About the Primo Music Theory Series
The Revised Primo Music Theory Series is in 100% compliance with the new TMTA Whitlock Theory testing standards beginning in the Fall 2016 tests.
This comprehensive series utilizes aspects of both spiral and mastery approach—a hybrid workbook that combines the best of both worlds. The revised edition is more interactive than ever before! Students can access associated web applications and ever-growing online resources directly from the workbook with a quick swipe of any smart mobile device—no CD-ROM, registration, or password required.
The primary objective of this series is very simple - to save teachers time and effort and to accelerate the progress of the student.
Always Current and Comprehensive
No other music theory series follows the TMTA testing standards as faithfully as the Primo Theory Series or covers the material as comprehensively.
Free Customized Ear-Training Apps
Accompanying this series are freely available web apps customized specifically to the TMTA testing standards, level by level. Students can access them on their desktop, Mac, smartphone, or tablet - just about any device that has internet access.
These web apps drill the student in the following areas:
- triads
- scales
- intervals
- melodic dictation
- rhythmic dictation
Teachers will find that these apps serve very well as surrogate tutors - students will be able to practice basic ear-training skills between the lessons, thus enabling them to master these skills in a shorter time span.
This is a tremendous time-saver for the teacher as well. No longer does the teacher have to spend valuable lesson time on simple drills that a computer program can do!
These apps were made specifically for the Primo a Theory Series and are designed to mirror the materials and procedures the student will encounter at the Whitlock exams.
Extensive Ear-Training and Composition Sections
Throughout the series there are systematic drills and processes which develop ear-training and sight-singing skills. These procedures and materials are derived from proven sources (George A. Wedge, Robert Ottman, Samuel Adler, etc.) and are customized for each level.A Walk-Through Approach on Difficult Material
The student is guided step-by-step through challenging material including the following: constructing intervals, cadences/voice-leading principles, and various types of composition, whether it be composing a melody or a four-part harmonic progression. No longer are teachers left to fend for themselves on these difficult topics. In fact, more than a few teachers have commented on how some of these sections have helped them systematically teach materials they once approached intuitively or with discomfort.Beautiful Graphics and Text - Concise, Clear Presentation
A pleasure to look at, easy to understand, and easy to work with.
Across all levels, the format is clean and crisp with no clutter. A clear hierarchy of font size and style is maintained throughout, visual demonstrations are given whenever possible, text is kept to a minimum, and the informative sections are clearly separated from the assignment sections as much as is practicable to do so.
Questions?
I invite you to explore this site to find out if the Primo Theory Series is the right fit for you. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.
Thanks for visiting!Robert Centeno
Author/Publisher
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