ISBN 0739000497. General Theory. 9x12 inches.
Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory Software Complete covers all of the material in the Student Book Complete (Volumes 1-3, item 00-17234) and includes narration of new concepts, animation, exercises, games and ear-training with recordings of a variety of acoustic instruments to motivate students while strengthening musical skills. The program includes randomized exercises, ear-training and graded reviews for each unit. A complete glossary of terms and symbols with definitions, pronunciations and visual/aural examples is also included. The student version of the software allows optional study of Alto and Tenor clefs and printing of individual scores. It is MIDI compatible on selected screens and allows for the unlimited creation of student records. This version is intended for one user at a time and is ideal for private study or when tracking progress for other users is not necessary. Appropriate for ages 8 to Adult. PC/Mac compatible. Volume 1 (Lessons 1-25): Treble and Bass Clefs Optional Alto and Tenor Clefs 4/4, 3/4 and 2/4 Time Signatures Flats, Sharps and Naturals Whole and Half Steps Dynamic Signs, Temp Markings and Articulation Up to Eighth Notes and Rests Volume 2 (Lessons 25-50): Major Scales Key Signatures Intervals 3/8 and 6/8 Time Signatures Triads and V7 Chords Volume 3 (Lessons 51-75): 1st and 2nd Inversions of Triads Figured Bass Chord Progressions Minor Scales and Triads Modes Harmonizing and Composing Melodies 12-Bar Blues Chord Progression and Blues Scale Basic Forms of Music The complete line of Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory includes Student Books, a Teacher's Answer Key, Ear-Training CDs, Double Bingo games, Flash Cards, Reproducible Teacher's Activity Kits, and interactive software for students and teachers in private study, studio and network environments.
