Beginner Viola Theory for Children - Book 1
Description
This book is designed as a workbook to teach theory specifically relevant to the viola at a level that is attainable and challenging, yet fun for young children. It is intended to build confidence and solidify the relationship between theory and playing. Children will enjoy the drawing and coloring activities in the book, while developing the fundamentals of viola theory at the same time. The book can be used to teach beginners the basics of theory or even to refresh musicians who might need a small review of viola theory. No matter who uses this book, it will give a strong foundation to viola theory and through this understanding will foster a greater love of playing. Concepts covered in this book include: learning the parts of the viola, learning about line and space notes, learning musical symbols and how to draw music.
Table of Contents:
- Learning about the parts of the violin
- Learning to draw notes
- Learning about spaces and line notes
- . upward
- . downward
- Drawing Notes on Lines & Spaces
- . proper shape
- . proper stem placement
- . changing direction of stem
- Learning Musical Symbols
- . sharps
- . natural
- . flats
- CHECKPOINT 1
- Drawing Alto Clefs
- Note Recognition
- . whole note
- . half note
- . quarter note
- . eighth note
- . sixteenth note
- Drawing Different Notes
- CHECKPOINT 2
- Drawing Music
- . treble clefs
- . notes on lines & spaces
- Learning Note Timing
- . whole note
- . half note
- . quarter note
- . eighth note
- . sixteenth note
- Review
- Learning Rest Values
- . whole rest
- . half rest
- . quarter rest
- . eighth rest
- . sixteenth rest
- Review
Catalog: | MB20621 |
Publisher: | Mel Bay |
Composer: | Smith |
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