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Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory is designed for students of any age, whether listeners or performers, who want to have a better understanding of the language of music. In this all-in-one theory course, you will learn the essentials of music through concise lessons, practice your music reading and writing skills in the exercises, improve your listening skills with the available ear-training CDs (sold separately), and test your knowledge with a review that completes each unit. The Ear-Training CDs include recordings of acoustic instruments to be used with the Student Books in the series. These Ear-Training CDs correlate with Volume 1-3 (Complete) of the Student Books. The complete line of Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory includes Student Books, a Teacher's Answer Key, Ear-Training CDs, Double Bingo games, Flash Cards, Reproducible Teacher's Activity Kits, and interactive software for students and teachers in private study, studio and network environments.
| Dimensions | 5.75 x 0.5 x 5 inches |
| Edition | 1.2.1998 |
| Isbn 10 | 0739020137 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0739020135 |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 999 pages |
| Publication Date | February 1, 1998 |
| Publisher | Alfred Music |
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Perfect every time
No you don't have to buy the CDs in order to do the ear training. If you buy the teacher's addition all of the musical examples are listed there for you to play yourself. And of course you can always make up your own examples- as long as you correct your students work accordingly. However, you will be missing some great expansion to your teaching without them. I love the fact that different instruments are used throughout. So your students get the benefit of an expanded pallet of sound. As a teacher I don't even own all the instruments used to be able to replicate that part. Secondly, the CD is well recorded, clear and very conscise. It is easy to follow and understand. All the tempos used are just right. There is very little room for misunderstanding. As a teacher I like the fact that it's one thing that I don't have to think about. I just push play and concern myself with the student(s). Not only that, taking myself out of the equation allows for complete consistancy between classes and students. I don't ever have the problem of a bad day or an off day or a mumbling unclear moment. Everything is set and perfectly on every time.
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Great CD'S
Great learning tool, for the beginner, excellent quality and i received this product in a timely fashion. Definitely will purchase more books from this seller.
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Definitely should get these if have the book
Purchased these CDs after having purchased the book alone, thinking I might not need them. Can easily step through each question for each of the reviews at the end of major sections in the book. If you haven't purchased the book yet, I'd recommend getting the book with the CDs. If you already have the book, but not the CDs, this has been helpful. Don't skip the "ear training" sections - it's literally a necessary part of any music.
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Pretty good
The CDs are pretty good. Some of the stuff is very basic, while I found other stuff very difficult. It plays about a line of music and you have to pick which notes are missing. Also when they do the intervals and you have guess which one was pretty good stuff to learn. I've played the piano for over 10 years, and took lessons for about 5 years. But I never had any ear training. Most if it was review, but I think it was worth it for the difficult stuff. Plus you can't really finish the theory book without the ear training CDs.
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Very Good product and shipping
It is essential for ear training with the Alfred's music theory books.
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User friendly
Love the spiral binding. Easy to follow book and CDโs.
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Works good with book
Works good with book. Glad you had the cds. The music store where I purchased the book didn't have the cds
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Three Stars
I hope it's helping
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Only received 1 cd after a long wait
Only received 1 cd after a long wait
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