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Sound Advice
offers an innovative approach to integrating ear
training and theory into music study. By working
with Sound Advice books and recordings
both at home and during lessons, students will
gain an enriched understanding and appreciation
of music that will last a lifetime. Teachers will
find these materials ideal for use in studio and
classroom settings for students of all instruments
as well as singers and choristers.
In the Sound Advice program, musical sounds
are related to their symbols through the combination
of written and aural theory. Each level incorporates
theory, ear training, and sight reading to develop
music literacy. Numerous dictation, playback,
and sight-singing exercises are included throughout
to address intervals, scales, chords, rhythms,
cadences, and melodies.
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Each of the twenty-four lessons in the workbook
consists of the following components:
- the Learning Guide introduces
new concepts
- the Theory Worksheet
provides practice and review for new and previously
learned concepts
- the Ear-Training Worksheet
helps to build strong aural skills
- the Ear-Training Answer Key allows
students to check their own work
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This series serves as effective preparation for
the ear-training and theory components of major
examination systems, including:
- RCM Examinations
- National Music Certificate
Program (NMCP)
- Certificate of Merit (Music
Teachers’ Association of California)
- Victoria Conservatory of Music
- National Guild of Piano Teachers
- The curricula of most MTNA
(Music Teachers National Association) affiliates
The ultimate goal of Sound
Advice is to ensure that students not only
succeed at their examinations, but become well-rounded
musicians. Students working with the series will
be prepared above and beyond the requirements
for the ear-training portion of their RCM Examinations
and National Music Certificate Program examinations.
The structure of Sound Advice encourages
continual review and strengthening of skills—making
it easy for teachers and students to avoid last-minute
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The Sound Advice books are designed to serve each level of the curriculum of The Royal Conservatory of Music and National Music Certificate Program (NMCP). Students may use the Sound Advice level with their corresponding instrumental grade as a recommended guide of study, i.e. Level One of Sound Advice> corresponds directly with the Grade 1 requirements outlined in the Piano Syllabus, 2008 Edition. However, a beginning musician can start in Level One at the very first lesson and progress at a pace suitable to their learning ability.
Sound Advice theory and musicianship classes incorporate theory, ear training, sight reading, improvisation, and composition. Relating theoretical concepts to the actual sound of music is an integral part of all Sound Advice theory classes. Sound Advice> helps students to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of music while preparing them for the ear-training and theory components of major examination systems.
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“I use
Sound Advice with my students because it is simply
the BEST. I appreciate the gradual introduction
of new material, the breakdowns that make difficult
concepts understandable and memorable, and the
ear training which is so vital—and so much
fun!”
Ann Baker
Mendenhall, piano and theory teacher, Glenora,
British Columbia |
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Compare Sound Advice to The Royal Conservatory Of Music Examinations and National Music Certificate Program levels.
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