InTune February, 2008

NEWSLETTER - TEACHERS EDITION Piano Traders Limited

Incorporating� the Print Music Shop

and the Martin Guitar Shop

www.pianotraders.co.nz

On The Right Track A new series of piano solo books with backing CD. Each book presents 10 to 12 original Jazz Piano solos by the master Mike Cornick. The CD backing tracks let you discover the joys of playng in a real Jazz trio with Bass and Drum. Cornick's clever solos allow you to explore a variety of styles from Ragtime and Trad to Latin syncopations and cool Blues sounds. Each piece is a performance solo in itself. There are four books in the series, progressing from approx gr 3 to 6. Retail: $69.90 Teacher price $62.90 incl GST

Hi! Hope you managed to squeeze in a break over the summer. Probably too short - as always - but never fear, a good read is

as good as a good break. So here you go - a good read! If you don�t have time to read the whole thing, just read the first and last

pages, then pages 2 to 7� and leave the rest!!

Have an enjoyable and busy first term. Our very happy, very helpful and very musical team look forward to hearing from you.

All our contact details are on the last page. All the best. - the Team at Piano Traders Ltd.

NEW PUBLICATIONS

Piano duets with CD! A beautiful selection of piano duets for intermediate level pianists. The CD contains both Primo and Secondo parts so you can practice at home without your duet partner. Four books in the series: CLASSICAL MUSIC DISNEY FAVORITES BROADWAY FOR TWO MOVIE FAVORITES 8-10 songs/pieces per book. Email us for contents or sample pages. Retail: $45.00 per book/CD package Teacher price: $40.50 incl GST

PRACTICEOPEDIA The Music Student�s

Illustrated Guide to Practising By Philip Johnston. Published 2007.

What is Practiceopedia? The world' first complete practice reference. 376 pages of information Over 350 colour illustrations Showing students countless new ways to work Helping students help themselves... and guidance

for parents Cross referenced Easy to browse For students of all instruments Coffee table production values Aimed at the student but a perfect resource for all

teachers. Because these days� every minute counts.

Just $69.90 for years of vastly improved results!!

Christopher Norton is back� CONNECTIONS FOR PIANO Repertoire Books and Activity Books

Levels 1 to 8.

Repertoire books feature original compositions by Norton at his best.

Activity books provide students with stimulating exercises in the various styles found in the repertoire books. Topics such as rhythmic patterns, bass styles, melodic shape etc.

Backing and performance tracks available to download from internet.

Book 1 corresponds to grade 1. At book 8 the level is about grade 5. Sample music at right taken from books 4 (top) & 8 (bottom).

Priced from $29.90.

NEW! Privia digital piano model available!!

see p.7

Chill with Mozart (Includes a Naxos CD!) A sheet music book containing 7 tranquil masterpieces for piano by Mozart. A free CD of �chill-out� music by Mozart, by Naxos. All for just: $38.00 Teacher price $32.20 incl GST

Also available in this series: Chill with Debussy Chill with Chopin Adagio Chill

Hairspray Vocal Selection

Hairspray blasts its way into theatres this summer with a fresh new twist on the original 1988 classic. Contents: Good Morning Baltimore, The Nicest Kids in Town It Takes Two, (The Legend of) Miss Baltimore Crabs, I Can Hear the Bells, Ladies' Choice, The New Girl in Town, Welcome to the 60's, Timeless to Me Without Love, (It's) Hairspray And more!!! This is a sizeable collection of great songs! $56.50

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stationery

JANUARY and FEBRUARY 2008

For a purchase of 35 or more books in one order�

20% DISCOUNT OFF RETAIL

EACH CUSTOMER CAN CLAIM THIS SPECIAL DISCOUNT ONCE ONLY.

The above discount applies to print music only. The special discount applies to ONLY ONE order of

35+ books made during January/February 2008. Mention this flyer to receive your special discount. Please note: goods are sold on firm sale terms only. Standard teacher discounts apply on other purchases

2. The deal!

3. Teaching Resources THE �BASICS� LIST

PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

PIANO TUTORS ALFRED BASIC PIANO LIBRARY Prep Course Lesson Book Level A.............................$21.00 Prep Course Lesson Book Level B.............................$19.00 Prep Course Theory Book Level A .............................$19.50 Prep Course Theory Book Level B .............................$19.00 Lesson Book Level 1A ................................................$19.90 Lesson Book Level 1B ................................................$19.00 Lesson Book Complete Level 1 ..................................$29.50 Lesson Book Level 2...................................................$22.00 Theory Book Level 1A.................................................$19.00 Theory Book Level 1B.................................................$19.00 Theory Book Complete Level 1 ..................................$26.00 Theory Book Level 2 ...................................................$22.00 All-in-One Course Level 1...........................................$24.00 All-in-One Course Level 2...........................................$21.00 All-in-One Course Level 3...........................................$21.00 Premier Piano Course Lesson Level 1A.....................$22.00 Premier Piano Course Lesson Level 1B.....................$22.00 Premier Piano Course Lesson Level 2A.....................$22.00 Adult Lesson Book Level 1 .........................................$33.00 Adult Lesson Book Level 2 .........................................$29.90 Adult All-in-One Lesson Book Level 1 ........................$47.00 Adult All-in-One Lesson Book Level 2 ........................$49.90 BASTIEN PIANO Piano for the Young Beginner Primer A .....................$18.50 Piano for the Young Beginner Primer B .....................$18.50 Theory/Technic for the Young Beginner Primer A......$17.00 Theory/Technic for the Young Beginner Primer B......$18.50 Lesson Book Primer Level ..........................................$23.00 Lesson Book 1 ............................................................$23.00 Lesson Book 2 ............................................................$22.00 Theory Book Primer Level ..........................................$18.50 Theory Book 1.............................................................$17.00 Theory Book 2.............................................................$17.00 Older Beginner Piano Course Level 1 ........................$29.90 Older Beginner Piano Course Level 2 ........................$29.90 HAL LEONARD STUDENT PIANO LIBRARY Lesson Book Level 1 book only..................................$19.00 Lesson Book Level 1 book with CD............................$25.00 Lesson Book Level 2 book only..................................$19.00 Lesson Book Level 2 book with CD............................$25.00 Lesson Book Level 3 book only..................................$19.00 Lesson Book Level 3 book with CD............................$25.00 Theory Book Level 1 ...................................................$18.00 Theory Book Level 2 ...................................................$18.00 Theory Book Level 3 ...................................................$18.00 Adult Piano Method Book 1 - book with CD ...............$45.00 Adult Piano Method Book 2 - book with CD ...............$45.00 PIANO ADVENTURES Lesson Book Primer Level ..........................................$23.00 Lesson Book Level 1...................................................$23.00 Lesson Book Level 2a.................................................$23.00 Lesson Book Level 2b.................................................$23.00 Theory Book Primer Level ..........................................$22.00 Theory Book Level 1 ...................................................$22.00 Theory Book Level 2a.................................................$22.00 Theory Book Level 2b.................................................$22.00 Accelerated Piano Adventures Lesson 1....................$29.90 Accelerated Piano Adventures Lesson 2....................$29.90 JOHN THOMPSON Easiest Piano Course Level 1.....................................$22.00 Easiest Piano Course Level 2.....................................$22.00 Easiest Piano Course Level 3.....................................$22.00 Teaching Little Fingers To Play ..................................$22.00 Modern Course for the Piano 1st Grade......................$22.00 Modern Course for the Piano 2nd Grade.....................$22.00 WATERMAN / HAREWOOD Me and My Piano Part 1 .............................................$26.00 Me and My Piano Part 2 .............................................$26.00 Piano Lessons Book 1 ................................................$28.50 Piano Lessons Book 2 ................................................$28.50 Piano Lessons Book 3 ................................................$29.90 LEILA FLETCHER Lesson Book Level 1...................................................$25.00 Lesson Book Level 2...................................................$25.00 Lesson Book Level 3...................................................$25.00 Lesson Book Level 4...................................................$25.00

PIANO EXAM MATERIAL ABRSM (Royal Schools) ABRSM Selected Piano Pieces 2007/08 Grade 1 ..... $16.50 ABRSM Selected Piano Pieces 2007/08 Grade 2 ..... $17.50 ABRSM Selected Piano Pieces 2007/08 Grade 3 ..... $18.50 ABRSM Selected Piano Pieces 2007/08 Grade 4 ..... $25.00 ABRSM Selected Piano Pieces 2007/08 Grade 5 ..... $27.50 ABRSM Selected Piano Pieces 2007/08 Grade 6 ..... $29.90 ABRSM Selected Piano Pieces 2007/08 Grade 7 ..... $33.00 ABRSM Selected Piano Pieces 2007/08 Grade 8 ..... $39.90 Anthology of Grade 8 Piano Pieces 2007/08............. $52.00 ABRSM Teaching Notes Piano 2007/08 Gr 1 to 7..... $33.00 ABRSM Piano Pieces CD 2007/08 Grade 1 .............. $25.00 ABRSM Piano Pieces CD 2007/08 Grade 2 .............. $25.00 ABRSM Piano Pieces CD 2007/08 Grade 3 .............. $25.00 ABRSM Piano Pieces CD 2007/08 Grade 4 .............. $35.00 ABRSM Piano Pieces CD 2007/08 Grade 5 .............. $35.00 ABRSM Piano Pieces CD 2007/08 Grade 6 .............. $35.00 ABRSM Piano Pieces CD 2007/08 Grade 7 .............. $35.00 ABRSM Piano Pieces CD 2007/08 Grade 8 .............. $49.00 TRINITY GUILDHALL TG Piano Pieces & Exercises 2007/08 Initial............. $14.50 TG Piano Pieces & Exercises 2007/08 Grade 1 ........ $18.50 TG Piano Pieces & Exercises 2007/08 Grade 2 ........ $19.50 TG Piano Pieces & Exercises 2007/08 Grade 3 ........ $22.00 TG Piano Pieces & Exercises 2007/08 Grade 4 ........ $23.00 TG Piano Pieces & Exercises 2007/08 Grade 5 ........ $24.00 TG Piano Pieces & Exercises 2007/08 Grade 6 ........ $26.00 TG Piano Pieces & Exercises 2007/08 Grade 7 ........ $29.50 TG Piano Pieces & Exercises 2007/08 Grade 8 ........ $39.00 TG Notes on Piano Pieces Initial to Grade 8 07/08 ... $33.00 TG Piano Pieces CD 2007/08 Initial to Grade 4 ........ $48.50 TG Piano Pieces CD 2007/08 Grade 5 and 6............ $48.50 TG Piano Pieces CD 2007/08 Grade 7 ...................... $48.50 TG Piano Pieces CD 2007/08 Grade 8 ...................... $48.50

THEORY MATERIAL ABRSM (Royal Schools) Music Theory in Practice Grade 1.............................. $12.50 Music Theory in Practice Grade 2.............................. $13.90 Music Theory in Practice Grade 3.............................. $15.90 Music Theory in Practice Grade 4.............................. $16.90 Music Theory in Practice Grade 5.............................. $17.90 Theory Workbook Grade 6 ......................................... $34.50 Theory Workbook Grade 7 ......................................... $39.90 Theory Workbook Grade 8 ......................................... $45.00 AB Guide to Music Theory Part 1............................... $25.00 AB Guide to Music Theory Part 2............................... $33.00 First Steps to Music Theory........................................ $24.90

LINA NG THEORY Theory Made Easy for Little Children Level 1 ............ $11.50 Theory Made Easy for Little Children Level 2 ............ $11.50 My First Theory Book ................................................. $11.50 My Second Theory Book ............................................ $11.50 My Third Theory Book ................................................ $11.50 Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 1......................... $11.50 Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 2......................... $11.50 Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 3......................... $13.90 Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 4......................... $13.90 Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 5......................... $16.90

STRING, WIND AND BRASS TUTOR BOOKS Essential Elements 2000 Plus Books .....priced from $29.00 Abracadabra series .................................priced from $23.50 Learn As You Play...................................priced from $48.00 Take Up The Flute, Clarinet ....................priced from $29.90 Musikit Recorder Book One ....................................... $10.90 Strictly Strings..........................................priced from $19.90 Progressive Guitar Method Book 1 (bk/CD/DVD)...... $29.90 Progressive Guitar for the Young Beginner (bk/CD).. $29.90 Ernie Ball Phase 1 Guitar Method.............................. $18.00 Don King Play The Guitar Book 1 .............................. $27.00

MISCELLANEOUS MANUSCRIPT A4 Pad - 12 staves - standard size .............................. $5.50 A4 Book - all manuscript or interleaved ....................... $4.50 A5 Book - interleaved ................................................... $4.50 Children�s Manuscript Book - large staves - int............ $5.00 AURAL ABRSM - Specimen Aural Tests Book 1 Gr 1 to 5 .... $17.00 ABRSM - Specimen Aural Tests Book 2 Gr 6 to 8 .... $19.90 Trinity Guildhall Aural Tests Book 1 Initial to Gr 5 ..... $47.00 Trinity Guildhall Aural Tests Book 2: Grades 6 to 8... $47.00

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Prices and availability subject to change without notice.

4. Accessories/Audio

Korg Digital Recording Studio D3200 32 track recording studio/mixer with digital effects!

From recording right through to CD production. Retail: $2495 (GST incl).

(Ask us about a combo deal with monitor speakers and mikes.) Go to www.korg.com for full specs.

Then email: mark@pianotraders.co.nz

Audio Technica MB 1K CARDIOID DYNAMIC MICROPHONE

Polar pattern: cardioid Element: uni-directional dynamic

Frequency response: 80 - 12,000 Hz Impedence: 600 ohms

$112.00

Audio Technica ATM410 CARDIOID DYNAMIC MICROPHONE

Polar pattern: cardioid Element: dynamic

Frequency response: 90 - 16,000 Hz Impedence: 300 ohms

$219.00

Wharfedale EVP-X12P

Powered Speakers $699 each

Wharfedale DS5A Monitor Speakers

2 way nearfield reference monitor Frequency response: 50Hz to 24K Hz

Low frequency power: 60w High frequency power: 40w

Output: 130w $549 pair

Keyboard bench Proel EL50 $99.00 Other models also available from $55.

Double-brace keyboard stand. $65.00

Conductor stand. $65.00

FZONE FMT-60 Metronome/Tuner $49.90

Audio Technica AT2020 A HIGHLY ACCLAIMED MICROPHONE!

CARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONE

Polar pattern: cardioid Element: condenser

Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz Impedence: 100 ohms

$269.00

Sabine electronic metronome $55.00

Clip-on guitar tuner!! $69.00 (deluxe model $89.00)

Korg Digital Recording Studio D888 8 track recording studio/mixer with digital effects

Retail: $1495 (GST incl). (Ask us about a combo deal with monitor speakers and mikes.)

Go to www.korg.com for full specs. Then email: mark@pianotraders.co.nz

Music stand lights. Xtraflex Duet $59.00 (LED lights = super long battery life!)

Toyama mechanical metronomes. Range of colours and transparent!! $59.90

Polished wood Wittner metronomes $260.00

5. Guitars / Ukuleles

Valencia CG180CE Need to be able to plug it in, but still wanting that

classical tone? This is the model! An acoustic/electric classical for just $339.00.

Guitar string sets

Martin �SP� Phosphor Bronze (Extra-Light, Light, or Medium) $26.00 set

Darco (manufactured by Martin) Bronze acoustic light (12�s): $10.90 Electric (9�s, 10�s): $10.90 set Classic nylon (ball end): $12.00 set

Dunlop Phosphor Bronze (Med-Light, Light or Medium): $19.90 set Electric (9�s, 10�s or 11�s): $16.50 set

Reeds

Rico Royal Clarinet, alto/tenor sax: from $3.50

Instrument care

Dunlop Cork Grease $5.50 Martin Guitar Polish $15.00 Fast Fret $13.00 Dunlop Guitar Polish $16.50

Miscellaneous

TDK Headphones: $39.90 Drumsticks/brushes: from $9.00

Guitar leads from $16.00 Mic leads from $21.00

Guitar straps from $7.00 Guitars stands $22.00

Mic stand with boom $79.90

More accessories� Makala Dolphin Ukulele: $39.90 A wide choice of colours.

Machine heads and quality strings Unique �dolphin� bridge

Ask for a special price for a class set.

For prestige in guitars you can�t

beat a Martin! Check our Martin Guitar Shop online:

www.martinguitarshop.co.nz

Prices and availability subject to change without notice.

Valencia CG160 Entry-level classical guitar (above-left)

Retail: $129.00 Ask about a bulk purchase discount.

Valencia ¾ size Classical guitar

Retail: $119.00

Valencia ½ size Classical guitar

Retail: $109.00

6. NEW Acoustic pianos ♦KOHLER & CAMPBELL ♦BERNSTEIN by Samick

One manufacturer. One high standard.

GRAND PIANOS Beautiful in tone and looks! 3 sizes in stock: Model 50D: ideal for music studio or small living area Model 54D: school music room or larger living room Model 61D: perfect for the school auditorium Dimensions: see diagrams at left Soundboard: premium grade spruce Action: Pratt Reed Premium action Hammers: Renner Red Label Fallboard: soft-closing system 10 year guarantee Available in: ebony, ivory, mahogany and walnut. Call us on 0800 505 003. Email: rod@pianotraders.co.nz

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UPRIGHT PIANOS Made to the highest standards: Model 145: ideal for music studio or small living area Model 121: school music room or larger living room Model 131: perfect for the school auditorium Dimensions: see diagrams at left Soundboard: premium grade spruce Action: Pratt Reed Premium action Hammers: Renner Red Label Fallboard: soft-closing system 10 year guarantee Available in: ebony, ivory, mahogany and walnut. Call us on 0800 505 003. Email: rod@pianotraders.co.nz

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PIANO ACCESSORIES Duet bench $245

Piano safety brackets $450

Grand piano cups $25 set

Upright piano cups $12 set

Adjustable benches from $389

Piano polish $35 Piano Kit: dust cover, mit, castor cups $15

Single bench $159

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NEW Grand pianos from $16,500.

Pre-owned pianos from $2,500.

NEW Upright pianos from $5,995.

Single bench $159

7. Digital Pianos/Keyboards

Versatility is the number one feature of a digital piano.

The model pictured below is the Privia PX410. See the features listed below. And link to more info on our website : go to www.pianotraders.co.nz

- 88 note weighted action digital piano - 670 preset tones & 224 user tones

- Full auto-accompaniment - Over 150 rhythm tracks

- SD memory card slot and USB port - Multi-track recording (6 tracks/5 songs)

- Metronome, transpose, split/layer - Drawbar organ function

- Digital effects - 32 note polyphony

PRIVIA PX-410

- 88 note weighted action digital piano - Scaled Hammer Action for authentic feel - 11 tones and 20 rhythms - Midi in/out - Split/layer - Transpose - 1 song (2-track) song recording - Digital effects - 128 note polyphony (maximum) - Dual headphone connection for teacher/student - Comes with fixed matching stand and damper pedal RETAIL $1495.00 incl. Teacher price $1345.50 incl. GST

NEW MODEL! PRIVIA PX-120

by Casio

RETAIL $2295.00 incl.

Teacher price $2065.00 incl. GST

Casio WK110 � 76 full-size keys � 515 high quality tones � 120 rhythms � Touch sensitivity � 32-note polyphony � Auto-accompaniments � Metronome � Layer and split � USB port Retail: $699

Teacher price: $629.10 incl GST

CASIO CTK-591 61 Full-size keys and 24-note polyphony 246 tones including stereo piano 50 built-in songs to sing along MIC input and volume control MIDI IN/OUT jack and sustain pedal jack Retail: $399.00

Teacher price: $359.10 incl GST (Includes free single-brace stand!)

CASIO WK-3800 A simply brilliant 76-note keyboard. Professional sounds and accompaniments USB port At an unbelievable price for such quality. All the features you would expect from a high-grade

instrument. Your price: $995.00 (net price - no further discount applies) ELSEWHERE UP TO $1495.00!

Pricing and availability subject to change without notice.

8. Novelties / Software / Ordering

How to order: Sheet music/general: printmusic@pianotraders.co.nz Pianos/keyboards: rod@pianotraders.co.nz Phone toll-free: 0800 505 003 Fax: (09) 631 5684

Piano Traders Ltd 90 Mt Eden Rd, Mt Eden Auckland 1024 www.pianotraders.co.nz

About us� Piano Traders Ltd is a family owned business with more than 50 years operating as a retail store. We pride ourselves on our product knowledge and excellent customer service - with nearly 100 years of combined experience! We offer a range of music products in three main divisions: 1) Pianos - grands / uprights - new / pre-loved, acoustic / digital and a range of Casio keyboards. 2) Print Music Shop - New Zealand�s largest importer/retailer of print music, we offer one of the most comprehensive

selections of print music in the southern hemisphere. 3) Martin Guitar Shop - we offer a wide selection of the world-renowned guitar. We also stock entry level/intermediate guitars in the SX and Valencia brands.

We have a SIMPLY MARVELLOUS range of music novelties in store right through the year. For a cross-section of our stock, SEE OUR WEBPAGE, click on the link at the bottom of the home page and browse! In addition to the above items we have mugs, music magnets, tea towels, serviettes, socks, clocks, etc �

www.pianotraders.co.nz MUSIC SOFTWARE We stock the most popular music notation software from Score Writer 2.0 right up to the latest Sibelius.

SCORE WRITER 2.0 The basic score writing programme that definitely suits most school uses. Able to score up to 16 staves, each with four parts. Versatile and VERY user-friendly! A bargain at just $179.00

Sibelius 5.0 Needs no introduction! See: www.sibelius.com for full specifications.

$1395.00 Email mark@pianotraders.co.nz

Or phone 0800 505 003 www.pianotraders.co.nz