music theory

Contains four episodes of "Marsalis on Music," a music series for young people hosted by jazz musician Wynton Marsalis, covering rhythm, form, the jazz band, and practice.

Introduces new players to the body of the piano and the reading of music and presents illustrated, step-by-step instructions for playing, providing songs as well as tips to make learning fun.

Introduces drumming, discusses the types of equipment available, and provides techniques to practice.

An introduction to the musical concepts of rhythm, timbre, melody and dynamics, with projects designed to promote better understanding of each concept.

A comprehensive introduction to music theory that provides clear explanations, practical activities, and an accompanying CD to explore the mechanics of music.

A comprehensive guide to music theory and performance skills that provides analytical, aural, and tactile activities on writing, analyzing, hearing, singing, and playing tonal harmonies to understand basic musical forms. Includes two audio CDs with recorded examples to accompany the text.