Essentials of Music Theory: Book 1

Essentials of Music Theory: Book 1 Lessons, Ear Training, and Workbook Author: Andrew Surmani, Karen Farnum Surmani, and 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 and test your knowledge with a review that completes each unit. 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 Ste