The Basis of Music: Book

Name: The Basis of Music: Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-V1257
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By Frederick J. Horwood

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Designed to provide the student with a thorough knowledge of the rudiments of music, this text covers notation, scales, intervals, time, ornaments, transposition, chords, terms and signs and abbreviations. Complete with various exercises and tests.

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Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 80

ISBN10: 0-7579-1293-1

ISBN13: 978-0-7579-1293-1

UPC: 029156916676

SKU: 00-V1257

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Why we love this

This is a systematic, no-nonsense approach to music fundamentals that works because it treats rudiments as foundational literacy rather than busywork. The progression from notation through ornaments and transposition gives students a coherent framework for understanding what they're reading on the page, which pays dividends across every instrument and ensemble.

Who it's for

Students preparing for music theory study, beginning instrumentalists who need to understand notation and basic harmony, and anyone working toward music literacy exams or placement tests. Teachers seeking a structured reference for common questions about scales, intervals, and chord construction will find it equally useful.

How to use it

Assign chapters sequentially in your first-year instrument classes or ensemble to build a shared vocabulary for rehearsals. Use specific sections (scales, intervals, transposition) as reference material when addressing notation problems during sectional coaching or small-group instruction.

Skills your students will build

Reading and writing standard music notation
Constructing major and minor scales
Identifying and spelling intervals
Understanding time signatures and meter
Recognizing and performing ornaments and articulation marks
Transposing music and understanding transposed instruments
Building and inverting chords
Interpreting musical terms, signs, and standard abbreviations