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.
This Alto Clef edition includes primarily alto clef examples, but also
presents treble and bass clef examples.
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.