Making Music Method

Creative approach for teaching ages 7 and up

  • Promotes note reading proficiency through ear, eye and finger training
  • Proven Middle-C approach progresses to multiple and varying hand positions
  • Duet accompaniments at early levels add ensemble experience
Making Music Method, Primer
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Special presentation of fundamentals prepares the student for success

Interval and pattern recognition fosters good music reading habits

US $7.95 / catalog #01-31

 

Making Music Method, Level 1
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Explores four new keys, staccato, cross-hands, chords, half steps and whole steps

Rhythmic preparatory drills

Built-in flash cards

US $7.95 / catalog #01-32

 

Making Music Method, Level 2
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Emphasis on melodic and harmonic intervals

Introduces 6/8 and 3/8 time, dotted quarter notes, 16th notes, damper pedal, two new key signatures, syncopation

US $7.95 / catalog #01-33

 

Making Music Method, Level 3
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Introduces legato pedal, accents, grace notes, trills, 1st/2nd endings, triplets, dotted 8th/16th, D.S. al Fine, 9/8 time, rolled chords

Music appreciation stories and composer portraits with emphasis on American music

US $7.95 / catalog #01-34

 

Making Music Method, Level 4
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Presents harmonic minor scales, syncopation, polyphonic music, 3/2 and 12/8 time, cut time, 3-staff reading, theme and variations

US $7.95 / catalog #01-35

 

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