Second workbook in the series (6 books), designed to take beginners on the viola to Grade 1 theory level and beyond, relating it to their instrument, and building confidence right from the start. This book builds on and reinforces everything learnt in book 1 as well as gently introducing new topics, using clear, concise and easy to follow explanations. All of the important subjects are repeated in varying ways, the characters Presto, Bravo and Poco help to bring the subject to life and fun pages also help to make this a highly enjoyable grounding in music theory!
Contents
- Presto’s matching pairs
- Space and line notes
- Stems
- More stems
- Quavers and quaver rests
- Time values
- Notes on the C string
- Notes on the G string
- More quavers
- Notes by step
- Time signatures
- More time signatures
- Notes on the D string
- Notes on the A string
- Poco’s matching pairs
- The missing bar lines
- Accidentals
- More accidentals
- More notes on the C string
- More notes on the G string
- How many?
- Even more accidentals
- Leger lines
- More notes by step
- More notes on the D string
- More notes on the A string
- Mystery of the missing beats
- Key signatures
- Key signatures with sharps
- Key signatures with flats
- Dynamics
- Performance directions
- Finishing touches!
- Secret vegetable!
- Hidden treasure
- Kite competition
- Musical cars!
- Crossword
- Quiz 1 – test yourself!
- Quiz 2 – true or false?
