{"product_id":"thinking-theory-prep-book-american-edition-straight-forward-practical-and-engaging-music-theory-for-young-students-9781913000028","title":"Thinking Theory Prep Book (American Edition): Straight-forward, practical and engaging music theory for young students","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet your beginning piano students up for \u003cstrong\u003espeedy success\u003c\/strong\u003e with the Thinking Theory Prep Book  The Prep Book covers beginning concepts such as piano key names, steps and skips, landmark notes, and other essentials to get started at the piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is designed with the student in mind. All concepts are \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erevisited\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e in different ways throughout the book, and the flashcard games provide a fun way to reinforce learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThinking Theory avoids giving students \"busywork\" and keeps layouts clean. If a student does need extra review they can move to Prep Book Plus for lateral work to really cement the concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCONCEPTS COVERED\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote Values: \u003c\/strong\u003e Quaver, Dotted Crotchet, Crotchet, Minim, Dotted Minim \u0026amp; Semibreve (USA terms are used in the USA version)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRest Values: \u003c\/strong\u003e Crotchet, Minim \u0026amp; Semibreve (USA terms are used in the USA version)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime Signatures: \u003c\/strong\u003e 2:4, 3:4 \u0026amp; 4:4\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandmark notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e Bass C, Bass F, Middle C, Treble G \u0026amp; Treble C\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamics: \u003c\/strong\u003e Pianissimo, Piano, Mezzo Piano, Mezzo Forte, Forte, Fortissimo, Crescendo \u0026amp; Diminuendo\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTempo Marks: \u003c\/strong\u003e Ritenuto, Ritardando, Rallentando, Allegro, Allegretto, Moderato, Andante\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings\/Symbols: \u003c\/strong\u003e Staccato, Slurs \u0026amp; Repeat Marks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolfa: \u003c\/strong\u003e Do, Re, Mi \u0026amp; So\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScales: \u003c\/strong\u003e C Major \u0026amp; G Major\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccidentals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTones, Semitones \u0026amp; Enharmonics (USA terms are used in the USA version)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWHAT IS THINKING THEORY?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThinking Theory is a series of music theory workbooks, designed to accelerate learning while providing plenty of reinforcement of each concept.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll concepts are presented in a clear and concise way and page layouts are clean and consistent.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNo topic is introduced without being revisited several times later in the book.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThinking Theory is designed so you can start anywhere in the series. Concepts are not left out of later books, just covered more quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe flashcard games provide a unique way to learn away from the page, and make learning and teaching more secure and more fun.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe \"Level Up \" tests at the end of each chapter and book allow you to evaluate student learning and plan their next step. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Thinking Theory Plus books provide a lateral move for students who had finished one book but are not quite ready for the next.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSinging with solfa (moveable do) is integrated into the theory books. Solfa helps students with ear training, transposing, sight reading and composition.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWHERE DOES THE PREP BOOK FIT IN?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Prep Book is perfect for younger students or those who need to move more slowly than Book One.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Prep Book is recommended for most beginner under 10 years old.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Colourful Keys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50516488290578,"sku":"9781913000028","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a501d084-4dd1-4132-a649-0e5c815c0ca6.jpg?v=1731026729","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/thinking-theory-prep-book-american-edition-straight-forward-practical-and-engaging-music-theory-for-young-students-9781913000028","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}