{"product_id":"learning-harmony-improvisation-using-conversational-solfege","title":"Learning Harmony Improvisation Using Conversational Solfege","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerfectly suited for students at the middle school, high school, and collegiate levels, \u003ci\u003eLearning Harmony and Improvisation Using Conversational Solfege\u003c\/i\u003e is the culmination of John M. Feierabend's best-selling curriculum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs with all books in the \u003ci\u003eConversational Solfege\u003c\/i\u003e series, this book continues the 12-step \"ear-before-eye\" approach while exploring the concepts of harmony and improvisation. To facilitate effortless aural learning, the book employs solfege syllables, clever illustrations, melodic patterns, and a unique method for part-singing called vocal chording.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first four units in the book introduce basic harmonic functions in major and harmonic minor, and the following eight units explore the various modes - Aeolian, Dorian, Mixolydian, Phrygian, and Lydian - and their implied harmonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImprovisation is the natural extension of harmonic understanding, and this book presents ten challenge levels that ask students to perform increasingly difficult improvisational skills while vocal chording. These range from singing a single chord tone per function to adding passing tones, suspensions, retardations, and anticipations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn keeping with the \u003ci\u003eConversational Solfege\u003c\/i\u003e tradition, units conclude with a representative sampling of folk repertoire and classical music - complete with bass lines and chord charts for all selections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the effective step-by-step process presented in \u003ci\u003eLearning Harmony and Improvisation Using Conversational Solfege\u003c\/i\u003e, harmonic and improvisational understanding are more accessible and intuitive than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn M. Feierabend\u003c\/b\u003e, PhD, has spent decades compiling songs and rhymes from the memories of the American people in hopes that these treasures will be preserved for future generations. He is a leading authority on child development in music and movement and served as Professor and Chair of the Music Education Department of the Hartt School of the University of Hartford.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Encore Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40880694263867,"sku":"G10545","price":142.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9275\/6027\/products\/G10545.jpg?v=1665864934","url":"https:\/\/www.music2u.com.au\/products\/learning-harmony-improvisation-using-conversational-solfege","provider":"Music2u.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}