Description

It is advisable not to require students to read music until they are adequately prepared for it. This comprehensive book offers four sequential units, each containing eight lessons specifically designed to equip students with the skills necessary for music reading. Following most lessons, there is a dedicated page of exercises that serve as an excellent tool for assessing student progress. Additionally, the book includes numerous large, reproducible music symbols, which are perfect for use on bulletin boards or as flashcards. For convenience, you can opt for the Digital Download option to acquire the material in PDF format, making it suitable for remote teaching and distance learning. This resource is recommended for students in grades four and above.

Songs / Content

• Introduction
• Unit 1 -- Staff, Clefs, Notes
• 1. The Staff
• 2. Treble Clef
• 3. Bass Clef
• 4. Notes
• 5. Whole Note
• 6. Half Note
• 7. Quarter Note
• 8. Eighth Note
• Unit 2 -- Rhythm
• 1. Rests
• 2. Whole Rest and Half Rest
• 3. Quarter Rest and Eighth Rest
• 4. Barlines and Measures
• 5. Beats
• 6. Time Signature
• 7. Dots
• 8. Ties
• Unit 3 -- Pitch
• 1. Note Names in the Treble Clef
• 2. Note Names in the Bass Clef
• 3. Ledger Lines
• 4. Grand Staff
• 5. Sharp and Flat
• 6. Key Signatures
• 7. Naming Key Signatures
• 8. Natural Sign and Accidentals
• Unit 4 -- More Musical Symbols and Terms
• 1. How Loud? How Soft?
• 2. More About Loud and Soft
• 3. How Fast? How Slow?
• 4. Staccato and Fermata
• 5. Accent, Tenuto, and Marcato
• 6. Repeats, First and Second Endings
• 7. Vocal Music
• 8. Putting It All Together (L'il Liza Jane)
• The Symbols of Music
• Review Answer Key
• The Water Is Wide, a performance piece
• Ready to Read Music Certificate