OLD/2012 edition All-In-One to Grade 5: A Fast-Track from Beginner to Grade 5 Music Theory - Couverture souple

Billings, Rachel

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0956199488 ISBN 13 : 9780956199485

Editeur : Aaron publications, 2012

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

2nd (2012) EDITION, with additional exercises for alternative terminologies - both 'traditional' and 'fractional' note values (the ANSWER BOOKLET is also available on amazon.co.uk). EXCELLENT REVIEWS FROM THE MOST REPUTABLE MUSIC MAGAZINES (scroll below to the bottom of this page or read in full at www.aaronpublications.co.uk). 278 pages. Amalgamates the previously separate Reference Booklet (which some first edition customers unfortunately did not receive since it could become detached from the main book). At last, a book which presents music theory without the fuss. Refreshingly logical, simple...and FUN! Appeals to a wide age range from young child to adult, pianist and instrumentalist alike. Comprehensive yet concise. 'Really excellent material...The book is always clear with concise language so that pupils of any age should be able to work through it with minimum dependence on the teacher...presented quite differently from most other theory books'; Rhinegold Music Teacher magazine Feb 2009 . 'Extremely thorough...written in a clear and inviting manner which should appeal to all ages other than the very young.' (EPTA 2011) A RADICALLY NEW APPROACH which exposes simple and underlying rules and patterns of music theory, enabling students to work things out for themselves. The author's method arises from the conviction that a pupil gains satisfaction and enjoyment from their work if they understand why rules and conventions exist. Text is kept minimal and alternates with plenty of worksheets, providing ample practice (both a reference AND workbook, in one handy volume). Frees up valuable lesson time for the instrumental work it supports. Includes...Alternative orders for working papers (a unique vertical or horizontal approach to grade 5), dependant upon either the student's ability or curiosity. Graded checklists; both ABRSM and Trinity Guildhall (now called Trinity College London), convenient for students who do wish to take the individual grades or merely brush up on their existing knowledge. Reference sections; ideal for lesson times. Carefully worded and attractive pages. Mnemonics and memorable illustrations, most of which serve to reinforce information learnt rather than being purely decorative. Great fun and highly original games which appeal to students of every age.

Biographie de l'auteur

Rachel Billings graduated with Honours in music from the University of Manchester in June 2000 followed by an upper division diploma (2001) and postgraduate degreee in performance (piano) at the Royal Northern college of Music in 2003. She was born and brought up in Lincolnshire, but moved to Manchester at age 16 after gaining a place at Chetham's music school where she owes much to the teaching of Nigel Pitceathly. Since then, she has received tuition from internationally acclaimed pianists such as Ronan O'Hora, Murray McLachlan, Stephen Hough, and Paul Janes. Rachel has a wide experience in the fields of chamber music and solo performance and has performed at various venues throughout the UK. Personal tastes range greatly from Bach to Percy Grainger, Poulenc and Scriabin. The first edition of All-In-One is an accumulation of 5 years work which is suitable for any instrumentalist. It has been revised in the current second edition to incorporate the previously separate 'reference booklet for the complete beginner' (in the previous FIRST edition this was sold together with the main book though occasionally fell out at the Amazon depot, as we know some customers unfortunately did not receive it. It could also be purchased separately. Its absence caused understandable confusion because a few people were missing information and Rachel ultimately resolved this problem by writing the second edition). All-In-One to Grade 5 was originally written for the benefit of Rachel's own private pupils but since then has proved very popular amongst weekly lunchtime theory classes taught at a nearby local Girls' grammar school. Rachel has a love for art which has naturally influenced the All-In-One series (which includes no less than 130 illustrations, most of which, importantly, reinforce information learnt rather than being trivial decorations, as the author explains elsewhere on Aaron publications website). Personal favourite artists include Shirley Hughes (author and illustrator) and Salvador Dali. Rachel taught in the North-West until 2013, after which she married and moved to the Midlands. Rachel continues to refine and improve All-In-One and welcomes comments/ feedback about the All-In-One series from either teachers or students (go to www.aaronpublications.co.uk).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Aaron publications
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0956199488
• ISBN 13: 9780956199485
• Reliure: Couverture à spirales
• Illustrateur: Billings Rachel
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 278
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible