Book 2
The Magic of Music Theory workbook series teaches music theory from the perspective of the fingerboard. Book 2 is for the later beginner who knows all pitches and finger placements in first position. Recommended for age 7+, these pages reinforce concepts the student can already perform on the instrument. To save valuable lesson time, these pages are designed for the student and practice-partner to complete at home with minimal teacher instruction and oversight.
What’s in The Magic of Music Theory Book 2?
- Learn about the String Orchestra
- Parts of the Violin, Viola & Cello
- Drawing Clefs
- Eighth Notes & Eighth Rests
- Sharps, Flats, & Naturals
- All First Position Pitches on the Fingerboard & Staff
- Time Signatures, Counting, Syncopation
- Major Scale Pattern
- Bowing Symbols: Slur, Staccato, Hooked Bows,
- Aural Skills: Identifying Violin or Cello, Crescendo or Diminuendo, Rhythm Patterns, Major and Minor, Staccato or Legato, Writing Rhythm Patterns & Pitches
Look Inside
"What do you hear?" Tracks
To access audio tracks for the “What do you hear?” aural skills pages, we provide 2 options. You can download a zip file with an mp3 track for each page. The track plays the question, gives the student time to answer, and then gives the answer. This gives the student immediate feedback to help them learn.
MP3 Tracks
To download the tracks, click on the album cover, or button. Select “save” or “download” to your device. After opening the zip file you can access all the tracks.
YouTube Playlist/Podcast
The “What do you hear?” audio tracks are also available on YouTube. The QR code on the workbook page will take you to the YouTube playlist for you to select the correct page, or access it by clicking on the YouTube button under the specific instrument.
