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Alfred’s Essentialsof Music TheoryAndrew Surmani, Karen Farnum Surmani & Morton ManusBooks & CDsAlfred’s Essentials of Music Theory is a series of three 40-page books that introducesmusical concepts through concise lessons followed by short exercises. Includedin each of the 18 units is a page of ear training and a page of review. For stringstudents, an Alto clef edition is also available. For additional resource material, Books1–3 also have a corresponding Teacher’s Activity Kit, each with 30 reproducibleactivity pages plus six tests. The entire series covers 48 classical compositions from33 different composers, as well as 72 folk songs from 22 different world cultures.The musical examples include symphonies, marches, operas, oratorios, concertos,and piano literature.EarTrainingCDsAvailableIt’s now easier than ever to integrate music and history or geography into yourstate or national music curriculum utilizing Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory as atheoretical foundation.The ear training examples included on two audio CDs are performed by acousticinstruments (piano, strings, woodwinds, and brass). Prices are in US and are subject to change without notice.

LESSON 5U N I T71Ledger LinesLow and High Notes&More than one ledger line maybe added to extend the lowerand upper ranges of the grandstaff. The next higher notes ofthe treble staff are G, A, B and C.?The next lower notes of the bassstaff are F, E, D and C.AGCBMIDDLECG A B CMIDDLEFEDC D E FCAll the notes on the grandstaff from bass clef Low Cto treble clef High C:CMIDDLEC D E F GA B C D E F G A B C D E F G A B C D E F G A B C&?Exercises1wDraw a treble clefand name the notes.2wDraw a bass clefand name the notes.Write each of theindicated notes infour places on thegrand s Essentials of Music Theory, Book 1, page 256)(00-17261)(00-17252)(00-17253)(00-17254)O O O3wBook 1. 6.50Book 2. 6.50Book 3. 6.50Complete Book. 12.50Complete Book & 2 Ear Training CDs. 31.50Viola/Alto Clef Book 1. 6.50Viola/Alto Clef Book 2. 6.50Viola/Alto Clef Book 3. 6.50Viola/Alto Clef Complete Book. 19.95Teacher’s Answer Key. 19.50Teacher’s Answer Key & 2 Ear Training CDs. 37.50Ear Training CD 1 (for Books 1 & 2). 10.95Ear Training CD 2 (for Book 3). 10.95Ear Training CDs 1 & 2 (for Books 1–3). 18.95Self-Study Course(Complete Book, 2 CDs & Answers). 39.95Software Demo Disc (for PC/Mac). FREECGAB

Alfred’s Essentialsof Music TheoryAndrew Surmani, Karen Farnum Surmani& Morton ManusSoftware, Version 2.0This comprehensive, award-winning software covers all thematerial in the Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory book series.CD-ROMWINDOWS/MACNew! Assessment Tools Customize tests by adding your own questionsand exercises Record test scores electronically or print out the results Require a passing grade for students to go on to furtherunits (optional)New! Performance Capabilities Read notation in Alto or Tenor clefs (optional) Use MIDI compatibility on selected screens Update easily onlineNew! Record-Keeping Tools Track student progress Access multiple student records Export and import batch files Import student name database Student Version Volume 1. 29.95Student Version Volumes 2 & 3. 39.95Student Version Complete (All 3 Volumes). 59.95Educator Version Volume 1. 99.95Educator Version Volumes 2 & 3. 119.95Educator Version Complete (All 3 Volumes). 199.95Network Version Volume 1*. 300.00Network Version Volumes 2/3 . 350.00Network Version Complete (All 3 Volumes)6. 20821)(00-18832)(00-20322)(00-20823)(00-20321)* Includes 5 student licenses. Additional licenses are 20.00 per student. Includes 5 student licenses. Additional licenses are 25.00 per student.6 Includes5 student licenses. Additional licenses are 40.00 per student.Lab Packs are also available for schools without networks.Call your local dealer for details.Prices are in US and are subject to change without notice.

Topics coveredin each volume:Volume 1 (Beginner): Lessons 1–25 Treble and Bass clefs Optional2 34Alto and Tenor clefs 4, 4 and 4 time signatures Flats, sharps, naturals Whole & half steps Dynamic signs, tempo markings and articulation Up to eighth notes & restsVolume 1, Lesson ScreenVolume 2 (Intermediate): Lessons 26–50Volume 2, Exercise Screen Major scales Key signatures Intervals36 8 and 8 time signatures Triads and V7 chordsVolume 3 (Late Intermediate): Lessons 51–75 1st and 2nd inversions of triads Figured bass Chord progressions Minor scales and triads Modes Harmonizing and composing melodies 12-bar blues chord progression and blues scale Basic forms of musicVolume 3, Ear Training Screen

Alfred’s Essentialsof Music TheoryAndrew Surmani, Karen Farnum Surmani& Morton ManusBingo Games & Flash CardsWhat better way to reinforce concepts and facts than through games!With the Double Bingo games, two separate, color-coded gamesare on each side of every player card. Play both games separately,then together—SIX games in all. Three editions are available: Rhythm,Note Naming & Key Signature. The exciting Flash Card sets include48 note naming, rhythm or key signature cards, with exerciseson both sides, for a total of 96 examples. It is organized into fourprogressive sets (6 for key signatures) and may be used with anybeginning music theory course. Bingo GamesRhythm. 19.95Note Naming. 19.95NEW! Key Signature. 19.95(00-19479)(00-19481)(00-24448)Flash CardsRhythm. 9.95Note Naming. 9.95NEW! Key Signature. 9.95(00-19396)(00-20320)(00-24447)NEW!NEW!Prices are in US and are subject to change without notice.

Unit 414&4TESTUse after completing page 27.Activity Book, Book 1, page 26Name/ClassRewrite the following example using a repeat sign.& 44œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ wœ œ œ œ w.3–12Rewrite the following example using 1st and 2nd endings.24&4 œœœœœœ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œœœœœœ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ ŒœœœStodola PumpaCzech Folk Song& 443œ œ œ œœ œ œ œOne set of fourTeacher’s Activity Kits5Activity Kit, Book 1. 19.95Activity Kit, Book 2. 19.95NEW! Activity Kit, Book 3. 19.95NEW! Activity Kit, Complete. 49.95(00-19380)(00-20373)(00-26321)(00-26327)34 Flags44 e hb.e œqc.œ œ‰ Œb.e wŒ Œ‰ Œ Óc.d.eœjœ œ œ œ œœ Œ4‰ ( 4 time) Complete the measures by adding only one rest to each,as indicated by the arrows.1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 8œœTwo sets of pairsFill in the correct numbers to complete the answers.644œ œComplete the measure below using beamed eighth notes on the first space.Write the beats (1&2&3&) under the notes.a.73–15œœ3–12FlagsFill in the correct numbers to complete the answers.4a.Tired of creating your own tests and activities to test your students onmusic theory? These reproducible sheets will save you time and effortas they reinforce theoretical concepts. Each kit has 30 reproducibleactivities plus six tests. Each kit can be used in conjunction with Alfred’sEssentials of Music Theory, or with any other theory course.œ œ2.Add stems with flags or beams to make eighth notes as indicated.?Reproduciblesheets!.1.jœ œ d.1 & 2 & 3 &4 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & œœhk2–8Œ œÓ1–152–8œœœœ3–121 & 2 & 3 & 4 & Complete the measures by adding only one note on the 4th line to each,as indicated by the arrows.œœ œ œJ‰ œ œ œœ ‰ 3–181 &2&3&4 & 1 &2 &3&4& 1 &2&3&4 & 1 &2 &3&4& 1 &2&3&4 & 1 &2 &3&4& 100Copyright MM by Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.26

Alfred’s Essentialsof Jazz TheoryShelly BergBooks & CDsLearn, practice, and test your knowledge of jazz with Alfred’s Essentialsof Jazz Theory. Book 1 introduces swing feel, major and dominantseventh and ninth chords, dominant function, bebop dominant scale,12-bar blues and more. Book 2 explores minor chords, ii-V-I progressions,diminished and augmented idioms, altered dominants, upper structuresand other jazz essentials. Book 3 covers melodic soloing & sequence,minor 11th and sus chords, jazz minor scale and mode. Learn the essentials of jazz music through concise lessons Practice jazz music reading and writing skills in the exercises Test knowledge with a review that completes each unit CDs: Improve listening and ear training skills with therecorded examplesBook 1 with CD. 12.95Book 2 with CD. 12.95Book 3 with CD. 12.95Complete with 3 CDs. 34.95NEW! Teacher’s Answer Key with 3 CDs. 08)CDIncludedwith EachBookGreat for students who have completed one year of traditional music theory.Use after Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory, Book 3. Prices are in US and are subject to change without notice.

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Materials of Western MusicWilliam G. Andrews & Molly SclaterThis series was created to afford serious students of Western music the opportunity ofrelating the component parts of the music they have played: melody, harmony, rhythm,phrasing and structure. The harmonic vocabulary has been introduced in a logical orderusing melodic lines and examples from a wide variety of composers, periods, styles andmedia. Companion volumes encourage creative discussion of the music examples, moretime for sight reading and more time for keyboard harmony.Part 1. 25.95Part 2. 39.95Part 3. 49.95(00-V1417)(00-V1418)(00-V1426)Companion to the Harmonic and Structural Analysis of the Materials of Western MusicPart 1A. 13.95Part 2. 12.9510(00-V1431)(00-V1432)Prices are in US and are subject to change without notice.

Alfred’s Interactive MusicianPitch Training Rhythm Sight-ReadingImmerse yourself and your students aged 10 and up in a fun and challenging interactive environmentfor developing musicianship! Featuring three unique sections—Pitch Training, Sight-Reading andRhythm—Alfred’s Interactive Musician enhances the student’s recognition of intervals, chords andscales, improves sight-reading ability and helps prepare the student for various types of rhythms.Students work at their own pace, while the teacher sets up student guidelines.NEW! Trial CD-Rom(For PC/MAC).FREE (00-101088)NEW! Student Version. 39.95 (00-23135)Q Includes 5 student licenses.Additional licenses are 30 per student.NEW! Educator Version. 99.95NEW! Network Version Q. 249.95(00-23136)(00-23137)CD-ROMWINDOWS/MACTeacher Feature: Create assessment tests that are scoredelectronically and allow immediate access to student progress.RhythmPitch TrainingSight-Reading11

Theory GamesSoftwareCourse Material by Willard A. Palmer,Morton Manus & Amanda Vick LethcoSoftware by Rob WrenThe updated versions of Theory Games, Level 1A–2 and 3–5 arenow available! This popular software package correlates withAlfred’s Basic Piano Library, has a lower price and NEW games!Favorite games have been given a facelift to incorporate freshartwork and surprising twists. Ideal for ages seven and up.UPDATED! Theory Games, Level 1A–2. 19.95UPDATED! Theory Games, Levels 3–5. 19.95(00-14432)(00-14433)CD-ROMWINDOWS/MAC12Prices are in US and are subject to change without notice.

Counting Game: Collect apples from the treeby adding the missing note values.Carnival Fun!: Identify the harmonic interval sothe dart pops the balloon.Name That Key: Identify the piano key onwhich the ladybug is sitting.Cross the River!: Help the frog cross the roadsafely by identifying musical symbols.Note Name Race / Chord Name Race:Correctly identify the notes or chords to finish theobstacle course.Under the Sea!: Make the correct notes“bubble” to the surface to form scales.13