Music 10, 20, 30 | Saskatchewan Curriculum

Improvise on an instrument or with voice or other creative technology, exploring and experimenting with music theory, cultural or performance practice.

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Resources

R008861

Teaching Music Improvisation with Technology

This book explores multiple areas of music technology and offers exercises and activities for students to develop skills in improvisation. The resource draws on theory and influential artists to lay a musical foundation for students. There are many numbered steps and diagrams indicating how to use various software programs. While many of the strategies could be used for any genre of music that employs improvisation, the excerpts and references in the text

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $38.50

Record posted/updated: July 19, 2021

R005929

Principles of Music (2nd ed.)

This professional resource provides a very detailed and sequential approach to the teaching of music theory. It describes theory and harmony from basic to very advanced levels. Concepts such as scales and keys, intervals and chords are explored. Practice exercises and links to recordings are provided.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $89.99

Record posted/updated: December 8, 2021

R013751

Essential Elements for Band. B-flat Clarinet Book 2: Comprehensive Band Method

Essential elements for band is a method book series that develops instrumental techniques for wind and percussion instruments. This book is level 2 and as such intended for students who already have a foundation in music and instrumental playing. The book includes a fingering chart, rhythm exercises, warmups, solos, ensemble pieces, and an index. In addition, there are online interactive supports including professional recordings, online recording capabilities, sharing and feedback opportunit...

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Media and Formats : Book

Price : $10.99 USD

Record posted/updated: November 19, 2021

R017980

Hal Leonard Pocket Music Theory: A Comprehensive and Convenient Source for All Musicians

This pocket-sized resource introduces music theory concepts in Western European music. While appropriate for any learner, this resource is perhaps most appropriate for educators who require more background on musical theory concepts.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $7.99 USD

Record posted/updated: October 18, 2021

R026023

Music in Theory and Practice. Volume 1 (10th ed.)

This resource focuses on two main themes: the foundations of music and the structural elements of music. Specific topics include: notation, scales, transposition, chords, cadences, melodic organization and harmonic progression.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $99.95

Record posted/updated: February 17, 2022

R017981

Sound Innovations. Ensemble Development. E-flat Baritone Saxophone: Chorales and Warm-up Exercises for Tone, Technique and Rhythm, Advanced Concert Band

This is a method book series used to teach instrumental techniques for wind and percussion instruments. This book is at an advanced level and would provide an appropriate level of learning and challenge for students. The book includes a fingering chart, rhythm exercises, chorales, and exercises focused on preparing students for playing within an ensemble.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $8.99 USD

Record posted/updated: December 6, 2021

R017983

Alfred's Essentials of Music Notation: A Practical Dictionary

This resource provides a reference guide for music notation and terminology. Each symbol or term is accompanied by notated samples.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : See publisher.

Record posted/updated: June 28, 2022

R015897

Rock in the Musical Theatre: A Guide for Singers

This book provides the history and the techniques of the rock musical genre in theatre. It is both theoretical and practical offering theatre singers and drama teachers a source of information on rock styles, their origins and their performance practices.

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Price : See publisher.

Record posted/updated: June 27, 2022

R013741

India. Your Passport to a New World of Music

This resource breaks down the techniques needed to play songs in three types of Indian music. The concepts are provided in standard notation, tablature, as well as traditional Indian symbols. A CD with recordings of each song accompanies the book. A reference list for further study and a pronunciation guide of terminology are included.

Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD

Price : See publisher.

Record posted/updated: June 28, 2022

R015440

Rick Nielsen's Cheap Licks

This resource is a method book for learning rock star Rick Nielsen's guitar licks and riffs. It provides exercises in standard notation, tablature and box form. It also explains the theory and terminology attached to each exercise. Audio and video recordings to accompany each lick are available online.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : See publisher.

Record posted/updated: June 29, 2022

R011614

Spotify, Pandora, and Streaming Music

This resource delves briefly into the history of digital music and the development of music streaming services. Books and websites are listed for further investigation of the topic.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : See publisher.

Record posted/updated: June 28, 2022

R013742

Drum Circle: A Guide to World Percussion

This resource discusses many percussion instruments reflective of a variety of musical genres around the world. Each instrument has the proper playing technique described and includes photos to support the descriptions. Rhythm exercises for each instrument and style are written in standard notation as well as box notation. The CD included contains multi-part songs of a variety of styles for a percussion ensemble.

Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD

Price : See publisher.

Record posted/updated: June 28, 2022

R103999

Celtic: Your Passport to a New World of Music

This book provides tools and techniques to play songs from the Celtic genre. The music is written in standard notation and tablature. Included is a recommended discography for further study as well as a CD recording of each song in the book.

Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD

Price : See publisher.

Record posted/updated: June 29, 2022

R013673

Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory: A Complete Self-study Course for All Musicians

This resource provides a comprehensive, step-by-step process for learning theory from basic beginner concepts through to more advanced theoretical applications. The book incorporates listening and ear training for an integrated application approach. The book also includes reviews and quizzes with answer keys.

Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD

Price : See publisher.

Record posted/updated: June 28, 2022