Bøger af Elizabeth Tebby Germaine

These rare black and white images give us glimpses of the distant and mysterious land of Burma/Myanmar. For many years it was shut off from the world under a repressive military government and now in 2018 current events are disturbing and puzzling to the world. Here we see the wide elegant streets of Rangoon as it was during British rule before WW2, and many other exotic and touching sights, ancient buildings, landscapes and the people of many ethnic origins. The ancient oil wells, the ever present pagodas, the daily procession of the monks and elephants skilfully trained to do their difficult work moving the great trunks of teak to the mighty rivers. The author's family and other people she met left her with many documents and photographs from the past and the images here tell us many stories. The sadness and frustration of the Burmese during colonial times but also carefree schooldays. Small numbers embraced Christianity and very plain churches could sometimes be seen in the Buddhist villages and towns. A book which says very little in words, but is a unique and fascinating record from Burma's troubled past.

In this book are lists of over 600 classical, jazz and contemporary piano pieces from grade 5 - 8 (including some at grade 4) These are taken from an index of pieces set for piano exams between 1971 and 2014 made available to the author by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music. This is a valuable source of reference for teachers and pupils alike and will assist in choosing music to study which is gradually becoming more challenging. There are also brief notes about early keyboard instruments and the first pianos and how keyboard music developed into music for the instrument we know today as the modern piano ALSO IN THE SERIES, BOOK 1 Scale charts, arpeggio exercises and chord routines BOOK 2 ways of practising to develop skills with many musical examples. Based on many years' teaching and playing experience

This book contains very clear scale charts in all the major and minor keys and more which make them easier to learn around grade 5(UK grades) and beyond. Arpeggio exercises build technique and show alternative fingerings and ways of developing the important thumb movements. Playing around with different forms of chords in all the keys will provide a 'way in' to more challenging music of all styles. These are interesting routines which can become part of everyday practising. Written by an experience piano teacher and performer

Tens of thousands of civilians of many races and the British Army, together with Chinese soldiers and many Indian soldiers were forced to flee northwards in Burma in 1942. The invasion was swift and by May almost all of the country had been overrun by the Japanese. The last airfield at Myitkyina was taken in May and now the only way out was on foot through dense jungle and over high mountain ranges to India. Many did not know how far they would have to travel and where safety could be found. Many had already travelled 100's of miles from the south in the heat before the monsoon. Captain Gribble was used to working in the jungle areas in Kachin State but he would never normally have travelled in the monsoon which started as many thousands were struggling along remote tracks in the jungle which were to become waterlogged and very dangerous. Many died of illness, exhaustion and hunger. These four stories give a vivid impression of these historic journeys. One was written by the author's mother, Josephine Chapman whose journey covered over 700 miles from Rangoon to Imphal. Records of outstanding ITA rescue missions were given to the author, together with photos taken on his fraught journey by Dr Farrant Russell. This was a huge exodus about which not much is known.

This book contains similar material to 'REALLY USEFUL VIOLIN DUETS'. Both are written for beginners to grade 3. Fun arrangements of folk music and original duets in classical and jazz styles can be played by viola pupils from an early stage, together with a teacher or parent. Clear fingerboard charts help build a basic understanding of the location of notes. Written by an experienced teacher and arranger of music for early string players.

Fun arrangements of folk music and original duets in classical and jazz styles can be played by complete beginners on the violin, along with a teacher or parent. Clear fingerboard charts and straightforward illustrations help to build a basic understanding of the location of notes. This book of varied and interesting duets will be a great addition to a pupil's first books on violin playing. Written by a teacher with many years' experience of teaching individuals and groups and conducting small ensembles and beginners' orchestras.