This unique book takes you step-by-step through the process of learning to read music at sight from the basic concepts using the ground-breaking Simplified Voice notation, gradually introducing... More > elements of standard musical notation, through to coping easily with rhythms and pitches written in standard notation.< Less
This unique book takes you step-by-step through the process of learning to read music at sight from the basic concepts using the ground-breaking Simplified Voice notation, gradually introducing... More > elements of standard musical notation, through to coping easily with rhythms and pitches written in standard notation.< Less
Eyes and Ears is a book of melodies for use in practicing sight-singing. It currently contains about 400 melodies, arranged systematically for education. So far, I've concentrated on assembling a... More > body of relatively easy material that would be sufficient for the first semester or two of a college-level musicianship course. There is a small amount of didactic text, but if you're going to use the book for self-instruction, you'll need some background in basic music theory, and preferably access to someone knowledgeable to provide guidance. For more information, see the book's web page at http://www.lightandmatter.com/sight/sight.html .< Less
Learn to improve your sightsinging skills by using muscle memory and scale placement. This book has valuable information and practice exercises for individuals and groups.
Learn to improve your sightsinging skills by using muscle memory and scale placement. This book has valuable information and practice exercises for individuals and groups.
Written for teachers or parents of young children, Singing Lessons for Little Singers offers exciting songs and exercises based on proven pedagogical principles and healthy vocal technique for use in... More > solo or group voice lessons. This revolutionary method was created to fill the great void of private singing lesson materials for little kids: it combines a system of voice-developing technique exercises with an ear-training and sight-singing course and a collection of enjoyable songs with entertaining lyrics and delightful illustrations. This powerful, comprehensive method has had great success in developing advanced singing skills, as well as creating many satisfying experiences for students.
Learn more about the Little Singers method at http://littlesingers.info.< Less
Hindemith's remarkable textbooks remain the most outstanding works of their kind. In contrast to many textbooks written by academics, these were produced by a man who could play every instrument of... More > the orchestra, could compose for almost every kind of ensemble, and who was one of the most stimulating teachers of his day. This collection of exercises is intended to develop basic musicianship skills: note-reading, rhythmic and melodic sight-singing and dictation. The exercises begin deceptively simple and increase in difficulty. A rhythmic exercise might have two rhythmic lines to be produced by each hand tapping, or by singing one of the lines and clapping or tapping the other. Melodic exercises are often accompanied by a contrasting rhythm line. Exercises are presented in alto, tenor, bass and treble clefs. Many of the exercises must be practiced slowly at first, then faster as skill improves. Those who complete even half the book will have improved their musicianship significantly.< Less
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