I will jump in here late and respond that I like the Master Theory books by
Charles S. Peters and Paul Yoder, published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company.
It comes in a series of six affordable books (each one is about $3.50) and
it starts with the basics of staff, clefs, time signatures, etc and goes all
the way through advanced harmony and arranging. I've only had students go
through book two so far which covers key signatures, 16th notes, circle of
keys, triple meters, etc.
I really like these books for several reasons: They are notation based vs.
keyboard based like most theory texts. Each lesson requires the students to
write notation. They start VERY simply. The first lesson starts with the
staff. Even my most inimidated student don't feel threatened. They are
easy to integrate into my lessons. I usually spend about 5 minutes
reviewing their "homework" and giving the next assignment. They are also
very affordable.
Valerie Williams
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Music, the greatest good that mortals know, And all of heaven we have below.
~ Joseph Addison ~
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