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Common School Course; Comprising Studies in Tune and Time, With Songs for Practice and Recreation: Part I for One Voice; Part II for Two Voices; Part ... With Added Notes for Bass (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

John Wheeler Tufts

 
9781332938834: Common School Course; Comprising Studies in Tune and Time, With Songs for Practice and Recreation: Part I for One Voice; Part II for Two Voices; Part ... With Added Notes for Bass (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book is a comprehensive guide to music education in the common school, providing a progressive course of study for elementary students. The author believed that music should be taught as a language, with an emphasis on developing students' ability to sing tunes and comprehend time and pitch through exercises and songs. The book begins with foundational concepts such as the major scale and introduces chromatic tones as students progress. It also covers a variety of time signatures and includes exercises to improve students' rhythmic accuracy. The songs included in the book represent a diverse range of styles and genres, with lyrics that reinforce the musical concepts being taught. Through its innovative approach, this book has had a lasting impact on music education. By presenting music as a subject to be studied and appreciated, the author opened up a world of musical possibilities for generations of students.

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