Beginner Cello Theory for Children, Book One

Beginning level. Book 3 in the Beginner Cello Theory for Children series is an engaging resource that allows students to develop a deeper understanding of important theory concepts. Key signatures enharmonic diatonic andchromatic semitones whole tones major scales musical terms and symbols and how to write music are all covered in this workbook. Unique to this book are detailed fill-in-the-blank diagrams of each major scale played on thecello. These diagrams allow students to visualize their scale and its theoretical structure in an easy-to-understand format. With this book there will be no complaints about theory homework.

Media Type : Book Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Children Number of pages : 134 Book 2 in the Melanie Smith cello theory series introduces students to new music and theory concepts which are fundamental in developing a deeper understanding of the cello. Book 2 will begin by covering the theory involving the ranges of notes for the cello and then moves into specific theory concepts such as note and rest values and time signatures. The final section of Book 2 focuses on musical terms and includes a comprehensive review of all instructional concepts covered in the book.

The Tricks To Tunes series is designed for teaching mixed string instruments in groups. It is a systematic program developed over many years from many years experience teaching strings in schools. The tutors are aimed at the primary and lower secondary school age group but are also suitable for older beginners.The children learn ‘tricks’ for their fingers or bows which are fun when done in a group. Reading skills are developed at the same time.Each page represents a small step in musical and technical development based on reading music from the very first lessons. Theory homework is included at the end of most sections providing the complete theoryrequired as children progress.The tutors for each instrument are identical in content except where differences are required to accommodate the different instruments.Books 1 and 2 of the series are each intended to cover one year of group tuition based on a school year of 40 weeks. Book 3 provides material for two years. Progress will vary according to the age of the children the size of the group and the extent of their previous musical experience.Additional repertoire at the end of the books provides: extension work for pupils who reach the end of the book before the rest of the group additional work for those who want it and end of year concert pieces. These brilliant tutors make playing music fun as it should be!