Additional Teaching Aids

Theory & Music History / Appreciation

Theory

SCHAUM PUBLICATIONS:
- Schaum Theory Workbook(s): Primer thru Level 4 [by Wesley Schaum, published by John Schaum, #44-JWS0280 thru #44-JWS0284] - each volume inexpensive, yet very effective

ALFRED PUBLICATIONS:
- Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory Complete (BOOK ONLY) [by Surmani, Surmani & Manus; Alfred Publishing Co., Alfred #17234]
  [NOTE: also offered with accompanying CD's (Alfred #16486); or in CD-ROM form (Alfred #18833)
- Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory: TEACHER'S ANSWER KEY [by Surmani, Surmani & Manus; Alfred Publishing Co., Alfred #17256]

No H In Snake: Music Theory for Children [by Michiko Yurko; Alfred Publishing] - book of theory games and activities, game supplies not included. Same author as MUSIC MIND GAMES (see web-site: www.musicmindgames.com)

Music History / Appreciation

Meet The Great Composers, Book One (BOOK & CD) [by Montgomery & Hinson; Alfred Publishing Co., Alfred #11756] - covers composers: Bach, Scarlatti, Handel, Haydn, Clementi, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, Brahms, Debussy, Joplin, Rachmaninoff, Ravel, Bartók, & Kabalevsky - cost @ 6/08 = $19.95
Meet The Great Composers, Book Two (BOOK & CD) [by Montgomery & Hinson; Alfred Publishing Co., Alfred #16888] - cost @ 6/08 = $19.95

Interactive Music Game Web-sites

Music Tech Teacher www.musictechteacher.com/musicquizzes.htm Lots of different interactive games for ALL levels (beginners included). Beginner Level games include:
- for Keyboard Recognition: 'Mighty Music Man 1 & 2'; 'Play the Flash Piano Keys 1 & 2'
- for Staff Note Spelling practice: 'Word Warrior Game'; 'Travel Through Treble Space Quiz'; 'Bone up on the Bass Clef'; 'Identify Treble Clef Notes Story'
Dallas Symphony Orchestra www.dsokids.com
a kids musical activity "room", including some games
Classics for Kids www.classicsforkids.com/games/
includes: 'Composer Time Machine'; 'Note Name Game'; 'Compose Your Own Music'; 'Be a Rockin' Rhythm Master!'
Music Mind Games www.musicmindgames.com
includes 'Rhythm Solitaire': see 'online games' in the left navigation bar



Home About the Studio Teacher Background News & Events Fees & Payment - Poughkeepsie NY Fees & Payment - Raynham MA Studio Policy Parent Resources VOICE Materials PIANO Materials Add'l Teaching Aids Scores & Supplies available from... Compose Mail Teacher's Performance Web-site	Additional Teaching Aids Theory & Music History / Appreciation Theory SCHAUM PUBLICATIONS: Schaum Theory Workbook(s): Primer thru Level 4 [by Wesley Schaum, published by John Schaum, #44-JWS0280 thru #44-JWS0284] - each volume inexpensive, yet very effective ALFRED PUBLICATIONS: Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory Complete (BOOK ONLY) [by Surmani, Surmani & Manus; Alfred Publishing Co., Alfred #17234] [NOTE: also offered with accompanying CD's (Alfred #16486); or in CD-ROM form (Alfred #18833) Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory: TEACHER'S ANSWER KEY [by Surmani, Surmani & Manus; Alfred Publishing Co., Alfred #17256] No H In Snake: Music Theory for Children [by Michiko Yurko; Alfred Publishing] - book of theory games and activities, game supplies not included. Same author as MUSIC MIND GAMES (see web-site: www.musicmindgames.com) Music History / Appreciation Meet The Great Composers, Book One (BOOK & CD) [by Montgomery & Hinson; Alfred Publishing Co., Alfred #11756] - covers composers: Bach, Scarlatti, Handel, Haydn, Clementi, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, Brahms, Debussy, Joplin, Rachmaninoff, Ravel, Bartók, & Kabalevsky - cost @ 6/08 = $19.95 Meet The Great Composers, Book Two (BOOK & CD) [by Montgomery & Hinson; Alfred Publishing Co., Alfred #16888] - cost @ 6/08 = $19.95 Interactive Music Game Web-sites Music Tech Teacher www.musictechteacher.com/musicquizzes.htm Lots of different interactive games for ALL levels (beginners included). Beginner Level games include: for Keyboard Recognition: 'Mighty Music Man 1 & 2'; 'Play the Flash Piano Keys 1 & 2' for Staff Note Spelling practice: 'Word Warrior Game'; 'Travel Through Treble Space Quiz'; 'Bone up on the Bass Clef'; 'Identify Treble Clef Notes Story' Dallas Symphony Orchestra www.dsokids.com a kids musical activity "room", including some games Classics for Kids www.classicsforkids.com/games/ includes: 'Composer Time Machine'; 'Note Name Game'; 'Compose Your Own Music'; 'Be a Rockin' Rhythm Master!' Music Mind Games www.musicmindgames.com includes 'Rhythm Solitaire': see 'online games' in the left navigation bar