Alfredas Essentials of Music Theory is designed for students of any age, whether listeners or performers, who want to have a better understanding of the language of music. In this all-in-one theory course, you will learn the essentials of music through concise lessons, practice your music reading and writing skills in the exercises, improve your listening skills with the available ear-training CDs (sold separately), and test your knowledge with a review that completes each unit. Computer software is also available with randomized drilling of the material and scorekeeping. Book 1 (Lessons 1-25): Staff, Notes and PitchesTreble and Bass ClefsGrad Staff and Ledger LinesNote ValuesMeasure, Bar Line and Double Bar2/4, 3/4 and 4/4 Time SignaturesWhole, Half and Quarter Notes/RestsDotted Half and Quarter NotesTies and SlursRepeat Sign, 1st and 2nd EndingsEighth Notes and RestsDynamic Signs, Tempo Marks and ArticulationD.C., D.S., Coda and FineFlats, Sharps and NaturalsWhole and Half Step, Enharmonic Notes The complete line of Alfredas Essentials of Music Theory includes Student Books, a Teacheras Answer Key, Ear-Training CDs, Double Bingo games, Flash Cards, Reproducible Teacheras Activity Kits, and interactive software for students and teachers in private study, studio and network environments.