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Music Theory Curriculum

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There are many ways to teach music theory at home.

For music students who are ages 8 to 12, we offer Alfred's Theory for Young Musicians.

There are three ways to do the Essentials of Music Theory for students who are ages 10 and up. The first way to to get the Essentials of Music Theory Complete Bundle for those who want a book version with a teacher's answer key, student books, and Ear Training CDs. The second way is to get the Essentials Of Music Theory Software version for the student who wants to do this work independently on the computer, Finally if you have an independent learner who wants the book method, you can use the Essentials of Music Theory Complete Self Study Course.

Reproducible tests are available to evaluate your student's musical skills:  60 Music Quizzes

For the hands-on learner, there  is a Music Theory Learning Wrap Ups Introductory Kit

Essentials of Music Theory

"This all-in-one course is ideal for homeschoolers from early beginners to advanced students. The Essentials of Music Theory Complete Bundle includes concise lessons with short exercises, ear training activities and review pages. Ear training CDs (performed by acoustic instruments) and a Teacher's Answer Key Book are available. No prior musical experience is required."

Age 10-adult)

Essentials of Music Theory Complete Bundle

Andrew Surmani, Karen Farnum Surmani, Morton Manus, Alfred Publishing

For those who want the book version with a teacher's AK, student books, and the CDs, this set includes one of each of the following:

Essentials of Music Theory Student Books 1-3 (9780882848976)

Essentials of Music Teacher's Answer Key and Essentials of Music Theory - Ear Training CDs 1 and 2 Combined for Books 1-3 (9780882849508)

In Essentials of Theory Book 1 there are lessons on the music basics such as the staff, notes, treble clef, staff, ledger lines, various time signatures, rests, dynamic signs, flats, sharps, naturals, etc.

In Essentials of Theory Book 2, lessons include tetrachords, major scales, flat scales, sharp scales, key signatures, chromatic scale, intervals, circle of fifths, more time signatures, triads, etc.

In Essentials of Theory Book 3, topics include triads, minor scales, chord progressions, modes, harmonizing, broken chords, composing a melody, blues scale, motive, phrase, etc.

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Essentials of Music Theory Teacher and Ear Training CDs
Essentials of Music Theory Teacher's Answer Key and Ear Training CDs 1 and 2 Combined (for Books 1-3)

 This one Teacher's Answer Key for Books 1-3.

9780882849508

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Essentials of Music Theory Complete Student
Essentials of Music Theory Complete Student Books 1-3

This book includes the Essentials of Music Student Books 1-3 for an extra student.

9780882848976

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Ear Training CDs
Essentials of Music Theory - Ear Training CDs 1 and 2 Combined (for Books 1-3)

This is the audio CD only for an extra student.

"In order to understand music, a student must hear examples of what they are learning. No textbook can fully explain the differences between a whole and half step, a major or minor scale, or a major and dominant 7th chord. Students must hear the unique differences between these concepts in order to learn music completely."

9780739020135

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Essentials of Music Theory Software

Essentials of Music Theory Software
Essentials of Music Theory Software, Version 2.0 - CD-ROM Complete Student Version

Alfred Publishing

This is the software version of the Essentials of Music Theory if you want to use the computer and work independently.

9780739000496

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Essentials of Music Theory Complete Self Study Course

Essentials of Music Theory Self Study
Essentials of Music Theory Complete Self Study Course (with 2 Ear Training CDs)

Alfred Publishing

This is the self study version--for the older student who is capable of independent study and wants the book and audio CD version of the Essentials of Music Theory curriculum.

9780739036358

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Theory for Young Musicians (Age 8-12)

Theory for Young Musicians Bundle

Alfred Publishing

This bundle includes one of each of the following:

  • Theory for Young Musicians Notespeller Book Only 9780739002315
  • Theory for Young Musicians Book 1 and Compact Disc 9780739002339
  • Theory for Young Musicians Book 2 and Compact Disc 9780739002360

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Theory for Young Musicians Notespeller
Theory for Young Musicians Notespeller Book Only

By Carla Ulbrich

9780739002315

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Theory for Young Musicians Book 1 and CDr
Theory for Young Musicians Book 1 and Compact Disc

By Nathaniel Gunod and Susan Mazer

9780739002339

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Theory for Young Musicians Book 2 and CDr
Theory for Young Musicians Book 2 and Compact Disc

By Nathaniel Gunod and Susan Mazer

9780739002360

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60 Music Quizzes

60 Music Quizzes
60 Music Quizzes for Theory and Reading

By Jay Althouse, Alfred Publishing

There are reproducible one-pages tests in 60 Music Quizzes for Theory and Reading. They are useful for evaluating musical skills and in homeschool portfolios.

Test topics include:

  • The Basics
  • Rhythm
  • Note Names
  • Key Signatures
  • Musical symbols and Terms
  • Time Signatures
  • Keyboard Identification
  • Musical Puzzles

9780739043981

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Music Theory Learning Wrap Ups

Learning Wrap Ups Music Theory Learning Wrap Ups Introductory Kit

If you need a hands-on activity to help learn the basics of music theory, then Music Theory wrap ups might help. The Music Theory Learning Wrap Ups Kit includes four sets Of Wrap Ups:

  • Keys And Notes
  • Signs And Symbols
  • Rhythm And Vocabulary
  • Intervals And Chords

9780943343563

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