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

The complete curriculum of Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory includes Student Books, a Teacher's Answer Key, Ear Training CDs, Double Bingo games, Flash Cards, Reproducible Teacher's Activity Kits, and interactive software for students and teachers in private study, studio and network environments.