Music Theory for Singers: Sight-Singing and Ear-Training, Level Nine
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 110
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Brand new sight-singing eBooks where singers can actually hear each example and sing along!
Music Theory for Singers: Sight-Singing & Ear-Training books are all digital and include Rhythmic Sight-Singing, Melodic Sight-Singing, Intervals & Ear-Training. Students can not only learn these crucial elements of voice training, but they can also hear everything they are learning. Every example in the book includes a digital recording, so students can practice in their lessons and independently at home! There are 10 levels that correspond to the Certificate of Merit Curriculum. Introduce these to your students today and help them hone these difficult skills!
Section 1: Rhythmic Sight-Singing
Rhythmic Exercises in ¾ & 4/4
Rhythmic Exercises in 6/8 Time
Rhythmic Exercises in 9/8 Time
Section 2: Intervals
Interval Ear-Training
Interval of a 2nd
Interval of a 3rd
Interval of a 4th
Interval of a 5th
Interval of a 6th
Interval of a 7th
Interval of an 8th (Octave)
The Triton (Diminished 5th/Augmented 4th)
Minor Intervals
Interval Ear-Training
Interval of a minor 2nd
Interval of a minor 3rd
Interval of a minor 6th
Interval of a minor 7th
Final Review
Interval Ear-Training Answers
Section 3: Melodic Sight-Singing
Melodic Exercises in C Major
Melodic Exercises in F Major & D Major
Sight-Singing in minor Keys
Melodic Exercises in d Harmonic minor
Melodic Exercises in b Harmonic minor
Melodic Exercises in d and b Melodic minor
Melodic Exercises in d Melodic minor
Melodic Exercises in b Melodic minor
Challenge Exercises: Major Keys
Challenge Exercises: minor Keys
Section 4: Ear-Training
Rhythmic Ear-Training
Melodic Ear-Training
Interval Ear-Training: 2nds & 3rds
Interval Ear-Training 4ths & 5ths
Interval Ear-Training: The Tritone (Dim. 5th/Aug. 4th)
Interval Ear-Training: Major & minor 6ths
Interval Ear-Training: Major & minor 7ths
Scales: Harmonic minor & Melodic minor
Harmonies in 3rds & 6ths
Musical Terms & Ear-Training
Practice Test #1
Practice Test #2
Practice Test #3
Practice Test #4
Practice Test #5
Answers to Ear-Training
Answers to Practice Tests
Glossary
Sarah Sandvig has been teaching voice and piano since 1993. She received her Bachelors degree in Vocal Performance from UCLA, and her Masters degree in Music Education from CSULB. She maintains a private voice & piano studio of over 60 weekly students. She also received the Outstanding Thesis Award in 2004 from CSULB. Sarah has all 12 of her books (Music Theory for Singers Vol. 1-10, Music Theory for Singers Condensed Course, and Answers Keys) published by Kendall Hunt Publishing, in addition to having been published in several educational journals and being recognized for her work with children with autism. The 2nd Edition of her Theory books are now available, with expanded practice pages, IPA, language diction and more! She has also written a Sight-Singing & Ear-Training Series for Singers. She is also blessed to have a wonderful, & supportive husband and two incredible boys!!
In Sarah Sandvig's Music Theory for Singers, singers, voice students and their teachers finally have a singer-friendly primer for basic musicianship and music theory that is directly applicable to voice training. Mrs. Sandvig has capitalized on her experience as a successful private voice teacher to create these comprehensive workbooks which, in clear, concise language, lay out easy-to-follow lesson plans progressing from basic through intermediate skills. Music Theory for Singers is equally applicable in a college classroom setting as in the private studio, and voice teachers will especially appreciate the inclusion of international musical terminology which their students are likely to encounter in vocal repertoire. For teens studying voice for the first time as well as for life-long adult singers, Music Theory for Singers will become a valued adjunct to any level of vocal study.
Juliana Gondek
Metropolitan Opera soloist and Prize-winning International recording artist
Professor and Chair, Division of Voice Studies UCLA
Sarah Sandvig’s theory and digital sight singing books, although written for singers, prove helpful not only in my children’s choir but also in my piano and guitar studio. I am constantly searching for a painless, but comprehensive way to teach music theory, note recognition, sight -reading, rhythm and all the other dynamics of music. Sarah has sequentially placed the basic stepping-stones to music’s foundation in her theory books. I use her digital sight singing exercises to reinforce rhythm, melody and interval training with my piano and guitar students. The beauty of the digital program is the instant feedback. Students can check their rhythm, melody line, etc. by the push of a button. I find myself referring to Sarah’s conscientious series of books and digital exercises daily. It is always nice to know where to find reinforcement and a wealth of activities to motivate, activate and educate your students. Sarah’s work has become a welcome and permanent part of my studio.
Ken Watson
Ken Watson Studios
LifeSong Presentations and Publications
I am beginning my first semester as a BFA Musical Theatre Major at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. I used Sarah's theory books throughout high school from levels 5-10, and they have prepared me immensely for this first semester-and beyond. For example, I recently went through a music theory and sight singing placement test: I was so amazed how comfortable I felt with both the written and singing portions. It was everything I had already learned from these theory books-key signatures, scales, rhythm, solfege and more. In addition, I became so familiar with the fundamentals of music and a piano keyboard (even through utilizing the vocal theory books) I was able to test out of a whole year of beginner piano. All of this creates the possibility for me to move on to higher levels and be more challenged than if I had to start from the basics. Not to mention all of the composers and terms that are necessary knowledge to be successful in professional music classes and settings. It feels good to know that if I am ever unsure about what I am learning in class, my theory books are right there on my bookshelf to help me out.
Sofia Ross
Music Theatre Major: Boston Coservatory
Brand new sight-singing eBooks where singers can actually hear each example and sing along!
Music Theory for Singers: Sight-Singing & Ear-Training books are all digital and include Rhythmic Sight-Singing, Melodic Sight-Singing, Intervals & Ear-Training. Students can not only learn these crucial elements of voice training, but they can also hear everything they are learning. Every example in the book includes a digital recording, so students can practice in their lessons and independently at home! There are 10 levels that correspond to the Certificate of Merit Curriculum. Introduce these to your students today and help them hone these difficult skills!
Section 1: Rhythmic Sight-Singing
Rhythmic Exercises in ¾ & 4/4
Rhythmic Exercises in 6/8 Time
Rhythmic Exercises in 9/8 Time
Section 2: Intervals
Interval Ear-Training
Interval of a 2nd
Interval of a 3rd
Interval of a 4th
Interval of a 5th
Interval of a 6th
Interval of a 7th
Interval of an 8th (Octave)
The Triton (Diminished 5th/Augmented 4th)
Minor Intervals
Interval Ear-Training
Interval of a minor 2nd
Interval of a minor 3rd
Interval of a minor 6th
Interval of a minor 7th
Final Review
Interval Ear-Training Answers
Section 3: Melodic Sight-Singing
Melodic Exercises in C Major
Melodic Exercises in F Major & D Major
Sight-Singing in minor Keys
Melodic Exercises in d Harmonic minor
Melodic Exercises in b Harmonic minor
Melodic Exercises in d and b Melodic minor
Melodic Exercises in d Melodic minor
Melodic Exercises in b Melodic minor
Challenge Exercises: Major Keys
Challenge Exercises: minor Keys
Section 4: Ear-Training
Rhythmic Ear-Training
Melodic Ear-Training
Interval Ear-Training: 2nds & 3rds
Interval Ear-Training 4ths & 5ths
Interval Ear-Training: The Tritone (Dim. 5th/Aug. 4th)
Interval Ear-Training: Major & minor 6ths
Interval Ear-Training: Major & minor 7ths
Scales: Harmonic minor & Melodic minor
Harmonies in 3rds & 6ths
Musical Terms & Ear-Training
Practice Test #1
Practice Test #2
Practice Test #3
Practice Test #4
Practice Test #5
Answers to Ear-Training
Answers to Practice Tests
Glossary
Sarah Sandvig has been teaching voice and piano since 1993. She received her Bachelors degree in Vocal Performance from UCLA, and her Masters degree in Music Education from CSULB. She maintains a private voice & piano studio of over 60 weekly students. She also received the Outstanding Thesis Award in 2004 from CSULB. Sarah has all 12 of her books (Music Theory for Singers Vol. 1-10, Music Theory for Singers Condensed Course, and Answers Keys) published by Kendall Hunt Publishing, in addition to having been published in several educational journals and being recognized for her work with children with autism. The 2nd Edition of her Theory books are now available, with expanded practice pages, IPA, language diction and more! She has also written a Sight-Singing & Ear-Training Series for Singers. She is also blessed to have a wonderful, & supportive husband and two incredible boys!!
In Sarah Sandvig's Music Theory for Singers, singers, voice students and their teachers finally have a singer-friendly primer for basic musicianship and music theory that is directly applicable to voice training. Mrs. Sandvig has capitalized on her experience as a successful private voice teacher to create these comprehensive workbooks which, in clear, concise language, lay out easy-to-follow lesson plans progressing from basic through intermediate skills. Music Theory for Singers is equally applicable in a college classroom setting as in the private studio, and voice teachers will especially appreciate the inclusion of international musical terminology which their students are likely to encounter in vocal repertoire. For teens studying voice for the first time as well as for life-long adult singers, Music Theory for Singers will become a valued adjunct to any level of vocal study.
Juliana Gondek
Metropolitan Opera soloist and Prize-winning International recording artist
Professor and Chair, Division of Voice Studies UCLA
Sarah Sandvig’s theory and digital sight singing books, although written for singers, prove helpful not only in my children’s choir but also in my piano and guitar studio. I am constantly searching for a painless, but comprehensive way to teach music theory, note recognition, sight -reading, rhythm and all the other dynamics of music. Sarah has sequentially placed the basic stepping-stones to music’s foundation in her theory books. I use her digital sight singing exercises to reinforce rhythm, melody and interval training with my piano and guitar students. The beauty of the digital program is the instant feedback. Students can check their rhythm, melody line, etc. by the push of a button. I find myself referring to Sarah’s conscientious series of books and digital exercises daily. It is always nice to know where to find reinforcement and a wealth of activities to motivate, activate and educate your students. Sarah’s work has become a welcome and permanent part of my studio.
Ken Watson
Ken Watson Studios
LifeSong Presentations and Publications
I am beginning my first semester as a BFA Musical Theatre Major at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee. I used Sarah's theory books throughout high school from levels 5-10, and they have prepared me immensely for this first semester-and beyond. For example, I recently went through a music theory and sight singing placement test: I was so amazed how comfortable I felt with both the written and singing portions. It was everything I had already learned from these theory books-key signatures, scales, rhythm, solfege and more. In addition, I became so familiar with the fundamentals of music and a piano keyboard (even through utilizing the vocal theory books) I was able to test out of a whole year of beginner piano. All of this creates the possibility for me to move on to higher levels and be more challenged than if I had to start from the basics. Not to mention all of the composers and terms that are necessary knowledge to be successful in professional music classes and settings. It feels good to know that if I am ever unsure about what I am learning in class, my theory books are right there on my bookshelf to help me out.
Sofia Ross
Music Theatre Major: Boston Coservatory