Description

s authoritative text for the Fundamentals of Music course caters to students with varying levels of proficiency. Acclaimed composer William Duckworth explores the essential concepts across 14 succinct main chapters, complemented by 11 supplementary appendices. These appendices provide further insights for educators or learners seeking additional guidance. Emphasizing a practical approach to skill development, Duckworth includes numerous clear examples that illustrate foundational principles. Recognizing that students learn best through application, the book features both written and aural exercises, allowing students to creatively engage with their knowledge in authentic musical contexts.

Songs / Content

• INTRODUCTION.1.
• The Basics of Music.
• 2. Rhythm I: Simple Meter.FOCUS ON SKILLS I.
• 3. Rhythm II: Compound Meter.
• 4. Pitch.FOCUS ON SKILLS II.
• 5. Major Scales.
• 6. Major Key Signatures.
• 7. Intervals.FOCUS ON SKILLS III.
• 8. Minor Key Signatures.
• 9. Minor Scales.
• 10. The Pentatonic and Blues Scales.FOCUS ON SKILLS IV.
• 11. Triads.
• 12. Triads in a Musical Context.
• 13. Chord Progressions.
• 14. Writing a Song.Appendices:
• A. Graded Rhythms for Counting and Performing.
• B. Graded World Rhythms in Two and Three Parts.
• C. Syllables for Sight-Singing Scales and Modes.
• D. Graded Melodies for Sight-Singing and Playing.
• E. Chromatic Scale and Major-Scale Fingerings for Keyboard Instruments.
• F. The C Clef.
• G. Other Scales and Modes.
• H: Transposing the Modes.
• I. A Brief Introduction To Timbre.
• J. A Brief Discussion of Acoustics.
• K. Basic Guitar Chords.
• L. Using the Focus on Fundamentals Enhanced CD.
• Glossary.
• Subject Index.
• Index to Musical Examples.