12.50Also available: Grades 2 to 8

Theory Workbook (ABRSM)Grade 6: $32.00Also available: Grades 7 & 8

Past Theory Papers (ABRSM)2005 now availableGrade 1: $8.00 (Also: Grades 2 to 8)

Manuscript BooksA4 interleaved: $5.50A5 interleaved: $4.50

The AB Guide to Music TheoryPart 1: $24.00Also available: Part 2

First Steps to Music TheoryGrades 1 to 5: $24.90

A Handbook of MusicalKnowledge$39.90

Guidelines on Harmony$16.00 Also available: Melody Writing, Figured Bass, The Instruments...

Hal LeonardPocket Music DictionaryPart 1: $14.00

Schirmer Pocket Manualof Musical Terms$22.50

Penguin Dictionary of Music$29.90

Oxford Concise Dictionary of Music$58.00

exam material

GET YOUR ENTRIES IN ON TIME... The closing dates for the next practical and theory entries are: ABRSM: 17th March (practical) 28th April (theory) Trinity Guildhall: 24th March (practical) 18th August (written) St Cecilia 22nd March (practical) For more details please contact your local representative.

ABRSM Piano Exam Pieces 05/06Grade 1: $15.90Also available: Grades 2 to 8

ABRSM Piano Scales...Grade 1: $11.00Also available: Grades 2 to 8

ABRSM Piano SightreadingGrade 1: $11.50Also available: Grades 2 to 8

ABRSM Teaching Notes onPiano Exam Pieces 2005/06Grade 1-7 in one book: $32.00

TCL Solo Piano Pieces 03/06Grade 1: $17.00Also available: Initial, Grades 2 to 8

TCL Piano Scales...Initial to Grade 5 book : $21.00Also available: Grades 6 to 8

TCL Notes on Piano PiecesFor 2003 to 2006: $29.50

TCL Sound at SightSightreading Book 1 forInitial to Grade 2: $22.00Also available: Gr 3-5, Gr 6-8

ABRSM Violin Pieces 05/07Grade 1: $25.00Also available: Grades 2 to 7

ABRSM Violin Scales...Book 1, Grades 1-5: $13.00Also available: Book 2, Gr 6-8

TCL Woodwind World FluteLevel 1: $25.00Also available: Levels 2 to 5and Woodwind World Clarinet Levels 1-5

ABRSM Flute Scales...Grades 1-8: $19.50

TCL Specimen Ear TestsGrade 4-5 (book/CD): $39.90Also available: Initial-Gr 2, Gr 6-8, ATCL

Aural Time Practice for ABRSM & other exams - Grade 1: $29.00Also available: Grades 2 to 8

ABRSM Specimen Aural TestsGrade 1-5: $16.00Also available: Grades 6-8

TCL Skills and StylesStudy guide for AMusTCL$55.00

Did you know??Middle and high school students who participated in instrumental music scored significantly higher than their non-band peers

in standardised tests. University studies conducted in Georgia and Texas (USA) found significant correlations between the number of years of instrumental music instruction and academic achievement in maths, science and language arts.

SOURCE: UNIVERSITY OF SARASOTA, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS

instrumental

All for StringsViolin Book 1: $15.00Also available: Books 2 & 3

Strictly Strings CelloBook 1: $18.50Also available: Books 2 & 3

Essential Elements 2000 Plus for Strings Book, CD, DVD!Violin Book 1: $24.00

Method For Cello, PiattiBook 1: $32.00Also available: Books 2 & 3

Abracadabra Flute$26.50Also available: for otherwoodwind & string instruments

Take Up The FluteBook 1: $29.00Also available: Book 2

Progressive Guitar Method 1Book, CD and DVDBook 1: $29.90Our most popular guitar tutor!

Fasttrack Guitar Book 1Book and CD, Book 1: $22.00Also available: Book 2 and sup-plementary songbooks

Progressive Young Beginner Guitar Method Book 1$29.90Also available: Books 2 & 3

Play The Guitar, Don KingBook 1: $23.00Also available: Book 2

Alfred’s Basic Electronic Key-board Course$34.00

Basix Electronic Keyboard MethodBook and CD: $27.50

A Tune A DaySaxophone Book 1: $19.50Also available: Book 2 and Repertoire Book

Learn As You Play Saxophone$38.50

Musikit Recorder One$10.90Also available: Baroque to Rock, and CDs for each book

Recorder from The BeginningBook 1: $19.50Also available: Books 2 & 3, duet books and more

Complete Keyboard PlayerBook 1: $34.00Also available: Books 2 & 3(also comes as book with CD)

HL Guitar Method Book 1$14.00Also available: Books 2 & 3

Essential Elements 2000 PlusBook, CD and DVDClarinet Book 1: $22.00

Suzuki CelloCello Part Volume 1: $19.00Also available:Piano accompaniments and CDs

Meet the team at Piano Traders, Mt Eden.

Front CrewMark and Rod steer the

ship while Poshya, Grace and (our newest team

member) Deelnoortake care of your

enquiries and orders.

Rod Mark Poshya Grace Deelnoor

MichelleJeanette

Admin etc...Hilary and David sit in front of computers all day! Hilary takes care of the accounts

while David looks after special orders & marketing.

Hilary David

‘On the Road’Jeanette and Michelle are on the

road a fair bit, visiting schools in the upper North Island and

also maintaining our Print Music Shops in other stores.

HOW TO PLACE AN ORDER...Toll-free phone: 0800 505 003

Or 638 9044 if phoning from Auckland

Email: printmusic@pianotraders.co.nzor rod@pianotraders.co.nz for your piano enquiries

Fax: (09) 631 5684

Or the old-fashioned way - call in and have a browse!

Piano Traders Limited, 90 Mt Eden Road, AucklandThere’s parking outside the front door and down the side street.