MUSIC

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AlfREdS ESSEnTIAlS
Of MUSIC THEORY
Andrew Surmani, Karen Farnum Surmani & Morton Manus
Books & CDs
Alfreds Essentials of Music Theory is a series of three 40-page books that introduces
musical concepts through concise lessons followed by short exercises. Included
in each of the 18 units is a page of ear training and a page of review. For string
students, an Alto clef edition is also available. For additional resource material, Books
13 also have a corresponding Teachers Activity Kit, each with 30 reproducible
activity pages plus six tests. The entire series covers 48 classical compositions from
33 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.
Its now easier than ever to integrate music and history or geography into your
state or national music curriculum utilizing Alfreds Essentials of Music Theory as a
theoretical foundation.
The ear training examples included on two audio CDs are performed by acoustic
instruments (piano, strings, woodwinds, and brass).
Ear
Training
Cds
Available
Book 1......................................................................... $6.50 (00-17231)
Book 2......................................................................... $6.50 (00-17232)
Book 3......................................................................... $6.50 (00-17233)
Complete Book ....................................................... $12.50 (00-17234)
Complete Book & 2 Ear Training CDs ................ $31.50 (00-16486)
Viola/Alto Clef Book 1 ............................................. $6.50 (00-18580)
Viola/Alto Clef Book 2 ............................................. $6.50 (00-18581)
Viola/Alto Clef Book 3 ............................................. $6.50 (00-18582)
Viola/Alto Clef Complete Book ........................... $19.95 (00-18583)
Teachers Answer Key ............................................ $19.50 (00-17256)
Teachers Answer Key & 2 Ear Training CDs......$37.50 (00-17261)
Ear Training CD 1 (for Books 1 & 2) .................. $10.95 (00-17252)
Ear Training CD 2 (for Book 3) ........................... $10.95 (00-17253)
Ear Training CDs 1 & 2 (for Books 13) ............ $18.95 (00-17254)
Self-Study Course
(Complete Book, 2 CDs & Answers) ............. $39.95 (00-23194)
Software Demo Disc (for PC/Mac) ..................... FREE (00-101088)
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the treble staff are G, A, B and C.
The next lower notes of the bass
staff are F, E, D and C.
All the notes on the grand
staff from bass clef Low C
to treble clef High C:
Exercises
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Alfreds Essentials of Music Theory, Book 1, page 7
Student Version Volume 1................................................... $29.95 (00-18827)
Student Version Volumes 2 & 3 ......................................... $39.95 (00-20822)
Student Version Complete (All 3 Volumes) .................... $59.95 (00-18833)
Educator Version Volume 1................................................. $99.95 (00-18826)
Educator Version Volumes 2 & 3 ...................................... $119.95 (00-20821)
Educator Version Complete (All 3 Volumes) ................ $199.95 (00-18832)
Network Version Volume 1* ............................................. $300.00 (00-20322)
Network Version Volumes 2/3

....................................... $350.00 (00-20823)

Network Version Complete (All 3 Volumes)
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............... $500.00 (00-20321)
*
Includes 5 student licenses. Additional licenses are $20.00 per student.
Includes 5 student licenses. Additional licenses are $25.00 per student.
6Includes 5 student licenses. Additional licenses are $40.00 per student.
Lab Packs are also available for schools without networks.
Call your local dealer for details.
AlfREdS ESSEnTIAlS
Of MUSIC THEORY
Andrew Surmani, Karen Farnum Surmani
& Morton Manus
Software, Version 2.0
This comprehensive, award-winning software covers all the
material in the Alfreds Essentials of Music Theory book series.
New! Assessment Tools
Customize tests by adding your own questions
and exercises
Record test scores electronically or print out the results
Require a passing grade for students to go on to further
units (optional)
New! Performance Capabilities
Read notation in Alto or Tenor clefs (optional)
Use MIDI compatibility on selected screens
Update easily online
New! Record-Keeping Tools
Track student progress
Access multiple student records
Export and import batch fles
Import student name database
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TOpICS COvEREd
In EACH vOlUME:
Volume 1 (Beginner): Lessons 125
Treble and Bass clefs
Optional Alto and Tenor clefs

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4,
3
4 and
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4 time signatures
Flats, sharps, naturals
Whole & half steps
Dynamic signs, tempo markings and articulation
Up to eighth notes & rests
Volume 2 (Intermediate): Lessons 2650
Major scales
Key signatures
Intervals

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8 and
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8 time signatures
Triads and V
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chords
Volume 3 (Late Intermediate): Lessons 5175
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 music
Volume 1, Lesson Screen
Volume 2, Exercise Screen
Volume 3, Ear Training Screen
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AlfREdS ESSEnTIAlS
Of MUSIC THEORY
Andrew Surmani, Karen Farnum Surmani
& Morton Manus
Bingo Games & Flash Cards
What better way to reinforce concepts and facts than through games!
With the Double Bingo games, two separate, color-coded games
are on each side of every player card. Play both games separately,
then togetherSIX games in all. Three editions are available: Rhythm,
Note Naming & Key Signature. The exciting Flash Card sets include
48 note naming, rhythm or key signature cards, with exercises
on both sides, for a total of 96 examples. It is organized into four
progressive sets (6 for key signatures) and may be used with any
beginning music theory course.
Bingo Games
Rhythm ....................................................................... $19.95 (00-19479)
Note Naming ............................................................. $19.95 (00-19481)
New! Key Signature ............................................... $19.95 (00-24448)
Flash Cards
Rhythm .........................................................................$9.95 (00-19396)
Note Naming ...............................................................$9.95 (00-20320)
New! Key Signature .................................................$9.95 (00-24447)
NEW!
NEW!
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Copyright MM by Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
TEST Name/Class__________________________________
Unit 4
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Rewrite the following example using a repeat sign.
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Rewrite the following example using 1st and 2nd endings.
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Add stems with flags or beams to make eighth notes as indicated.
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Fill in the correct numbers to complete the answers.
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Complete the measure below using beamed eighth notes on the first space.
Write the beats (1&2&3&) under the notes.
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Fill in the correct numbers to complete the answers.
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Complete the measures by adding only one rest to each,
as indicated by the arrows.
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Complete the measures by adding only one note on the 4th line to each,
as indicated by the arrows.
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Teachers Activity Kits
Tired of creating your own tests and activities to test your students on
music theory? These reproducible sheets will save you time and effort
as they reinforce theoretical concepts. Each kit has 30 reproducible
activities plus six tests. Each kit can be used in conjunction with Alfreds
Essentials of Music Theory, or with any other theory course.
Activity Kit, Book 1 .......................................................... $19.95 (00-19380)
Activity Kit, Book 2 .......................................................... $19.95 (00-20373)
New! Activity Kit, Book 3 ............................................. $19.95 (00-26321)
New! Activity Kit, Complete ........................................ $49.95 (00-26327)
Activity Book, Book 1, page 26
REpRoduciblE
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AlfREdS ESSEnTIAlS
Of JAzz THEORY
Shelly Berg
Books & CDs
Learn, practice, and test your knowledge of jazz with Alfreds Essentials
of Jazz Theory. Book 1 introduces swing feel, major and dominant
seventh 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 structures
and 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 the
recorded examples
Book 1 with CD .............................................................. $12.95 (00-20806)
Book 2 with CD .............................................................. $12.95 (00-20808)
Book 3 with CD .............................................................. $12.95 (00-20810)
Complete with 3 CDs .................................................... $34.95 (00-20812)
New! Teachers Answer Key with 3 CDs ....................$TBA (00-22008)
Great for students who have completed one year of traditional music theory.
Use after Alfreds Essentials of Music Theory, Book 3.
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Alfreds Essentials of Jazz Theory, Book 1, page 22
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Alfreds Essentials of Jazz Theory, Book 3, page 93
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MATERIAlS Of WESTERn MUSIC
William G. Andrews & Molly Sclater
This series was created to afford serious students of Western music the opportunity of
relating the component parts of the music they have played: melody, harmony, rhythm,
phrasing and structure. The harmonic vocabulary has been introduced in a logical order
using melodic lines and examples from a wide variety of composers, periods, styles and
media. Companion volumes encourage creative discussion of the music examples, more
time for sight reading and more time for keyboard harmony.
Part 1 ................................................................................................................ $25.95 (00-V1417)
Part 2 ................................................................................................................ $39.95 (00-V1418)
Part 3 ................................................................................................................ $49.95 (00-V1426)
Companion to the Harmonic and Structural Analysis of the Materials of Western Music
Part 1A ............................................................................................................. $13.95 (00-V1431)
Part 2 ................................................................................................................ $12.95 (00-V1432)
AlfREdS InTERACTIvE MUSICIAn
pITCH TRAInIng RHYTHM SIgHT-REAdIng
Immerse yourself and your students aged 10 and up in a fun and challenging interactive environment
for developing musicianship! Featuring three unique sectionsPitch Training, Sight-Reading and
RhythmAlfreds Interactive Musician enhances the students recognition of intervals, chords and
scales, 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.
Pitch Training
Rhythm
Sight-Reading
CD-ROM
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New! Trial CD-Rom
(For PC/MAC) ........................ FREE (00-101088)
New! Student Version ........... $39.95 (00-23135)
New! Educator Version ......... $99.95 (00-23136)
New! Network Version Q .... $249.95 (00-23137)
Q Includes 5 student licenses.
Additional licenses are $30 per student.
Teacher Feature: Create assessment tests that are scored
electronically and allow immediate access to student progress.
THEORY gAMES
SOfTWARE
Course Material by Willard A. Palmer,
Morton Manus & Amanda Vick Lethco
Software by Rob Wren
The updated versions of Theory Games, Level 1A2 and 35 are
now available! This popular software package correlates with
Alfreds Basic Piano Library, has a lower price and NEW games!
Favorite games have been given a facelift to incorporate fresh
artwork and surprising twists. Ideal for ages seven and up.
UPDATeD! Theory Games, Level 1A2........... $19.95 (00-14432)
UPDATeD! Theory Games, Levels 35 ........... $19.95 (00-14433)
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CD-ROM
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Name that Key: Identify the piano key on
which the ladybug is sitting.
counting Game: Collect apples from the tree
by adding the missing note values.
cross the River!: Help the frog cross the road
safely by identifying musical symbols.
Note Name Race/ chord Name Race:
Correctly identify the notes or chords to fnish the
obstacle course.
under the sea!: Make the correct notes
bubble to the surface to form scales.
carnival Fun!: Identify the harmonic interval so
the dart pops the balloon.
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THEORY
fOR YOUng
MUSICIAnS
Nathaniel Gunod,
Susan Mazer, &
Carla Ulbrich
This series is an enjoyable
way to begin to learn music.
Students from ages 8 to 12
in their frst year of lessons
will reinforce their music
reading skills and gain a better
understanding of the building
blocks of music. This thorough,
easy-to-use method includes
theory lessons, ear training (with CDs for books 1 & 2) and worksheets.
Theory Book 1 w/CD ........................................................ $17.95 (00-18514)
Theory Book 2 w/CD ........................................................ $17.95 (00-18517)
Composition for Young Musicians w/CD (Wilson) .... $17.95 (00-22913)
REAdY
TO REAd
MUSIC
Jay Althouse
Dont ask your students to
read music until they are
ready to read music. This
100% reproducible book is
packed with four sequential
units of eight lessons each,
all designed to prepare your
students to read music. Most
of the lessons are followed by a page of exercises, ideal for student
assessment. And, as a bonus, there are page after page of large,
reproducible music symbols great for bulletin boards and fash
card learning.
Reproducible Textbook (120 pages) .......................$24.95 (00-21835)
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pRACTICAl
THEORY
Sandy Feldstein
A combination text and
workbook in three volumes.
All areas of music theory are
covered in a concise and
practical manner and each
level contains 28 lessons.
Practical Theory, Volume 1 .................................... $5.95 (00-2280)
Practical Theory, Volume 2 .................................... $5.95 (00-2281)
Practical Theory, Volume 3 .................................... $5.95 (00-2282)
Practical Theory, Complete .................................. $10.95 (00-1998)
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ESSEnTIAl
dICTIOnARY Of
ORCHESTRATIOn
At last, an orchestration book tailor-made for
the classroom musician on a budget. Any
teacher, student or professional musician will
fnd this thoroughly comprehensive dictionary
full of the most needed information on over
150 instruments. The Essential Dictionary of
Orchestration includes those much-needed
instrument ranges, general characteristics, tone
quality descriptions, technical pitfalls, useful
scoring tips and much more!
Book ........................................ $6.95 (00-17894)
ESSEnTIAl
dICTIOnARY Of
MUSIC
A useful collection of defnitions, composers and
theory. This pocket-sized reference book includes
a broad range of important information, from
basic principles of theory and concise biographies
of composers to pronunciations of foreign terms
and ranges of instruments and voices.
Book ........................................ $5.95 (00-16636)
ESSEnTIAl
dICTIOnARY Of
MUSIC nOTATIOn
This pocket-sized dictionary presents current
and correct notation practices in an easy-to-use
format. A most welcome and benefcial source
for every musician, whether using a pencil or
a computer.
Book ........................................ $6.95 (00-16638)
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