The Music Theory in Practice series has helped more than one million musicians worldwide to learn about the notation & theory of music. Now fully revised this workbook remains the best way to prepare for ABRSM's Grade 4 Theory of Music Exam. Features a clear explanation of music notation many worked examples & practice exercises definitions of important words & concepts specimen exam questions & helpful tips for students. As well as supporting the ABRSM Theory syllabus this workbook also provides an excellent resource for anyone wishing to develop general music literacy skills. ...

Builds on work covered in the first five volumes of Music Theory in Practice looking further into the workings of tonal harmony & introducing students to melodic composition outside the tonal system. Covers all aspects of the Grade 6 Theory of Music exam. Deals with the realisation of figured basses for keyboard & for voices in four parts harmonisation of tonal melodies & melodic composition both tonal & in more modern styles. Covers both pre-20th-century & 20th-century styles. ...

covers all aspects of the Grade 7 Theory of Music exam. Deals with harmonic vocabulary dissonance treatment & part-writing in Baroque music & melodic composition. Text

Includes:: worked examples of some typical examination questions & a set of exercises is provided for each kind of question. Covers both pre-20th-century & 20th-century styles.

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Covers all aspects of the Grade 8 Theory of Music exam. Gives detailed advice on ways in which the examination questions might be approached including worked examples of some typical examination questions & a set of exercises is provided for each kind of question. Covers both pre-20th-century & 20th-century styles. ...

ABRSM's Music Theory in Practice workbooks have helped more than one million musicians worldwide to learn about the theory of music. The new Music Theory in Practice Model Answers series is a practical tool to use alongside the fully-revised workbooks for Music Theory in Practice Grades 1 to 5 providing specimen answers for each exercise covered. Each book

Includes:: correct answers to every question; accepted options where there can be more than one answer; & model answers for composition-style questions. This answer book will help you to prepare in the best possible way for the ABRSM Grade 1 Theory of Music exam.

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ABRSMs Music Theory in Practice workbooks have helped more than one million musicians worldwide to learn about the theory of music. The new Music Theory in Practice Model Answers series is a practical tool to use alongside the fully-revised workbooks for Music Theory in Practice Grades 1 to 5 providing specimen answers for each exercise covered. Each book

Includes:: correct answers to every question with accepted options where there can be more than one answer & model answers for composition-style questions. This answer book will help you to prepare in the best possible way for the ABRSM Grade 3 Theory of Music exam.

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Gustav Mole is lucky enough to be born into a musical family & this charming tale traces the enriching role that music plays in his life. Gustavs musical education is rich & diverse covering a wide variety of genres & styles. This is the perfect introduction to musical instruments ensembles & occasions & a humourous & sensitive exploration of what music can bring to our lives. ...

Long before the picturesque village of Little Marlow became a well-known location for filming episodes of popular television crime shows such as Inspector Morse Miss Marple & Midsomer Murders the tranquil Thameside hamlet was the site of a real-life murder that would have taxed the imagination of even the most inventive TV screenwriter. In the immediate aftermath of the Great War Little Marlow was thrown into a state of great excitement by the discovery of the body of a young married woman named Kate Lilian Bailey. The scene of the tragedy was Barn Cottage a pretty countryside residence; the weapon of choice was poison & the man accused of the murder was local milkman George Bailey
- Kates husb&. Who was George Arthur Bailey? What drove this seemingly harmless milkman to murder his wife? Who or what sealed his fate? Almost a century later through exhaustive research author Quentin Falk brings to light the extraordinary & colourful facts of this strangely under-reported crime to reveal not just one astonishing story but an intriguing crime & compelling weave of several stories. The Musical Milkman Murder paints a vivid picture of rural society in early 20th century England reveals the grisly tale of a star-crossed couple torn apart by poison
- that subsequently lead to an execution & the suicides of a judge & a hangman
- & the tragic story of a daughter who would take half a lifetime to discover the terrible truth behind her parentage.


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Musical theatre is a tough & over-crowded industry. Yet despite the huge competition many performers find auditioning difficult with little knowledge of what the directors creative teams & producers are looking for or how to win the panel over with their unique talent. As a leading international casting director Neil Rutherford has seen thousands of hopefuls audition over the years. Uniquely he also understands what it is like to audition from his years as a professional actor in musical theatre. This book provides a unique perspective on the musical theatre audition process & how to improve the chances of landing a role. With wit humour & insight Neil Rutherford guides the reader through the crucial elements of musical theatre auditions opening up the process of casting & auditioning to the thousands of hopefuls trying to secure work in this industry every year as well as anyone involved in musical theatre. With a foreword by Tony-award-winning director Bartlett Sher the book also contains contributions from some of the world's leading directors & musical directors including Sir Richard Eyre & Jerry Mitchell adding further valuable insight from those at the centre of the musical theatre world. This book is a vital tool for anyone hoping to improve their audition chances & survive in the world of musical theatre. ...

This book on music licensing is a must-have for musicians & composers of all musical genres. It explores the wide variety of music licensing mediums available including advertising video games websites & more. It takes readers through all the steps from song writing & networking to negotiating the terms of a standard licensing agreement. In today's ever-evolving music industry music licensing provides more musicians with greater opportunities for commercial exposure & increased cash flow whether they're unknown artists or big-label stars. The authors two music industry insiders cover the range of technologies used opportunities available & pitfalls to avoid for musicians trying to break in and/or take full advantage of the music licensing scene. ...