Exam boards: Edexcel AQA OCR WJECThis workbook will develop students' skills in writing about music for AS A2 and undergraduate level.Exercises appear at every stage to challenge and provide examination practice for students. These range from naming musical features and spotting grammatical errors to devising essay plans and analysing sample answers.Beginning with fundamental writing requirements this workbook moves on to address how to describe the features of a musical work as well as how to make comparisons and contrasts between specified pieces.There is advice on how to approach research what to retain and reject and how to structure anessay.Detailed analytical and dissertation-style essays are addressed as well as writing programme notes.Writing About Music Workbook promotes the development of skills which will be of use in many areas of academic life: collecting information selecting relevant material presenting arguments for and against particular propositions and expressing ideas effectively and correctly in English.'Wightman has achieved just the right tone with very clear explanations... I would feel confident giving it to pupils to read in their own time as it???s very easy for them to work from it making it a useful resource to reinforce the comments I write on their essays... I think it's probably one of the most genuinely useful books of its type.'Russell MillardHead of Academic Music Charterhouse

Cet ouvrage propose au lecteur d?acquérir une conception claire de tout ce qui fait le rythme, de fortifier sa sûreté rythmique et d?exercer le geste jusqu?à ce qu?il devienne parfaitement naturel, souple, vivant. La 1re partie s?explore sans instrument : on mobilise progressivement mains, pieds et voix afin de développer les idées, l?écoute, l?imagination.

? Construire un rythme régulier (pulsation, temps, mesure, décompositions binaires et ternaires). ? Lire et réaliser des rythmes (répartition entre mains, pieds, voix et métronome, latéralisation gauche / droite, indépendance).
? Expérimenter des formules rythmiques reliées à des styles musicaux (jazz, rock, musiques latino-américaines, africaines, indiennes, etc.).
? Relier le rythme à la mélodie et l?harmonie.
? Construire des rythmes complexes (superpositions, rythmes impairs).
Dans la 2e partie sont abordées les particularités de certains instruments (claviers, guitare, contrebasse, basse électrique, instruments à anche et embouchure). Il s?agit d?ajuster la sensation intérieure du rythme avec le geste instrumental : réalisation technique de rythmes, coordination, fonction rythmique des instruments, etc.

En isolant le rythme des autres domaines de la musique, cet ouvrage développe un terrain de jeu trop souvent abandonné aux spécialistes ? batteurs et percussionnistes. Il s?adresse à tous les musiciens, visant à dissiper le flou qui entoure fréquemment le jeu rythmique. Il se propose de fournir des méthodes de travail qui donnent envie d?approfondir.

Exercices et exemples proviennent de nombreux contextes rythmiques : jazz et ses dérivés, rock, musiques latino-américaines, africaines, indiennes, etc. Voyageant entre l?universel et le particulier, décloisonnant styles et instruments, cet ouvrage aidera chaque musicien à élargir son horizon en découvrant les richesses du monde du rythme. / Livre / Agrafé /

If you want to learn how to read and write music this is the book you have been waiting for! Written in plain English and using a minimum of jargon it’s supplemented by audio material and other extras all available athybridpublications.com This means that you get lots of examples of how things should sound plus many online bonuses all clearly flagged on the relevant page in the book. Regular worksheets at the chapter ends make sureyou have understood the key points before moving on and again auxiliary material is available online. Learning to read and write music is not some abstract theory it is a practical skill that can be learnt. For the firsttime there is a book plus a website dedicated to teaching you how! If you’ve failed before it’s probably because you never had a unique product like How to Read Music!

This book gives you everything you?ll need to Blitz! the ABRSM Grade 2 Theory exam. It contains:? Everything you need to know (and nothing you don?t) for the 2018 syllabus.? More information revision exercises and worksheets than any other Grade 2 theory textbook.? Clear and easy introductions to new concepts.? Quizzes games multiple choice word searches and more!

At just 34 years of age Théodore Dubois became a professor of harmony at the Paris Conservatoire. Whilst much of his compositional works have disappeared from primary classical repertoire his teaching has had a lasting influence. Having taught successful composers including Paul Dukas it is clear that Dubois' Traité D'Harmonie is well-informed. This music theory study guide covers a considerable range of theoretical aspects from the varying musical clefs to the use of pedal notes as well many other harmonic devices with expertise. In the preface Dubois explains the need for his book stating that it fills gaps in harmonic theory exercises which preceding guides had missed. With no harmonic elements left out this Théodore Dubois theory guide is necessary to accompany all music studies.

Enjoy learning music theory from the very beginning. How To Blitz! Beginner Theory is the perfect introduction to theory for budding musicians of all ages. This book provides an easy-to-follow enjoyableguide to what is a dreaded topic for many students. How To Blitz! Beginner Theory is filled with simple exercises allowing you to actively participate in the learning process. There are also plenty of great gamesto make theory fun! This book contains all of the information you'll need to master the basics of theory covering topics such as semibreves minims and crotchets middle c lines and spaces rests treble and bass clefsand much more. How To Blitz! Beginner Theory works in conjunction with the blitzbooks.com website where you can download all sorts of free resources to help you with your study including games manuscript test papers and materials to help with practical exam preparation. Written by renowned educator and author Samantha Coates the BlitzBooks series has brought fun and laughter to the areas of musictheory instrumental technique and sight reading. Coates' engaging approach to theory and sight reading has already made BlitzBooks the most popular range of theory and sight reading books in Australia and they are nowfinally available in the UK. 

Revue et augmentée par Christine Simonin-Fessard / La Théorie musicale des jeunes de Marguerite Surloppe a comme objectif pédagogique primordial de mettre à la disposition des débutants, dans un exposé simple et clair, l'ensemble des outils théoriques fondamentaux, nécessaires à l'apprentissage et à la pratique de la musique. Sont ainsi introduites les notions liées à l'écriture (signes musicaux, clés, notes), à la mesure et au rythme (indications métriques, durées, mouvement), aux hauteurs (gammes et modes, tonalités, altérations, intervalles), à l'harmonie (accords, arpèges, modulations, cadences), aux nuances, à l'accentuation...

Le langage musical en liberté est destiné aux pianistes, clavecinistes, organistes mais aussi aux autres instrumentistes ayant des notions pianistiques.
Son ambition particulière est d'af?ner leur qualité d'écoute en proposant une méthode d'apprentissage au clavier des techniques de composition (harmonie, contrepoint).
Cet apprentissage suscitera une compréhension plus approfondie du répertoire de différentes époques, en favorisera une lecture plus rapide et donnera une aisance supplémentaire au jeu instrumental.
L'acquisition de ré?exes digitaux puis auditifs les incitera à improviser, à composer en développant leur mémoire et leur imagination.
Elle les aidera à comprendre ce que leur instinct leur inspire.
Cet ouvrage est présenté en trois niveaux de difficulté.
Afin de rendre l?apprentissage encore plus vivant et efficace, la méthode est accompagnée de l?enregistrement de toutes les pièces (basses contrapuntiques, mélodies accompagnées), doublé d'une version mélodies seules . Grâce à ces versions sans accompagnement, l?étudiant pourra s?entraîner afin de réaliser au clavier à partir d?un support audio de grande qualité.
127 fichiers audio sont accessibles depuis le site internet de l?Éditeur, ainsi que toutes les paroles originales des mélodies du répertoire et leur traduction française. / Méthodes et pédagogie / Formation musicale / Théorie - harmonie / BILLAUDOT

Revised 4th Edition With Answers-This revised 4th edition of Practice in Music Theory Grade 6 comes complete with detachable Model Answers! The success of its previous editions for the past two decades has prompted the need for more definitive solutions. Based on the ABRSM theory examination syllabus it is the first of three comprehensive coursebooks leading to Grade 8 and beyond. Students are guided to achieve a high theoretical standard with competent knowledge in harmony counterpoint melodic writing and score analysis. The J Koh?s instructional approach is academic and systematic; yet musically conceived with graphical layouts and selective examples. There are 2 parts to thiscoursebook. Part I ? Harmony The principles of harmony are introduced here: 4-part writing 2-part counterpoint concepts of traditional chord progression use of inversions principles of voice-leading and the use of non-harmony notes. Harmonic guidelines and rules are clearly explained with relevant examples. Exercises are progressively structured to ensure a strong grasp of the theoretical concepts. Part II ? Melodic Composition and Analysis Meloic composition is taught through an analytical approach. The concepts of phrasing use of motifs modulations and melodic contour are illustrated with authentic extracts. By taking students through the works of the great masters their technical skills are sharpened enhanced with useful tools for the creative compositional process. Skills in score analysis involve the acquisition of sound musical knowledge - the study of forms genres history of western music that spans 4 centuries along with the composers? works and styles. Appendices II and III provide guidance for basic research needed at this level. The essential and highly recommended reference texts are: Musical Forms and Terms and Understanding Orchestration The Orchestra and Its Instruments.

Une méthode claire, progressive, dynamique qui vous propose de découvrir les fondements de l?harmonie tonale dans le jazz.

L?ouvrage s?adresse à tous les instrumentistes qui désirent comprendre la façon dont sont construits les standards et pour qui les termes intervalle, cadence, tonalité, dominante secondaire ou substitution sont encore imprécis. Il se présente comme une véritable méthode progressive où chaque notion abordée est accompagnée d?exemples et d?une série d?exercices (avec leurs corrigés).

Cette approche d?un genre nouveau doit permettre au lecteur de :
? s?épanouir sans informations inutiles ;
? comprendre et s?approprier un thème par le biais de son analyse (cadences, emprunts, modulations, substitutions?) afin d?en changer pertinemment la structure et, éventuellement, d?en proposer une version personnelle ;
? se préparer à l?étude de notions plus complexes (que l?on trouvera dans le Tome 2).

Les accords et leurs enchaînements ont une histoire, ils obéissent à certaines « règles » que tout musicien de jazz (autodidacte ou instrumentiste chevronné) se doit de connaître afin de libérer sa créativité.

Ce sont ces principes que nous vous proposons de découvrir avec En Harmonie. / Livre / Agrafé /

Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory-Ear-training is of equal importance as sight-reading and in order to learn music students must hear examples of the topics they are learning. Alfred???s Essentials of Music Theory CDs 1 and 2 contain all the samples for the Ear Training exercises and studies in the Essentials Of Music Theory Textbooks. These CDs will enhance the learning process making it more practical more fun and more effective and students will be able to hear the unique differences whilst following on the page.

Improve Your Theory! Grades 1 5 are the latest additions to the bestselling ‘Improve your …’ series by Paul Harris.This theory workbook takes students through every aspect of music theory covered in the grade 2 ABRSM examination. Firmly rooted in Paul Harris’ Simultaneous Learning approach it will transform how music theory is taught and learnt improving every aspect of musicianship along the way. Never before has theory been so fun or seemed so natural.This book contains:Handy fact files that cover different areas of music theory.Practice questions to help students prepare for examinations.Fun gamesand quizzes to engage students and offer new and interesting ways to tackle difficult concepts.Questions that connect theory directly with pupils’ own pieces allowing them to discover the links between music in theory and music in practice.Opportunities for composing improvising aural and listening activities all carefully devised to consolidate musical understanding.

At just 34 years of age Théodore Dubois was installed as a professor of harmony at the Paris Conservatoire. Whilst much of his compositional works have disappeared from primary classical repertoire his teaching has had a lasting influence. Having taught successful composers including Paul Dukas it is clear that Dubois'' Treaty of Harmony is well-informed. This music theory study guide covers a considerable range of theoretical aspects from the varying musical clefs to the use of pedal notes as well many other harmonic devices with expertise. During the preface Dubois explains the need for hisbook stating that it fills the gaps in harmonic theory exercises which preceding guides had missed. With no harmonic elements left out this Théodore Dubois theory guide is necessary to accompany all music studies.

La Théorie Musicale Des Jeunes de Marguerite Surloppe a pour objectif pédagogique primordial de mettre à la disposition des débutants dans un exposé simple et clair l'ensemble des notions théoriques fondamentales nécessaires à l'apprentissage et à la pratique de la musique.Sont ainsi introduites les notions liées à l'écriture (signesmusicaux clés notes) à la mesure et au rythme (indications métriques durées mouvement) aux hauteurs (gammes et modes tonalités altérations intervalles) à l'harmonie(accords arpèges modulations cadences) aux nuances à l'accentuation etc.La présente édition remaniée et augmentée par Christine Simonin-Fessard dans le sens d'uneorganisation logique encore plus progressive paraît ici dans une présentation entièrement neuve.La force de cette théorie bien que s'adressant plus spécialement aux jeunes dès sixans est qu'elle peut être travaillée avec profit par des élèves de tout âge qui désirent commencer l'étude de la musique.