Alfred Publishing Essentials of Music Theory: Book 1

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 PitchesTreble & Bass ClefsGrad Staff & Ledger LinesNote ValuesMeasure, Bar Line and Double Bar2/4, 3/4 & 4/4 Time SignaturesWhole, Half & Quarter Notes/RestsDotted Half & Quarter NotesTies & SlursRepeat Sign, 1st & 2nd EndingsEighth Notes & RestsDynamic Signs, Tempo Marks & ArticulationD.C., D.S., Coda & FineFlats, Sharps & NaturalsWhole & Half Step, Enharmonic NotesThe 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. Song List:AppendixEar Training For Lessons 1-5Ear Training For Lessons 10-13Ear Training For Lessons 14-17Ear Training For Lessons 18-21Ear Training For Lessons 22-25Ear Training For Lessons 6-9Glossary & Index Of Terms & SymbolsLesson 1: The Staff, Notes And PitchesLesson 10: 2/4 Time SignatureLesson 11: 3/4 Time SignatureLesson 12: Dotted Half NoteLesson 13: Ties And SlursLesson 14: Repeat Sign, 1st And 2nd EndingsLesson 15: Eighth NotesLesson 16: Eighth RestsLesson 17: Dotted Quarter NoteLesson 18: Dynamic SignsLesson 19: Tempo MarksLesson 2: Treble Clef And StaffLesson 20: ArticulationLesson 21: D.c., D.s., Coda And FineLesson 22: FlatsLesson 23: SharpsLesson 24: NaturalsLesson 25: Whole Steps, Half Steps And Enharmonic NotesLesson 3: Bass Clef And StaffLesson 4: The Grand Staff And Ledger Lines (The Middle Notes)Lesson 5: Ledger Lines (Low And High Notes)Lesson 6: Note ValuesLesson 7: Measure, Bar Line And Double BarLesson 8: 4/4 Time Signature And Note ValuesLesson 9: Whole, Half And Quarter RestsReview Of Lessons 1-5Review Of Lessons 10-13Review Of Lessons 14-17Review Of Lessons 18-21Review Of Lessons 22-25Review Of Lessons 6-9Unit 1Unit 2Unit 3Unit 4Unit 5Unit 6