Choral Method: 333 Reading Exercises (Paperback)

Zoltan Kodaly

ISBN 10: 1423438957 / ISBN 13: 9781423438953

Published by Boosey and Hawkes, 2004

About this Item

Paperback. The Kodaly Choral Method is a comprehensive series of progressive songs and sigh-singing exercises designed to promote a thorough understanding of interval and tonality. By incorporative a wide range of Hungarian folk music and poetry, Kodaly has produced a stimulating addition to the repertoire of school and amateur choirs. This collection of 333 reading exercises is the revised English Edition, taken from the 1966 Hungarian Edition. The Kodaly Choral Method is a comprehensive series of progressive songs and sigh-singing exercises designed to promote a thorough understanding of interval and tonality. By incorporative a wide range of Hungarian folk music and poetry, Kodaly has produced a stimulating addition to the repertoire of school and amateur choirs. This collection of 333 reading exercises is the revised English Edition, taken from the 1966 Hungarian Edition. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Choral Method: 333 Reading Exercises (Paperback)
• Publisher: Boosey and Hawkes
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1423438957
• ISBN 13: 9781423438953
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Comprehensive Sight Singing Method * Develop your musicianship with 333 Reading Exercises, an essential choral method by Zoltán Kodály. This book provides a well structured approach to sight singing and interval training, helping singers improve pitch accuracy, rhythm recognition, and tonal memory. * * Progressive Learning Approach * Following the Kodály Choral Method, the exercises gradually increase in complexity, starting with simple pentatonic melodies and advancing to full diatonic arrangements. This step by step progression ensures singers build confidence while mastering notation, solfège, and rhythm. * * Ideal for Choirs and Music Educators * Perfect for school choirs, voice students, and amateur choral groups, this method incorporates a wide selection of Hungarian folk music and poetry to make learning engaging and culturally enriching. Choir directors and vocal coaches will find this book an invaluable tool for improving ensemble performance and individual sight reading skills.