Musical Reading and Writing: Pupil's Book - Volume 2
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Shipping Policy- Author: Erzsébet Szőnyi (1924-2019)
- Language: English
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- Size: 6.7 x 9.4 inches
- Pages: 64
Erzsébet Szőnyi's series Musical Reading and Writing is to this day key teaching material in music education. It was written to a request from Zoltán Kodály, and its purpose is nothing less than the mastery of reading and writing music at the highest level, from the beginners' to advanced.
The clear, graded material in the eight-volume series of exercises is based on relative solmization, and focuses on teaching singing in tune, developing a good ear, and functional thinking. Most of the examples in the booklets are taken from the musical literature, rather than being invented for teaching purposes, so students deepen their knowledge through genuine music.
The eight booklets contain a total of 100 lessons. Szőnyi recommends the first 30 lessons before starting to learn an instrument, lessons 31-69 can provide the material for primary and secondary music education, and the additional lessons are for students of music in institutions of higher education. The author encourages the creative use of the booklets (the teacher can invent new exercises), but at the same time recommends that the carefully structured pedagogical order of the lessons remain unchanged.
The practice booklets are supplemented by methodological publications, which, by describing how to use the exercises in teaching, actually provide a summary of the theory and practice of the Kodály method, based on actual classroom experience. The highly successful teacher's books have been translated into many languages.
Publishers use a lot of words to describe what they sell, and we know it can be confusing. We've tried to be as clear as possible to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Below are descriptions of the terms that we use to describe the various formats that music often comes in.
Choral Score
A score for vocalists that only contains the vocal lines. The instrumental parts are not there for reference. Generally, cheaper than a vocal score and requires multiple copies for purchase.
Facsimile
Reproductions of the original hand-written scores from the composer.
Full Score
For ensemble music, this indicates that the edition contains all parts on a single system (there are not separate parts for each player). In larger ensembles, this is for the conductor.
Hardcover
Hardbound. Generally either linen-covered or half-leather.
Orchestral Parts
Similar to a wind set, this is a collection of parts. In the case of strings, the numbers listed are the number of copies included, though generally these are available individually (often with minimum quantities required).
Paperback
When publishers offer multiple bindings (e.g. hardcover) or study scores, this is the "standard" version. If you're planning to play the music, this is probably what you want.
Performance / Playing Score
A score of the music containing all parts on one system, intended for players to share. There are not separate parts for each player.
Set of Parts
For ensemble music, this indicates that there are separate individual parts for each player.
Solo Part with Piano Reduction
For solo pieces with orchestra, this is a version that contains a piano reduction of the orchestra parts. For piano pieces, two copies are typically needed for performance.
Study Score
A small (think choral size) copy of the complete score meant for studying, and not playing. They make great add-ons when learning concertos and small chamber works.
Vocal Score
A score prepared for vocalists that includes the piano/organ part or a reduction of the instrumental parts.
Wind Set
For orchestral music, this is a collection of wind and percussion parts. The specific quantities of each instrument are notated.
With Audio
In addition to the printed music, the edition contains recordings of the pieces. This may be an included CD, or access to files on the internet.
With / Without Fingering (Markings)
Some publishers prepare two copies - a pure Urtext edition that includes no fingering (or bowing) suggestions and a lightly edited version that includes a minimal number of editorial markings.
Digital Download
Digital, PDF version of the score.
Musical Reading and Writing: Pupil's Book - Volume 2
