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Aural Matters serves as a comprehensive resource for advanced aural training, presented in a single volume accompanied by two compact discs. The first section is filled with a variety of dictation and discrimination exercises, meticulously arranged by difficulty level. These recordings enable students to practice independently at home while also providing teachers with valuable materials for classroom instruction. The text adopts a systematic approach to aural training, covering aspects such as melody and two-part dictation, harmonic recognition, and error identification in performance, supplemented by practical tips to help students build their skills and confidence.

Author : Nigel Scaife, John Holmes

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Each volume of Aural Training in Practice serves as a valuable resource for both teachers and students preparing for the updated aural tests. It clarifies the objectives of each assessment, detailing what is required and what examiners expect. Additionally, the volumes offer practical suggestions for preparation activities and teaching strategies, along with practice tests that include answers where applicable. A CD recording is also provided, which is particularly beneficial for non-pianist instructors and aids students in their practice sessions between lessons.

Author : Nigel Scaife, John Holmes

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Aural Training in Practice provides valuable support for teachers preparing students for ABRSM Practical exams. The three-volume set, covering Grades 1-3, 4-5, and 6-8, offers:

Author : Nigel Scaife, John Holmes

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Aural Training in Practice provides valuable support for teachers preparing students for ABRSM Practical exams. The three-volume set, covering Grades 1-3, 4-5, and 6-8, offers:

Author : Nigel Scaife, John Holmes

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Aural Training in Practice provides valuable support for teachers preparing students for ABRSM Practical exams. The three-volume set, covering Grades 1-3, 4-5, and 6-8, offers:

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Ear training is an essential skill for musicians, often overlooked, that allows them to anticipate musical elements in both performance and composition. At the renowned Grove School of Music in Los Angeles, hundreds of students, ranging from novices to seasoned professionals, have benefited from innovative courses that employ SOLFEG (the syllables Do, Re, Mi, etc.) within a relative pitch framework centered on key signatures. The first level focuses on developing the ability to hear and transcribe melodies, rhythms, intervals, and bass lines, progressing to the identification of triads and basic chord progressions. In the second level, students advance to transcribing triad and four-part chord progressions, recognizing key changes, chromatic tones, and modal scales, while also integrating melodic and harmonic dictation.

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This companion volume to the acclaimed "Theory for the Contemporary Guitarist" begins with fundamental concepts of pitch discrimination and progresses to nuanced distinctions among various interval types, chord types, scales, and chord progressions. The material is presented in a user-friendly workbook format, complete with correct answers for all exercises. Musical examples are illustrated in both standard notation and tablature, and a CD featuring guitar demonstrations of all examples is included.

Author : Paul Harris, JOHN LENEHAN

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Having a keen sense of hearing is essential for achieving success as a musician, and Improve Your Aural! is designed to assist in enhancing your musicianship through straightforward, progressive stages. This interactive workbook, accompanied by two CDs, emphasizes all the crucial skills you require through enjoyable listening activities, fill-in boxes, and practice exercises. Furthermore, since all elements of musical training are inherently interconnected, a variety of activities are provided to aid in ear development.

Author : Paul Harris, JOHN LENEHAN

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