The award-winning theory software, Alfred’s 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.
The Student Version is intended for use by one user at a time, and is ideal for private study or when tracking progress for other users is not necessary. 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
Computer System Requirements:
Windows
- Windows XP, Vista, 7
- Intel Pentium 3 1GHz or faster
- 512MB RAM
- 400MB hard drive space
- Speakers or headphones
Mac
- OS 10.4 and higher
- Intel Core Duo 1.83GHz or Power PC (G4 1GHz or faster)
- 512MB RAM
- 400MB hard drive space
- Speakers or headphones
