Help Me Learn Music

By Melody J. Smith

You don t need to know any music if your child ( 5-7 years), needs help at home with his/ her music lessons simply pick up this book andIts all there laid out in a simple, straight forward way. Now, teachers, do not despair! In fact, it is a help; because, the pupil will know his A B C or Do Re Mi at the next lesson. It will help them understand the principles of music better and enjoy as they progress without dropping out in frustration.

The basic structure of this book applies to any type of keyboard and most string and wind instruments.

This book is unique because it encourages the pupil to compose from a very early stage. Yes, they can play their own notes and learn the principles.

The cheerful, nature of this book is a wise choice for any young beginner- or even an older beginner. Who knows, you might just take to music!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris NZ
• Release date: Sep 24, 2013
• ISBN: 9781483627083

Melody J. Smith

The author Melody J. Smith, qualified in piano music in Sri Lanka. She is currently a teacher at New Zealand Modern School of Music. In her career of teaching music which spans well over 25 years, she has the experience of teaching pupils of many cultures. Her expertise in teaching piano/ keyboard lies mainly with children, although, it extends to adults as well. Her inspiration for writing this book is to assist children in their learning of music at home. Just like parents and guardians take an active role with school homework, this book will aid a child at home, to get a better understanding of the basic principles of reading music in order to enjoy a long and fulfilling music education. Indira Samarasinha A.T.C.L Piano and Theory Member of the Institute of Registered Music Teachers of New Zealand Howick. Auckland. NZ

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Copyright © 2013 by Melody J. Smith. 700525-SENA

Library of Congress Control Number: 2013907000

ISBN: Softcover       978-1-4836-2706-9

ISBN: Hardcover     978-1-4836-2707-6

ISBN: Ebook             978-1-4836-2708-3

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

Rev. Date: 9/19/2013

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Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

DEDICATION

THE STAFF (STAVE)

Notes on the Lines

Notes in the Spaces

Types of Notes

HALF NOTE (MINIM)

QUARTER NOTE (CROTCHET)

THE