My Second Music Theory Book: Book

Colorful, playful, and purposeful. Ng balances imaginative presentation with genuine pedagogical content, so students feel entertained without being talked down to.

Young instrumentalists taking their first real dive into theory, whether in a studio lesson, classroom, or homeschool setting. This works best for students who respond to visual learning and need theory framed in a way that connects directly to what they're already playing.

• Work through one section at a time rather than rushing ahead. The exercises build on each other.
• Use the entertaining characters as conversation starters; ask students what they think the characters are learning alongside them.
• Encourage students to revisit earlier exercises once they've progressed, strengthening retention through spaced repetition.

Use this as a standalone theory text for younger students or pair it with your existing lesson curriculum to reinforce concepts at home. It's especially effective for students who need theory to progress on their instrument but learn better through visual and narrative approaches.

• Staff notation and clef reading
• Note identification on lines and spaces
• Basic rhythm and time signature understanding
• Simple melodic analysis
• Music symbol recognition and meaning