Description

Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory caters to learners of all ages, whether they are music enthusiasts or performers, seeking to deepen their comprehension of musical language. This comprehensive theory course offers succinct lessons to grasp fundamental concepts, alongside exercises to enhance music reading and writing abilities. Additionally, students can refine their listening skills using ear-training CDs available for separate purchase, and each unit concludes with a review to assess understanding. Furthermore, computer software is provided for randomized practice and tracking progress.

Book 2 (Lessons 25-50) covers topics such as Tetrachords and Major Scales, Key Signatures, the Chromatic Scale, Intervals, and the Circle of Fifths. It also includes Perfect, Major, and Minor Intervals, Augmented and Diminished Intervals, Solfège and Transposition, as well as various note values and time signatures, including Common Time and Cut Time. The book further explores Primary and Major Triads and Scale Degree Names, culminating in the Dominant 7th Chord.

The full range of Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory encompasses 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 educators in private study, studio, and network settings.