tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666526356904694864.post141792320472273618..comments2023-07-14T08:21:20.211-07:00Comments on Practice Makes It Easy: Theory Workbooks: A ComparisonThackeray'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02002550152751270090noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666526356904694864.post-65222558843375719852013-06-05T20:29:03.680-07:002013-06-05T20:29:03.680-07:00I use the theory time workbooks as well. They are ...I use the theory time workbooks as well. They are very thorough, however they were designed for pianists. They are one of the best kid friendly theory books I've found. I love the ear training in the back of the book. Books primer-3 are for young children. Older children can begin in book 4 and not lose anything from the previous books. I have my violinists use this book and just accommodate when it comes to some of the piano activities. I do agree that violinists need to have some knowledge of the piano. I like that I can pick and choose how much piano they do.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05593243621713011808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666526356904694864.post-44597137140924050032013-05-13T07:41:01.059-07:002013-05-13T07:41:01.059-07:00I use the theory time books with my students - I ...I use the theory time books with my students - I love them!! There are 12 "grades" plus a Primer if the student is too young for grade 1. It kind of seems like a lot of review, but it's very thorough... If a student finishes all 12 books they should have no problem testing out of several college classes. It's very pleasant to work through, too...and it includes ear training lessons you can do with a video from the company website! I would look into them, they might be exactly what you're looking for :-)<br /><br />http://www.theorytime.com/Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471535623029720086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666526356904694864.post-143806760038292482013-05-11T07:24:42.663-07:002013-05-11T07:24:42.663-07:00I use Practical Theory by Sandy Feldstein for my o...I use Practical Theory by Sandy Feldstein for my older students<br /><br />Even though it is not for violin specifically but general theory including bass clef, the circle of 5ths etc. I really like how detailed it is. and I think its good to have well rounded theory knowledge, not just the treble clef. <br /><br /><a href="http://yourmusicsupply.com/Practical-Theory-Complete-alf-00-1998.htm" rel="nofollow">Practical Theory</a><br /><br />Laura Mozena<br />www.yourmusicsupply.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666526356904694864.post-54302183590795081392013-04-17T05:06:23.041-07:002013-04-17T05:06:23.041-07:00Thanks, Leslie. I've used both the All for St...Thanks, Leslie. I've used both the All for Strings (books 1 and 2) and the Let's Make Music books, and while they both have some good points, I wasn't overall satisfied with them. I just started using some free reproduceable Finale worksheets (http://www.finalemusic.com/usermanuals/finale2012mac/content/Finale/Worksheets1.htm) with a 12 year old beginner, and though not violin specific, I like this set of worksheets. I like that each lesson is divided into 5 exercises so the student isn't completing an entire lesson in one sitting, and then forgetting about it.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04372787147811515732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666526356904694864.post-37681752968462685552013-04-16T21:26:40.543-07:002013-04-16T21:26:40.543-07:00Leslie, this is brilliant and invaluable! Thank yo...Leslie, this is brilliant and invaluable! Thank you for doing all the leg work on this.<br /><br />My approach this summer is to actually teach s supplementary theory class. I'm going to take at least one week this summer and do one hour for the beginner/non-note readers and another hour for the kids in Book 2 and above, making it non-instrument specific so it will appeal to a wide range, include siblings. etc. I'll let you know how it works out, but I also love the theory book idea.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187291686384680925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666526356904694864.post-3466320934009016512013-04-16T20:53:28.804-07:002013-04-16T20:53:28.804-07:00Sarah, I accidentally published this post before I...Sarah, I accidentally published this post before I finished it. I hope this is more helpful and I will definitely report back with how my students like these books!<br />Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09414173152464168734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-666526356904694864.post-35589967378098515802013-04-16T13:24:15.325-07:002013-04-16T13:24:15.325-07:00I have had a hard time finding a suitable theory b...I have had a hard time finding a suitable theory book for my students. Will you do a "report" on the books once you have had your students try them?Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04372787147811515732noreply@blogger.com