Because a fine orchestra depends on fine players, Solo Time for Strings emphasizes individual accomplishment, progress, and achievement while preparing young students for participation in a school orchestra. The series teaches reading in conjunction with note learning, enabling students to start playing melodies as soon as possible, and is appropriate for class or individual instruction. The solos assist in a progressive technical development from 'twinkle, twinkle' in Book 1 to music by Vivaldi in Book 5. / Formation Musicale

The Melakarta System. Par IYER RADHIKA. Elements of Indian Music introduces the Indian melodic system in an accessible manner within the realm of Western music theory. It demonstrates a new archetype in music composition for composers of any genre, as well as composition teachers and anyone interested in ethnomusicology.This book contains a set of 12 etudes for piano and transcriptions for classical guitar. Each etude is about one minute in length and utilizes notes from a particular Indian scale. An intermediate to advanced skill level is required to perform each etude. Practicing and performing these studies is an excellent way to expand one's musical perspective beyond traditional diatonic scales.Indianmusic has intrigued the West for a long time, but hasn't always been accessible because of the absence of a systematic approach to theory and repertoire. Just as the Western harmonic system is well developed, the Indian melodic system is very advanced and equally established. The intermingling of these two worlds can inspire new, exceptional sonic landscapes.Useful literature on the evolution of the Indian melodic system is also included, with notes on how it can be used as a modus operandi by Western musicians who wish to apply Indian scales in Western compositions and improvisations.Includes access to online audio Elements of Indian Music introduces the Indian melodic system in an accessible manner within the realm of Western music theory. It demonstrates a new archetype in music composition for composers of any genre, aswell as composition teachers and anyone interested in ethnomusicology. This book contains a set of 12 etudes for piano and transcriptions for classical guitar. Each etude is about one minute in length and utilizes notesfrom a particular Indian scale. An intermediate to advanced skill level is required to perform each etude. Practicing and performing these studies is an excellent way to expand one's musical perspective beyond traditionaldiatonic scales. Indian music has intrigued the West for a long time, but hasn and rsquo - t always been accessible because of the absence of a systematic approach to theory and repertoire. Just as the Western harmonic system iswell developed, the Indian melodic system is very advanced and equally established. The intermingling of these two worlds can inspire new, exceptional sonic landscapes. Useful literature on the evolution of the Indianmelodic system is also included, with notes on how it can be used as a modus operandi by Western musicians who wish to apply Indian scales in Western compositions and improvisations. Includes access to online audio. / Niveau : 4 / Etudes et exercices / Etude / Tout Instrument

Stitched manuscript paper in A4 format. Idea for use in the classroom or for your own creations! Get all those burning ideas down on paper for all to see. / Tout Instrument

Learning to read music is much like learning a language. There are three basic elements: listening, reading, and writing. This well-organized book provides step-by-step sequential lessons for developing these skills. Rhythm, note, and interval concepts are taught in the following way: first, hear and echo a short musical example - second, read and perform a notated exercise - and third, notate musical phrases as demonstrated on the CD. Worksheet-style student pages are included as reproducible PDFs. Ten-minute activities for teaching or assessment, recommended for 4th through 9th grade ensembles or music classes. / Tout Instrument

En clé de sol et fa mélangées sans accompagnement de piano. Par RUEFF JANINE. Jeanine Rueff (1922-1999) was a French composer and music educator. Her two combined specialisms have created accomplished studies, including Interval Studies. These Rueff studies focus on a variety of intervals including minor, major, diminished, augmented, perfect and chromatic. With exercises written in both the treble and bass clefs, Interval Studies is very accessible and ideal for all instrumentalists!/ Solfège/Formation Musicale / Solfège sans accompagnement

A Year-By-Year Series For Teachers In Primary Schools. Par TAYLOR DOROTHY. 5-6 ans : s'appuyant sur le livre de l'année de la réception, Voici les leçons de modèle 38 s'approchant de la musique à travers les expériences musicales fondamentales : Explorer et créer, à l'écoute et la réalisation. L'encouragement de l'écoute active est central./ Méthode / Formation Musicale

For developing essential musicianship skills, no other software package can equal Alfred's Interactive Musician. The program features three unique sections-Pitch Training, Sight-Reading and Rhythm-and is designed to enhance recognition of intervals, chords and scales, improve ability to sight-read, and prepare for various types of rhythms. The self-paced program responds instantly to the user's actions, helping to quickly identify strengths and weaknesses. With multiple levels to choose from and the ability to customize levels, Alfred's Interactive Musician gives complete control over the content and difficulty of the program. This program may be used in a classroom setting. With the Educator and Network versions, teachers have the ability to create assessment tests that are scored electronically and have immediate access to student progress. Students work at their own pace, while the teacher sets up guidelines for the student to follow. Drills are randomized, so exercises may be played over and over without duplicating material. For Windows or Macintosh. / Méthodes et pédagogie / Formation musicale / Formation musicale - solfège / ALFRED PUBLISHING

Volume 1. Par LE TOUZE DENIS. Specialising in teaching music, Denis Le Touze currently researches the tonal system and notation of classical music. Therefore, his Writing Music In 30 Lessons is very well-informed. Le Touze 's Writing Music In 30 Lessons is divided into two volumes. The first volume incorporates three types of exercises; technical exercises for the understanding of chords, figured bass, and composing melodies. Compiled in 1996, Writing Music In 30 Lessons is very up to date, ensuring that the exercises arerelevant and clear. For all aspiring musicians seeking to improve their written notation of music, Le Touze 's Writing Music In 30 Lessons will ensure successful progression./ Autre FM / Pédagogie Musicale

George Heussenstamm, composer of more than 85 published works and author of The Norton Manual of Music Notation , taught college-level theory for several decades. Unable to find what he considered a suitable text, he wrote his own, honing it through practical classroom experience. It is now published for the first time as Hal Leonard Harmony and Theory . This book is designed for anyone wishing to expand their knowledge of music theory, whether beginner or more advanced. The first two chapters deal with music fundamentals, and may be skipped by those with music reading experience. Each chapter contains many examples that clearly illustrate the concepts presented. Written exercises at the end of each chapter allow the reader to test and apply their knowledge. Topics include: basic music-reading instruction - triads in root position - triads in inversion - cadences - non-harmonic tones - the dominant seventh chord - other seventh chords - and more. / Formation Musicale

Inside Improvisation : vol. 6
Learning a language requires listening on many levels to the meanings, the sounds, the intentions, and the inflections or nuances of the language. The first chapters of this volume on learning the language of jazz focus on the prerequisites of chord scales, approach notes to chord tones and target notes, scale motives and sequences, and lines.
Part two qualifies improvisational techniques into three areas. melodic, harmonic and sonic (rhythmic devices are the focus of Vol. IV, Melodic Rhythms) and it is designed as a menu of soloing devices from which you can select your personal course of study. Over 100 specific devices are discussed and conceptualized so as to give the improviser more depth of expression and a greater well from which to draw ideas. Among the numerous topics presented are: guide tones, voice leading, chord substitutions, three tonic system for composition, tritonics, hexatonics, tonal expansions, whole tone playing, augmented symmetric scales, double diminished scales, limited range and large range playing, shapes, blues melodies, accents, comping as a soloing device, common tones, articulations, laying back on the...
The CD contains twelve standard chord progressions, each played in two different tempos.

Renato Chicco - piano
Dave Santoro - bass
Adam Nussbaum - drums

Par GILMORE S.. by Jamey Aebersold. 2 CDs with book. A no-nonsense approach consisting of two hours of recorded ear training exercises with aural instructions before each. Beginning to advanced. Starts very simply, with intervals gradually increases in difficulty until you are hearing chord changes and progressions. All answers are listed in book. Book contains transposed parts for C, Bb and Eb instruments to allow playing along. This two CD set contains over two hours of recorded ear training exercises with aural instruction before each exercise. Starts with basics and gradually increases in difficulty. The aural exercises are summarised in the 20 page booklet with all answers listed. New revised book contains transposed parts for C, B Flat and E Flat instruments to allow you to play along. / Niveau : Débutant à Intermédiaire / Méthode en anglais / Théorie / Théorie Solfège

avec des exemples (Séries complètes) à 2, 3 et 4 parties. Par KOECHLIN CHARLES. Precis Des Règles Du Contrepoint is a book written by Charles Koechlin in five chapters. Focusing on the counterpoint, this volume highlights all the rules related to it. It features both lessons and examples with comments, to help with understanding. The chapters are: I. Definition et Règles generales / Definition and general rules II. Contrepoint à deux parties / Counterpoint in two parts III. Contrepoint à trois parties / Counterpoint in three parts IV. Contrepoint à quatre parties / Counterpoint in four parts V. Appendice / Appendix & focus on Gregorian songs and tunes This theory book is definitely one of the most useful ones for any composition that includes counterpoints or for any composer who would like to use them in future works. Charles Koechlin (1867-1950) was a French composer, professor and writer. He composed numerous symphonies and symphonic poems, some instrument and orchestra, orchestral and chamber works as well as some songs./ Théorie / Théorie

The Ultimate Rhythm Game - Ideal Training For Any Musician! Two Books In One!. Par NELSON SHEILA MARY. Le jeu de rythme ingénieux de Sheila Nelson. 140 rythmes 4-bar au robinet, clap, jouer ou chanter. Chaque rythme peut être couplé avec nombreuses solutions de rechange pour créer plus de 5000 différentes combinaisons. Deux livres en un. Grand groupe enseignement, pratique individuelle ou juste pour le plaisir !/ Recueil / Divers

7-8 ans : dans ce quatrième livre de la série, le programme pour l'année 3 nouveau repose sur les livres précédents du stade infantile tout en augmentant les exigences et attentes, notamment dans l'acquisition de compétences. Attentifs à l'expérience de la gamme de programmes nationaux, les caractéristiques particulières de ce livre sont : le développement progressif des techniques instrumentales et vocales, un module en mettant l'accent sur une approche structurée de la lecture et l'écriture de la musique, connaissance et la compréhension de la musique, placé dans un contexte historique, une production musicale. / Divers