Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory - Complete (Item: 00-17234)

by Surmani, Andrew

• ISBN13: 9780882848976
• ISBN10: 0882848976
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 1999-06-01
• Publisher: ALFRED PUBLISHING COMPANY, INCORPOR

Summary

Alfreds 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 available ear-training CDs (sold separately), and test your knowledge with a review that completes each unit.The Student Complete Book includes Books 1-3 in a spiral-bound format.Book 1 (Lessons 1-25): Staff, Notes and PitchesTreble Bass ClefsGrad Staff Ledger LinesNote ValuesMeasure, Bar Line and Double Bar2/4, 4/4 Time SignaturesWhole, Half Quarter Notes/RestsDotted Half Quarter NotesTies SlursRepeat Sign, 1st 2nd EndingsEighth Notes RestsDynamic Signs, Tempo Marks ArticulationD.C., D.S., Coda FineFlats, Sharps Natur

Table of Contents

UNIT 1
The Staff, Notes and Pitches	3	(1)
Treble Clef and Staff	4	(1)
Bass Clef and Staff	5	(1)
The Grand Staff and Ledger Lines (the middle notes)	6	(1)
Ledger Lines (low and high notes)	7	(3)
Ear Training for Lessons 1-5	8	(1)
Review of Lessons 1-5	9	(1)
UNIT 2
Note Values	10	(1)
Measure, Bar Line and Double Bar	11	(1)
Time Signature and Note Values	12	(1)
Whole, Half and Quarter Rests	13	(3)
Ear Training for Lessons 6-9	14	(1)
Review of Lessons 6-9	15	(1)
UNIT 3
Time Signature	16	(1)
Time Signature	17	(1)
Dotted Half Note	18	(1)
Ties and Slurs	19	(3)
Ear Training for Lessons 10-13	20	(1)
Review of Lessons 10-13	21	(1)
UNIT 4
Repeat Sign, 1st and 2nd Endings	22	(1)
Eighth Notes	23	(1)
Eighth Rests	24	(1)
Dotted Quarter Note	25	(3)
Ear Training for Lessons 14-17	26	(1)
Review of Lessons 14-17	27	(1)
UNIT 5
Dynamic Signs	28	(1)
Tempo Marks	29	(1)
Articulation	30	(1)
D.C., D.S., Coda and Fine	31	(3)
Ear Training for Lessons 18-21	32	(1)
Review of Lessons 18-21	33	(1)
UNIT 6
Flats	34	(1)
Sharps	35	(1)
Naturals	36	(1)
Whole Steps, Half Steps and Enharmonic Notes	37
Ear Training for Lessons 22-25	38	(1)
Review of Lessons 22-25	39	(1)
APPENDIX
Glossary & Index of Terms & Symbols	40