The Magic of Music Theory Book 1 - Cello (Paperback)

Kristin Campbell

ISBN 10: 1959514164 / ISBN 13: 9781959514169

Published by Horsehair Music, 2025

Paperback. The Magic of Music Theory is a workbook series for young string players who are learning to play the cello by ear before learning to read music. This series teaches music theory, writing, and aural skills from the perspective of the cello fingerboard! Lessons are designed to reinforce concepts taught in the private lesson. Workbook pages, games, and activities are designed for the student to do at home with their practice partner. This saves valuable lesson time while still allowing students to learn theory.What's in The Magic of Music Theory Book 1?Learn about the String QuartetStaff Notes: G and C string (cello)How to Draw all 3 ClefsDrawing Notes on the Staff - Stem and Dot RulesCompose on the G and C StringDynamic Symbols - Forte, Piano, Mezzo ForteStaff Lines and SpacesBow Marks, Slurs and StaccatoStepping and SkippingAural Skills: Long and Short, Dynamics, Stepping and Skipping, Identify Rhythm Patterns This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781959514169

Synopsis:

The Magic of Music Theory Primer workbook series is for the beginner who has learned to play by ear and is beginning to read music on the staff. Each lesson is structured to reinforce concepts already learned on the instrument. Designed to be completed at home with the student’s practice partner.

What's in the Magic of Music Theory Book 1?

• String Quartet
• Staff Notes: G and C string
• Drawing Clefs
• Drawing Notes on the Staff - Stem and Dot Rules
• Compose D and G String
• Dynamic Symbols - Forte, Piano, Mezzo Forte
• Staff Lines and Spaces
• Bow Marks, Slurs and Staccato
• Stepping and Skipping
• Aural Skills: Long and Short, Dynamics, Stepping and Skipping, Identify Rhythm Patterns, Identify Allegro or Adagio

About the Author: Kristin has been creating music for over thirty years. She grew up in a musical family, and began learning to play the piano before she could read. After visiting her cousins and seeing them play the violin, she wanted to play. She walked around the house with two drum sticks pretending it was a violin and singing in a "violin voice." Her parents decided listening to a real violin would probably be better than listening to the "violin voice." She began violin lessons at age 5. She and her mom began playing and creating music together as soon as she could play in tune and had learned all the notes in the key of A.She studied piano and violin all through high school and couldn't imagine life without music so she went on to completed a violin performance degree. After her undergraduate degree she completed a master's degree in church music with a violin principle. She has completed the Suzuki teacher training for Books 1 - 10, plus additional courses offered by the Suzuki Association of the Americas.She has spent hours playing in symphonies, string quartets, bluegrass bands, recording studios, orchestra pits, and worship bands. She has played as a section violin with the Virginia Symphony, Stratus Chamber Orchestra, Shreveport Symphony, South Arkansas Symphony, and the Pensacola Symphony. She taught violin at Colorado Christian University in Lakewood Colorado, pre-school music theory at Children's Music Academy in Centennial, Colorado, and violin and theory Centenary Suzuki School in Shreveport, Louisiana. She is an active member in Music Teachers National Association and Suzuki Association of the Americas. She loves teaching and loves the Suzuki method. She has completed the teacher training for levels 1-10. She continues to pursue sharpening her teaching and communication skills through additional teacher training. When she's not creating music, you might find her enjoying coffee with friends and family, skiing, hiking, biking, or perfecting her sourdough.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Magic of Music Theory Book 1 - Cello (...
Publisher: Horsehair Music
Publication Date: 2025
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new