A Level Music Harmony Workbook 2

Rhinegold Education-This book provides a firm foundation for all students embarking on a study of harmony. Assuming very little prior knowledge it guides you through topics such as intervals chord construction cadences harmonic progressions part-writing and figured bass. Activities are provided throughout the book to help you learn and practise the skills you are acquiring. This book is a thoroughly revised edition of the AS Music Harmony Workbook (2008) updated to meet the requirements of the 2016 A Level Music specifications for all exam boards. Follow on with A Level Music Harmony Workbook 2 to learn how to apply your knowledge to a wide range of tasks including the harmonisation of chorales in the style of J S Bach.

Media Type : Book/CD Set Level : Beginning-Intermediate Musical Genre : Jazz Number of pages : 88 The Jazz Workbook (vol. 1) is a first of its kind book. This book teaches the single note instrumentalist (including guitarist) how to hear and play thru chord changes. This is the essential element of jazz the play along CD has no chord instrument on it so the student can hear the sound of the chord on his or her instrument. This is a method book in which everything is written out for the student. Just playing thru the exercises in this book with or without a teacher will clear up many questions about harmony. Editions come in Bass, E-flat, B-flat and Concert.

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.

Book 4 Intermediate Level-Have fun learning improvisation with simple explanations and examples. This method encourages student creativity by providing ideas for composing and musical expression. Chord dexterity and ear training are developed with focused keyboard exercises. Accompaniment improvising is developed from standard chord symbols using root position and inversions. Learning is reinforced by writing the notes for the chords and accompaniment patterns on workbook-style pages. Ear training opportunities are provided by attentive listening to the sounds of various marjor minor augmented and diminished triads and 7th chords. Familiar folk songs and hymns are used to illustrate the accompanimentstyles.

Book 5 Early Advanced Level-Have fun learning improvisation with simple explanations and examples. This method encourages student creativity by providing ideas for composing and musical expression. Chord dexterity and ear training are developed with focused keyboard exercises. Melody improvising and melodic fill-ins are developed accompaniment improvising expanded and blues progressions introduced. Learning is reinforced by writing the notes for the chords and accompaniment patterns on workbook-style pages. Ear training opportunities are provided by attentive listening to the sounds of various marjor minor augmented and diminished triads and 7th chords. Familiar folk songs and hymns are used to illustratethe accompaniment styles.