Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory, Bk 1
by Karen Farnum Surmani, Morton Manus, Andrew Surmani
A practical introduction to the language of music, this 25-lesson course covers notation, pitch, rhythm, dynamics, accidentals, and whole and half steps. Exercises, ear-training support, and reviews reinforce understanding, making it useful for self-study, private instruction, group lessons, and classroom settings.
About This Book
Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory, Book 1, is an introductory course for students of any age, whether they are listeners, performers, or both.
The 25 concise lessons cover foundational topics such as the staff, notes, pitches, clefs, time signatures, note values, dynamics, flats, sharps, and whole and half steps.
Reading and writing exercises, ear-training support, and unit reviews help reinforce learning and provide opportunities to check knowledge retention.
The course is suitable for private study, group lessons, studio instruction, and classroom or network environments. Optional software supports randomized drilling and scorekeeping, while CDs are sold separately.
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