Welcome to the all new Concepts of Piano Theory Prep workbook. This workbook, based on the original series written by Craig Rees and Vivian Sadler, has been completely rewritten to meet the changing needs of today's student and teacher.
This series of advancing workbooks is specifically designed to give student a solid foundation in music theory. Each workbook introduces new terms and concepts with clear explanations, interesting examples and easy to remember learning aids. The concepts taught are creatively reinforced with rhythm and keyboard exercises, worksheets and composition analysis.
This workbook is made from recycled paper. By using books that are made from recycled materials, you are helping reduce deforestation and recover renewable resources.
For a complete understanding of music, a thorough study of theory is necessary. Concepts of Piano Theory provides the information that should be understood by every advancing pianist.
CONTENTS;
THE KEYBOARD
THE MUSIC ALPHABET
THE STAFF
THE TREBLE CLEF
THE BASS CLEF
THE GRAND STAFF
REVIEW 1
NOTE VALUES
MEASURES
TIME SIGNATURES
RESTS
REVIEW 2
COMPOSITION ANALYSIS
INTERVALS (2ND, 3RD, 4TH AND 5TH
SHARPS, FLATS AND NATURALS
HALF STEPS AND WHOLE STEPS
SIGNS AND TERMS
REVIEW 3
COMPOSITION ANALYSIS
MAJOR FIVE FINGER PATTERS
MAJOR TRIADS
MAJOR SCALES
MAJOR KEY SIGNATURES
DYNAMICS
EIGHTH NOTES
SIGNS AND TERMS
REVIEW 4
COMPOSITION ANALYSIS
MINOR FIVE FINGER PATTERNS AND TRIADS
FINAL REVIEW
COMPOSITION ANALYSIS
EAR TRAINING