Essentials Of Music Theory - Complete Self-Study Course (With 2 Ear Training Cds)

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 CD's and test your knowledge with a review that completes each unit. This is Book 3 of 3 and contains Lessons 51-75.

Alfred's Essentials Of Jazz Theory is made up of three books with each book containing six units. Each unit contains: Instructional material Ear training exercises Review page. Each book comes complete with a CD allowing students to hear the musical elements discusses and offering students the opportunity to test their listening skills. Welcome to Jazz! An exhilarating journey to musical freedom!

Jazz Theory Handbook is a complete guide to all the essential topics of jazz theory suitable for all treble instruments. Its approach is clear and concise realistic and practical. This book will help you tounderstand how contemporary jazz players think and to apply theory concepts in your own playing. Subjects are introduced progressively with each new one based on those introduced before.Topics include chord building harmonic movement modes II-V-I licks polychords blues rhythm changes how to learn tunes practice techniques playing outside and more. All of the book's musical examples are performed on the accompanying audio along withsample solos and 3 play-along tracks with a great rhythm section. Jazz Theory Handbook is designed for both self- study and classroom use. Audio download available online.

The Lobster Theory is a groundbreaking new approach to learning the language of jazz. It's a book of musical concepts brought to life through the use of clever analogies, illustrated by New Yorker Magazine cartoonist Mick Stevens. Foreword by Jeff Coffin. Through eighteen chapters, this educational book shares fresh, creative approaches to the following topics: ' Practicing (Lifting Weights) ' Ear training (The School Bell) ' Harmonic awareness (Ketchup on a Brownie) ' Phrasing like a pro (The Bus) ' The importance of chord study (Polishing the Silver) ' Common tones (Dual Citizen Notes) ' Keeping your solos fresh and spontaneous (The Lobster Theory) ' Hearing in harmonic context (Harmonic GPS) ' Pacing your solo (The Waiter) ' How to memorize major scales and key signatures (Alligators, Elephants and Clowns) ' Using chord substitutions (Harmonic Turn Signals) ' Infusing your notes with life and energy (The Bobber Theory) ' Using taste to differentiate the sounds of chords (Apple Chords - includes spellings for the 60 most common seventh chords) ' Two great ways to sequence a musical idea (The Snake) ' Connecting with your listener (Tasting Harmony) ' Organizing your musical furnishings (The Music House) ' Scale note selection (The Kid and the Cupcake) ' Transformative practice strategies (Running with the Pro Dogs) Notated musical examples, jazz etude excerpts, educational chord graphs and charts are featured throughout the book to further illustrate and teach the musical concepts. What Greg Fishman has accomplished in this book is to explain, and then show ' through the use of awesome drawings and complete musical examples ' different concepts and ideas that are essential to our development as musicians. The Lobster Theory is a really fun read and I enjoy Greg's sense of humor and wit. The ideas he presents here are effective, long lasting and inviting for students and educators alike. ' Jeff Coffin

This book explores the main elements of tonal harmony. Students using this book will acquire a secure knowledge of the basics of harmonic practice. Singing playing and completing the exercises and studying the music examples will provide essential experience of the 'tools of the trade'. More than 280 music examples illustrate the author's clear and direct exposition of the history and practice of harmony while the student will be able to work through over 190 exercises.

You Can Teach Yourself Piano is a revolutionary concept in piano instruction. No other method comes close to matching this book's scope in teaching not only basic music reading skills but also the essential technique andtheory for playing in all contemporary keyboard styles. Central to the philosophy of the You Can Teach Yourself series this beginner's book is written to give the serious adult student a solid foundation while studying on theirown without the advantage of having a private teacher; it will show you all you need to know to get an authoritative start on the instrument presenting technical and theoretical concepts as needed while offering carefully graded challenging material to hold your interest. In addition to the incalculable assets of ear training and development of taste in modern harmony upon completion of this method the student will be fully prepared to handle the demandsof modern piano music.

You Can Teach Yourself Piano is a revolutionary concept in piano instruction. No other piano method comes close to matching this book's scope in teaching not only basic music reading skills but also the essential technique andtheory for playing in all contemporary keyboard styles. Central to the philosophy of the You Can Teach Yourself series this beginner's book is written to give the serious adult student a solid foundation while studying on theirown without the advantage of having a private teacher; it will show you all you need to know to get an authoritative start on the instrument presenting technical and theoretical concepts as needed while offering carefully graded challenging material to hold your interest. In addition to the incalculable assets of ear training and development of taste in modern harmony upon completion of this method the student will be fully prepared to handle the demandsof modern piano music. This package includes the companion DVD which accompanies and teaches many of the concepts in the book.

Alfred's Essentials Of Jazz Theory is made up of three books with each book containing six units. Each unit contains: Instructional material Ear training exercises Review page. Each book comes complete with a CD allowing students to hear the musical elements discusses and offering students the opportunity to test their listening skills. Welcome to Jazz! An exhilarating journey to musical freedom!

Perfect companion to the method All For Strings suitable for classroom or individual study. Including exercises and games encompassing music fundamentals introduced in the method books the workbooks are correlated withthe method and provide beginning string players with essential elements for a thorough understanding of music. Theory Workbook 1 will help you to understand the fundamentals and theory of music. The study of musicfundamtentals and theory together with careful practice in playing your instrument will help you to develop into a complete musician with the ability to perform with musical understanding. Best Wishes!Gerald E.AndersonRobert S. Frost

Violin Theory for Beginners is the result of many years of effort to teach music theory effectively in relation to the violin. Each lesson has been thoroughly tested with students of all levels of ability in an effort todetermine the correct approach and the essential amount of repetition. The use of a blackboard cannot be too strongly stressed to insure complete understanding and to prevent mistakes in the written exercises at the end of eachlesson. The teacher will need to determine how many exercises each child needs; however the author uses all of them. This book is not intended to be an exclusive discourse; rather it is meant to serve as a basis for theindividuality and the ingenuity of the teacher.

The Progressive Complete Learn To Play Keyboard Manual contains everything you need to know about Keyboard playing.This book takes you from beginner to professional level in a variety of styles whileteaching music theory and improvisation in an interesting and practical way. This method features a complete system of chords scales and arpeggios.The book represents an essential guide for Keyboard players at anylevel.

Manual Cds-The Progressive Complete Learn To Play Bass Manual contains everything you need to know about Bass playing. This book takes you from beginner to professional level in all styles and techniques whileteaching you musical theory in an interesting and practical way. This excellent method represents an essential guide for Bass players at any level.

The Progressive Complete Learn To Play Drums Manual contains everything you need to know about Drum playing.This book takes the student from beginner to professional level in all styles and techniqueswhile teaching music theory in an interesting and practical way. This excellent method represents an essential guide for drummers at any level.

Everything you want to know about Harmonica playing contained within one book.The Progressive Complete Learn To Play Harmonica Manual takes you from beginner to professional level in a variety of styleswhile teaching music theory and improvisation in an interesting and practical way.This book features all of the essential Harmonica techniques applied to both solo and accompaniment playing. Uses easy-read notationspecially designed for Harmonica.