Highlights
New Format
Now in a large, 8.5 x 11-inch comb-bound format with "performance-size" type, the new Second Edition is easy to read and use.
Thoughtful Organization
Within each chapter, easier, tonal melodies follow preparatory drills and non-rhythmic exercises; more difficult melodies that feature extended tonal or modulatory tendencies are given last.
A Wealth of New Material
- A bounty of melodies from the standard literature, newly composed exercises, as well as duets and canons, have been added to the chapters in Part One.
- Two brand new chapters in Part Three offer ten centuries of melodies and accompanied pieces for practice and review.
Enhanced In-Text Pedagogy
- Combine the melodic exercises in Part One with the rhythmic exercises in Part Two
- Use the text as a dictation manual
- Use the text with any sight singing method
- Transpose the melodies at sight
- Focus on specific aspects of rhythmic groupings
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