Music Theory in Practice, Grade 1

I use this workbook to teach music theory and reinforce the ideas covered in the practical lessons. It helps students think. For instance, in answer to the question on page 5 they can say that 3over 4 means 3 beats in a bar. Invariably, when you ask them why not just write a big "3" to convey the same idea they are at a loss and you can use this as a launching pad to explain the full concept. The improvisation/composition exercises at the end of the book are also helpful for both students and teachers. They are needed for all round musicianship. This was delivered promptly via Amazon Prime.

The Basic Music Theory

Positives: This book is practise and testing your music theory. The exercise vary from easy to difficult and allow you to test your knowledge. By completing it, you should be able to sit the level music tests. The exercises are really engaging too. Note, it does have some hints and knowledge bits but it is not a learning book (i.e. read it to learn level 1), it's an exercise book like a mock exam. I found the book engaging too, as well as relevant. Cons; Some exercises were wrong (minor details and issues but wrong nonetheless) Some exercises repetitive but I guess that's how one would learn best

Very comprehensive and easy to use. I first learned the Violin as a child and to decided to take it up again as an adult. Over time, much of my theory had been lost so this book was great for getting me back on track and preparing me for grade 1. It also taught me stuff that I don't recall ever been shown by my violin teacher. Definately worth the buy.

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These books are good teaching tools, rather than DIY. Any musician who can read music will already know some of the content of this book, so it is a pleasant surprise for pupils that they already know some theory without realising it. It coincidentally highlights the importance of READING THE QUESTION as many of the exercises have to be completed in different ways, and pupils often rush ahead without reading the specific instruction. This will stand them in good stead when doing school exams. A tip (probably frowned on by ABRSM!) - rather than have pupils sitting grade 1 theory, grade 2 theory etc, you can buy past papers, and if you want to be lazy past answers are available too! You would still have to use your brain/experience a little, but this saves expensive exam fees.

Before I start, this book should be accompanied by The AB Guide to Music Theory part 1 (ABRSM). I think for anyone trying to teach themselves music theory at this level for exams (as I have)or purely out of interest, this book is perfect. If you already have knowledge of music theory, some of the sections might not acquire you to read about them. I found this to explain clearly what would be in the exam and the standard required. I think this book gives you the theory in bite-sized chunks and therefore stops you getting overloaded with information and confused. I can't fault this book at all. I advice anyone studying music from a beginner to get this series of books and work through them.

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Just as I asked, great condition.

Ein gutes Buch,für die Anfänger find ich sehr gut und kann man Schritt vor Schritt alles lernen ,ich glaube,wenn es mit den Antworten gekommrn ist . Es wird viel einfach und man lernt besser

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L'ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) è una istituzione riconosciuta a livello mondiale che offre esaminazioni nel campo musicale in tutto il mondo. Gli esami più comuni offerti dall'ABRSM sono quelli di Teoria musicale e di strumento, divisi in un primo livello in 8 gradi. Questo libricino di 32 pagine è assai utile per ripassare e testare la proprio conoscenza dell'esame ABRSM Music Theory - Grade 1. ABRSM Music Theory - Grade 1 comprende i seguenti argomenti: valori delle note (semibreve, minima, semiminima, croma, semicroma), le linee del pentagramma e le indicazioni del tempo/metro (2/4 3/4 4/4), le note nel pentagramma, la chiave di Sol, la chiave di Fa, le pause di semibreve minima semiminima croma e semicroma, le legature di valore, note puntate (semibreve, minima, semiminima, croma, semicroma), alterazioni (diesis, bemolle, bequadro), intervalli di tono e semitono, scale maggiori di Do Sol Re e Fa, intervalli della scala di ottava, la triade di tonica, comporre un ritmo di 4 battute nei tempi 2/4 3/4 4/4, ed infinde alcune note di direzione (tempi, dinamiche, cescendo, diminuendo, corona, punto, legato). Il volumetto è costituita da una piccola parte introduttiva di ripasso (che rimanda al testo di teoria "The AB guide to Music Theory"), da un piccolo esercizio guidato e/o esplicativo, e dagli esercizi veri e propri. 4 test di una pagina finali riassumono e fanno il punto su tutto il materiale. Da un punto di vista teorico, il volumetto guida con molta chiarezza e semplicità il percorso lungo i vari temi di teoria musicale, con molti esempi pratici e mettendo subito degli esempi pratici con cui doversi confrontare (differentemente dal metodo quasi solamente teorico della scuola italiana). Bisogna tenere conto che questa edizione è in inglese, e conseguentemente tutta la teoria e tutte le codificazioni si riferiscono al sistema inglese (chiamare le note C D E F G A B, e poche altre differenze a parte le ovvie traduzioni dei termini). Da un punto di vista grafico è abbastanza chiaro e curato, con un testo medio nero, e con l'utilizzo del rosso e del blu per paragrafi e punti salienti. Assolutamente raccomandato per intraprendere uno studio serio, graduale e guidato della teoria musicale esternamente al sistema accademico italiano o anche solamente come hobby. Per testare se le risposte date sono corrette, si può andare da un insegnante di musica o anche comprare il volumetto delle risposte (con copertina grigia).