The Basic Elements of Music

The Basic Elements of Music Explanations (suitable for any age) of the basic elements of music with suggested activities for introducing the each concept to children at early elementary school level. The course may be used by instructors not trained in music; all necessary definitions and explanations are included. -This teaching textbook includes -The Time Elements (Rhythm Meter) -The Pitch Elements (Timbre Melody Harmony) -Combining Time and Pitch -The Textures of Music -An Introduction to Counterpoint -Form in Music This music textbook authored by Catherine Schmidt-Jones is released under a Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike license published by Textbook Equity without changes to the academic content. textbookequity.org/category/music/