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Night Music

A warm and romantic story about finding love in the most unlikely of places, from international bestseller Jojo Moyes

by Jojo Moyes ...

**'**I absolutely devoured this book from the outset. I just loved it, as I do with all Jojo Moyes's books.' Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I've been up until the wee hours, I had to race to finish it so I could actually sleep tonight!' Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐**'**A touching, thought-provoking novel with the perfect mix of drama, heart, and hope. Moyes has a gift for creating deeply human stories, and Night Music ... Read more

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**'**I absolutely devoured this book from the outset. I just loved it, as I do with all Jojo Moyes's books.' Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I've been up until the wee hours, I had to race to finish it so I could actually sleep tonight!' Reader review,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐**'**A touching, thought-provoking novel with the perfect mix of drama, heart, and hope. Moyes has a gift for creating deeply human stories, and Night Music
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The Rest is Noise

Listening to the Twentieth Century

by Alex Ross ...

Alex Ross’s sweeping history of twentieth-century classical music, winner of the Guardian First Book Award, is a gripping account of a musical revolution.The landscape of twentieth-century classical music is a wild one: this was a period in which music fragmented into apparently divergent strands, each influenced by its own composers, performers and musical innovations. In this comprehensive tour, ... Read more

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Alex Ross’s sweeping history of twentieth-century classical music, winner of the Guardian First Book Award, is a gripping account of a musical revolution.The landscape of twentieth-century classical music is a wild one: this was a period in which music fragmented into apparently divergent strands, each influenced by its own composers, performers and musical innovations. In this comprehensive tour,
... Read more
House of Music

Raising the Kanneh-Masons

by Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason ...

Meet the most musically gifted family in the world‘I was entranced... Beautifully written and hugely enjoyable.’ Bernardine Evaristo, author of Girl, Woman, OtherSeven brothers and sisters. All of them classically trained musicians. One was Young Musician of the Year and performed for the royal family. The eldest has released her first album, showcasing the works of Clara Schumann. These siblings ... Read more

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Meet the most musically gifted family in the world‘I was entranced... Beautifully written and hugely enjoyable.’ Bernardine Evaristo, author of Girl, Woman, OtherSeven brothers and sisters. All of them classically trained musicians. One was Young Musician of the Year and performed for the royal family. The eldest has released her first album, showcasing the works of Clara Schumann. These siblings
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Lev's Violin

An Italian Adventure

by Helena Attlee ...

*A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK*'Utterly enthralling - a beautifully-written voyage of discovery that takes us deep into the heart of music-making' Deborah MoggachFrom the moment she hears Lev's violin for the first time, Helena Attlee is captivated. She is told that it is an Italian instrument, named after its former Russian owner. Eager to discover all she can about its ancestry and the stories ... Read more

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*A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK*'Utterly enthralling - a beautifully-written voyage of discovery that takes us deep into the heart of music-making' Deborah MoggachFrom the moment she hears Lev's violin for the first time, Helena Attlee is captivated. She is told that it is an Italian instrument, named after its former Russian owner. Eager to discover all she can about its ancestry and the stories
... Read more
To Be Young, Gifted and Black

Longlisted for the 2026 Women's Prize for Non-Fiction

by Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason ...

What does it mean – and how does it feel – to grow up as a Black artist today?‘This exceptional book, written with a mother’s love for her seven creative children, sensitively offers profound and original insights and perspectives that enrich our culture. I feel so much wiser for reading it.’ Bernardine EvaristoWhen Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason’s eldest daughter, Isata, made her solo debut at the BBC ... Read more

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What does it mean – and how does it feel – to grow up as a Black artist today?‘This exceptional book, written with a mother’s love for her seven creative children, sensitively offers profound and original insights and perspectives that enrich our culture. I feel so much wiser for reading it.’ Bernardine EvaristoWhen Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason’s eldest daughter, Isata, made her solo debut at the BBC
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Gone

A Girl, a Violin, a Life Unstrung

by Min Kym ...

'All my life my Stradivarius had been waiting for me, as I had been waiting for her . . .'At 7 years old Min Kym was a prodigy, the youngest ever pupil at the Purcell School of Music. At 11 she won her first international prize. She worked with many violins, waiting for the day she would play 'the one'. At 21 she found it: a rare 1696 Stradivarius, perfectly suited to her build and temperament. ... Read more

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'All my life my Stradivarius had been waiting for me, as I had been waiting for her . . .'At 7 years old Min Kym was a prodigy, the youngest ever pupil at the Purcell School of Music. At 11 she won her first international prize. She worked with many violins, waiting for the day she would play 'the one'. At 21 she found it: a rare 1696 Stradivarius, perfectly suited to her build and temperament.
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My Midsummer Morning

Rediscovering a Life of Adventure

by Alastair Humphreys ...

A Financial Times Summer Book of 2019Seasoned adventurer Alastair Humphreys pushes himself to his very limits – busking his way across Spain with a violin he can barely play.In 1935 a young Englishman named Laurie Lee arrived in Spain. He had never been overseas; had hardly even left the quiet village he grew up in. His idea was to walk through the country, earning money for food by playing his ... Read more

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A Financial Times Summer Book of 2019Seasoned adventurer Alastair Humphreys pushes himself to his very limits – busking his way across Spain with a violin he can barely play.In 1935 a young Englishman named Laurie Lee arrived in Spain. He had never been overseas; had hardly even left the quiet village he grew up in. His idea was to walk through the country, earning money for food by playing his
... Read more
Ukulele for Beginners

How To Play Ukulele in Easy-to-Follow Steps

by Will Grove-White ...

Interested in the ukulele and want to learn how to play it? This is the book for you.This all-encompassing guide to the ukulele is written by Will Grove-White, one of the world-renowned Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Clearly written, beautifully designed, and chock-full of photos and illustrations, Get Plucky With the Ukulele is the perfect teach-yourself ukulele book for adults and children ... Read more

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Interested in the ukulele and want to learn how to play it? This is the book for you.This all-encompassing guide to the ukulele is written by Will Grove-White, one of the world-renowned Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Clearly written, beautifully designed, and chock-full of photos and illustrations, Get Plucky With the Ukulele is the perfect teach-yourself ukulele book for adults and children
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Stradivarius

Five Violins, One Cello and a Genius

by Toby Faber ...

'An incredible story of musical instruments, how they're made and what people make of them' - Keith RichardsEveryone knows of the legendary quality and unbelievable price tag of a Stradivarius violin. In this, the first popular account of the Stradivari phenomena, Toby Faber explores the life and methods of this unsurpassed craftsman. Following the life of his instruments as they pass through the ... Read more

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'An incredible story of musical instruments, how they're made and what people make of them' - Keith RichardsEveryone knows of the legendary quality and unbelievable price tag of a Stradivarius violin. In this, the first popular account of the Stradivari phenomena, Toby Faber explores the life and methods of this unsurpassed craftsman. Following the life of his instruments as they pass through the
... Read more
The Right Instrument For Your Child

by Atarah Ben-Tovim, Douglas Boyd ...

'A fascinating analysis of both children and instruments' GUARDIANThis unique book offers a simple and practical method of selecting the right instrument for the individual child.Starting with the physical and emotional make-up of the child and using questionnaires and charts, the authors systematically explain the pros and cons of various instruments. For instance, a child who loves company might ... Read more

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'A fascinating analysis of both children and instruments' GUARDIANThis unique book offers a simple and practical method of selecting the right instrument for the individual child.Starting with the physical and emotional make-up of the child and using questionnaires and charts, the authors systematically explain the pros and cons of various instruments. For instance, a child who loves company might
... Read more
1001 Guitars to Dream of Playing Before You Die

by Terry Burrows ...

Series series 1001
Find out why Chet Atkins had a Gretsch guitar named after him, why The Who's John Entwistle called his favourite guitar "Frankenstein", and how John Lennon elevated the Rickenbacker 325 to one of the most desirable guitar brands of the 1960's.1001 Guitars to Dream of Playing Before Your Die showcases the greatest instruments from across the globe: some are of historical or cultural significance ... Read more

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Find out why Chet Atkins had a Gretsch guitar named after him, why The Who's John Entwistle called his favourite guitar "Frankenstein", and how John Lennon elevated the Rickenbacker 325 to one of the most desirable guitar brands of the 1960's.1001 Guitars to Dream of Playing Before Your Die showcases the greatest instruments from across the globe: some are of historical or cultural significance
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Guitar Zero

The Science of Learning to be Musical

by Gary Marcus ...

A renowned neuroscientist with no musical talent investigates what it takes to make musicOn the eve of his fortieth birthday, renowned cognitive scientist Gary Marcus decided to fulfil a lifelong dream and learn to play the guitar. He had tried many times before – failing miserably. This time, he decided to use the tools of his “trade” to see if he might suceed. On his quest he jams with twelve ... Read more

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A renowned neuroscientist with no musical talent investigates what it takes to make musicOn the eve of his fortieth birthday, renowned cognitive scientist Gary Marcus decided to fulfil a lifelong dream and learn to play the guitar. He had tried many times before – failing miserably. This time, he decided to use the tools of his “trade” to see if he might suceed. On his quest he jams with twelve
... Read more
How to Play Ukulele

A Beginner’s Guide to Learn About The Ukulele, Reading Music, Chords, & Much More

by Jason Randall ...

“Say It With A Ukulele…”“… Grumbles some gramophone;Christ, tell me what to say to herNow that I’m used to my loneliness?”This verse from the poem “Fog” by George Seferis, the Nobel Prize winning poet from Greece, perfectly reflects the nature of the instrument and the emotions it can evoke. First introduced by Portuguese immigrants from Madeira to Hawaii, this traditional musical instrument has ... Read more

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“Say It With A Ukulele…”“… Grumbles some gramophone;Christ, tell me what to say to herNow that I’m used to my loneliness?”This verse from the poem “Fog” by George Seferis, the Nobel Prize winning poet from Greece, perfectly reflects the nature of the instrument and the emotions it can evoke. First introduced by Portuguese immigrants from Madeira to Hawaii, this traditional musical instrument has
... Read more
The Art of Violin Playing for Players and Teachers

by Frank Thistleton ...

Originally published in 1924, this book is the result of many years' quiet thought and observation in connection with the authors own teaching. It focuses mainly on the essential skills of violin playing, rather than on the peculiarities that all players adopt to suit their own requirements. The book contains broad common-sense views, preferring not to concentrate on any particular "school" or ... Read more

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Originally published in 1924, this book is the result of many years' quiet thought and observation in connection with the authors own teaching. It focuses mainly on the essential skills of violin playing, rather than on the peculiarities that all players adopt to suit their own requirements. The book contains broad common-sense views, preferring not to concentrate on any particular "school" or
... Read more
Violin Playing as I Teach It

by Leopold Auer ...

Originally published in 1921, this book was written in an attempt to, 'give the serious teacher and student the practical benefit of the knowledge acquired during a lifetime's playing the violin, including mechanical means and technical procedure as well as the ideas and ideals of art'. With a wealth of information on the subject that the modern reader will still find of practical use today, this ... Read more

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Originally published in 1921, this book was written in an attempt to, 'give the serious teacher and student the practical benefit of the knowledge acquired during a lifetime's playing the violin, including mechanical means and technical procedure as well as the ideas and ideals of art'. With a wealth of information on the subject that the modern reader will still find of practical use today, this
... Read more
Ukulele Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Ukulele (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Peter Gelling ...

Series series Progressive Beginner
Teach yourself how to play ukulele with our easy ukulele lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free ukulele videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"Some of my favorite tunes are used in this book! And the language is so easy to ... Read more

£4.99

Teach yourself how to play ukulele with our easy ukulele lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free ukulele videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***"Some of my favorite tunes are used in this book! And the language is so easy to
... Read more
24 Keys - Scales and Arpeggios for Violin, Book 1

by MoranEducation ...

Making music is all about patterns. 24 Keys is designed to help you learn the unique fingering pattern that makes up each key on the violin quickly and easily through learning scales and arpeggios, and through practice exercises.It provides a unique visual guide to learning the position of the fingers in each key, so that you can make each second of your violin practice count. ... Read more

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Making music is all about patterns. 24 Keys is designed to help you learn the unique fingering pattern that makes up each key on the violin quickly and easily through learning scales and arpeggios, and through practice exercises.It provides a unique visual guide to learning the position of the fingers in each key, so that you can make each second of your violin practice count.
... Read more
Scottish Fiddling for Viola

by Anne Witt ...

The forty-five tunes in this collection represent the vast repertoire of traditional Scottish fiddle music dating back to the 1700s.There is a long history of music shared between fiddle, bagpipe and song. Included are laments, airs, marches, strathspeys, reels and jigs. The music has been edited and arranged for viola along with guitar chords if desired for accompaniment. The tunes are presented ... Read more

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The forty-five tunes in this collection represent the vast repertoire of traditional Scottish fiddle music dating back to the 1700s.There is a long history of music shared between fiddle, bagpipe and song. Included are laments, airs, marches, strathspeys, reels and jigs. The music has been edited and arranged for viola along with guitar chords if desired for accompaniment. The tunes are presented
... Read more
Jacqueline du Pré: A Biography

by Carol Easton ...

Jacqueline du Pré (1945-1987) was one of the world’s great cellists. At age 11, she won the most prestigious cello award in Britain and was an established artist at twenty. At twenty-one, she married young conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim. Six years later, her career was over. She had developed multiple sclerosis, and died slowly over the next fifteen years. During those years she continued ... Read more

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Jacqueline du Pré (1945-1987) was one of the world’s great cellists. At age 11, she won the most prestigious cello award in Britain and was an established artist at twenty. At twenty-one, she married young conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim. Six years later, her career was over. She had developed multiple sclerosis, and died slowly over the next fifteen years. During those years she continued
... Read more
Ukulele Lessons for Kids - Book 1

How to Play Ukulele for Kids (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Peter Gelling ...

Illustrated by James Stewart ...

Series Book 1 - Progressive Young Beginner
Teach how to play ukulele for kids with our easy ukulele lessons for kids.***Comes with online access to free ukulele videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***Progressive Ukulele Method for Young Beginners - Book 1 contains all you need to know ... Read more

£3.99

Teach how to play ukulele for kids with our easy ukulele lessons for kids.***Comes with online access to free ukulele videos and audio demonstrating all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score animation for easy music learning.***Progressive Ukulele Method for Young Beginners - Book 1 contains all you need to know
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Irish Music for Fiddle Made Easy

by Philip John Berthoud ...

An exciting collection of 29 traditional tunes from Ireland, arranged for easy fiddle. All tunes are written clearly in standard notation with bow directions. The collection contains airs, well-known songs, polkas, slip jigs, slides, double jigs, hornpipes, and reels, all of which are specially arranged by the author with the beginning/intermediate fiddle player in mind. Includes access to online ... Read more

£9.68

An exciting collection of 29 traditional tunes from Ireland, arranged for easy fiddle. All tunes are written clearly in standard notation with bow directions. The collection contains airs, well-known songs, polkas, slip jigs, slides, double jigs, hornpipes, and reels, all of which are specially arranged by the author with the beginning/intermediate fiddle player in mind. Includes access to online
... Read more
A Cello Teacher's Companion Guide

The Cello and My Life

by Charles Sugden ...

This volume comes as a very welcome addition to the Cello Teacher’s library of resources. Cello teachers and advanced students especially, but also mature beginner students, will find plenty to experiment with from these pages. Inspired to some degree by William Pleeth’s classic, ‘Cello’, Charles Sugden has handed on to his colleagues a very passionate and personal account. It is full of the ... Read more

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This volume comes as a very welcome addition to the Cello Teacher’s library of resources. Cello teachers and advanced students especially, but also mature beginner students, will find plenty to experiment with from these pages. Inspired to some degree by William Pleeth’s classic, ‘Cello’, Charles Sugden has handed on to his colleagues a very passionate and personal account. It is full of the
... Read more
Introdução ao Cavaquinho Português

Manual Prático

by Amadeu Magalhães ...

Manual de introdução ao estudo da execução de cavaquinho português. A sua técnica, leitura de pautas/tablaturas e sua manutenção.Acessórios e conselhos úteis para o instrumento.Material de apoio adicional mediante envio de comprovativo de compra para o email que consta no manual. ... Read more

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Manual de introdução ao estudo da execução de cavaquinho português. A sua técnica, leitura de pautas/tablaturas e sua manutenção.Acessórios e conselhos úteis para o instrumento.Material de apoio adicional mediante envio de comprovativo de compra para o email que consta no manual.
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Traditional Breton Dance Tunes - Fest Breizh

50 Traditional Dance Tunes from Brittany

by David Surette ...

The traditional music of Brittany has long been a passion for guitar and mandolin player David Surette, who has now edited and published a collection of Breton dance tunes. "Fest Breizh" contains 50 traditional dance tunes: gavottes, en dros, larides, and many others, collected and transcribed in standard notation, with chords provided as well.Unlike some previous collections, which have been ... Read more

£7.44

The traditional music of Brittany has long been a passion for guitar and mandolin player David Surette, who has now edited and published a collection of Breton dance tunes. "Fest Breizh" contains 50 traditional dance tunes: gavottes, en dros, larides, and many others, collected and transcribed in standard notation, with chords provided as well.Unlike some previous collections, which have been
... Read more

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