Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory, Bk 1

by Andrew Surmani, Karen Farnum Surmani, Morton Manus

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 available ear-training CDs (sold separately), and test your knowledge with a review that completes each unit. Computer software is also available with randomized drilling of the material and scorekeeping.

Book 1 (Lessons 1-25): Staff, Notes and Pitches * Treble & Bass Clefs * Grand Staff & Ledger Lines * Note Values * Measure, Bar Line and Double Bar * 2/4, 3/4 & 4/4 Time Signatures * Whole, Half & Quarter Notes/Rests * Dotted Half & Quarter Notes * Ties & Slurs * Repeat Sign, 1st & 2nd Endings * Eighth Notes & Rests * Dynamic Signs, Tempo Marks & Articulation * D.C., D.S., Coda & Fine * Flats, Sharps & Naturals * Whole & Half Step, Enharmonic Notes.

The complete line of Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory includes Student Books, a Teacher's Answer Key, Ear-Training CDs, Double Bingo games, Flash Cards, Reproducible Teacher's Activity Kits, and interactive software for students and teachers in private study, studio and network environments.

Genres: Music

40 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Andrew Surmani served as Chief Marketing Officer for Alfred Music, where he played a key role in the company's acquisition of Warner Brothers Publications.

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

I already knew practically everything in here, so it was pretty easy and boring.

[Гарретт mcneilly]

boring but good to know

[AK 김 승 주 · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was kinda boring/bogus because we had to do it every week, but on the other side, it was REALLY EASY! So that kinda balanced out the badness of this book.
Glad we're done with it

[Lorraine Manifold · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is great for students who haven't learned anything of music theory, a comprehensive book for complete beginners: it goes through all the little details one needs to know about music. I find it's not fair that someone gave it a 3 stars because they already knew everything in the book. Many websites offer the Table of Contents as images, please read them before buying. I'm a music teacher and I have given this book to adolescents as well as adults and everyone has benefited immensely.

[Jack]

SOOOOOOO MUCH WORRRRKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!