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    PBJ BASICS OF KEYBOARD THEORY SOFTWARE
      

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Prep Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
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Item #PBJ P-2   Computer Activities Levels Prep-Two (Elem)   Windows & Mac             $49.95
Item #PBJ 3-4   Computer Activities Levels III & IV (Intermediate) Windows & Mac        $39.95
Item #PBJ 5-6   Computer Activities Levels V & VI (Mid/Late Intermed)Windows  Only $49.95

  Note: To see companion music theory workbooks with special combination prices, go HERE.

This student-tested software is filled with colorful, exciting games that make theory fun!  Each game covers one topic, so teachers can target specific concepts for students, whether using the software in combination with the print workbooks "Basics of Keyboard Theory" or with any other theory curriculum.

Level Prep-II includes 30 games, 10 per level.

  • Preparatory Level (elementary): note names, half and whole steps, intervals to 5th by number, major and minor five finger positions and chords, major scales, terms, rhythms in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4. Keys of C, F, G, D.
  • Level I (elementary): note names, half and whole steps, major key signatures (C, G, D, F), intervals to 7th by number, major and minor five finger positions and triads, major scales, I, IV, and V chords, terms, rhythms including eighth notes.
  • Level II (advanced elementary): key signatures and scales in C, G, D, A, E, F, and Bb majors and a minor, major and minor triads, primary triads, authentic, half and plagal cadences, terms, rhythms including 6/8.

Level III-IV includes 20 games, 10 per level.

  • Level III (early intermediate): all major key signatures, a, e, and d minors, major and minor scales, major and perfect intervals, major and minor triads and inversions, authentic, half, and plagal cadences, terms, rhythm including 3/8 and triplets.
  • Level IV (intermediate): all major key signatures, a,e,d,g,c,and b minors, major and minor scales, major, perfect, and minor intervals, major and minor triads and inversions, diminished triads, primary and secondary triads, dominant 7th chords, cadences, terms.

Level V-VI includes 20 games, 10 per level.

  • Level V (intermediate): all major key signatures, a,e,d,g,c,f, and b minors, major and minor scales, major, perfect and minor intervals, major and minor triads and inversions, diminished triads, primary and secondary triads, dominant 7th chords, terms, cadences history, analysis. Windows Only.
  • Level VI (late intermediate): all major key signatures, a,e,b,f,#, d,g,c,f, and b flat minors, major and minor scales, major, perfect, minor diminished, and augmented intervals, major and minor triads and inversions, augmented and diminished triads, primary and secondary triads, dominant 7th chords and inversions, terms cadences, history, analysis. Windows Only.

System Requirements:
 IBM or compatible: 486 MHz or higher, Windows XP, 2000, 98, 95, or 3.1, 8 MB RAM, 5 MB hard disk space, MIDI soundcard, VGA monitor.

Macintosh (Levels Prep-4 only): System 7 or greater, 8 MB RAM, 3 MB hard disk space available, color monitor.

WHAT OTHERS SAY:

"The study of music theory has never been more FUN! Highly recommended." --Gail Lew

"The important pedagogical principles of repetition and follow-through are very successfully incorporated into these computer activities." -Dr. Martha Baker

Product of Nancy Plourde with Anita Yee Belansky and Julie McIntosh Johnson

www.PBJMusic.com