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| Xylophone Lesson 1 |
Xylophone Lesson 11 |
Basic
Notes, Rests, and the Musical Staff |
Introduction
to Natural Minor Scales |
In this introductory lesson, you will discover
Quarter, Half, Dotted Half, Whole Notes and Rests.
Also covered are the basic parts of the Musical
Staff (Measures, Clefs, Time Signatures). This
Lesson is a MUST for the beginner!
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It's time
to introduce the intriguing sounds of the Natural
Minor Scales. After a quick review of three Major
Scales (C, G, D), their related Natural Minor Scales
(A, E, B) are examined and beautifully illustrated. |
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Xylophone Lesson 2 |
Xylophone Lesson
12 |
Basic
Intervals and Dynamics |
Intervals,
Inversions, and Dynamics |
Enjoy a wonderful
tour of Harmonic and Melodic Intervals. You'll learn
to recognize Intervals of a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th.
Additionally, you'll be introduced to the fundamental
dynamic signs of music (piano and forte). |
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An excellent
review of Melodic and Harmonic Intervals (see Lessons
Two and Four). Understanding the construction of
Intervals, plus additional dynamics (mezzo piano,
mezzo forte) provides you with a deeper understanding
of how music works. |
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Xylophone Lesson 3 |
Xylophone Lesson
13 |
More
Notes, Rests, and the Musical Staff |
Syncopation
and More about the Musical Staff |
An excellent
continuation of Lesson One, this Lesson covers Eighth
Notes and Rests, plus Dotted Quarter Notes. 3/4 and
2/4 Time Signatures are introduced, and more of the
Musical Staff is explored (the Repeat Sign, 1st and
2nd Endings). |
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The mystery
of syncopation is made easy in this fun Lesson!
You will explore Syncopation along with new Time
Signatures (3/8 and 6/8) plus the concept of multi-measure
rests. Syncopation makes music exciting - this Lesson
is a thrill! |
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Xylophone Lesson 4 |
Xylophone Lesson
14 |
More
Intervals and Dynamics |
Major
and Minor Arpeggios |
Continue the
exploration of intervals introduced in Lesson Two.
The Melodic and Harmonic Intervals of a 6th and 7th
are revealed, and more musical dynamics are introduced
(Crescendo, Diminuendo, mp, and mf). |
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It's time
to review three Major Arpeggios (C, G, D) and introduce
their three relative Minor Arpeggios (A, E, B).
In addition to being an excellent source for developing
solid technique, Arpeggios provide invaluable insight
to musical harmony. |
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Xylophone Lesson 5 |
Xylophone Lesson
15 |
Accidentals |
More
Natural Minor Scales |
Discover the
essential fundamentals of musical notation. Half Steps,
Whole Steps, Flat Sign, Sharp Sign, and Natural Sign
are clearly explained and illustrated. A must for
understanding the functionality of the Musical Staff. |
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After a quick
review of three major scales (F, Bb, A), you'll
be introduced to their related Natural Minor Scales.
A crystal clear examination and easy-to-understand
illustrations make learning these Natural Minor
Scales a snap. |
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Xylophone Lesson 6 |
Xylophone Lesson
16 |
Articulations |
More
Intervals and Dynamics |
Music comes
alive once you apply Articulations! Staccato, Slurs,
and Legato playing plus Accents and Tied Notes are
explored in depth and with great fun. You'll enjoy
adding excitement to your music as you experiment
with Articulations. |
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Major, Minor,
Perfect, Diminished, and Augmented Intervals make
possible the harmonic structure of music! This Lesson
erases any mystique associated with Intervals. The
Dynamics of pianissimo and fortissimo are introduced
and explained. |
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Xylophone Lesson 7 |
Xylophone Lesson
17 |
Introduction
to Scales |
More
Major and Minor Arpeggios |
This Lesson
is the perfect introduction to the Major Scales! You'll
dive into three Major Scales (C, G, D) learning how
they're constructed, how best to practice them, and
how they are present throughout the songs you play.
Invaluable Lesson! |
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Once you
complete this Lesson (plus Lesson Fourteen) you
will have successfully learned six of the twelve
Minor Arpeggios (A, E, B, D, G, F#). You will experience
the benefits of understanding how Arpeggios aid
in technique development. |
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Xylophone Lesson 8 |
Xylophone Lesson
18 |
Even
More Notes and the Musical Staff |
Important
Tempo Markings |
A fantastic
conclusion to Notes and the Musical Staff. Building
off of Lessons One and Three, it's time to discover
Sixteenth Notes and Rests, Dotted Eighth Notes, and
Triplets. More Ledger Lines and D.C. al Fine plus
D.C. al Coda are explored. |
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Tempo Markings
made easy! Gain a solid understanding of the similarities
and differences between Allegro, Moderato, Andante,
and Adagio. You'll also be introduced to Alla Breve,
Ritardando, Fermata, and A Tempo. |
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Xylophone Lesson 9 |
Xylophone Lesson
19 |
Three
More Major Scales |
Intro
to Chord/Scale Relationships |
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this Lesson (plus Lesson Seven) and you will have
successfully learned six (C, G, D, F, Bb, A) of the
12 Major Scales. You'll immediately experience the
benefits of knowing how Major Scales are constructed,
practiced, and applied. |
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| Chord/Scale
relationships are the nouns and verbs of our musical
language. This Lesson is an excellent introduction
to Harmony. Major and Minor Triads are grouped and
explored as Primary Chords in three different keys
(C, G, D). |
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Xylophone Lesson 10 |
Xylophone Lesson
20 |
Introduction
to Arpeggios |
More
Chord/Scale Relationships |
It's time to
introduce Major Arpeggios. This is an invaluable Lesson
for helping you develop the skills necessary to easily
get around on your instrument. Six Major Arpeggios
(C, G, D, F, Bb, A) are introduced and thoroughly
examined. |
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A wonderful
continuation of Lesson Nineteen, this Lesson explores
more Major and Minor Triads as Primary Chords in
three additional keys (F, Bb, A). Understanding
Chord/Scale relationships is important for all musicians! |
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