We are pleased to announce the latest additions to the 'Music for Ballet
Class'
DDD Compact Discs range.
Also, we are pleased
to announce that all the CDs are now available in downloadable MP3 format
and all the music books are now available in PDF format also downloadable.
The prices for these are a lot less and you will receive them by email in
minutes instead of days or weeks.
The new
CDs & Music books numbers 56, 57, 58 and 59 are now available.
Also we are proud to present the third CD composed
for your Spanish dance classes.
The CDs represent real value
for money.
Unlike many other CDs on the market, these contain an average of over
50 original pieces of music.
The CDs are of the highest quality, individually produced and tested to DDD quality.
Each CD contains a wide variety of musical styles. In fact all the styles you need for ballet classes or Teachers' Examination.
The music is composed to suit
all ages and, to help you prepare your classes, comes with a detailed index.
You
can choose CDs with the pieces arranged in the order of a ballet class,
or CDs which contain collections of musical styles.
If you would like to see the exact content of any of the CDs, please go to the indexes page.
Sheet-music is also available for
almost all of these
compact discs. (There is no sheet music for CD No. 36 or DVD
Nos. 39 & 47)
The music is beautifully printed, not hand-written. The ordering codes
for sheet music are: GDPMUS1, GDPMUS2, etc.
NEW CD No. 56
NEW MUSIC FOR YOUR FREE CLASSES
AND ALTERNATIVE MUSIC FOR
THE ADVANCED FOUNDATION SYLLABUS
CD No. 56
contains 51 inspiring and enjoyable pieces of music which
can also be used as alternative music for the Advanced Foundation syllabus.
The ordering code is - gdpcd56 - Detailed index of CD No.
56
NEW CD No. 57
MORE NEW MUSIC FOR YOUR FREE CLASSES
AND ALTERNATIVE MUSIC FOR
THE NEW INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION SYLLABUS
CD No. 57
contains inspiring and enjoyable pieces of music which
can also be used as alternative music for the new Intermediate Foundation syllabus.
The ordering code is - gdpcd57 - Detailed index of CD No.
57
NEW CD No. 58
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR MUSIC FOR YOUR
END OF YEAR PERFORMANCE?
CD No. 58
contains 24 extended pieces of music in various dance
styles suitable for your end of year performances.
The ordering code is - gdpcd58 - Detailed index of CD No.
58
COMPLETELY NEW
Compact Discs For Spanish Dance Classes
We are proud to offer you three excellent compact discs and music books composed specifically for the very first classes in Spanish dance. They contain music for exercises in both the Bolero and Flamenco styles (Levels 1, 2 & 3).
For more details please click here
Are you looking for alternative
music for your grades syllabus classes? Look no further ..........
(These CDs are also suitable for your free classes)
CDs numbers 22, 23, 29, 30, 45, 46 & 50 will make your Grades syllabus classes more
enjoyable.
CD No. 55 - NEW Pre-primary and Primary (2011) - Ordering code gdpcd55
CD No. 22 - Existing Grades 3 and 4 - Ordering code gdpcd22
CD No. 45 - Existing Grade 3 - Ordering code gdpcd45
CD No. 46 - Grade 4 - Ordering code gdpcd46
CDs Nos. 23 & 50 - Grades 5 - Ordering code gdpcd23 & gdpcd50
Where the length of the syllabus exercise was
thought to be too short for a free class,
at least double the amount of music
has been recorded.
This is indicated in the accompanying index (Exam X 2).
Detailed indexes
Maybe you're looking for alternative
music for your Vocational syllabus classes? Try these ...
(These CDs are also suitable for your free classes)
CDs numbers 11, 14, 18, 32, 35, 48 & 51 will make your Vocational syllabus classes more enjoyable for you and your students.
CD No. 57 - NEW
INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION Ordering code gdpcd57
CDs Nos. 14 & 35 - Advanced Foundation - Ordering codes gdpcd14,
gdpcd35
CDs Nos. 11, 32 & 48 - Advanced 1 - Ordering codes gdpcd11, gdpcd32 &
gdpcd48
CDs Nos. 18 & 51 - Advanced 2 - Ordering codes gdpcd18 & gdpcd51
Where the length of the syllabus exercise was
thought to be too short for a free class,
at least double the amount of music
has been recorded.
This is indicated in the accompanying index (Exam X 2).
Detailed indexes
Great CDs for your free classes
These CDs have the music arranged in the order of a typical ballet class
CDs Nos. 1, 2, 4, 8, 27, 28, 29, 30, 41, 42 and 52 Ordering codes gdpcd1, gdpcd2 etc. Detailed indexes
COMPLETELY NEW IDEA!! DVD No. 47
'VOCABULARY 1'
DVD No. 47
is a completely new idea. This DVD shows a selection of allegro steps which
students should know at a basic vocational level. It explains their correct names and
execution. The steps are shown at normal speed and in slow motion.
This is a 'must' for new teachers or for teachers preparing students for exams.
It will help a lot with the preparation of 'un-seen' or 'free' exercises.
There are also 22 examples of free enchainements at this level
The ordering code is - gdpdvd47 Detailed index of
DVD No. 47
MUSIC FOR YOUR BABY CLASSES
CD No. 3 contains music for two complete classes at Pre-school level (Baby class). This music was written in conjunction with a famous Spanish ballet teacher and is accompanied by written out exercises (optional). (Ordering codes - gdpcd3a - with exercises and gdpcg3b - CD only) Detailed index of CD No. 3.
CD No. 12
Like CD number 3, CD No. 12 is specially designed for
baby class. It contains 48 delightful pieces of music (more than 50 minutes of music).
Also like CD number 3, there is an accompanying book (optional) which contains specially
choreographed exercises and action songs.
Detailed index of CD
No. 12
(Ordering codes - gdpcd12a - with exercises and gdpcg12b - CD only)
CD No. 25
contains 35 pieces of original piano music for a class at Pre-school level. It is accompanied by suggested exercises (optional) designed for baby class. (ordering code - gdpcd25a with exercises, gdpcd25b without exercises).
The playing time is 45 minutes. - Detailed index of CD No.
21
NEW DVD No. 37
Baby Class 4 - 'A day in the countryside'
AT LAST!
A BABY CLASS DVD!
CD No. 37
contains 14 pieces of original piano music for a class at Primary level. It is accompanied by suggested exercises (optional) designed for baby class.
You can watch children enjoying themselves as they perform these exercises on
this delightful new DVD (ordering code - gdpdvd37a with exercises, gdpdvd37b without exercises).
Detailed index of CD/DVD No.
37
CD No. 37
Baby Class '4' - 'A day in the country'
CD No. 37 is similar to CD numbers 3, 12 and 25 in that it contains pieces of original piano music for a class at Primary level. It is accompanied by suggested exercises (optional) designed for baby class. (ordering code - gdpcd37a with exercises, gdpcd37b without exercises). Detailed index of CD No. 37
DANCE STYLES
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR POLKAS, WALTZES, HABANERAS ETC. FOR YOUR FREE CLASSES?
The following CDs contain hundreds of original pieces of piano music arranged in
musical styles.
CDs Nos. 5 & 6, are, by popular request, collections of pieces of piano music arranged in groups of musical styles, rather than in the normal order of a free ballet class.
CD No. 5 contains 15 pieces for Adagio/Ports de Bras, 9 Allegros in 2/4 time, 8 Allegros in 6/8 time and 22 pieces in various styles and rhythms - 54 in total.
CD No. 6 contains 9 Viennese waltzes, 12 lyrical waltzes, 12 big waltzes and 27 pieces of music in the various dance rhythms - 60 in total.
Both these CDs contain more than 60
minutes of music. (Ordering code - gdpcd5 and gdpcd6)
Detailed index of
CD No. 5.
Detailed index of
CD No. 6.
CD No. 7 consists of a collection of original piano pieces, in the style of the very popular numbers 5 and 6. It contains 12 Adagios, 11 allegros in 2/4 and 6/8, 16 Waltzes ranging from 'Lyrical' to 'Big', and 12 pieces in various styles. In total, 51 tracks lasting over an hour. (Ordering code - gdpcd7) Detailed index of CD No. 7.
CDs Nos. 9 & 10
follow along the line of CDs 5 and 6. CDs 9 & 10 make up a collection of music in all the
popular musical styles normally used in daily ballet classes. Between them they contain 111
pieces of original piano music.
CD No. 9 is made up of 15 Adagios, 11 Allegros in 2/4
time, 10 Allegros in 6/8 time and 19 pieces in various styles and speeds - 61
minutes in total.
Detailed index of CD No. 9. (Ordering
code - gdpcd9)
CD No. 10 contains 11 Viennese waltzes, 7 Lyrical
waltzes, 19 Grand waltzes and19 pieces in various styles and speeds - 64 minutes
in total.
Detailed index of CD No. 10
(Ordering code - gdpcd10)
CD No. 19 contains 49 pieces of original piano music arranged in groups of musical styles - Adagios, Waltzes, Allegros, etc. (ordering code - gdpcd19). The playing time is 62 minutes. - Detailed index of CD No. 19
CD No. 31 contains 49 pieces of original piano music arranged in groups of musical styles -
Adagios, Waltzes, Allegros, etc.
The ordering code is - gdpcd31.
The playing time is 52 minutes. - Detailed index of CD No.
31
CD No. 34 contains 49 pieces of original piano music arranged in groups of musical styles - Adagios, Waltzes, Allegros, etc. The ordering code is - gdpcd34. The playing time is over 60 minutes. - Detailed index of CD No. 34
CD No. 40 contains 49 pieces of original piano music arranged in groups of musical styles - Adagios, Waltzes, Allegros, etc. The ordering code is - gdpcd40. - Detailed index of CD No. 40
CD No. 44 contains 47 pieces of original piano music arranged in groups of musical styles - Adagios, Waltzes, Allegros, etc. The ordering code is - gdpcd40. - Detailed index of CD No. 47
CD No. 49 contains 47 pieces of original piano music arranged in groups of musical styles - Adagios, Waltzes, Allegros, etc. The ordering code is - gdpcd49. - Detailed index of CD No. 49
CD No. 54 contains 47 pieces of original piano music arranged in groups of musical styles - Adagios, Waltzes, Allegros, etc. The ordering code is - gdpcd54. - Detailed index of CD No. 55
CDs Nos. 1 and 2 contain music for a free class at
student level and are arranged in the normal order of ballet exercises in a free class -
beginning with Pliés and ending with Reverence. For the compact discs version they have
been digitally re-recorded leaving teachers a choice between piano-only versions and
slightly orchestrated versions. (Ordering codes - gdpcd1 and gdpcg2)
Detailed index of CD No. 1. Detailed
index
of CD No. 2.
LOOKING FOR MUSIC FOR YOUR END-OF-YEAR PERFORMANCE?
A New Idea! CD No. 13 contains 20
extended pieces of original piano music in the form of variations in a wide
variety of musical styles. The pieces last between 1' 30" and 4' 00".
The playing time is 58 minutes.
Detailed index of CD No. 13
(Ordering code - gdpcd13)
CD No. 16 contains 24 extended pieces of original piano music in the form of dances in a wide variety of styles. It is accompanied by suggested
dances (optional). (Ordering codes - gdpcd16a - with exercises and gdpcg16b - CD
only).
The playing time is 33 minutes. - Detailed index of CD No. 16
CD No. 24 is similar to CD No. 13 in that it contains 20 extended pieces of original piano music arranged in the form of variations in a wide variety of styles (code - gdpcd24). The playing time is 50 minutes. - Detailed index of CD No. 20
NEED TO WARM-UP, STRETCH OR RELAX?
Another New Idea! CD No. 15 contains 26 arrangements of popular songs for your ballet classes. These pieces can be used for normal exercises, stretching and warm-up exercises, or even as music to relax to! The playing time is 58 minutes. Detailed index of CD No. 15 (Ordering code - gdpcd15)
CD No. 43
contains 24 pieces of original piano music especially composed for 'Warm-up and
Stretch' sessions.
Detailed index of
CD No.
43
NEW DVD No. 39
'Warm up and stretch'
AT LAST!
A DVD SHOWING HOW TO WARM UP AND
STRETCH CORRECTLY!
DVD No. 39 contains
over 20 superb exercises which explaining the correct way to warm up the muscles
before working them and also how to stretch them afterwards.
You can watch the students enjoying themselves as they perform these exercises on
this delightful new DVD (ordering code - gdpdvd39a with exercises, gdpdvd39b without exercises).
Detailed index of DVD No. 39
CHARACTER MUSIC
CD No. 17 contains 27 pieces of original piano music suitable for Character exercises and dances. It is accompanied by suggested exercises and
dances (optional). (Ordering codes - gdpcd17a - with exercises and gdpcg17b - CD
only).
The playing time is 34 minutes. - Detailed index of CD No. 17
POINTE WORK
CD No. 20
contains 50 pieces of original piano music
suitable for your pointe work classes. It is accompanied by suggested exercises
for early pointe work training (optional). (Ordering codes - gdpcd20a - with exercises and
gdpcg20b - CD
only).
The playing time is 44 minutes. - Detailed index of CD No.
20
THE LONG-AWAITED CLASS TO HELP IMPROVE MUSICALITY
CD No. 21 contains 56 pieces of original piano
and, along with the accompanying notes, forms a music course designed to improve
the musicality of young dance students. Over the years musicality has been, to a
large degree, ignored. There has also been very little help given to dance
teachers on the subject. This CD is designed to help redress this situation.
Graham has travelled the world giving music courses to teachers and students.
All his experience has been channelled into this CD. (Ordering code - gdpcd21 - with exercises).
There is a special price if you order CDs 21, 36 & 38 together.
The playing time is 50 minutes. - Detailed index of CD No.
21
ANOTHER NEW IDEA - FREE EXERCISES (ENCHAINEMENTS)
CD No. 26 contains 47 pieces of original piano music and accompanying teachers notes (optional) in the form of free centre-work exercises.
These exercises are similar to the free exercises in major exams.
(ordering code - gdpcd26a with exercises, gdpcd26b without exercises).
The playing time is 56 minutes. -
Detailed index of CD No.
22
MORE MUSIC FOR YOU POINTE WORK CLASSES
CD and DVD No. 33
No. 33
is similar to CD No. 20 in that it contains 45 pieces of original piano music
suitable for your pointe work classes.
You can also watch these exercises being performed on the excellent DVD 33
It is accompanied by suggested exercises
for slightly more advanced pointe work training (optional).
The ordering codes are
- gdpcd33a - with exercises and gdpcd33b - CD only,
or if you would like to
order the DVD, gddvd33a - with exercises and gddvd33b - DVD only.
The playing time is 48 minutes. Detailed index of CD No.
33
CDs No. 36 & 38
EVERYTHING YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT MUSIC THEORY
CDs Nos. 36 & 38 Is a new idea! It is basic music theory course in the form of a book and CD. This is a must for those of you who would like to know more about music theory especially if you are preparing yourself for a teachers exam.
It contains a step-by-step explanation of
essential music theory with over 50 written and recorded simple music examples
to help you. There is help on understanding Simple and Compound time, how to
count the various time signatures, etc. It contains advice on constructing and marking
exercises and explains all you need to know about the dance rhythms.
This course is based on Graham's 30 years of experience working
with dance teachers. There is a special price if you order CDs 21, 36 & 38 together.
Detailed index of CD No. 38
The ordering code is - gdpcd36 & gdpcd38.
To order any of the CDs and/or printed music, please
visit the 'How to order'
page.
Generous discounts apply for purchases of more than two compact discs
or DVDs.
Due to mailing costs there is no discount on the music books.
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