|Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory is designed for students of any age,whether listeners or performers, who want to have a better understanding of the language of music. In this all-in-one theory course, learn the essentials of music through concise lessons, practice music reading and writing skills in the exercises, improve listening skills with the available ear-training CDs (sold separately), and test knowledge with a review that completes each unit. Computer software is also available with randomized drilling of the material and scorekeeping. |
Book 1 (Lessons 1-25): Staff, Notes and Pitches · Treble & Bass Clefs · Grand Staff & Ledger Lines · Note Values · Measure, Bar Line and Double Bar · 2/4, 3/4 & 4/4 Time Signatures · Whole, Half & Quarter Notes/Rests · Dotted Half & Quarter Notes · Ties & Slurs · Repeat Sign, 1st & 2nd Endings · Eighth Notes & Rests · Dynamic Signs, Tempo Marks & Articulation · D.C., D.S., Coda & Fine · Flats, Sharps & Naturals · Whole & HalfStep, Enharmonic Notes
The complete line of Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory includes Student Books, a Teacher's Answer Key, Ear-Training CDs, Double Bingo games, Flash Cards, Reproducible Teacher's Activity Kits, and interactive software for teachers and students.