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.

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

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

The Rockschool Popular Music Theory Workbook Grade 7 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 7 exam! Use your Grade 7 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 7 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 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

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.

Learn the nuances of music notation and create professional looking scores. This reference presents a comprehensive look at contemporary music notation. You will learn the meaning and stylistic practices for many types of notation that are currently in common use from traditional staffs to lead sheets to guitar tablature. It discusses hundreds of notation symbols as well as general guidelines for writing music.Berklee College of Music brings together teachers and students from all over the world and we use notation in a great variety of ways. This book presents our perspectives on notation: what we have found to be the most commonly used practices in today'smusic industry and what seems to be serving our community best. It includes a foreword by Matthew Nicholl who was a long-time chair of Berklee's Contemporary Writing and Production Department.Whether you find yourself in a Nashville recording studio Hollywood sound stage grand concert hall worship choir loft or elementary school auditorium this book will help you to create readable professional publication-quality notation. Beyond understanding the standard rules and definitions you will learn to make appropriate choices for your own work and generally how to achieve clarity and consistency in your notation so that it best serves your music.

These books include everything you'll need to blitz your Graded ABRSM Theory exam. With full guidance to the entire syllabus, more information, revisionexercises and worksheets than any other theory textbook and possibly the clearest and easiest section on music notation we've ever seen, the book makesworking towards the ABRSM Theory accessible and enjoyable for students. / Formation Musicale

These books include everything you'll need to blitz your Graded ABRSM Theory exam. With full guidance to the entire syllabus, more information, revisionexercises and worksheets than any other theory textbook and possibly the clearest and easiest section on music notation we've ever seen, the book makesworking towards the ABRSM Theory accessible and enjoyable for students. / Formation Musicale

How To Blitz! ABRSM Theory Grade 4 includes everything you'll need to blitz your Grade 4 ABRSM Theory exam. With full guidance on the entire syllabus, more information, revision exercises and worksheets than any other theory textbook and clear and easy introductions to new concepts. This book also features revision tests, quizzes and games that make working towards ABRSM Theory exams accessible and enjoyable for students.Written by renowned educator and author Samantha Coates, the BlitzBooks series has brought fun and laughter to the areas of music theory, instrumental technique and sight reading. Her engaging approach to theory and sight reading has made BlitzBooks already the most popular range of theory and sight reading books in Australia, now finally available in the UK. / Formation Musicale

This essential method features rigorous hands-on 'ears-on' practice exercises that help you explore the inner working of music presenting notes scales and rhythms as they are heard in pop jazz and blues. You will learn andbuild upon the basic concepts of music theory with written exercises listening examples and ear training exercises. The included CD will help reinforce lessons as you begin to build a solid musical foundation. Now available withan answer key!

The Rhythm Changes Guide. The Rhythm Changes Guide takes the reader from the absolute essentials to advanced improvisational concepts, all supplemented with examples from legendary players. Includes 20 Etudes in all transpositions with backing tracks by a live NY rhythm section, exploring the rich tradition of Rhythm Changes and its harmonic possibilities. 70 pages of tradition-derived improvisation concepts and exercises, with dozens of examples from legendary players like John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Hank Mobley, Don Byas, Michael Brecker, and many others. Features strategies for both diatonic and chromatic improvisation and unexplored concepts for improvisation such as Schenkerian theory. Useful for beginners, intermediate-level performers, professionals, and musicians interested in diverse styles such as bebop, hardbop, modern contemporary, etc.

In this groundbreaking book prize-winning Pianist and noted educator William Westney helps readers discover their own path to the natural transcendent fulfillment of making music. Drawing on experience psychological insight and wisdom ancient and modern Westney shows how to trust yourself and set your own musicality free. He offers healthy alternatives for lifelong learning and suggests significant change in the way music is taught. For example playing a wrong note can be constructive useful even enlightening. The creator of the acclaimed Un-Master Class workshop also explores the special potential of group work outlining the basics of his revelatory workshop that hastransformed the music experience for participants the world over. Practicing in Westney's view is a lively honest adventurous and spiritually rewarding enterprise and it can (and should) meet with daily success which empowers us to grow even more. Teachers professionals and students of any instrument will feel the benefit from this unique guide which brings artistic vitality freedom and confidence within everyone's reach.