Melodic First Reader: Natural Music Course (1906)

By Frederic Herbert Ripley

Book Overview

Melodic First Reader: Natural Music Course (1906) by Frederic Herbert Ripley is a music education book that is designed to teach children the basics of music theory and notation. The book is intended for use in the classroom or at home and is suitable for children who are just beginning to learn about music.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of music theory. The first section covers the basics of rhythm and meter, while the second section focuses on melody and harmony. The third section covers musical notation, including note values, time signatures, and key signatures.Throughout the book, there are numerous exercises and activities designed to help children develop their musical skills. These exercises include singing, clapping rhythms, and playing simple melodies on a keyboard or other instrument.One of the unique features of Melodic First Reader is that it uses a natural approach to music education. This means that the book is designed to help children develop their natural musical abilities and instincts, rather than simply teaching them to read and write music notation.Overall, Melodic First Reader: Natural Music Course is an excellent resource for anyone looking to teach children the basics of music theory and notation. It is easy to use, engaging, and effective, and is sure to help children develop a lifelong love of music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437049192
• ISBN13: 9781437049190
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"