Ear Without Fear - Volume 1: A Comprehensive Ear-Training Program for Musicians by Constance Preston and Charlotte Hale is a piano and keyboard instructional book designed to build a foundation for reading music and performing it accurately. Created for musicians studying piano, keyboard, or another instrument, this step-by-step program develops essential listening skills through practical activities that connect hearing, reading, and musical performance.
The book includes demonstrations, listening exercises, sight singing, and melodic dictations, supported by online audio available for download or streaming. The accompanying recordings feature more than 90 exercises performed on real instruments, providing authentic musical examples that reinforce pitch recognition, melodic memory, and careful listening. The combination of printed instruction and audio practice encourages consistent engagement while allowing musicians to hear concepts demonstrated clearly.
By strengthening the connection between hearing, reading, and performing music, this resource helps develop reliable musicianship that extends beyond individual pieces. The progressive organization encourages regular practice, while the varied listening activities promote greater musical awareness, accuracy, and confidence. It also serves as a valuable companion for private lessons, classroom instruction, independent study, and ongoing music education.
Whether used as part of a structured music curriculum, alongside instrumental study, or as a thoughtful gift for someone interested in strengthening ear-training skills, Ear Without Fear - Volume 1 offers an engaging approach to developing listening abilities through practical exercises and professionally recorded online audio. Its combination of printed instruction and digital resources provides lasting value for lessons, practice, and continued musical growth.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. (Educational Piano Library). Ear Without Fear is an innovative program aimed at building a foundation for reading music and developing the skills to perform it accurately. This step-by-step method offers demonstrations, listening exercises, sight singing, and melodic dictations to help students of any instrument reinforce and hone melodic skills. The accompanying audio features over 90 exercises, recorded by real instruments, to aid in these goals and make the learning process enjoyable. The audio is accessed online for download or streaming. Piano/Keyboard Methods/Series Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780634087998
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