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Welcome to another publication in the popular Thirty Days curriculum series that teaches basic music concepts with self-guided lessons and ready-to-use reproducible activity sheets - ideal for choirs, bands, general music classes and orchestras. Each of the thirty lessons is presented in a logical sequence, to help students experiment with scales, intervals, solfege & hand signs, key signatures, notation, sight-reading, harmony and much more! Present these lessons as a comprehensive unit or stretch them throughout the entire semester or year! Enhance your study with activities from Thirty Days to Music Theory and Thirty Days to Rhythm. For Grades 4-8.

From the popular Thirty Days series, here is another publication for teaching basic music concepts. These self-guided lessons and ready-to-use reproducible activity sheets are ideal for choir, band, general music class and orchestra. Each of the thirty lessons in this book is presented in a logical sequence, and will help students learn to recognize all types of intervals through both sight and sound. Throughout the series of flexible lessons, students are given ample opportunity to sing and play the whole array of intervals, and develop their musicianship by identifying intervals within the context of melodies. Whether presented as a comprehensive unit, or stretched throughout the entire semester or year, the lessons can be used for whole group, small group or individual study, saving valuable class time for rehearsal and other activities. Enhance your study with activities from Thirty Days to Music Theory, Thirty Days to Rhythm and Thirty Days to Melody. For Gr. 4-8.

Here's a fantastic resource for busy music teachers everywhere - a curriculum teaching the basics of music theory in a practical, easy-to-use reproducible kit that's ideal for choirs, bands, general music classes and orchestras. Each of the thirty lessons includes basic music concepts presented in a logical sequence with explanation, vocabulary, activity and practice, all correlated to the National Standards. There are even games and extension activities to encourage creativity and composition. Can be used for whole group, small group or individual study. For Gr. 4-8.

Here's another in the popular Thirty Days series that is a fantastic resource for busy music teachers everywhere: a curriculum that teaches the basics of rhythm in a practical, easy-to-use reproducible kit that's ideal for choirs, bands, general music classes and orchestras. This helpful book with reproducible pages helps students understand the concepts of beat, rhythm, accents, duration, value, meter and syncopation. Each of the thirty lessons are presented in a logical sequence with games and creative activities to enhance learning. The lessons can be presented as a comprehensive unit or stretched throughout the entire semester or year and may be used for whole group, small group or individual study, saving valuable class time for rehearsal and other activities. For Grades 4-8.

By popular demand, the Thirty Days series proudly presents 30 MORE self-guided lessons and reproducible activity sheets covering the basics of music theory. Whether a veteran or newcomer to the series, this volume will expand your students' musical knowledge of note values, rhythm reading, time signatures, syncopation, melodic notation, scales & intervals, key signatures and much, much more! Have fun exploring the basics through a variety of activities, games and puzzles, all presented in a logical sequence for music learning that lasts! Available: Teacher Edition (with reproducible worksheets). For GR. 4-8.

This reproducible book features six fun activities for kids. Games include: Tic-Tac-Symbols, Tic-Tac-Notes, Tic-Tac-Rhythm, Tic-Tac-Intervals, Tic-Tac-Keys and Tic-Tac-Tempos. Each Tic-Tac-Game may be played by any number of students by reproducing the desired number of game cards. Each individual game includes the master sheet, calling card sheet and ten different game cards. Suggestions for playing the games and additional activities are included. As an added bonus, the book includes the activity, Circle of Keys along with a wide variety of suggestions for use. Designed for classroom use as well as for small group instruction.

A handy, thorough, and convenient guide to children's music education. Tipbook Music for Kids and Teens has valuable, practical information parents need to know in order to support and guide the musical development of their children, regardless of the style of music they love. Based on the ideas and experience of musicians, teachers, directors, parents, and other specialists, it provides open-minded information on all aspects of this essential element of your children's musical growth, including why music is so important, selecting an instrument (based on factors such as your child's age, physical limitations, instrument prices, availability, band and orchestra needs, etc.), buying and renting instruments, all phases of music education (music programs for toddlers, grading systems, seeking a teacher, etc.), how to make practicing fun, and much more. Interactive Tipcodes, audible examples of topics in the book, can be accessed at www.tipbook.com Numerous diagrams and drawings Includes tips on practicing

Music on Paper is a handy, accessible guide to reading music and the basics of music theory, for musicians in any style, playing any instrument, at any level. Tipbook Music on Paper teaches you how to read music, covering pitch, staffs, clefs, time signatures, accidentals, dynamics, tempo, scales, form, transposition, solfge, chords, musical notation history, and much more. Interactive Tipcodes, audible examples of topics in the book, can be accessed at www.tipbook.com

Enjoy John Jacobson's inspiring message anytime you need a lift! Each of the four 30-minute topics explores an area of interest to music teachers, giving encouragement and practical tips to help you achieve your musical and professional goals. TOPICS INCLUDE: If It Ain't Got Heart It Ain't Art, Music Makes the Difference - Justifying Your Program, Climb Every Mountain, and To Be a Teacher!