Matériel : Partition + CD
SKU: PE.DHC80076
ISBN 9780984292820. UPC: 644718007625. English.
Cindy Tseng, a Master of Music in piano and pedagogy, and six-time Grammy award-winner Daniel Ho present a fun and entertaining introduction to the basics of music theory. With their collective experiences as a music instructor and touring clinician, Cindy and Daniel carefully select essential lessons that enable students of all ages to be creative with music. Enjoy learning how songs are constructed, how to play your instrument more musically, and how to connect with music at a deeper level. Write and play your own music, and learn to improvise. An audio CD of examples is included.
SKU: AP.12-MPT300308
English.
Theory of Music Made Easy, Grade 8 by Loh Phaik Kheung takes students through the topics required for the ABRSM Grade 8 exam by consolidating information covered in the preceding books and tackling new subjects in an organized and logical way. It introduces the topics of melodic decorations, writing for keyboard, harmonizing and writing melodies, and writing for orchestral instruments. Topics include: Continuation of a given opening of a passage from a baroque trio, a sonata for two treble instruments, and a basso continuo * completion of an outline of a short passage for keyboard * melodic compositions * melodic compositions in a more modern style * general exercises.
SKU: AP.12-MPT300306
Theory of Music Made Easy, Grade 6 by Loh Phaik Kheung takes students through the topics required for the ABRSM Grade 6 exam by consolidating information covered in the preceding books and tackling new subjects in an organized and logical way. It introduces the topics of melodic decorations, writing for keyboard, harmonizing and writing melodies, and writing for orchestral instruments. Topics include: Melodic decorations * Figured bass * writing for keyboard * harmonizing a melody by adding a bass part and figuring it * melody writing * writing for orchestral instruments * melodic composition in more modern style * general exercises * definition of the terms used to describe a melody or a piece of music.
SKU: AP.12-MPT300307
Theory of Music Made Easy, Grade 7 by Loh Phaik Kheung takes students through the topics required for the ABRSM Grade 7 exam by consolidating information covered in the preceding books and tackling new subjects in an organized and logical way. It introduces the topics of melodic decorations, writing for keyboard, harmonizing and writing melodies, and writing for orchestral instruments. Topics include: Suspensions and retardations * harmonizing a melody by figuring a given bass line * rewriting a chorale passage in the style of J.S. Bach * rewriting a passage in the style of Corelli's Trio sonatas * continuation of a given solo instrumental part above a given keyboard accompaniment * melodic compositions in more modern styles * writing a melody based on the given chord progression * general exercises.
SKU: AP.12-MPT300305
Every aspect of the theory for grade 5 is introduced gradually for ease of learning, and are clearly laid out with simple instructions explaining the principles for each section thoroughly. There is plenty of opportunity for the pupil to fill-in along the way, thus providing the perfect gradual method for learning.
SKU: MB.30651
ISBN 9781513460819. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This book provides the pianist with an amazing assortment of easy, essential exercises. Players of all experience levels can utilize this method; beginners will learn to play music through creative exercises, while advanced pianists can add new exercises to their routines. With this book, you will be able to practice scales and chords without the usual monotony.
The exercises focus on three 5-note palindrome patterns (which sound the same forwards and backwards) and are excellent for sight reading. Correct fingering is the key to playing piano with dexterity—this book provides all 120 ways these 5-note patterns can be played, giving you the ability to utilize all ten fingers efficiently across 88 keys.
SKU: PE.DHC80077
ISBN 9780984292813. UPC: 644718007724. English.
Six-time Grammy award-winner Daniel Ho presents a unique approach to colorful harmonies. With Colorful Sounds: Creative Harmony Made Simple, songwriters can discover infinite ways to harmonize melodies beyond the obvious ear chords, composers can create moods and underscore scenes with a more extensive sonic palette, and players can execute unique voicings of extended chords with ease. Includes an audio CD demonstrating examples from the book.
SKU: HL.14034354
ISBN 9781844494170. 9.0x12.0x0.152 inches.
This book contains everything you need to progress to intermediate singing level, including over 20 songs which can be used in your ABRSM Grade 4 exam, with plenty of help and theory information throughout. There are also sections on warming-up and sight singing. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
