Frederick Harris Music Publications

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COMING SOON: CHRISTOPHER NORTON CONNECTIONS FOR PIANO

ROYAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC (TORONTO) PIANO
   

 

 

Each level of Piano Repertoire provides students with a balanced collection of music to study and enjoy! * Includes selections from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th-century periods * Jazz pieces at every level

C4R00 INTRODUCTORY PIANO REPERTOIRE $8.75 USD/$10.95 CDN
C4R01 PIANO REPERTOIRE GRADE 1 $9.75 USD/$11.95 CDN
C4R02 PIANO REPERTOIRE GRADE 2 $9.75 USD/$11.95 CDN
C4R03 PIANO REPERTOIRE GRADE 3 $9.75 USD/$11.95 CDN
C4R04 PIANO REPERTOIRE GRADE 4 $10.50 USD/$11.95 CDN
C4R05 PIANO REPERTOIRE GRADE 5 $10.50 USD/$13.25 CDN
C4R06 PIANO REPERTOIRE GRADE 6 $10.50 USD/$13.25 CDN
C4R07 PIANO REPERTOIRE GRADE 7 $11.50 USD/$14.25 CDN
C4R08 PIANO REPERTOIRE GRADE 8 $13.25 USD/$16.50 CDN
C4R09 PIANO REPERTOIRE GRADE 9 $20.95 USD/$26.25 CDN
C4R10 PIANO REPERTOIRE GRADE 10 $23.95 USD/$29.95 CDN

   

 

 

The studies/etudes in this graded series help students gradually master a variety of pianistic challenges.* Excellent preparation for similar compositions in repertoire albums* Effective technique builders, recital, or competition pieces

C4S01 PIANO STUDIES/ETUDES GRADE 1 $5.25 USD/$6.75 CDN
C4S02 PIANO STUDIES/ETUDES GRADE 2 $5.25 USD/$6.75 CDN
C4S03 PIANO STUDIES/ETUDES GRADE 3 $5.25 USD/$6.75 CDN
C4S04 PIANO STUDIES/ETUDES GRADE 4 $6.25 USD/$7.75 CDN
C4S05 PIANO STUDIES/ETUDES GRADE 5 $6.25 USD/$7.75 CDN
C4S06 PIANO STUDIES/ETUDES GRADE 6 $6.95 USD/$8.75 CDN
C4S07 PIANO STUDIES/ETUDES GRADE 7 $6.95 USD/$8.75 CDN
C4S08 PIANO STUDIES/ETUDES GRADE 8 $8.75 USD/$10.95 CDN
C4S09 PIANO STUDIES/ETUDES GRADE 9 $9.75 USD/$11.95 CDN
C4S10 PIANO STUDIES/ETUDES GRADE 10 $9.95 USD/ $12.95 CDN

   

 

 

Students can use these companion volumes to Piano Repertoire, , to enrich their study of new repertoire.* Hands-on writing and creative activities * Historical and theoretical discussions * Opportunities to reinforce music terminology

C4W01 STUDENT WORKBOOK #1 $7.95 USD/$10.95 CDN
C4W02 STUDENT WORKBOOK #2
$7.95 USD/$10.95 CDN
C4W03 STUDENT WORKBOOK #3
$8.25 USD/$11.95 CDN
C4W04 STUDENT WORKBOOK #4
$8.25 USD/$11.95 CDN
C4W05 STUDENT WORKBOOK #5
$8.95 USD/$12.95 CDN
C4W06 STUDENT WORKBOOK #6
$8.95 USD/$12.95 CDN
C4W07 STUDENT WORKBOOK #7
$9.75 USD/$14.25 CDN
C4W08 STUDENT WORKBOOK #8
$9.75 USD/$14.25 CDN

   

 

 

These Compact Discs allow students to explore every selection in the Piano Repertoire and Piano Studies/Etudes albums.* Realistic tempos * Representative interpretations

C4D00 INTRODUCTORY CD $17.50 USD/$21.99 CDN
C4D01 CD GRADE 1 $17.50 USD/$21.99 CDN
C4D02 CD GRADE 2 $17.50 USD/$21.99 CDN
C4D03 CD GRADE 3 $17.50 USD/$21.99 CDN
C4D04 CD GRADE 4 $17.50 USD/$21.99 CDN
C4D05 CD GRADE 5 $17.50 USD/$21.99 CDN
C4D06 CD GRADE 6 $17.50 USD/$21.99 CDN
C4D07 CD GRADE 7 $17.50 USD/$21.99 CDN
C4D08 CD GRADE 8 $17.50 USD/$21.99 CDN
C4D09 CD GRADE 9 $26.99 USD/$34.99 CDN
C4D10 CD GRADE 10 $32.99 USD/$43.99 CDN

   

 

   

 

 

Handbook For Teachers CSH $34.95 USD/$43.95 CDN

Written by three of North America s leading piano pedagogues, Cathy Albergo, Reid Alexander, and Marvin Blickenstaff, this indispensable resource organizes the Piano Repertoire and Piano Studies/Etudes albums into progressive teaching modules for optimum use in the studio. * Recommendations for presenting and teaching Celebration Series¤, The Piano Odyssey¤* Useful practice suggestions, thorough score exploration, and creative activities for students

     

ROYAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC (TORONTO) VOICE 3RD EDITION

     
 

The Voice Repertoire books feature a comprehensive collection of core teaching pieces from the Baroque to contemporary periods as well as international folk songs and original selections not found in any other collection. Repertoire has been selected with an emphasis on intrinsic artistic merit, while ensuring technical suitability for each level. The series culminates with two new volumes, Voice Repertoire 7 and Voice Repertoire 8, which offer maturing vocalists an engaging selection, including art songs and lieder from the standard repertoire and lesser-known gems drawn from musical traditions around the world.

VSR00 - INTRODUCTORY SONGBOOK $10.50 USD/$12.95 CDN
VSR01 - SONGBOOK 1 $11.25 USD/$13.95 CDN
VSR02 - SONGBOOK 2 $11.95 USD/$14.95 CDN
VSR03 - SONGBOOK 3 $12.75 USD/$15.95 CDN
VSR04 - SONGBOOK 4 $13.50 USD/$16.95 CDN
VSR05 - SONGBOOK 5 $14.50 USD/$17.95 CDN
VSR06 - SONGBOOK 6 $15.95 USD/$19.95 CDN
VSR07 - SONGBOOK 7 $16.75 USD/$20.95 CDN **NEW**
VSR08 - SONGBOOK 8 $18.50 USD/$22.95 CDN **NEW**

     
 

These books present a balanced and progressive selection of vocalises and recitatives for all voice types. Vocalises have been chosen for their musicality as well as effectiveness in developing various aspects of vocal technique. The volumes include a representative sampling of recitatives from works by Purcell, Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Rossini, Mendelssohn, Bizet, Sullivan, Britten, and others.

VSV07 - VOCALISES GRADES 5-7 $12.75 USD/$15.95 CDN
VSV08 - VOCALISES AND RECITATIVES GRADE 8 $12.75 USD/$15.95 CDN
VSV09 - VOCALISES AND RECITATIVES GRADE 9-10 HIGH VOICE
$15.95 USD/$19.95 CDN
VSV10 - VOCALISES AND RECITATIVES GRADE 9-10 LOW VOICE
$17.95 USD/$21.95 CDN

     
 

Piano Tracks: Royal Series Vocal Repertoire CD's

These Cds match the Royal Conservatory Of Music (Toronto) Vocal Repertoire Books (Third Edition) published by Frederick Harris. These CDs are completely legal with permission authorized through the CMRRA and the individual publishers and copyright owners of each song.

CDs are colour coordinated to match the respective RCM books and packaged in a shrink wrapped clear jewel case with product informatino written right on the disc (no insert).

RPT05-000 $19.95 USD/$22.95 CDN
RPT05-001 $19.95 USD/$22.95 CDN
RPT05-002 $19.95 USD/$22.95 CDN
RPT05-003 $19.95 USD/$22.95 CDN
RPT05-004 $19.95 USD/$22.95 CDN
RPT05-005 $19.95 USD/$22.95 CDN
RPT05-006 $19.95 USD/$22.95 CDN
RPT05-007 $19.95 USD/$22.95 CDN
RPT05-008 - **COMING SOON**

     

ROYAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC (TORONTO) GUITAR 3RD EDITION

     
 

Each Repertoire and Studies/Etudes book contains a balanced and representative selection of works from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th-century style periods. The studies/etudes have been carefully selected to complement the repertoire and isolate specific technical and musical challenges. Featuring original arrangements, transcriptions, and compositions not found in other collections, these books serve not only as comprehensive core teaching materials, but are also ideal collections for recitals and festivals.

GTR00 - INTRODUCTORY ALBUM $9.50 USD/$12.95 CDN
GTR01 - ALBUM 1 $9.95 USD/$13.95 CDN
GTR02 - ALBUM 2 $10.95 USD/$14.95 CDN
GTR03 - ALBUM 3 $10.95 USD/$14.95 CDN
GTR04 - ALBUM 4 $11.50 USD/$15.95 CDN
GTR05 - ALBUM 5 $11.50 USD/$15.95 CDN
GTR06 - ALBUM 6 $12.95 USD/$17.95 CDN
GTR07 - ALBUM 7 $12.95 USD/$17.95 CDN
GTR08 - ALBUM 8 $14.50 USD/$19.95 CDN
GTR09 - GUITAR TECHNIQUE $12.95 USD/$17.95 CDN

   

 

ROYAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC (TORONTO) VIOLIN 3RD EDITION
   

 

  This series is an exceptional body of essential repertoire and technique carefully selected and edited to support violinists in their artistic and techincal development.

Repertoire Albums

These nine engaging volumes introduce teachers and students to a broad spectrum of composers, musical styles, periods, genres, and pedagogical challenges.

VNR00 - INTRODUCTORY ALBUM $10.50 USD/$12.95 CDN
VNR01 - ALBUM 1 $12.95 USD/$15.95 CDN
VNR02 - ALBUM 2 $13.50 USD/$16.95 CDN
VNR03 - ALBUM 3 $14.50 USD/$17.95 CDN
VNR04 - ALBUM 4 $15.50 USD/$18.95 CDN
VNR05 - ALBUM 5 $17.50 USD/$21.95 CDN
VNR06 - ALBUM 6 $19.50 USD/$23.95 CDN
VNR07 - ALBUM 7 $19.95 USD/$24.95 CDN
VNR08 - ALBUM 8 $20.95 USD/$25.95 CDN

Technical Requirements

These two volumes include scales, arpeggios, double stops, and studies/etudes for level introductory through eight.

VNT1 - VOL. 1:LEVELS INTRO-4 $9.50 USD/ $11.95 CDN
VNT2 - VOL. 2:LEVELS 5-8 $12.75 USD/ $15.95 CDN

Orchestral Excerpts

An excellent resource for all violinists, this volume contains selected passages drawn from standard orchestral repertoire.

VNE08 -$17.50 USD/$21.95 CDN

   

 

ROYAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC SIGHT AND EAR TRAINING
   

 

 

Four Star Sight Reading Series - Boris Berlin & Andrew Markow

Contains daily sight reading exercises, ear tests and writing exercises for students to complete at home, as well as tests for the teacher to easily incorporate into the lesson. The Four Star Series corresponds to the grades of The Royal Conservatory of Music.

4S0 - INTRODUCTORY BOOK $6.95 USD/$ 8.95 CDN
4S1 - BOOK 1
$7.95 USD/$ 9.95 CDN
4S2 - BOOK 2
$7.95 USD/$ 9.95 CDN
4S3 - BOOK 3
$7.95 USD/$ 9.95 CDN
4S4 - BOOK 4
$8.75 USD/$10.95 CDN
4S5 - BOOK 5
$9.75 USD/$11.95 CDN
4S6 - BOOK 6
$9.75 USD/$11.95 CDN
4S7 - BOOK 7
$10.50 USD/$12.95 CDN
4S8 - BOOK 8 $10.50 USD/$12.95 CDN
4S9 - BOOK 9
$12.25 USD/$14.95 CDN
4S10 - BOOK 10 $12.25 USD/$14.95 CDN

   

 

 

Complete Series Of Sight Reading and Ear Tests
By: Elise Bennett & Hilda Capp

This progressive series consists of various exercises to develop skills in sight reading and ear training. Effective for examination preparation, each book corresponds to the curriculum of both RCM examinations and Royal American Conservatory examinations.

BCS1 -
BOOK 1 $5.50 USD/$ 6.95 CDN
BCS2 -
BOOK 2 $5.50 USD/$ 6.95 CDN
BCS3 -
BOOK 3 $5.50 USD/$ 6.95 CDN
BCS4 -
BOOK 4 $5.50 USD/$ 6.95 CDN
BCS5 -
BOOK 5 $6.95 USD/$ 8.95 CDN
BCS6 -
BOOK 6 $6.95 USD/$ 8.95 CDN
BCS7 -
BOOK 7 $6.95 USD/$ 8.95 CDN
BCS8 -
BOOK 8 $6.95 USD/$ 8.95 CDN
BCS9 -
BOOK 9 $6.95 USD/$ 8.95 CDN
BCS10 -
BOOK 10/ARCT $8.75 USD/$10.95 CDN

   

 

 

Perfection Ear: Ear Training Practice Sets
By: Cheryl Finn & Eamonn Morris

Improve your ear! Excellent for individual, group or school lessons, this very popular ear training program allows students to practice ear training in the same way it is taught! Includes interval, cadence, and chord recognition as well as rhythmclapback and melody playback. A friendly narrator provides clear instructions for students and teachers as well as answers to identification activities. Melody clapback and playback answers are provided on the inside of the cassette or CD cover. Appropriate for courses emphasizing ear training and sightreading. Available on cassette and compact disc.

PECD00 - INTRODUCTORY $11.99 USD/$15.95 CDN
PECD01 - GRADE 1
$11.99 USD/$15.95 CDN
PECD02 - GRADE 2
$11.99 USD/$15.95 CDN
PECD03 - GRADE 3
$11.99 USD/$15.95 CDN
PECD04 - GRADE 4
$11.99 USD/$15.95 CDN
PECD05 - GRADE 5
$11.99 USD/$15.95 CDN
PECD06 - GRADE 6
$11.99 USD/$15.95 CDN
PECD07 - GRADE 7
$13.99 USD/$17.95 CDN
PECD08 - GRADE 8
$13.99 USD/$17.95 CDN
PECD09 - GRADE 9
$13.99 USD/$17.95 CDN
PECD10 - GRADE 10
$13.99 USD/$17.95 CDN

   

 

 

Rhythm Clapback/Singback
By: Boris Berlin and Andrew Markow

With this series of three books covering seven levels, studens will develop the essential skills of musical memory, aural recognition and gain a keen awareness of rhythmic design. Within each level, clapback rhythms are grouped by meter and are illustrated both on and off the staff. This series helps prepare students for the rhythm clapback/singback portion of ear-training tests, and practical examinations, and is designed to be used in conjunction with the Melody Playback/Singback series.

RDS1 - Book 1: Levels 1 & 2 $6.95 USD/$8.95 CDN
RDS2 - Book 2: Levels 3 & 4 $
7.95 USD/$9.95 CDN
RDS3 - Book 3: Levels 5 - 7
$8.95 USD/$10.95 CDN

   

 

 

Melody Playback/Singback
By: Boris Berlin and Andrew Markow

With over one hundred exercises in each volume, this seris of four books covering eleven levels can help students to achieve a solid foundation in aural skills. Playback melodies for each level are grouped by length, melodic content, and starting note. Together with the Rhythm Clapback/Singback books, these volumes provide excellent preparation for practical examinations.

ETD1 - Book 1: Levels 1 - 4 $6.25 USD/$7.95 CDN
ETD2 - Book 2: Levels 5 & 6 $
6.95 USD/$8.95 CDN
ETD3 - Book 3: Levels 7 & 8
$7.95 USD/$9.95 CDN
ETD
4 - Book 4: Levels 9 - ARCT $7.95 USD/$9.95 CDN

   

 

Sound Advice
By: Brenda Braaten and Crystal Wiksyk
Edited By: Laura Beauchamp-Williamson

Sound Advice offers an innovative approach to integrating ear training and theory into music study. By working with Sound Advice books and recordings both at home and during lessons, students will gain an enriched understanding and appreciation of music that will last a lifetime. Teachers will find these materials ideal for use in studio and classroom settings for students of all instruments as well as singers and choristers.

Intergration of Theory & Aural Skills:

In The Sound Advice program, musical sounds are related to their symbols through the combination of written and aural theory. Each level incoporates theory, ear training, and sight reading to develop music literacy. Numerous dictation, playback, and sight-singing exercises are included throughout to address intervals, scales, chords, rhythms, cadences, and melodies.

Organization:

Each of the twenty-four lessons in the workbook consists of the following components:

- the Learning Guide introduces new concepts
- the Theory Worksheet provides practice
- the Ear-Training Worksheet helps to build strong aural skills
- the Answer Key allows students to check their own work

Examination Preparation:

This series serves as effective preparation for the ear-training and theory components of major examination systems, including:

- RCM Examinations
- Royal American Conservatory Examinations
- Certificate Of Merit (Music Teacher's Association Of California)
- Victoria Conservatory Of Music
- National Guild Of Piano Teachers
- the curriculs of most MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) affiliates

Online Access To Audio Tracks:

All of the listening exercises referred to throughout the series can be downloaded from the Sound Advice website at www.soundadvicedirect.com. This unique feature allows students to work with the materials in the way that best suits their needs: they can listen to the tracks while at the computer, copy the tracks to a CD, or import the tracks to a digital music player. Access to the audio tracks is included with purchase of the Sound Advice books.

 

   

 

 

SA01 - Level One $18.50 USD/$22.50 CDN

- intervals
- Major scales: C, F, G
- note and rest values
- rhythmic dictation
- accidentals and key signatures
- clefs and landmarks
- lines, spaces, and ledger lines
- half steps and whole steps

SA02 - Level Two $19.25 USD/$23.50 CDN

- intervals
- sixteenth notes
- scales, triads, arpeggios
- chromatic notes
- texture
- improvisation
- melodic imitation
- Baroque period style

SA03 - Level Three $19.95 USD/$24.50 CDN

- intervals
- rhythmic imitation
- scales, triads, arpeggios
- consonance and dissonance
- cadences
- classical period style

SA04 - Level Four $21.25 USD/$25.95 CDN

- enharmonic notes and intervals
- simple and compound time
- the dotted quater-note beat
- minor scales
- tonic and dominant triads
- melodic inversion
- Romantic period style

COMING IN 2009 - LEVELS 5-8

     
   

 

     
ROYAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC TECHNICAL AND SCALES
     
 

Technical Requirements For Piano By: Berlin, Boris & Poole, Clifford

This series conveniently divides technical requirements into progressive
levels from beginner to advanced. Corresponding to the levels in the Celebratio n Series, The Piano Odyssey, this series is essential in preparing for RCM Examinations practical examinations.

Includes all technical requirements, as well as sight reading and ear training exercises for each level
.

TR1 - BOOK 1 $4.95 USD/$5.95 CDN
TR2 - BOOK 2 $4.95 USD/$5.95 CDN
TR3 - BOOK 3 $5.50 USD/$6.95 CDN
TR4 - BOOK 4 $5.50 USD/$6.95 CDN
TR5 - BOOK 5 $5.95 USD/$7.95 CDN
TR6 - BOOK 6 $5.95 USD/$7.95 CDN
TR7 - BOOK 7 $6.95 USD/$8.95 CDN
TR8 - BOOK 8 $6.95 USD/$8.95 CDN

     
 

Complete Pianoforte Technique

This comprehensive technical resource is especially useful for teachers and pianists studying Levels 9, 10, and ARCT.

RCMPT $13.95 USD/$18.95 CDN

     
 

The Brown Scale Book

This technical resource includes all major and minor scales, triads, arpeggios, dominant sevenths, and chromatic scales.

HS1 $7.50 USD/$9.95 CDN

     

CELEBRATE PIANO - A NEW PIANO METHOD FROM FREDERICK HARRIS

     
 

Lesson And Musicianship

Lesson and Musicianship books incorporate repertoire and activities to develop technique, reading and theory, rhythm, aural skills, and creative skills.

FHM1100 - LESSON & MUSICIANSHIP 1A $12.95 USD/$17.95 CDN
FHM1110 - LESSON & MUSICIANSHIP 1B
$12.95 USD/$17.95 CDN
FHM1200 - LESSON & MUSICIANSHIP 2A $14.50 USD/$19.95 CDN
FHM1210 - LESSON & MUSICIANSHIP 2B
$14.50 USD/$19.95 CDN
FHM1300 - LESSON & MUSICIANSHIP 3
$16.50 USD/$21.95 CDN
FHM1400 - LESSON & MUSICIANSHIP 4 $17.95 USD/$23.95 CDN
FHM1500 - TEACHER'S GUIDE
$9.95 USD/$13.50 CDN

   

 

 

Solo Albums

Solos albums include pieces that reinforce elements and concepts presented in the corresponding Lesson and Musicianship book.

FHM1120 - SOLOS 1 $6.50 USD/$8.95 CDN
FHM1220 - SOLOS 2
$6.50 USD/$8.95 CDN
FHM1320 - SOLOS 3 & 4
$7.50 USD/$9.95 CDN

   

 

 

Flashcards

Celebrate Piano! Flashcards are designed for review and reinforcement of specific elements presented in the Lesson and Musicianship books.

FHM1150 - FLASHCARDS LEVEL 1 $4.95 USD/$6.95 CDN
FHM1250 - FLASHCARDS LEVEL 2
$4.95 USD/$6.95 CDN
FHM1350 - FLASHCARDS LEVEL 3&4
$4.95 USD/$7.95 CDN

   

 

 

Accompaniments

FHM1130 - CD ACCOMPANIMENTS 1A $9.95 USD/$14.99 CDN
FHM1132 - CD ACCOMPANIMENTS 1B
$9.95 USD/$14.99 CDN
FHM1230 - CD ACCOMPANIMENTS 2A
$9.95 USD/$14.99 CDN
FHM1232 - CD ACCOMPANIMENTS 2B
$9.95 USD/$14.99 CDN
FHM1330 - CD ACCOMPANIMENTS 3
$13.99 USD/ $17.99 CDN
FHM1430 - CD ACCOMPANIMENTS 4
$13.99 USD/ $17.99 CDN
FHM1135 - MIDI ACCOMPANIMENTS 1A
$9.95 USD/$14.99 CDN
FHM1137 - MIDI ACCOMPANIMENTS 1B
$9.95 USD/$14.99 CDN
FHM1235 - MIDI ACCOMPANIMENTS 2A
$9.95 USD/$14.99 CDN
FHM1237 - MIDI ACCOMPANIMENTS 2B
$9.95 USD/$14.99 CDN
FHM1335 - MIDI ACCOMPANIMENTS 3
$13.99 USD/ $17.99 CDN
FHM1435 - MIDI ACCOMPANIMENTS 4
$13.99 USD/ $17.99 CDN

     

THEORY BOOKS

     
 

Elementary Rudiments Of Music Revised Edition by: Barbara Wharram

This comprehensive book, suitable for the older beginner, is recommended for preparation for RCM Examinations Preliminary, Grades 1 and 2 Rudiments examinations. Revisions to this proven favourite ensure that it is up-to-date with changes to the theory curriculum as outlined in The Royal Conservatory of Music Theory Syllabus, 2002 edition.

Book WT01 $23.95 USD/$29.95 CDN

 

     
 

Elementary Rudiments Of Music Revised Edition Answer Book
by: Barbara Wharram

This useful resource contains answers to the exercises in the Elementary Rudiments of Music. The text has been updated to correspond to the Revised Edition.

Book WT02 $15.75 USD/$19.95 CDN

     
 

Theory For Beginners by: Barbara Wharram

Appropriate for students of elementary school age as they begin to study music, this book is recommended as excellent preparation for the RCM Examinations Preliminary Rudiments examination.

Book HT21 $19.95 USD/$25.95 CDN

   

 

 

Keyboard Theory Preperatory Series by: Grace Vandendool

This five-volume Preparatory Series teaches basic theory concepts in the simplest form, providing young students (aged 4 11) with a thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of music theory. Features include wide-spaced staves, large print, games, and illustrations.

KT01 - PREPARATORY BOOK A $10.50 USD/$12.95 CDN
KT02 - PREPARATORY BOOK B
$10.50 USD/$12.95 CDN
KT03 - PREPARATORY BOOK C
$10.50 USD/$12.95 CDN
KT04 - PREPARATORY BOOK D
$10.50 USD/$12.95 CDN
KT05 - PREPARATORY BOOK E
$10.50 USD/$12.95 CDN
KT06 - PREPARATORY SUMMARY & TEST PAPERS
$5.25 USD/$ 6.50 CDN

   

 

 

Keyboard Theory Series by: Grace Vandendool

Perfect for the older beginner (aged 11 and up), this fast-moving, three-volume series is recommended by RCM Examinations for comprehensive preparation for the Preliminary, Grade 1 and Grade 2 Rudiments examinations. Also effective for use in college and university theory classes.

KT10 - PRELIMINARY LEVEL $14.95 USD/$18.95 CDN
KT11 - LEVEL 1
$15.75 USD/$19.95 CDN
KT12 - LEVEL 2
$17.50 USD /$21.95 CDN
KT21 - ANSWER BOOK, LEVEL 1
$10.95 USD/$13.95 CDN
KT22 - ANSWER BOOK, LEVEL 2
$12.25 USD/$14.95 CDN

     
 

Elementary Music Theory by: Mark Sarnecki

A great way to introduce music theory in a simple, fun and stimulating manner! There's no better time to begin music theory than in the first formative years when students start to take practical lessons. Elementary Music Theory books are designed to complement any piano method, and provide a well-balanced approach to music theory that reinforces material learned in the piano lesson. Also suitable for students studying instruments other than piano. This large print book, with lots of space for small hands to work, encourages the early study of theory. Also includes notes on composers for an early start on developing appreciation of musical tradition and history. Includes a variety of activities to make learning fun!

EMT01 - ELEMENTARY MUSIC THEORY BOOK 1 $10.50 USD/$12.95 CDN
EMT02 - ELEMENTARY MUSIC THEORY BOOK 2
$10.50 USD/$12.95 CDN
EMT03 - ELEMENTARY MUSIC THEORY BOOK 3
$10.50 USD/$12.95 CDN
EMT05 - FLASHCARDS
$5.95 USD/$7.75 CDN
EMT04 - NOTE SPELLER
$7.75 USD/$9.95 CDN
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Complete Elementary Music Rudiments by: Mark Sarnecki

In one complete volume, students are presented with the material contained in the three Elementary Music Rudiments books Preliminary, Grade 1, and Grade 2. Ideal for late beginners and adult students, this workbook is concise and easy-to-read.

Book EMR10 $28.95 USD/$34.95 CDN

   

 

 

Complete Elementary Music Rudiments Answer Book by: Mark Sarnecki

The Answer Book contains responses to the numerous exercises in The Complete Elementary Rudiments.

Book EMR11 $9.75 USD/$11.95 CDN

   

 

 

Elementary Music Rudiments by: Mark Sarnecki

Preliminary EMR00 $12.25 USD/$14.95 CDN
Topics include: music notation, time values, intervals, major and minor scales, simple time, chords, transposition at the octave, simple music analysis, music terminology, and music signs.

Grade 1 EMR01
$14.95 USD/$18.95 CDN
Topics include: preliminary review, accidentals, scales (major, minor, chromatic, whole tone, blues, and pentatonic), intervals, compound time, cadences, cadences in chorale style, transposition, music analysis, music terminology, and music signs.

Grade 2 EMR02 $15.75 USD/$19.75 CDN
Topics include: C clefs, modes, cadences, chords (dominant seventh and diminished seventh), transposition of orchestral instruments, short score and open score, melody writing, music analysis, music terminology, and music signs.

Answer Book EMR03 $13.25 USD/$16.50 CDN
An Answer Book containing answers for all three volumes of Elementary Music Rudiments.


     
 

Elementary Music Rudiments Test Papers by: Mark Sarnecki

Elementary Music Rudiments Test Papers represent the many ways that questions can be asked on examinations. Each book in the Elementary Music Rudiments Test Papers series contains four test papers and provides answers for every question.

EMR20 - TEST PAPERS PRELIMINARY $5.95 USD/$7.75 CDN
EMR21 - TEST PAPERS GRADE 1 $6.95 USD/$8.75 CDN
EMR22 - TEST PAPERS GRADE 2 $7.75 USD/$9.95 CDN

 

     

HARMONY BOOKS

     
 

The Basics Of Harmony by: Grace Vandendool

This comprehensive workbook effectively prepares students for the RCM Examinations Grade 3 Harmony examination. Topics of study include: chords and cadences, non-harmonic tones, resolution of the seventh chord, the six-four chord, common errors in voice leading, modulations, melody writing, transposition for orchestral instruments, implied harmony, analysis, popular chord symbols, jazz harmony, and classical ornaments.

Book KT30 $24.50 USD/$29.95 CDN
Answer Book KT31 $18.95 USD/$23.95 CDN
This important resource for teachers and students provides answers to all the exercises found in The Basics of Harmony.

   

 

 

Intermediate Harmony by: Grace Vandendool

Intermediate Harmony effectively prepares students for the RCM Examinations Grade 4 Harmony examination. This workbook maintains the same well-organized and detailed approach of The Basics of Harmony and contains examples from traditional keyboard literature and classical repertoire as well as folk songs and popular tunes. Also featured are useful chapters on transposing for orchestral and band instruments, Romantic era ornaments, popular chord symbols, blues, and jazz. Topics of study include: secondary dominants, modulations to closely related keys, voice leading, harmonization of chorales, setting chorale texts, figured bass, and structural analysis.

Book KT35 $29.95 USD/$38.50 CDN
Answer Book KT36 $21.95 USD/$27.50 CDN
This useful book suggests solutions to the exercises contained in Intermediate Harmony.

   

 

 

Harmony Book 1 by: Mark Sarnecki

This volume is designed to be an effective course of music study for basic harmony and voice leading. Beginning with four-part harmony and an introduction to the basic harmonic progression V-I, Harmony Book One gradually and systematically expands the student s harmonic vocabulary. Chorale writing, melodic figuration, harmonic sequences, applied dominants, modulations, form, and analysis are covered through carefully selected examples and exercises.

Book EMH03 $27.25 USD/$33.95 CDN

     
 

Harmony Book 2 by: Mark Sarnecki

This second volume builds on the concepts covered in Harmony Book One to provide a further discussion of harmonic language. Concise and informative explanations address topics such as triads, dominant 7th, 9th, 11th, and 13th chords, diatonic 7ths, secondary dominants and leading-note chords, modulation, harmonic and structural analysis, and melody writing.

Book EMH04 $28.95 USD/$34.95 CDN

     
   

Harmony Book 3 by: Mark Sarnecki

Volume 3 covers modal mixture and borrowed chords, the Neapolitan chord, augmented 6th chords, chromatically altered chords, common tone chords, chords related by a chromatic 3rd modulation, compostion, the Bach Chorales, two-part counterpoint.

Book EMH05 $28.95 USD/$34.95 CDN

   

 

HISTORY BOOKS
   

 

 

Exploring Music History Volume 1: Baroque To The Modern Era

Volume 1, the inaugural publication in this three-volume series, guides students through four major periods in music history Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th-century.

Book HT03 $32.95 USD/$39.95 CDN

     
 

Exploring Music History Volume 2: Middle Ages To Classical

Volume 2 offers a deeper understanding of the music from the Middle Ages through the Classical Era.

Book HT04 $32.95 USD/$39.95 CDN

     
 

Exploring Music History Volume 3: 19th & 20th Centuries

Volume 3 explores the music of the 19th and 20th centuries and includes a unit on Canadian Music in the 20th Century.

Book HT05 $32.95 USD/$39.95 CDN

   

 

ROYAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC EXAMS PAPERS

     
 

2006 Edition RCM Examination Papers

ER00 - PRELIMINARY RUDIMENTS $7.95 USD/$8.95 CDN
ER01 - GRADE 1 RUDIMENTS $7.95 USD/$8.95 CDN
ER02 - GRADE 2 RUDIMENTS $7.95 USD/$8.95 CDN
ER003 - INTRODUCTORY HARMONY $8.95 USD/$9.95 CDN
ER03 - GRADE 3 HARMONY $8.95 USD/$9.95 CDN
ER031 - GRADE 3 HISTORY $9.95 USD/$10.95 CDN
ER033 - KEYBOARD HARMONY $7.25 USD/$7.95 CDN
ER04 - GRADE 4 HARMONY $10.75 USD/$11.95 CDN
ER041 - GRADE 4 HISTORY $8.95 USD/$9.95 CDN
ER042 - GRADE 4 COUNTERPOINT $8.95 USD/$9.95 CDN
ER043 - GRADE 4 KEYBOARD HARMONY $7.25 USD/$7.95 CDN
ER05 - GRADE 5 HARMONY AND COUNTERPOINT $8.95 USD/$9.95 CDN
ER051 - GRADE 5 HISTORY $8.95 USD/$9.95 CDN
ER052 - GRADE 5 ANALYSIS $25.25 USD/$27.95 CDN
ER053 - GRADE 5 KEYBOARD HARMONY $8.95 USD/$9.95 CDN
ER06 - ARCT PIANO TEACHER'S WRITTEN $8.95 USD/$9.95 CDN
ER006 - PIANO PEDAGOGY WRITTEN $14.25 USD/$15.95 CDN

 

     
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