The_Tricks To Tunes_series is designed for teaching mixed string instruments in groups. It is a systematic program developed over many years from many years experience teaching strings in schools. The tutors areaimed at the primary and lower secondary school age group but are also suitable for older beginners.
The children learn ‘tricks’ for their fingers or bows, whichare fun when done in a group. Reading skills are developed at the same time.
Each page represents a small step in musical and technical development based on reading music from the very first lessons. Theory homework is included at the end of most sections, providing the complete theory required as children progress.
The tutors for each instrument are identical in content except where differences are required to accommodate the different instruments.
Books 1 and 2 of the series are each intended to cover one year of group tuition, based on a school year of 40 weeks. Book 3 providesmaterial for two years. Progress will vary according to the age of the children, the size of the group and the extent of their previous musical experience.
Additional repertoire at the end of the books provides: extension work for pupils who reach the end of the book before the rest of the group, additional work for those who want it and end of year concert pieces.
These brilliant tutors make playing music fun, as it should be!
Items not in stock
Feel free to get in touch with us to place an order for any item which is not in stock. Typically we can obtain most print music titles within 2-3 weeks from our overseas suppliers. Orders for instruments and accessories can be obtained overnight from local suppliers if in stock.
See the CONTACT US link at the bottom of the page. Fill in the online form, or click on the email link, or phone us on the toll-free number 0800 505 003 within New Zealand.
Courier and post within New Zealand.
Our courier calls in for pick-ups at 4.00pm Monday to Friday. There are no weekend pick-ups. Due to the large amount of orders we often get in the afternoon, please email us by 2pm or phone by 3pm to ensure your order gets away the same day. We cannot deliver by courier to PO Box addresses so please supply a physical delivery address. Couriers deliver to most urban areas within New Zealand overnight. Rural delivery time frames vary but are usually 2-3 business days.
Shipping large items
All items over 25kgs are deemed large items and will require a more in depth shipping approach. Please feel free to contact us prior to your purchase to discuss these shipping options.
Orders/Returns/Refunds Policies
If for any reason we send an incorrect item you have every right to return it and be sent the correct item. However, we won’t be able to offer a refund in these circumstances.
We reserve the right to refuse returns or requests for exchanges if the goods have been supplied correctly.
Warranties vary from product to product, feel free to get in touch if you would like to find the specific warranty on a particular product. If a fault shows itself with an instrument or accessory, please contact us and if the purchase was within the standard warranty period we will either repair or replace the item. For larger instruments such as digital pianos or keyboards we can give you the repairer’s address to send the item to. For pianos under guarantee there is a procedure to go through which can be arranged with Robert.
If the fault develops with any product due to lack of care, or because the item was being used in a way for which it was not designed, that would fall outside the warranty terms. We can however organise a repair at your cost. There is an inspection fee if the repair does not go ahead once you receive a quote. If you decide not to go ahead with a repair, your goods will be available for collection on payment of the inspection fee AND any delivery costs we have incurred.
If you have any questions relating to these issues please feel free to contact us.
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