Thursday, April 19, 2012

New Books for Music Theory

I have just started my Grade 6 Music Theory learning journey. My first lesson with Carol will on 2 May as she is tied up with her personal matters in April. I am currently going through the books and exercises which she recommended before my official first lesson. It is not her intention for me to start on my own first. I actually requested for it coz I just can’t wait to start. This is also so that I have more time to learn and enjoy the learning process while preparing for the Grade 8 Theory Paper this coming October.

The recommended books which I am currently working on are:-
1. Guidelines on Harmony for Grade 6 to 8 by Lee Fee Khoon (one book for all 3 grades)
2. Workbook on Harmony for Grade 6 to 8 by Lee Fee Khoon (one book for each grade)
3. In Preparation for the Theory Examination Grade 6 to 8 by Lee Ching Ching (purple book)


They are available from the Yamaha Bookstore at Plaza Sing, which is open after 12pm on weekdays and whole day on weekends.

So far, I enjoy reading the guidelines and working through the exercises. Some "me" time and a nice relaxation from my work and babies. =)

4 comments:

Zhenyi said...

Hi

Would you mind listing the guidebooks that you used for lower grades like Grade 2 or 3? Also do you have any idea how we could improve our sight reading? By the way I am also an adult late starter too.

hanks for sharing your learning journey. It keeps me motivated too.

Zhenyi said...

Hi

Would you mind listing the guidebooks that you used for lower grades like Grade 2 or 3? Also do you have any idea how we could improve our sight reading? By the way I am also an adult late starter too.

Thanks for sharing your learning journey. It keeps me motivated too.

Zhenyi said...

Hi

Would you mind listing the guidebooks that you used for lower grades like Grade 2 or 3? Also do you have any idea how we could improve our sight reading? By the way I am also an adult late starter too.

Thanks for sharing your learning journey. It keeps me motivated too.

Pooh Bear said...

Hi Zhenyi,

I used the Music Theory in Practice for my Grade 1 to 5. And practice 2 years of past year papers, it was sufficient for my preparation. Hope this helps and sorry for the slow response :)