When I was learning music theory as a teenager, I was given one quite thick, red-covered book and told to “go read this” and then take the music theory exam at The Royal Schools of Music in London, England! The book cost less than one English Pound – 50 years ago!
I went looking for that book earlier today. It is still in print and available on Amazon. A used version of the paperback book costs $44.95!!! Amazon is quick to let you know that there is a newer version of the book that will set you back an amazing $93.19 and it will take 4-6 weeks to arrive!
After I did a double-take, I said to myself there has to be a better, more attainable way to learn music theory and take the Royal College’s and Trinity’s music theory exams. And if there is not a better way, I will create a way!
So I created it!
I created a Companion ebook to “Discovering Music Theory” by Simon Rushby where I narrate the book and use my Apple Pencil to do all the examples and exercises in real time, explaining where needed to help clarify all concepts in the book.
Rushby’s work is very good. It is thorough and detailed. It just needs a seasoned educator to break it down for the young or not-so-young learner wanting to excel in music theory.
Click here to access Grade 4 Music Theory Companion Workbook Tier 2 for $10
In Tier 2, you get chapters 3a and 3b, chapter 4, and chapters 5a and 5b
Click here to access Grade 4 Music Theory Companion Workbook Tier 3 for $10
In Tier 3, you get chapters 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 and a bonus practice exam for you to work on your own first, then work it with me!
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