Bruce Pearson Ryan Nowlin: Excellence in Theory - Book Two: Theory

Answers for all three levels of Excellence in Theory are contained in this one answer key which can be used by a teacher or by an independent student. Ear training examples and exercises are included for the teacher with theoption of using a Piano or other instrument in place of accessing the audio files found in the Kjos Multimedia Library at www.kjos.com

The Theory section of Excellence in Theory Book One concentrates on learning the basic language of music that helps develop well-rounded musicians.Lesson & Assignment pages introduce staves treble and bass clef timesignatures and simple rhythms. Melodic elements are presented in accidentals enharmonics and whole and half steps as well as tetrachords and major scales. Each lesson is carefully reinforced through Review pages.EarTraining pages are incorporated throughout the book providing the listening tools and oppertunities needed to put recently learned theory into practice. Listening examples and exercises accompany each of the pages and areaccessible for free to students and teachers through the Kjos Multimedia Library at www.kjos.comThe History section of Book One broadens students' understanding of music by providing the historical context during each ofthe musical eras - from the Middle Ages through the 20th Century - using text and full colour images. Each reading assignment is followed by an assessment page with a timeline to help strengthen the learning process.