Reading, Writing & Rhythmetic: The ABCs of Music Transcription

Reading, Writing & Rhythmetic: The ABCs of Music Transcription

There is no better way to fully internalize music than transcribing it. In this unique book, melody, rhythm and harmony are all explored to help the reader with the skills needed to get your favorite music down on paper. Spanning a wide range of musical styles and a multiple levels of student experience, it includes 211 pages of instructional text and musical examples, plus the equivalent of 2 CDs available for free download at shermusic.com. Every music student and teacher must have Roberta Radley's new book. She takes a pragmatic approach to developing sight-singing, transcriptions, and rhythm in a variety of styles. This book is effective, fun, and a fine contribution to the literature. MATT MARVUGLIO DEAN, Professional Performance Division, Berklee College of Music --Personal correspondence Roberta Radley is the Assistant Chair of the Ear Training Dept. at Berklee College of Music. She is also the author of Sher Music's acclaimed book, The Real Easy Ear Training Book.