(Educational Piano Library). Essential Elements Piano Theory is a
comprehensive course designed to help students master theory concepts.
New concepts are gradually introduced in a clearly presented format,
followed by sufficient and effective reinforcement. Each book features
three sections of Musical Mastery which include ear training, mastery in
rhythm, symbols, reading, and analysis. Students learn to apply their
theoretical knowledge in a musical context through such elements as
improvisation, transposition, reading lead lines and standard chord
progressions. Each book concludes with a section of Theory Mastery which
includes a review test and ear training. The creative and fun approach
of this series applies the student's understanding of theory to real
musical examples, and will enhance and supplement any method book.
(NOTE: Books 1 and 2 correspond directly with the Texas Theory State
Test.)