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

Essentials of Music Theory Complete Bundle

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

"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)

Includes:

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)

For those who want the book version with a teacher's AK, student books, and the CDs.

 

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List 52.90

Bundle $47.95

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

 Essentials of Music Theory Teacher and Ear Training CDsThis one Teacher's Answer Key for Books 1-3.

9780882849508

List $37.95

Sale $35.95

Essentials of Music Theory Complete Student Books 1-3

 Essentials of Music Theory Complete StudentThis one set of Essentials of Music Student Books 1-3 for an extra student

9780882848976

List $12.95

Sale $11.95

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

Ear Training CDsThis 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

List $18.95

Sale $17.49

Essentials of Music Theory Software

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

Alfred Publishing

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

9780739000496

List $59.95

Sale $54.95

Essentials of Music Theory Complete Self Study Course

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

Alfred Publishing

Essentials of Music Theory Self StudyThis 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

List $39.95

Sale $35.95

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

 

emtymbundle

List 41.85

Bundle $37.95

Theory for Young Musicians Notespeller Book Only

Theory for Young Musicians NotespellerBy Carla Ulbrich

 

9780739002315

List $5.95

Theory for Young Musicians Book 1 and Compact Disc

Theory for Young Musicians Book 1 and CDrBy Nathaniel Gunod and Susan Mazer

9780739002339

List $17.95

Sale $16.95

Theory for Young Musicians Book 2 and Compact Disc

Theory for Young Musicians Book 2 and CDrBy Nathaniel Gunod and Susan Mazer

9780739002360

List $17.95

Sale $16.95

60 Music Quizzes

60 Music Quizzes for Theory and Reading

By Jay Althouse, Alfred Publishing

60 Music QuizzesThere 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

List $24.95

Sale $22.49

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

List $39.99

Sale $34.99