Description

Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory caters to learners of all ages, whether they are listeners or performers, seeking to enhance their comprehension of musical language. This comprehensive theory course offers succinct lessons, exercises for honing music reading and writing abilities, ear-training CDs for improving listening skills (available separately), and unit reviews to assess knowledge. Additionally, computer software is provided for randomized practice and score tracking.

The Alto Clef edition primarily features examples in alto clef, while also including treble and bass clef illustrations.

Book 3 (Lessons 51-75) covers topics such as first and second inversions of triads, inversions of V7 chords, figured bass, major chord progressions, minor scales and triads, augmented and diminished triads, primary triads in minor keys, minor chord progressions, modes, harmonizing melodies in major and minor keys, broken chords and arpeggiated accompaniments, passing and neighboring tones, composing melodies in major and minor keys, the 12-bar blues chord progression, and basic forms of music.

The full range 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 designed for both students and teachers in private study, studio, and network settings.