Book 3 introduces the concepts of key, key signature, scales, triads, tones and semitones in a novel and exciting way each key is a group of characters or objects with note-names i.e. a band, a birthday party, a clothes-line with garments. Certain notes belong, while all other notes accidentals are outsiders. Transposition is a natural outcome of this concept, with a tune moving from one group to another. The child masters eight new notes up to High G and down to Low F, which facilitates the playing of more adventurous repertoire. The semiquaver, semiquaver rest, dotted crotchet and dotted...
Book 3 introduces the concepts of key, key signature, scales, triads, tones and semitones in a novel and exciting way each key is a group of character...
Book 4 reinforces and revises all concepts learned in Books 1-3. It contains attractive repertoire in various styles and from different periods. Each piece has a comprehensive preparation section covering the musical, technical and structural matters which will be encountered. The aim is to cultivate critical thinking and musical awareness in the student. As in previous books, the child is actively involved through the use of writing, colouring, tracing and pasting, thereby making the preparation an enjoyable activity. The standard of the repertoire approaches that of Grade 1.
Book 4 reinforces and revises all concepts learned in Books 1-3. It contains attractive repertoire in various styles and from different periods. Each ...