The Magic of Music Theory Pre-Reading B: Violin

The Magic of Music Theory Pre-Reading B is a workbook series for young string players that teaches music theory, and aural skills. Students learn music theory from the perspective of the violin fingerboard! This series reinforces concepts taught in the lesson with workbook pages, games, and activities to do at home.

What’s in The Magic of Music Theory Pre-Reading B?

Music AlphabetString QuartetRight Hand, Left HandIdentify Fingerboard Pitches on the D and G stringNote Values, Rests and Time SignaturesLine Notes and Space NotesClefsCompose on the D and G StringDynamic Symbols - Forte, Piano, Mezzo ForteStaff Lines and SpacesAural Skills: Up and Down, Forte and Piano, Long and Short, Identify All Open Strings

This pre-reading series is perfect for the young violinist who has not begun reading notes on the staff. Developed for use in private violin lessons, this series allows the practice partner to help the student prepare to read music. These short, fun, engaging lessons introduce the student to drawing and recognizing to basic note values, the music alphabet, parts of the violin, fingerboard pitches, dynamics and much more. This series can also be used for group class instruction.