(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.