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What is
Sound Advice
: Theory and Ear Training?
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Sound Advice is an innovative series of materials that integrates both theory and ear training into music study. The series consists of eight progressively leveled workbooks along with accompanying recordings that can be downloaded from the Sound Advice website at www.soundadvicedirect.com. For more detailed information about the series, click here.
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Why should I use Sound Advice?
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The philosophy of Sound Advice is simple: never take the sound out of music theory instruction. Students of all instruments, including those who study voice, will benefit from the practical application of ear training to the study of music theory. The goals of Sound Advice are to ensure that students become well-rounded musicians, to help students gain a better understanding of how music “works”, and to encourage students to develop a deep appreciation of music throughout their lives.
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How do I use
Sound Advice?
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For detailed instructions on using Sound Advice, please refer to pages 7 through 9 of any book in the series.
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How does the leveling of
Sound Advice work?
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Sound Advice is progressively leveled to guide students through the elementary to early-advanced levels of their music study. The series serves as effective preparation for the theory and ear training components of major examination systems such as RCM Examinations and National Music Certificate Program.
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How does
Sound Advice
help me prepare for practical examinations?
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Each level corresponds by grade to the Royal Conservatory of Music and National Music Certificate Program curriculum for ear training requirements of practical examinations. Consistent color coding matches each level to other Frederick Harris Music publications such as:
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• Celebration Series Perspectives® |
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• Voice Series, Third Edition
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• Guitar Series, Third Edition |
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• Violin Series, Third Edition |
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• Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests |
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How does
Sound Advice help me prepare for theory examinations?
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Sound Advice coordinates with the Royal Conservatory of Music and National Music Certificate curriculum as follows:
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• Levels 1 through 4 – Preparatory |
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• Level 5 – Basic Rudiments |
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• Level 6 – Intermediate Rudiments |
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• Level 7 – Advanced Rudiments |
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• Level 8 – Introductory Harmony |
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For what age is
Sound Advice intended?
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Sound Advice is suitable for students of all ages. Ideally, the program should be started under the guidance of a teacher as early as possible in a student’s music training. Level 5 is an excellent entry point for older beginners and adult students to start using Sound Advice.
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Can I use
Sound Advice in group lessons?
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Yes. Sound Advice can be used effectively in private lessons, small group lessons, or in classroom teaching. Students in semester-long theory or musicianship classes may progress at a faster pace than private students completing one lesson per week. Either way, the lesson planning is taken care of for teachers. Each lesson is carefully organized so that students are presented with an appropriate amount of new material while continuing to review previously introduced concepts.
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How do I access the
Sound Advice Listening Room?
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To access the Sound Advice Listening Room, visit www.soundadvicedirect.com and click on the Listening Room icon on the left side of the page. This brings you to the login screen where you must enter your password to proceed.
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Where do I get a password?
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The Sound Advice passwords are printed on the inside front cover of the Sound Advice books. All passwords are case sensitive and give you access to ALL levels of Sound Advice.
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My password isn’t working… I get a message saying “You do not have access to these pages.” What do I do?
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The Sound Advice Listening Room has a security barrier that prevents users from accessing it without the proper password. When users enter their password, it is temporarily stored in a hidden file called a cookie for the duration of time that they are on the site. If your browser is not set to accept cookies, you will not be able to enter the Listening Room and will receive the message above.
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Do I have to enter the password every time I visit the
Sound Advice website?
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Yes. The password must be entered every time you visit the site. |
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How do I listen to the audio tracks?
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There are a few ways to listen to the audio tracks. Please click on “Downloading Advice” in the left menu, or click here.
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| Do I have to download the tracks to my computer?
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No. The easiest way to use Sound Advice audio tracks is to listen to them online in your web browser by clicking on the individual track names.
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Will I have to download the tracks every time I want to use
Sound Advice?
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No. Once you have downloaded the lesson or level you want to use, it is stored on your computer’s hard drive. To listen to the files again, you need only play them from your computer, or transfer them to another device.
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Is there another way for me to get the audio tracks?
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No. The only way to acquire the audio tracks is by downloading them from the Sound Advice website or by listening to them online.
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What is an MP3 file?
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MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer – 3) is a standard technology format for compressing a sound sequence into a very small file (about one-twelfth the size of the original file) while preserving the original level of sound quality when it is played. These files (with the suffix.mp3) can be played on most every computer today.
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What is a ZIP file?
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A ZIP file is a set of files packaged into a single file or archive. Usually, the files in a ZIP file are compressed so that they take up less space in storage or take less time to send to someone. ZIP files can be uncompressed with software such as WinZip for Windows and MacZip for Macintosh.
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Why are there no CDs for Sound Advice?
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The audio component for the Sound Advice series is available for downloading online to allow for easy access by computer, easy transfer to a portable music device (MP3 player), and easy creation of custom lesson CDs.
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What kind of computer should I have if I want to use
Sound Advice?
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In terms of “kind” or “brand” of computer, there is no particular requirement. However, the two basic requirements of any computer are: 1) it should be able to connect to the internet and 2) it should be able to play MP3 files. Most computers purchased in the last twelve years should meet these basic hardware requirements. Also keep in mind that your computer needs to have some sort of sound amplification like speakers or a headphone jack (for use with headphones or a home stereo.
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Do I need a CD burner?
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No. The Sound Advice audio tracks can be played on a regular computer without the need of a CD burner. However, if you would like to use the Sound Advice audio tracks with your CD player (home or portable), you will need a CD burner to produce these CDs.
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How do I burn a
Sound Advice CD?
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Detailed instructions on how to produce Sound Advice CDs can be found in the Listening Room by clicking on “Downloading Advice”.
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How do I follow the track numbers?
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The tracks in the Sound Advice books are listed in the order that they appear, starting from Track #1. This may not be practical for users who download the tracks by lesson or users who produce multiple compact discs for use in a CD player (home or portable). To help with relating these track numbers to different user situations, please download the appropriate tracklisting chart, available in the Resources section of the Listening Room.
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Where can I get more help?
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If you require additional help with Sound Advice, please do not hesitate to use our Sound Advice Support page to submit your request. Requests are answered promptly by our webmaster.
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