Learn To Read Music For Beginners: BOOK 1 - Softcover

Lipsey-Liu, Stephanie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1917565003 ISBN 13: 9781917565004

Publisher: Little Lion Publishing UK, 2024

Synopsis

Learn to Read Music for Beginners – Book 1 is an interactive introduction for anyone starting their journey into reading music. It covers the essential foundations needed to understand written music and prepares learners for the core knowledge required for ABRSM Grade 1 Theory.

Although the illustrations are designed to appeal to children, the explanations are clear and accessible for learners of all ages, making this book ideal for beginners picking up a musical instrument for the first time, returning to music after a break, or supporting a child’s learning.

Books 1 and 2 together provide complete preparation for Grade 1 Theory, while also giving learners the confidence and skills needed to read music independently.

Throughout the book, short activities encourage learners to test themselves as they go, reinforcing understanding and building confidence step by step.

Book 1 covers:

• Treble clef notes

• Bass clef notes

• Notes outside the stave

• Note and rest values

• Dotted notes and rests

• Time signatures

• Common musical terms

Whether you’re learning on your own, supporting a child, or teaching beginners, this book provides a friendly and structured way to start reading music properly from the very beginning.

About this title

About the Author

Stephanie Lipsey-Liu is a children's author, musician, and lifelong learner from the Wirral, now living in Nottingham, UK. She loves creating books that make learning enjoyable, accessible, and inspiring for children and beginners of all ages.With a lifelong passion for music, Stephanie plays piano, harp, and clarinet, and sings in a choir. In *Learn to Read Music for Beginners*, she shares her love of music by introducing readers to the foundations of musical notation in a clear, friendly, and encouraging way. The book is designed to help young learners build confidence, understand the basics of reading music, and begin their own musical journey, while also being suitable for anyone who wants to learn this valuable skill.Alongside writing, Stephanie works as an optician, volunteers with Brownies, runs a women's chess club, and is learning British Sign Language, having achieved Level 3. She lives with her family and many pets and continues to create books that inspire curiosity, creativity, confidence, and a love of learning.

Edition details

• Publisher: Little Lion Publishing UK
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1917565003
• ISBN 13: 9781917565004
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 42