Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory program was created to enhance students’ understanding of musical language. It is for all age levels, for anyone who wants to learn the essentials of reading and writing music.
The Complete Lesson Book is made up of three 6-unit books, for a total of 18 units and 75 lessons. Starting with the staff, notes, and pitches, this series teaches the concepts of note values, time signatures, harmony, rests, dynamics, tempo, sharps, flats, naturals, music terminology, sharp and flat scales, key signatures, intervals, triads, chords, modes, tones, and much, much more. Lessons are usually one page in length and contain both instruction and exercises. Each unit closes with ear training activities and a review with exercises. The Ear Training CDs are packaged with either the Lesson Book or the Teacher Answer Key. The Teacher’s Answer Key is easy to use, as it contains the exact text of the Lesson Book with answers shaded in gray.
Several supplemental items are available to complement the lesson book. Bingo and Flashcards help you learn and review notes and rhythms. A Teacher’s Activity Kit has 30 reproducible practice pages and six tests, with answers in the back.