Theory-Looking for a way to develop your musical ear? By following the instructions given in this coursebook you will soon be able to effortlessly recognise and reproduce the first lick note chord rhythm or solo that comes your way! You wonder how you are going to accomplish this? By studying intervals (from thirds downwards to diminished thirteenths) by identifying chords (from major chords to M7(11#) chords) by recognising chords and melody played simultaneously by differentiating between various rhythmic values (between whole notes and eighth-note triplets for instance) or by melody dictations which are a synthesis of the elements previously studied. Whereas the two CDssupply you with exercises the coursebook offers you the possibility to write down and check your answers. Looking for a way to develop your musical ear? By following the instructions given in this coursebook you will soon be able to effortlessly recognise and reproduce the first lick note chord rhythm or solo that comes your way!You wonder how you are going to accomplish this? By studying intervals (from thirds downwards to diminished thirteenths) by identifying chords (from major chords to M7(11#) chords) by recognising chords and melody played simultaneously by differentiating between various rhythmic values (between whole notes and eighth-note triplets for instance) or by melody dictations which are a synthesis of the elements previously studied.Whereasthe two CDs supply you with exercises the coursebook offers you the possibility to write down and check your answers.

Second edition-This stimulating guide will help students and their teachers to achieve stylish performances of music of the Baroque period. Individual chapters from leading experts focus on historical background notation and interpretation and sources and editions presenting the latest thinking on performance in a clear helpful and practical way. There are also dedicated chapters of specialist advice for keyboard string and wind players and singers plus a recommended playlist of illustrative authoritative recordings. Fully illustrated throughout with many music examples facsimiles and pictures this is a valuable resource for students of the Baroque periodwhich will also add to the knowledge and understanding of amateur and professional musicians.

A definitive study guide for the AS and A Level syllabuses. This comprehensive guide: covers all three components of both levels offers tips for performing and composing has a detailed chapter on each Area of Study followed by sample exam papers contains an extensive glossary of technical terms

Another fantastic Flip-A-Rhythm trainer by Sheila Nelson with books three and four combined! With a almost endless supply of interesting and important rhythms in 6/8 and 9/8 time signatures to clap beat and play this fabulous 2-in-i book will provide more than enough exercises to develop a full understanding of these rhythms.

From basic musical concepts to harmonizing a melody Volume 2 contains more tools to get you started in this field.Enric Herrera attended classical studies of harmony counterpoint fugue composition orchestration and piano at the Conservatory of the Lyceum and the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Barcelona.

Music Theory For Dummies makes music theory easy to understand, with a friendly, unintimidating overview of everything you need to know to become fluent at knocking out beats, reading musical scores, and learning to anticipate where a song should go-whether you're reading someone else's music or writing your own. Whether you're a music student or a music lover, you'll learn to read, write, and understand music with this informative guide. With expert instruction, you'll put it all together as you compose, arrange, and create original melodies, harmonies, and chords of your own, with helpful tips for performing your pieces in front of an audience. This new third edition presents the most current teaching techniques, the newest music genres and examples, and updated information on all aspects of understanding, creating, and performing music.Studies have shown that music training improves children's' verbal and spatial abilities, and it's been associated with cognitive and mathematical benefits in adults. The music job market is expected to increase over the coming years, and music theory is becoming an increasingly common part of education at all levels. Music Theory For Dummies provides the instruction you need to get more out of music than you ever thought possible.Master major and minor scales, intervals, pitches, and clefs.Understand basic notation, time signals, tempo, dynamics, and navigation.Employ melodies, chords, progressions, and phrases to form music.Compose harmonies and accompanying melodies for voice and instruments. / Formation Musicale

If you've tried learning music theory before, only to be put off by archaic concepts delivered in a stuffy tone, this is the book for you. Hands-On Music Theory teaches you practical contemporary music theory in contemporary terms--without all the classical nostalgia for methods that are hundreds of years old. Written in fresh, accessible language, and illustrated with examples that draw on modern tools such as sequencer piano rolls and guitar tabs, this book offers practical, hands-on, easy-to understand instruction on key points of modern pop, rock, jazz, and electronica music theory. You'll find a wealth of practical examples and familiar references, with links to music that you can listen to online. Learn today's music theory in today's language, with Hands-On Music Theory. / Formation Musicale

The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Workbook (Grade 1) is the ideal preparation for students taking Rockschool?s new theory exams. Practise each section of your Rockschool Popular Music Theory exam in isolation then study a specimen paper from the Grade 1 exam! Use your Grade 1 Workbook along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades Debut ? 5) to ensure success in your exams! Rockschool?s Popular Music Theory series is also ideal for Music Technology GCSE and Further Education students. Includes sample questions from each of the following sections of your theory exam:   Musicnotation Popular music harmony Band knowledge Band analysis Grade 1 specimen paper included   Rockschool?s Popular Music Theory Syllabus is fully accredited by all four UK regulators and offers UCAS points at Grades 6 7

The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades Debut - Grade 5) is an introduction to music theory for students taking Rockschool's new theory exams. Use it along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Workbooks (Debut to Grade 5) to ensure success in your exams. Rock and pop music is analysed in depth, making this essential reading for students of all rock and pop styles. Rockschool's Popular Music Theory series is also ideal for Music Technology, GCSE and Further Education students.FeaturesHow music is constructed and written on the staveThe most common scales in rock and popRhythm notation and time signaturesDirections, dynamics and articulationsHarmony theory and common chord progressionsSpecialist notation and techniques for all rock band instrumentsThe role of the instruments in different styles of musicHow to read and analyse a musical scoreAND MUCH MORE!Rockschool's Popular Music Theory Syllabus is fully accredited by all four UK regulators and offers UCAS points at Grades 6, 7 and 8. / Formation Musicale

The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Workbook (Grade 6) is the ideal preparation for students taking Rockschool's new theory exams. Practise each section of your Rockschool Popular Music Theory exam in isolation, then study a specimen paper from the Grade 6 exam! Use your Grade 6 Workbook along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades 6 - 8) to ensure success in your exams! Rockschool's Popular Music Theory series is also ideal for Music Technology, GCSE and Further Education students.Includes sample questions from each of the following sections of your theory exam:Music notationPopular music harmonyBand knowledgeBand analysisGrade 6 specimen paper included!Rockschool's Popular Music Theory Syllabus is fully accredited by all four UK regulators and offers UCAS points at Grades 6, 7 and 8. / Formation Musicale

The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Workbook Grade 4 is the ideal preparation for students taking Rockschool's new theory exams. Practise each section of your Rockschool Popular Music Theory exam in isolation, then study a specimen paper from the Grade 4 exam! Use your Grade 4 Workbook along with the accompanying Popular Music Theory Guidebook (Grades Debut - 5) to ensure success in your exams! Rockschool's Popular Music Theory series is also ideal for Music Technology, GCSE and Further Education students.Includes sample questions from each of the following sections of your theory exam:Music notationPopular music harmonyBand knowledgeBand analysisGrade 4 specimen paper included!Rockschool's Popular Music Theory Syllabus is fully accredited by all four UK regulators and offers UCAS points at Grades 6, 7 and 8. / Formation Musicale

Exam boards: Edexcel AQA OCR WJEC The AS Music Literacy Workbook will develop students??? notational skills to the level necessary to succeed in the exam.This workbook explains the notation of a wide variety of instrumental techniques and includes a whole chapter devoted to score reading.Students will be able to read and understand any classical jazz pop or guitar scores they might come across during their AS studies and beyond.The workbook emphasises learning by doing. It includes numerous scorereading exercises based on jazz and classical music which encourage students to cross-reference their knowledge. The workbook builds towards aseries of exercises and model answers allowing students to check their work.This workbook is tailor made for anyone wanting to develop a grounding in music theory to AS level but is also a refreshing new resource for candidates preparing for higher grade exams in music theory BTEC National and Scottish Higher Grade Music.Rebecca Berkley is a freelance writer and musician and is a music education consultant. She has taught percussion to students of all ages both as a private teacher and as a workshop leader and published percussion music. She is also a choral conductor running several choirs and directing music festivals with her husband. After starting her career as a music teacher in secondary schools she became a lecturer in music education at the University of Southampton and the Institute of Education University of London. Her PhD thesis focused on how GCSE students learn to compose and how best to teach them. She is the co-author of Rhinegold???s Edexcel GCSE Music Listening Tests (Book 3) and contributes as a freelance writer to Classroom Music Magazine.