The Magic of Music Theory Primer – Violin

The Magic of Music Theory is a workbook series for young string players that teaches music theory, and aural skills. Students learn music theory from the perspective of the violin fingerboard! This series reinforces concepts taught in the private lesson with workbook pages, games, and activities to do at home. What’s in The Magic of Music Theory Primer? Music Alphabet Parts of the Violin Rhythm Notes: Quarter, Half, Whole and Dotted Half Notes Dynamics: f & p Clefs Stepping Up and Down Time Signature Counting Tempo Marks: Adagio, Andante, Allegro Bowing Symbols Staff Notes : A and E String Aural Skills: Long or Short, Loud or Soft, Stepping Up or Down, Same or Different The Magic of Music Theory Primer workbook series is for the beginning violinist who has learned to play by ear and is beginning to read music on the staff. Each lesson is structured to reinforce concepts already learned on the instrument. Lessons are designed to be completed at home with the student’s practice partner.