The Magic of Music Theory is a workbook series for young string players who are learning to play the violin by ear before learning to read music. This series teaches music theory, writing, and aural skills from the perspective of the violin fingerboard! Lessons are designed to reinforce concepts taught in the private lesson. Workbook pages, games, and activities are designed for the student to do at home with their practice partner. This saves valuable lesson time while still allowing students to learn theory.
What's in The Magic of Music Theory Book 1?
Learn about the String Quartet
Staff Notes: D and G string (violin)
How to Draw all 3 Clefs
Drawing Notes on the Staff - Stem and Dot Rules
Compose on the D and G String
Dynamic Symbols - Forte, Piano, Mezzo Forte
Staff Lines and Spaces
Bow Marks, Slurs and Staccato
Stepping and Skipping
Aural Skills: Long and Short, Dynamics, Stepping and Skipping, Identify Rhythm Patterns,