This series provides a clear logically structured introduction to the murky wor...(+)
This series provides a clear logically structured introduction to the murky world of music theory. Each individual volume builds incrementally upon the previous and the entire series is based on the syllabus of the British ABRSM. Clear visual representations of musical examples condense music theory into an easily-comprehensible format. The numerous exercises within each chapter will help you to gain a deeper more practical knowledge of key techniques and concepts. A tabularoverview of the entire course allows you to quickly and easily find the content that you desire. Knowledge that youve acquired can then be tested and reinforced using the tests that are given periodically through the book. This series isperfect for use on your own or in a classroom setting (both for individual and group lessons).Â
If you've tried learning music theory before, only to be put off by archaic conc...(+)
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
Learn the nuances of music notation and create professional looking scores. Thi...(+)
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.
Theory-Looking for a way to develop your musical ear' By following the instructi...(+)
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.
George Self. This book recognises that aural work is essential to help pupils de...(+)
George Self. This book recognises that aural work is essential to help pupils derive the full benefits from class music. The 17 lessons are designed to be used with students of varied ability. Most questions are based on the comparative method; for example a short melodic shape is played pupils identify this from three or four shapes printed in their own books. Gradually structural elements are introduced and the book draws its examples from different musical periods and cultures.George Self. This book recognises that aural work is essential to help pupils derive the full benefits from class music. The 17 lessons are designed to be used with students of varied ability. Most questions are based on the comparative method; for example a short melodic shape is played pupils identify this from three or four shapes printed in their own books. Gradually structural elements are introduced and the book draws its examples from different musical periods and cultures.
A self-study course with illustrations and examples for you to write and check y...(+)
A self-study course with illustrations and examples for you to write and check your answers. Topics include: major and minor scales; modes and other scales; harmony; intervals; chord structure; chord progressions and substitutions; and more. This workbook contains essential ???backbone??? concepts for working musicians. These are the things you must know. It may take a year to work through and thoroughly understand and memorize all that is in this book and a lifetime to perfect it. But that's okay: You will own this valuable resource and have it for handy reference.
If you want to learn how to read and write music this is the book you have been...(+)
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!
Improve Your Theory! Grades 1 - 5 are the latest additions to the bestselling 'I...(+)
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 4 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!Handy fact files that cover different areas of music theory.Practice questions to help students prepare for examinations.Fun games and quizzes toengage 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.
This two-book series includes a wealth of material used to teach harmony and the...(+)
This two-book series includes a wealth of material used to teach harmony and theory in college-level courses by George Heussenstamm author of the Norton Manual of Musical Notation.Hal Leonard Harmony & Theory - Part 2: Chromatic introduces readers to modulation and more advanced harmonies covering: secondary dominants; borrowed chords; the Neapolitan 6th chord; augmented 6th chords; 9th 11th and 13th chords; and more. In addition to text the book features many musical examples that illustrate the concepts and exercises that allow readers to test and apply their knowledge.
Improve Your Theory! Grades 1 5 are the latest additions to the bestselling ââ‚...(+)
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 1 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.
Improve Your Theory! Grades 1 5 are the latest additions to the bestselling ââ‚...(+)
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.
A complete step-by-step scheme of work for specialist and non-specialist teacher...(+)
A complete step-by-step scheme of work for specialist and non-specialist teachers. This title is the key to delivering the rigorous and ever-changing demands that make up the Key Stage 2 Music curriculum. Designed for use by any music teacher regardless of technical musical knowledge the book works progressively through the syllabus describing exaclty what is required and offering easy-to-follow solutions to bring the ideas to the classroom effectively. The guide includes: 30 Lesson plans Songs with music Separate lyric sheets Photocopiable pupil's sheets A set of appendices that address the finer details of thecurriculum. The book is complete with a CD of music for all the material featured which is ideal for those teachers without Piano-playing abilities or for those classrooms where a Piano is not available.
Improve Your Theory! Grades 1 - 5 are the latest additions to the bestselling 'I...(+)
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 3 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!Handy fact files that cover different areas of music theory.Practice questions to help students prepare for examinations.Fun games and quizzes toengage 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.
Grade 8-ABRSM music theory practice papers from 2017. This volume contains essen...(+)
Grade 8-ABRSM music theory practice papers from 2017. This volume contains essential practice material for all ABRSM Theory Grade 8 exam candidates. These practice papers are based on questions from the 2017 exams adjusted to reflect the revised questions that all candidates will be answering from 2018 onwards.
This book is part of an unrivalled series that is designed specifically for stud...(+)
This book is part of an unrivalled series that is designed specifically for students of 'popular' music. These books will help you to prepare for the London College of Music examinations as well as helping you improve your musicianship. These books are clear and well presented and will help all instrumentalists of popular music alike to learn the musical foundations of popular music.
The Blitz! Key Signature Table is the absolutely foolproof way to memorise key s...(+)
The Blitz! Key Signature Table is the absolutely foolproof way to memorise key signatures. There are many different key signature tables out there but The Blitz! Key SignatureTable prides itself on being both simple to write down and easy to understand. Alongside the table itself this book is filled with exercises that have been specially developed to help you memorise the table. Anintroductory note and quick quiz are also included. The Blitz! Key Signature Table works in conjunction with the blitzbooks.com website where you can download all sorts of free resources to help you withyour 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 andlaughter to the areas of music theory 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 booksin Australia and they are now finally available in the UK.
Grade 2-ABRSM music theory practice papers model answers from 2017. This volume ...(+)
Grade 2-ABRSM music theory practice papers model answers from 2017. This volume contains essential practice material for all ABRSM Theory Grade 2 exam candidates. It includes model answers for four separate papers. These practice papers are based on questions from the 2017 exams adjusted to reflect the revised questions that all candidates will be answering from 2018 onwards.
Grade 7-ABRSM music theory practice papers model answers from 2018.This volume c...(+)
Grade 7-ABRSM music theory practice papers model answers from 2018.This volume contains essential practice material for all ABRSM Theory Grade 7 exam candidates. It includes model answers for four separate papers.These practice papers are based on questions from the 2018 exams adjusted to reflect the revised questions that all candidates will be answering from 2019 onwards.
From The Great Masters-Paul Steinitz. Melodies for harmonisation selected from t...(+)
From The Great Masters-Paul Steinitz. Melodies for harmonisation selected from the works of reputable composers. By studying music critically and by comparing answers with the originals students will soon learn some of the characteristics that distinguish the harmonic languages of say Bach and Schubert.
In this groundbreaking book prize-winning Pianist and noted educator William We...(+)
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.