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Brass Techniques and Pedagogy
Brian Weidner (Butler University)
2020
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA
Textbook for undergraduate brass methods course focusing on brass instrument techniques and pedagogy.
Formats: Online, EPUB, PDF, and MOBI
Comprehensive Musicianship, A Practical Resource
Randall Harlow, Heather Peyton, Jonathan Schwabe, and Daniel Swilley (Iowa State University)
2023
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA
This book presents an integrated suite of learning resources developed for the core music theory and musicianship curriculum at the University of Northern Iowa School of Music. It provides a more comprehensive symbiosis of musicianship and music theory learning than can be found in existing textbooks, including engaging and progressive video demonstrations and interactive listening and vocal exercises that integrate musical knowledge with foundational musical skills.
Formats: Online, PDF, EPUB
Suggested for: MUSI 267
Engaging Students: Essays in Music Pedagogy
Philip Duker (University of Delaware), Bryn Hughes (University of Lethbridge)
2017
Licence: CC BY-SA
Engaging Students: Essays in Music Pedagogy presents short essays on the subject of student-centered learning, and serves as an open-access, web-based resource for those teaching college-level classes in music.
Formats: Online
Suggested for: MUSI 267
Foundations of Aural Skills
Timothy Chenette (Utah State University)
2022
Licence: CC BY-SA
Foundations of Aural Skills is a research-based, accessible, relevant, creative, inclusive, empowering textbook for teaching introductory aural skills. The first seven chapters provide thorough instruction in aural fundamentals, allowing students to build their foundations from a variety of starting points. The following chapters address the traditional tasks of sight-reading and dictation, but also improvisation, mimicking music you hear (“playback”), transcription, and ensemble skills. The final two chapters add some basic form- and chord-listening skills. Every section includes creative activities that learners can try out on their own or do in class. Embedded playlists for practicing listening skills include a diverse range of music that will connect with students’ preferences and allow them to experience music they haven’t worked with before. While the text is primarily designed for a first semester or year of instruction, it also includes some instruction on modulation, chromaticism, and mixed meter, and future additions/development will make these advanced applications more robust.
Formats: Online, PDF, eBook
Suggested for: MUSI 267
Foundational Sight Singing
Tobin Stewart (Montana State University)
2022
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA
Foundational Sight Singing was created to provide a systematic approach to learn to read, hear and perform music. The ordered presentation of both melodies and rhythms in this text helps students develop accuracy and fluency in sight singing. Multiple exercises are provided for drilling and practice at each level throughout the t