Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory 3 is a software program that offers 75 beginning, intermediate, and advanced lessons that lay a solid foundation in understanding music theory concepts. Appropriate for ages 8 to adult and compatible with Windows® and Macintosh® operating systems, this interactive program includes narration of new concepts, animation, exercises, games, and ear training. This box includes one complete student version CD.

Description

Discover the fun and interactive way to learn music theory in your homeschool with Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory 3 from Alpha Omega Publications. This software program includes lessons, exercises, games, tests, and ear training with recordings of a variety of acoustic instruments to motivate students while strengthening musical skills. The program includes randomized exercises, ear training, and graded reviews for each unit. A complete glossary of musical terms and symbols with written definitions, pronunciations, and visual examples also is included.

Appropriate for ages 8 to adult and compatible with Windows® and Macintosh® operating systems, the award-winning Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory 3 is intended for one user at a time and is ideal for private study. This box includes one complete student version CD.

Volume 1 (Lessons 1-25)
Treble and Bass Clefs
4/4, 3/4, and 2/4 Time Signatures
Flats, Sharps, and Naturals
Whole and Half Steps
Dynamic Signs, Temp Markings, and Articulation
Up to Eighth Notes and Rests

Volume 2 (Lessons 25-50)
Major Scales
Key Signatures
Circle of Fifths
Intervals
3/8 and 6/8 Time Signatures
Triads and V7 Chords

Volume 3 (Lessons 51-75)
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