(Piano). This collection presents over 100 carefully graded sight-reading pieces and exercises in a range of musical styles. Suitable for intermediate to advanced-level students.
John Kember Book order






- 2015
- 2015
DOUBLE BASS SIGHTREADING
- 104 pages
- 4 hours of reading
A fresh approach. This collection presents 195 carefully graded sight-reading pieces and exercises in a range of musical styles, for solo Double Bass. Taking an approach based on self-learning, the 11 sections of the book focus on developing different key technical skills as well as introducing the student to a plethora of musical terms.Each section of the book contains solos, as well as Double Bass duets, and pieces with piano accompaniment for practising ensemble sight-reading. Suitable for preliminary, to advanced level students. Part of the comprehensive Sight-Reading series published by Schott and edited by John Kember.
- 2014
Trombone Sight-Reading: A Fresh Approach
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
(Brass). Over 200 carefully graded sight-reading pieces and exercises in a range of musical styles. Includes solos, duets and pieces with piano accompaniment. Suitable for beginning to advanced level students.
- 2011
The Jazz Piano Player Collection features fifteen classic jazz standards superbly arranged by John Kember for intermediate-level piano solo. All the songs are in their standard keys and include chord symbols. The CD features performances of all the piano arrangements by John Kember.
- 2010
The Jazz Piano Player series is an essential resource for all jazz pianists, with each volume featuring 16 classic jazz standards. Designed both for players wanting to make the transition into jazz, as well as for jazz pianists keen to develop their own personal style.
- 2009
Guitar Sight-Reading 2
- 100 pages
- 4 hours of reading
A wealth of challenging examples to build students' confidence when approaching new pieces of music. Tunes progress to include keys from two flats to four sharps using a variety of styles. Intermediate to Advanced Level. Includes 150 carefully-graded and original pieces; five sections related to the development of the guitarist; accompaniments for both guitar and piano; various tonalities, textures and advanced techniques; and more!
- 2008
Features 16 jazz classics for pianists. This title includes melody, lyrics and basic chord structure that is ideal for improvisation. It is suitable for various jazz pianists, and for those who want to make a transition into jazz.
- 2007
Viola Sight-Reading 1
- 76 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Violin Sight-Reading 1 aims to establish good practice and provide an early introduction to the essential skill of sight-reading. The emphasis is on providing idiomatic tunes and structures rather than sterile sight-reading exercises. Each section begins with several solo examples, beginning with open strings (pizzicato and arco) and concludes with duets and accompanied pieces, allowing the student to gain experience of sight-reading within the context of ensemble playing.
- 2007
(Misc). An approach which includes sight-reading in daily practising at an early stage. Instead of dry exercises, these editions focus on the use of idiomatic melodies. This is how sight-reading is meant to be FUN!
- 2006
The collection features original compositions including Rags, Two-Steps, and Cakewalks, focusing on the distinctive syncopation of Ragtimes. These engaging rhythmic pieces are designed to enhance the player's sense of rhythm and develop hand independence. All tracks on the accompanying CD are performed by John Kember, making this a delightful resource for intermediate and advanced musicians.