The main objective of this book is to teach music theory through practical activity. Its aims at developing comprehensive musicianship by means of thorough understanding of the materials provided, providing guidance in stylistic analysis and authentic performance, and giving an opportunity for students to integrate what they learn into practice, improvisation, and composition. The material of this book can be used by students in any area of specialization (by singers, instrumentalists, educators, theorists, etc.). The main objective of this book is to teach music theory through practical activity. Its aims at developing comprehensive musicianship by means of thorough understanding of the materials provided, providing guidance in stylistic analysis and authentic performance, and giving an opportunity for students to integrate what they learn into practice, improvisation, and composition. The material of this book can be used by students in any area of specialization (by singers, instrumentalists, educators, theorists, etc.). This book takes the student on an exciting musical journey following the path of music history from the birth of harmony through the late Baroque. The musical examples and excerpts included within are taken from the masterworks of the classical repertoire. These examples support practical work with exercises, dictation, worksheets for composition, analysis, bass figuration and realisation. In addition, all solutions are provided. / Formation Musicale

Age 8-9-Helen MacGregor's Music Express is the primary class teacher's simple answer to 'how do I teach music?'. This complete scheme includes content in the familiar structure of units lessons and activities and provides up to date delivery of the English National Curriculum from September 2014. This updated 2014 edition offers 60 completely new units of work supplying musical learning from age 5 to 11. Just as its first edition Music Express Second Edition presents an invaluable resource of great songs stories visuals movies and music from across the world and across history. With links to every subject and with lesson plans cateringto all music curricula of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Music Express is relevant to all schools and all children. Fully supported by CDs and audio-embedded whiteboard displays the books take teachers and children alike on an enriching and thoroughly engaging journey of musical discovery and creativity.