Composed by Julie McIntosh Johnson. Ear training, method. Student book and CD. Julie Johnson Music Publications #ETB6. Published by Julie Johnson Music Publications (JJ.ETB6).
Ear Training Basics, Level 6 Student Book (Late Intermediate). Workbook and CD. 15 lessons and homework, 64 pages. To be used in combination with Teacher Book, Levels 4 through 7. Includes major and minor melodies and triads, major, harmonic minor, and melodic minor scales, major and perfect intervals up to one octave ascending and descending, chord progressions, authentic, half, plagal, and deceptive cadences, rhythm patterns using a variety of time signatures, tempos and performance terms, and rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic dictation. The CD is in MP3 format, playable on computer CD-ROMs, MP3 players, and any CD player that supports MP3 playback.
Ear Training Basics is designed to help students hear and identify various elements of music at levels that match their current musical abilities. The Teacher Book includes progressive activities to be completed at the lesson, and answers for the student At Home assignments. The Student Books include worksheets for lesson time, as well as a CD and worksheets for home assignments that reinforce what was learned at the lesson. A variety of activities makes learning each skill interesting and fun!
