Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory: Software, Version 2.0 CD-ROM Educator Version, Complete Volume: Software

Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory Software Complete covers all of the material in the Student Book Complete (Volumes 1-3, item 00-17234) and includes narration of new concepts, animation, exercises, games and ear-training with recordings of a variety of acoustic instruments to motivate students while strengthening musical skills. The program includes randomized exercises, ear-training and graded reviews for each unit. A complete glossary of terms and symbols with definitions, pronunciations and visual/aural examples is also included.

The educator version of the software allows optional study of Alto and Tenor clefs and printing of individual scores. It is MIDI compatible on selected screens and allows for the unlimited creation of student records. The educator version also offers the ability to access multiple student records, create custom tests (including your own original questions), print class lists, import and export student records in batches, track individual student progress and even set a minimum grade requirement that students must meet to advance to more difficult lessons. This version is intended for educators with one computer in a classroom, or for private lesson/studio use where tracking the progress of multiple students is helpful. Appropriate for ages 8 to Adult. PC/Mac compatible.

Volume 1 (Lessons 1-25): Treble & Bass Clefs * Optional Alto & Tenor Clefs * 4/4, 3/4 & 2/4 Time Signatures * Flats, Sharps & Naturals * Whole & Half Steps * Dynamic Signs, Temp Markings & Articulation * Up to Eighth Notes & Rests.

Volume 2 (Lessons 25-50): Major Scales * Key Signatures * Intervals * 3/8 & 6/8 Time Signatures * Triads & V7 Chords.

Volume 3 (Lessons 51-75): 1st & 2nd Inversions of Triads * Figured Bass * Chord Progressions * Minor Scales & Triads * Modes * Harmonizing & Composing Melodies * 12-Bar Blues Chord Progression & Blues Scale * Basic Forms of Music.

The complete line of Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory includes Student Books, a Teacher's Answer Key, Ear-Training CDs, Double Bingo games, Flash Cards, Reproducible Teacher's Activity Kits, and interactive software for students and teachers in private study, studio and network environments.