My First Theory Book

👂♫ Remember to include aural training when teaching theory — ‘HEAR’ the theory (and sing/play if possible) — Music is all about LISTENING thus effectively making our EARS act as our ‘eyes’, ‘brains’ and ‘everything’ in learning to play a musical instrument. ACTIVE LISTENING to the changes in pitch, rhythm, dynamics, articulation, and tempo is an acquired skill that can be nurtured and developed. — The ART of Teaching (AoT) 🎹

My First Theory Book
Editor/Author: Lina Ng
Category: Theory
Publisher: Rhythm MP
Order No.: MPM-3002-01
Bar Code: 9 556811 100718
ISBN-10: 967-985-441-8
ISBN-13: 978 967985441 1
Total Pages: 40
Weight: 180g
Book Size: 225mm X 300mm
Binding: Limp Bound
Series: Made Easy
Description: Designed for a smooth transition to the Grade 1 theory, these ever popular books contain lots of exercises and games which are interesting to the child.

Composing Made Easy ♫ TiP1, TiP2, TiP3 (video)
It is a COOL and REWARDING MUSICAL ACTIVITY to be able to compose your own song and share on fb.com/MusicJamboree

Learn to play a song in more than one way!
Some of the ways include interval, two-note chords, triad, off beats, swing, arpeggio, alberti bass, scale, waltz, echo, chromatic, canon, descending bass line, counterpoint, embellishments, etc.

• Perform the variations on a song
• Listen to the variations
• Analyse musical ideas
• Your assignment is to re-arrange the piece or to apply to your favourite song

For variations on a song try Piano Theory in Practice Made Easy.

• Piano Theory in Practice Made Easy Level 1A
• Piano Theory in Practice Made Easy Level 2A
• Piano Theory in Practice Made Easy Level 3A

♫ Really putting theory into practice
It’s the practical application of music theory that brings music to life. Get to the piano and play Piano Theory in Practice Made Easy — Keep Exploring Music! ‘Hear’ the theory ♫ Facebook.com/MusicJamboree

1. Rhythm
2. Pitch
3. Keys and Scales ♫ TiP (video)
4. Intervals ♫ TiP
5. Chords ♫ TiP (video)
6. Terms, Signs and Instruments ♫ TiP (video)
7. Music in Context ♫ FAQs

Music is connected in all elements. We cannot isolate a piece to teach without involving any aural awareness, and neither can we teach theory without ‘HEARING’ the theory, (e.g. we have to ‘HEAR’ the pitch of a sharpened note when we teach the accidental - sharp ‘#’). This cohesive organisation of thoughts and actions will make your lessons invaluable and interesting to your students. With it intertwined together, the lessons become ‘alive’ and musically enriching. — The ART of Teaching by Alice Chua

轻松弹钢琴 • “听”乐理
Playing Scales is Fun
Watch Down the Rabbit Hole from The ART of Teaching (AoT) ♫ Video

We all know the benefits of playing scales.
Why practise scales?
Playing scales inevitably helps to develop pianist skills thus improving keyboard fluency. Posture, hand position, co-ordination, balance between hands and movement of the arm all can be checked when playing scales. Most importantly, the sense of tonality and pattern can be acquired through playing scales - this speeds up the learning of NEW PIECES (a benefit when attempting sight-reading tests). This also develops playing with an even and a quality tone. This builds aural awareness. It is a good practice to encourage students to sing the scales if within vocal range. Playing scales from two to four octaves throughout all grade syllabus increases familiarity with the geography of the piano.
Why teach Scales and Arpeggios?

Composing ideas/tips: Composing Made Easy
Games: Card Games Made Easy, Kid’s Percussion Band Workshop
Events: Music Jamboree, Young Composers Program
Download: Card Games » Music For Kids（音乐与绘画）

Greek Edition
Ελληνική: Σχεδιασμένα για μια ομαλή μετάβαση στη Βαθμίδα 1 της θεωρίας, αυτά τα βιβλία περιέχουν πολλές ασκήσεις και παιχνίδια τα οποία κινούν το ενδιαφέρον του παιδιού.

French Edition
Française: Ces livres enveloppent les rudiments pour commencer à lire, écrire et jouer la musique. Chaque livre contient beaucoup d’exercices et jeux qui sont intéressants pour les jeunes débutants âgés de 7 ans et plus.

Turkish Edition
Türkçe: Müzik Alfabesi

Traditional Chinese Edition（繁體版）
我爱乐理: 这些书籍涵盖了如何阅读，书写和弹奏音乐的启蒙知识。它们包含了很多让7岁以上初学者的练习和游戏。

Be A Young Composer

Click on MPA composition 1 to view or print.

• Theory Made Easy for Little Children Level 1
• Theory Made Easy for Little Children Level 2
• My Second Theory Book
• My Third Theory Book
• Young Composers Music Manuscript » Be A Young Composer
• Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 1
• Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 2
• Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 3
• Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 4
• Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 5
• Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 6
• Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 7
• Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 8
  

• Piano Lesson Made Easy Level 1
  
• Piano Lesson Made Easy Level 2
• Piano Lesson Made Easy Level 3
  
• Finger Exercises Made Easy Level 1
• Finger Exercises Made Easy Level 2
• Finger Exercises Made Easy Level 3

Special Edition for the United States and Canada
Theory Made Easy for Kids, Level 1 (Item: 98-MP300501US)
Theory Made Easy for Kids, Level 2 (Item: 98-MP300502US)
My First Music Theory Book (Item: 98-MP300201US)
My Second Music Theory Book (Item: 98-MP300202US)
My Third Music Theory Book (Item: 98-MP300203US)

The ART of Teaching (AoT) is written specially for teachers who are teaching beginners. It is written in simple instruction and AoT is very much suited to be used alongside all piano tutor books and graded syllabus as teaching music elements are applicable to all piano tutor books. — Pieces, Scales, Sight-Reading, Aural, Theory, Creativity, Composition, Improvisation and Technique Building.

Let’s move on together for a more ‘MUSICAL’ music education for the new generation. They deserve a better music education than ours!

• Playing Piano Is Fun Book 1
• Playing Piano Is Fun Book 2
• Playing Piano Is Fun Book 3
• Playing Piano Is Fun Book 4

• Because of Love (red book) with CD

• The Young Pianist's Activity Book

Practical and theory are not two entirely different, separate concepts. By incorporating theory with practical, the musician is able to develop a further understanding of the music, the ability to improvise or transpose certain passages to suit their style of playing, or to create their very own brand of accompaniment. - Helen Yeo, Musical Moments

🎹 Everything in music is interconnected. You may play the Musical Moments series for more MAKING CONNECTIONS ideas and activities.
The PROUD little note » A little note's journey to musical awareness
Creative Musical Moments with THEORY PRE-GRADE 1
Classic Musical Moments 1 with THEORY GRADE 1
Classic Musical Moments 2 with THEORY GRADE 2
Classic Musical Moments 3 with THEORY GRADE 3
Classic Musical Moments 4 with THEORY GRADE 4
Classic Musical Moments 5 with THEORY GRADE 5
Baba Nyonya Musical Moments » theory/practical connection
Advanced Baba Nyonya Musical Moments » practical/aural connection

“Do not straightaway Google song sheets for your favourite songs. Try to DIY. Reach out with your musical sense and play out the melody. Use chord progression to add accompaniment to the melody. Decorate the tune with catchy ornaments. The song will be more meaningful with your own personal touch.” — Helen Yeo, Musical Moments

🎹 Enjoy this Creative Musical journey! — The ART of Teaching (AoT)

♫ Listen to Inspirations (Winners' Musical Moments for Pianists)
A spin-off from Classic Musical Moments Grade 5 • MPB-1027-05
Get Ready for the next submission and best compositions will be chosen for publication!

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