Piano Theory in Practice Made Easy Level 1A

👂♫ 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) 🎹

Piano Theory in Practice Made Easy Level 1A
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Editor/Author/Arranger: Wilson Quah
Category: Theory
Publisher: Rhythm MP
Order No.: MPP-4002-1A
Bar Code: 9 789679 856491
ISBN-10: 967-985-649-6
ISBN-13: 978 967985649 1
Total Pages: 24
Weight: 140g
Book Size: 225mm X 300mm
Binding: Staple Bound (2 wire saddle stitch stapler)
Series: Made Easy
Description: Explore musical ideas to play music creatively using music theory that you have learned. To put music theory into practice is to apply theory in an artistic and creative manner. Every piece of music in this publication appears in a few variations. Each variation offers musical ideas that make it sound interesting and at times, stylistically different.

Contents:
Ode To Joy (2 variations)
Ker Ren Lai (4 variations)
Good Morning (4 variations)
Mulberry Bush (3 variations)
In May (3 variations)
The Saints (3 variations)

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

♫ 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

Composing ideas/tips: Composing Made Easy
Games: Primary Chords, Musical Form & Structure
Events: Music Jamboree
The Holistic Development of a Child through Rhythm MAPS Programme

• Theory Made Easy for Little Children Level 1
• Theory Made Easy for Little Children Level 2
• My First Theory Book
• 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 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

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

Piano Quartet (1 Piano, 8 Hands) » #1Piano8Hands

• Piano Quartet (1 Piano, 8 Hands) This Old Man
• Piano Quartet (1 Piano, 8 Hands) Ke Ren Lai
• Piano Quartet (1 Piano, 8 Hands) Lu La Lay

• Step By Step Piano Course The Fun Way Step 1 » CDE
• Step By Step Piano Course The Fun Way Step 2
• Step By Step Piano Course The Fun Way Step 3
• Step By Step The Junior Technique Reinforcer Step 4
• Step By Step to Piano Lessons The Fun Way Master Series 1
• Step By Step to Piano Lessons The Fun Way Master Series 2

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

Set goals that are attainable, then slowly raise the bar. It is better to play something easier and master it, understand the character and technicalities of the piece, before moving on to more difficult pieces. Do not straightaway choose pieces that are too difficult, to avoid frustration and discouragement. - 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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