Essentials of Music Notation presents current and correct notation practices in an easy-to-use format. Generously illustrated and concise, this book is essential to any musician looking for a handy reference for the correct notation of music. A most welcome and beneficial source for every musician, whether using a pencil or a computer. 80 pages.
Category: Textbooks - Music Theory, Notation & Writing Item: 074710 Grade: Price: $11.95 Availability: Ships in 6 to 9 Days
The Teacher's Answer Key is a spiral-bound book that includes answers for the Lesson and Review pages as well as music for the Ear-Training pages in Volumes 1-3 of the Student Books.
Category: Textbooks - Music Theory, Notation & Writing Item: 029691 Grade: Price: $19.95 Availability: Ships in 6 to 9 Days
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, you will learn the essentials of music through concise lessons, practice your music reading and writing skills in the exercises, improve your listening skills with the ear-training CDs (available separately or as a Book & CD combo), and test your knowledge with a review that completes each unit...
Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory is designed for students of any age, whether listeners or performers, who want to havd a better understanding of the lanquage of music. In this all-in-one thoery course, you will learn the essentials of music through concise leessons, practice your music reading and writing skills in the exercises, improve your listeneing skill with the Ear Training Cds, and test your knowlege with a review that completes each unit. Computer software is also availabel with ra...
This practical, easy-to-use self-study course is perfect for pianists, guitarists, instrumentalists, vocalists, songwriters, arrangers and composers, and includes ear training CDs to help develop your musical ear. In this all-in-one theory course, you will learn the essentials of music through 75 concise lessons, practice your music reading and writing skills in the exercises, improve your listening skills with the enclosed ear training CDs, and test your knowledge with a review that completes ea...
At last, a quick reference orchestration book tailor-made for the classroom musician on a budget. Any teacher, student or professional musician, whether a composer, orchestrator, arranger, performer or enthusiast will find this book full of the most needed information on over 150 instruments. Designed for quick and easy reference, Essentials of Orchestration includes those much-needed instrument ranges, general characteristics, tone quality descriptions, technical pitfalls, useful scoring tips an...
The human voice expresses more than words, more than music. Vocal expression links the listener directly to another person's inner feelings, body, and soul. Keeping the voice healthy used to be as mysterious as the power of voice itself. Modern science has revealed much about the vocal mechanism and its health requirements, but simple information for the average voice user has remained hard to find and harder to trust. In Everyday Voice Care: The Lifestyle Guide for Singers and Talkers, respecte...
Subtitled: Educating Young Children by the Suzuki Method. In this new edition to the About Suzuki series, Shigeki Tanaka shares his experiences with using the Suzuki Method to teach young children. He founded a kindergarten that has seen more than 1,000 graduates using this system. His belief is that every baby has the potential to develop higher ability, which is fostered by the baby's environment. Therefore, parents and teachers must be conscious of a child's environment from an early age. He c...
The easy way to discover your best voice! You love to sing - but singing in the shower and singing well are two different things. This book provides the first step in your voice training. You'll discover your best voice with this no-nonsense guide to thebasics of singing. With step-by-step instructions, you'll learn about breathing, body support, and sound placement for more power and focus, as well as ways to keep your voice healthy and strong.
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Answers for all three levels of Excellence in Theory are contained in one Answer Key, which can be used by a teacher or by an independent student. Ear training examples and exercises are included for the teacher with the option of using a piano or other instrument in place of accessing the audio files found in the Kjos Multimedia Library at www.kjos.com.
Category: Textbooks - Music Theory, Notation & Writing Item: 088428 Grade: Price: $19.95 Availability: Ships in 10 to 15 Days
The Theory section of Excellence in Theory, Book One concentrates on learning the basic language of music that helps develop well-rounded musicians. Lesson & Assignment pages introduce staves, treble and bass clef. Time signatures, and simple rhythms. Melodic elements are presented in accidentals, enharmonics, and whole and half steps, as well as tetrachords and major scales. Each lesson is carefully reinforced through Review pages. Ear Training pages are incorporated throughout the book, provid...
DEVELOPING PROFICIENCY The Theory section in Book Two begins with a review of concepts previously learned, then moves forward into more advanced lessons. Key signatures and the circle of fifths/fourths are introduced, and music reading progresses with new technique and expression markings. Students are introduced to challenging new rhythms, and melodic and harmonic intervals are explored. Each lesson is carefully reinforced through specific Review pages. Ear Training continues to play a vital r...
CREATING AN APPRECIATION The Theory section in Book Three begins with a review of the theory concepts introduced in Book Two Book Three before introducing more advanced time signatures; major, minor, augmented and diminished triads; and minor chords, chord progressions and harmonizing melodies. By the end of, students will be composing short melodies, and will have a fundamental understanding of the building blocks of Western music. Ear Training pages with aural exercises are again applied thro...
In this long-awaited publication, Professor Mark Bjork draws upon his distinguished 40+ year career with the Suzuki Method to offer insights into the unique strengths and needs of the Suzuki-trained student. Directed towards parents and advanced studentsas well as teachers, this book discusses not only technical development (scales, etudes, exercises) but also the process of working independently and the preparation for life beyond Book 8 (including orchestra, chamber music, competitions and coll...
In this long-awaited publication, Professor Mark Bjork draws upon his distinguished 40+ year career with the Suzuki Method to offer insights into the unique strengths and needs of the Suzuki-trained student. Directed towards parents and advanced studentsas well as teachers, this book discusses not only technical development (scales, etudes, exercises) but also the process of working independently and the preparation for life beyond Book 8 (including orchestra, chamber music, competitions and coll...
Exploration in Rhythm, Rhythmic Phrasing in Improvisation will develop and expand the rhythmic palette and vocabulary of the improviser and composer. Working on these concepts, players should begin to "hear" rhythms that "float over the barline" as well as develop the ability to execute phrases over longer periods of time. The end result will be a sonic erasing of the bar line and an enhanced sense of freedom with regard to rhythm and phrasing. 64 pages.
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Perfect for both new and experienced arrangers, this book/CD-ROM covers concepts that guide the beginner and stimulate new thinking among more seasoned musicians. The musical examples are creative and engaging, masterfully illustrating the concepts explained in the text. Includes: a comprehensive interactive guide with scrolling playback of musical examples; sophisticated MIDI renditions that provide a useful audio sketch of each excerpt; techniques drawn from the author's experience playing with...
Unlike the violin, which has flourished largely unchanged for close to four centuries, the trumpet has endured numerous changes in design and social status from the battlefield to the bandstand and ultimately to the concert hall. This colorful past is reflected in the arsenal of instruments a classical trumpeter employs during a performance, sometimes using no fewer than five in different keys and configurations to accurately reproduce music from the past. With the rise in historically inspired p...
The Festival Solos Complete Assessment Manual by Wendy Barden and Bruce Pearson is a companion to Festival Solos Books 1, 2 and 3 and includes rubrics to support the learning process and assess progress. The rubrics and other, included resources connect to the National Core Arts Standards, and help students thoroughly prepare and show their best work! Supports Festival Solos, Books 1, 2 & 3.
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Everything you want to know about music notation with Finale! Master Finale step-by-step with the most complete how-to guide available. Designed for both novice and experienced users, this is your detailed resource to fully understanding and applying allof Finale's remarkable capabilities. Easy-to-follow instructions help you to: create publisher-quality music notation; learn to use the tools of Finale while writing your own music and arrangements; get started immediately with hundreds of profes...
Everything you want to know about music notation with Finale! Master Finale step-by-step with the most complete how-to guide available. Designed for both novice and experienced users, this is your detailed resource to fully understanding and applying allof Finale's remarkable capabilities. Easy-to-follow instructions help you to: create publisher-quality music notation; learn to use the tools of Finale while writing your own music and arrangements; get started immediately with hundreds of profes...
Imagine getting private lessons from the world's leading Finale expert! Author Tom Carruth is a product specialist for MakeMusic, the maker of Finale music notation software. He's been using Finale and training others for years. In The FinaleProjects, Carruth draws from his vast experience to lay down the principles of a simple, effective workflow in straightforward, step-by-step fashion designed to get to the point as quickly and easily as possible. A better approach to using Finale -- Power...
Just for fun or as a career choice, singing well is now more valued than ever, with the advent of pop star reality TV and the rise of karaoke's popularity. Coach Jo Thompson has decades of experience, teaching everyone from novices to celebs how to sing.Her innovative new book is a comprehensive, yet user-friendly manual, providing practical advice and step-by-step instruction for must-know techniques.
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This introduction to the essential elements of music is ideal for students preparing for exams, as well as everyone learning to read music. It is invaluable support material for Grades 1-5 of the Associated Board Theory of Music syllabus.
Category: Textbooks - Music Theory, Notation & Writing Item: 100654 Grade: Price: $16.25 Availability: Ships in 10 to 15 Days
Playing a brass instrument is not only a musical activity; it can be compared to participating in a sport. This book enables advanced trumpet, cornet and flugelhorn players to achieve and retain optimum physical fitness by using exercises that concentrate on technique, use of the diaphragm, pedal tones and mouthpiece practice. Essential for all brass players!
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