Richard Smith

Making sight reading easier and more effective. A progressive set of imaginative pieces to take students and teachers step by step through the technique. Each of the three books starts with clear inst...

From a guitarist's perspective, Smooth Jazz is more like instrumental rhythm and blues, funk and pop music! It is a vibrant playground of great grooves, sophisticated blues-based harmonies, and lush o...

How do you make a duet different? How can piano teachers give their students a treat, a musical experience with an appealing twist? This book answers these questions. Each duet takes an unexpected tur...

A much requested companion book to Don't Look at the Keys Book 1 (CM320) - "Book 1: More Pieces" is in the same format as Book 1, offering further repertoire but also gradually encouraging and practic...

Making the most of two wonderful machines. to integrate technique, musicianship and interpretation. Book 2 - intermediate grades - playing music from different periods Why should I approach Baroque mu...

Motivating students to develop musical skills at the piano is a constant challenge for teachers. Attractive repertoire is elusive, yet the need exists throughout a pianist's life. The book invites stu...

This traditional American folk song is sure to become a favorite for your choir and audience! The sweet and stirring arrangement will carry you away.

Greatly expand and develop your blues touch, taste, tone and 'tude by learning cool new songs that you can play today! With Effortless Guitar - Blues Guitar, Richard Smith's expert instruction will h...

This easy-on-the-fingers intermediate DVD deals specifically with developing your melodic blues voice, or melodic guitar 'signature. ' Every artist spends a lifetime developing the artistic signature...

Richard Smith's arrangement of this familiar folk song is perfect for a secondary chorus

This DVD will introduce you to the world of octave playing in the style of Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Joe Pass and Pat Metheny. Learn how to dramatically, musically and effortlessly expand your so...

This is the DVD for expanding your playing into the more exotic personalities of the acoustic guitar. In Essential Acoustic Textures, renowned guitar pedagogue Richard Smith guides you through learnin...

This soothing octavo is a sweet addition to any Sunday service

Medium difficult, good choice for youth choir

Lovely setting from Matthew, 'Come unto Me, and I will give you rest. ', good for a small or new choir.

This groundbreaking DVD teaches you all you need to know to become a one-piece rhythm section, combining percussive techniques and chord progressions! Steve Trovato and Richard Smith cover a wide rang...

A huge percentage of what all professional guitar players play is rhythm guitar. Some of the greatest musicians of all time were also amazing accompanists: Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Peter Townsen...

This arm and fuzzy arrangement is sure to get everyone into the Christmas spirit! Written for a secondary chorus