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Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory: Software, Version 3 Network Version, Complete Volume (for 5 users---$40 each additional user): Software

By Andrew Surmani, Karen Farnum Surmani, and Morton Manus

Item: 00-34631

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The award-winning theory software, Alfreds Essential's of Music Theory, is now available in a new and updated Version 3! This software features a fresh new interface and more activities to teach students everything they need to know about music theory.
The Student Version includes narration and animation of music theory concepts through lessons, exercises, games, tests 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 musical terms and symbols with written definitions, pronunciations and visual/aural examples is also included.
New features for the Network Version include greater options for educators to customize lessons, the audio, text and images used for lessons, the number and style of questions on the customized tests, and even the contents of the terms glossary. It also offers enhanced user, group and profile maintenance options for educators to organize and track multiple students' progress, as well as advanced tools for user permissions and network setup.

The Network Version of the software allows for the unlimited creation of student records and the printing of individual scores, printing of class lists, importing and exporting of student records in batches, and the setting of a minimum grade requirement that students must meet to advance to the next level. Student scores are recorded automatically to the network, allowing the most efficient tracking of students' progress.

New features for the Network Version include greater options for educators to customize lessons, the audio, text and images used for lessons, the number and style of questions on the customized tests, and even the contents of the terms glossary. It also offers enhanced user, group and profile maintenance options for educators to organize and track multiple students' progress, as well as advanced tools for user permissions and network setup.

The Network Version of the software allows for the unlimited creation of student records and the printing of individual scores, printing of class lists, importing and exporting of student records in batches, and the setting of a minimum grade requirement that students must meet to advance to the next level. Student scores are recorded automatically to the network, allowing the most efficient tracking of students' progress.

This version is intended for use in a networked computer lab, without requiring the use of CDs in each computer. Appropriate for ages 8 to Adult. PC/Mac compatible.
Volume 1 (Lessons 1-25):
Treble & Bass 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
* Circle of Fifths
* 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 curriculum 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.

System Requirements:
Windows 7, Vista, XP, 8, 10 - Intel Pentium 3 1GHz or faster
* Macintosh OSX 10.4 - 10.14 - Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz or Power PC (G4 1GHz or faster)
* 400MB hard drive space, 512MB RAM
* Speakers or headphones

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Additional Details
Series: Essentials of Music Theory
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN10: 0-7390-6865-2
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-6865-6
UPC: 038081386416
SKU: 00-34631

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About the Author: Andrew Surmani

Andrew Surmani is an accomplished music educator and author who has dedicated his career to making music theory accessible and engaging for students of all levels. His work with Alfred Music has shaped how countless teachers introduce foundational concepts, combining pedagogical clarity with interactive learning design.

Why we love this

This software transforms theory instruction from a passive, worksheet-based experience into something students actually want to engage with. The network version gives you genuine classroom management power: customize content to match your curriculum, track individual and class progress in real time, and set advancement standards that keep everyone moving forward together. The ear training component with acoustic instrument recordings does what worksheets cannot—it trains the ear alongside the mind.

Who it's for

Music teachers, band directors, choir directors, and private instructors who want to supplement classroom theory instruction with structured, self-paced digital learning. The network version is particularly suited to schools and studio teachers managing multiple students simultaneously, since it handles enrollment, progress tracking, and differentiated advancement automatically.

How to get the most out of it

  • Start with the glossary when introducing new terms; students can hear correct pronunciations and see definitions alongside visual and aural examples immediately.
  • Use the randomized exercises to prevent memorization of answer patterns; each student gets unique problems, making individual practice genuinely productive.
  • Assign graded reviews at the end of each unit as formative assessment checkpoints; the software's tracking lets you see exactly which concepts need reteaching before moving on.
  • Leverage the customization tools to align test questions and lesson content with your specific curriculum priorities and the pieces your ensemble is studying.

How to use it

Assign lessons and exercises as homework that students complete at their own pace; the software's graded reviews and test functionality provide objective data on who has mastered each concept before you move forward in ensemble rehearsals. For classroom theory courses, use it as the primary instruction platform, supplemented by live discussion and applied activities in ensemble settings. The ear training component works especially well when assigned regularly throughout the year, building aural skills in parallel with written theory.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and writing staff notation
  • Interval identification and construction
  • Scale degrees and harmonic function
  • Chord quality recognition and voicing
  • Rhythmic notation and meter comprehension
  • Key signatures and transposition
  • Ear training across multiple acoustic instrument timbres
  • Music terminology and symbolic literacy

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