Thinking Theory Book Four (American Edition)

Excellent product. Clear and simple for teachers who want to add supplemental theory. I recommend any of the thinking theory books. - Carol KoczoLove these theory books I recommend these to anyone. - Jennifer BrienAccelerate your elementary students' learning with the Thinking Theory Book Four! This book covers key signatures time signatures note values intervals markings scales and more; with plenty of review to reinforce these important concepts.This book is designed with the student in mind. All concepts are revisited in different ways throughout the book and the flashcard games provide a fun way to reinforce learning.Thinking Theory avoids giving students busywork and keeps layouts clean. If a student does need extra review after finishing this book they can move to Book One Plus for lateral work to really cement the concepts.Concepts CoveredNote Values: sixteenth note eighth note dotted eighth note eighth note triplet quarter note dotted quarter note half note dotted half note & whole noteRest Values: sixteenth note eighth note quarter note half note & whole noteTime Signatures: 2/4 3/4 4/4 2/2 3/2 4/2 3/8 6/8 9/8 12/8 cut and commonLandmark Notes: Low C Bass C Bass F Middle C Treble G Treble C & High CNote Stem RulesGrouping sixteenth notes eighth notes & restsDynamics: Pianissimo Piano Mezzo Piano Mezzo Forte Forte Fortissimo Crescendo Decrescendo Diminuendo Sempre Forte Sempre Piano & Forte PianoTempo Marks: Poco Ritenuto Poco Ritardando Poco Rallentando Ritenuto Ritardando Rallentando Accelerando A Tempo Con Moto Meno Mosso Più Mosso Presto Vivace Allegro Allegretto Moderato Alla Marcia Andante Larghetto Largo Lento & AdagioExpression Marks: Giocoso Maestoso Espressivo Dolce Grazioso & CantabileMarkings/Symbols: pedal accidentals staccato slurs repeat marks fermata accent strong accent tenuto 1st and 2nd endings 8va & 8vbSolfa: Low Sol Low La Low Ti Do Re Mi Fa Sol La & High DoScales: A minor E minor D minor C major G major D major F major & B majorTriads: A minor E minor D minor C major G major D major F major & B majorIntervals in the Major ScaleWhat is Thinking Theory?Thinking Theory is a series of music theory workbooks designed to accelerate learning while providing plenty of reinforcement of each concept.All concepts are presented in a clear and concise way and page layouts are clean and consistent.No topic is introduced without being revisited several times later in the book.Thinking Theory is designed so you can start anywhere in the series. Concepts are not left out of later books just covered more quickly.The flashcard games provide a unique way to learn away from the page and make learning and teaching more secure and more fun.The Level Up! tests at the end of each chapter and book allow you to evaluate student learning and plan their next step. The Thinking Theory Plus books provide a lateral move for students who had finished one book but are not quite ready for the next.Singing with solfa (moveable do) is integrated into the theory books. Solfa helps students with ear training transposing sight reading and composition.