About this book

Introduction to Music Theory is an interactive, multimedia textbook/workbook on CD-ROM designed to be adaptable for a variety of student situations:

• Non-music majors who wish to use this as a vehicle to expand their general knowledge of music fundamentals
• Music majors needing remedial work
• High school students
• Elementary eductaion students who desire this type of course for (re)certification
• Students who are pursuing a music-related profession (e.g., film studies)
• Private applied instructors, amateur performers, high school students, home-schooled students as well as others interested in the art
  

The computer-based delivery system of this text is ideal for the fundamentals of music theory because:

• It provides interactivity in both the presentation material and computer-generated exercises and drills.
• It incorporates sound to demonstrate music examples within the presentation material.
• Through the use of free, downloadable music notation software (Finale NotePad), students are able to create their own music, edit it, and subsequently listen to it.
• Printable PDF files allow the student to use pencil and paper for written assignments and practice drills.
• It provides easy navigation within and among all of its components.
• It provides large amounts of repetition and drill--the computer can be a tireless drill "sergeant."

About the author

Vicki Curry is currently on the music faculty at James Madison University. Her degrees include a B.M. (Butler University), M.A. (University of Denver) and Ph.D. (University of Utah). She has taught a variety of classes in music theory and general education at the University of Denver, Westminster College of Salt Lake City, the University of Utah and James Madison University.

Dr. Curry has over twenty years of experience in developing distance-education courses (both correspondence and online formats) in music theory and music appreciation. Since Fall 2002, Introduction to Music Theory has been used at the University of Utah for a very popular general education course offered entirely online.

Testimonials

"An absolutely first-rate product and value Ideal for the first-time or remedial music theory student. The tutorials and exercises are well thought out and organized, with easy-on-the-eye graphic design."

Edgar J. Thompson, Ph.D., Professor of Music(Emeritus), University of Utah

"When I started music theory, I didn't even know what a triad was! After studying Introduction to Music Theory, I am excelling in my higher music theory classes. The program makes no assumptions of musical background, and you are able to teach yourself. I love the scope of the CD-ROM and plan to use it in my own high school music theory class after graduation."

Anthony Ball, Senior, Choral Education

"I highly recommend that every music theory instructor incorporate this software into their curriculum. The lessons provide students with interactive exercises that make learning theory fun and easy. I was astonished by how quickly my college students gained a thorough understanding of chords and chord progressions."

Cathryn Clayton, D.M.A, Instructor, Salt Lake Community College