Includes indexes, glossary

"The second edition further refines this approach by eliminating topics that are beyond the scope of the course, primarily advanced performance topics, and by incorporating more information on basic harmony. In addition, the new editions has streamlined organization by putting the treatment of rhythm earlier and consolidating material on scales, intervals, and keys signatures. A creative approach to music fundamentals, Second Edition, continues to emphasize the need for practice in the initial stags of learning music. It includes: Within chapters Written and aural exercises give students immediate feedback on their understanding of concepts and on their ability to use the skills. Between chapters: Focus on skills sections help students integrate the concepts they've learned in several chapters . In the appendixes: A contains rhythms for counting and performing; Appendix B cover syllables and sight-singing scales and modes; Appendix C gives students melodies for sight singing and playing; Appendix D provides major scale fingerings for piano/ keyboard; Appendix E give information on dynamics, and Appendix F discusses timbre."

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