A First Book Of Music

My First Theory Book by Lina Ng is the first workbook in a series of three designed to offer a smooth transition to Grade 1 Theory.There are plenty of exercises and games to encourage a wider understanding of music even at the very early stages of learning. Included within this first book are exercises in writing treble and bass clefs note names and counting time signatures the piano keyboard writing notes in treble clef writing notes in bass clef rests accidentals stem positions time signatures completing bars with missing notes completing bars with missing rand games. My Second Theory Book and My Third Theory Book are also available as is a series of five books in the Theory Made Easy series.

Par BRYANT ANN. This book is ideal for primary teachers with little or no experience of teaching music. It will also offer fresh ideas and inspiration to the most experienced music specialists. 'Teaching Foundation Music' is the first of Ann Bryant's music work schemes for primary teachers. The book includes lots of songs and rhymes with flexible lesson plans built around them as well as a CD of performance and accompaniment tracks to accommodate teachers with limited keyboard skills. This scheme offers guidance for those with no formal musical training and will build the confidence of all primary level teachers. The lesson plans are completely flexible and can accommodate mixed age and mixed ability groups, making them perfect for schools with more than one intake. Any teacher will benefit from Ann's broad experience and imaginative ideas and Children will love getting involved and singing the wide range of original songs and rhymes that have been incorporated into this structured and accessible set of lesson plans. Following Ann Bryant's training at the Royal College of music and her postgraduate course in Dalcroze Eurythmics, she has taught music movement and Drama to young people both here in the U.K and in Europe. For the last fifteen years Ann has specialised in Foundation and Key Stage 1, developing a unique and dynamic style of teaching. Author of the award-winning 'Teaching Key Stage 1 Music' (best New Music Product - Music Industry Associations Awards 2002), she has also established a highly successful career as a children's author./ Méthode / Formation Musicale

This book provides a clear introduction to the musical forms and structures that have been used by composers from the 17th century onward. Dealing first with the terms phrase and cadence it extends from simple binary and ternary forms to cover all the principal classical forms - sonata from varied types of sonata form rondo form the concerto air with variations and so forth - with analyses of key works.

Music Express - the primary class teacher\'s simple answer to \'how do I teach music'\' - is now in a brand new edition. All new content in the familiar structure of units, lessons and activities, provides up to date delivery of the English National Curriculum from September 2014. The new edition offers 60 completely new units of work, supplying musical learning from age 5 to 11. Just as its first edition, Music Express Second Edition presents an invaluable resource of great songs, stories, visuals, movies and music from across the world and across history. With new links to every subject and with lesson plans catering to all music curricula of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Music Express is relevant to all schools and all children. Fully supported by CDs and audio-embedded whiteboard displays, the books take teachers and children alike on an enriching and thoroughly engaging journey of musical discovery and creativity. / Tout Instrument

Music Express - the primary class teacher's simple answer to 'how do I teach music?' - is now in a brand new edition. All new content in the familiar structure of units, lessons and activities, provides up to date delivery of the English National Curriculum from September 2014. The new edition offers 60 completely new units of work, supplying musical learning from age 5 to 11. Just as its first edition, Music Express Second Edition presents an invaluable resource of great songs, stories, visuals, movies and music from across the world and across history. With new links to every subject and with lesson plans catering to all music curricula of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Music Express is relevant to all schools and all children. Fully supported by CDs and audio-embedded whiteboard displays, the books take teachers and children alike on an enriching and thoroughly engaging journey of musical discovery and creativity. / Tout Instrument

CY014 - suivies de 22 applications. Par CALLIER YVES. Regles Du Jeu Musical - Level 1 Year 2 is a theory method for second year beginners by Yves Callier. Really complete, this theory method covers all the necessary basics and also contains 22 applications which will enable the young musician to learn and remember the basics quickly. This second volume follows the lessons of the first one and features the different keys, notes, tempo, scales, intervals and alterations, among other basics. Comments and explanations are given throughout the book and at the bottom of each application to remind what the music rules are./ Solfège/Formation Musicale / Pédagogie Musicale

Revised 4th Edition With Answers-This revised 4th edition of Practice in Music Theory Grade 6 comes complete with detachable Model Answers! The success of its previous editions for the past two decades has prompted the need for more definitive solutions. Based on the ABRSM theory examination syllabus it is the first of three comprehensive coursebooks leading to Grade 8 and beyond. Students are guided to achieve a high theoretical standard with competent knowledge in harmony counterpoint melodic writing and score analysis. The J Koh?s instructional approach is academic and systematic; yet musically conceived with graphical layouts and selective examples. There are 2 parts to thiscoursebook. Part I ? Harmony The principles of harmony are introduced here: 4-part writing 2-part counterpoint concepts of traditional chord progression use of inversions principles of voice-leading and the use of non-harmony notes. Harmonic guidelines and rules are clearly explained with relevant examples. Exercises are progressively structured to ensure a strong grasp of the theoretical concepts. Part II ? Melodic Composition and Analysis Meloic composition is taught through an analytical approach. The concepts of phrasing use of motifs modulations and melodic contour are illustrated with authentic extracts. By taking students through the works of the great masters their technical skills are sharpened enhanced with useful tools for the creative compositional process. Skills in score analysis involve the acquisition of sound musical knowledge - the study of forms genres history of western music that spans 4 centuries along with the composers? works and styles. Appendices II and III provide guidance for basic research needed at this level. The essential and highly recommended reference texts are: Musical Forms and Terms and Understanding Orchestration The Orchestra and Its Instruments.

With a fully revised and updated edition, Book Two of the renowned John Thompson's Adult Piano Course has been tailor-made for the adult beginner, who is getting to grips with the basics of Piano playing. The accompanying download card will allow you to hear how each example should be played, allowing you to continue your progression smoothly from Book One.John Thompson's Piano Course has long been the standard for beginning Piano tuition, and now the Adult Piano Course ignites the flame for older beginners who have decided to take up that most valuable pastime in later life, as it truly is never too late. Featuring authoritative instructions and advice that is practical and useful, this second volume of the hugely popular Piano tutor series explores the techniques and theory that were introduced in the first book, but in greater depth and detail, as well as introducing new, more advanced concepts that you will be learning for the first time.Book Two of the John Thompson's Adult Piano Course will guide you through concepts such as pedal points, new chord studies, grace notes, syncopation, arpeggios, staccato, major and minor scales and many more essential concepts, all the while using fantastic music to illustrate and contextualise the ideas. With its authoritative tone and comprehensive instructions, you'll be building on everything you learned in the first book in no time at all.As in the previous volume, this book places equal emphasis on musical theory and musicality, providing you with good examples on which to focus your practising of a particular technique. If you have a teacher, they will be able to decide how best to use the book, but if you are teaching yourself it's still an incredibly useful and efficient tool for helping you make the most of your abilities. The unique Download Card is also a hugely beneficial feature, allowing you to hear example demonstrations of each exercise, ensuring you get everything perfect.The John Thompson's Adult Piano Course has been a favourite and a stalwart of beginning pianist's bookshelves for decades. Now, with this full updated edition of Book Two, all of the crucial information and practical exercises have been giving a modern makeover. The addition of the download card technology makes this book so easy-to-use and helpful, ensuring that adult beginners get the most out of their Piano. / Piano