Creative Musical Moments

Creative Musical Moments with THEORY PRE-GRADE 1
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Editor/Author/Arranger/Composer: Helen Yeo
Art: Jacqueline Ng
Category: Repertoire
Publisher: Rhythm MP
Order No.: MPB-1028
Bar Code: 9 789679 856743
ISBN-10: 967-985-674-7
ISBN-13: 978 967985674 3
Total Pages: 32
Weight: 160g
Book Size: 225mm X 300mm
Binding: Staple Bound (2 wire saddle stitch stapler)
Series: Musical Moments
Description: This book is a piano adventure for musical awareness and to enhance the musical skills. It also promotes visualisation with music and compositional creativity. It is aimed to build the skills, coordination, agility and musicianship of the early elementary (pre-grade 1) pianists. Theory exercises are included, for the pianist to make a practical/theory connection.

Synopsis
Dandelion, being a weed, was ostracised by the flowers in their magical kingdom. The final blow came when the beautiful Rose became the queen of the flowers while she was cast aside. In a combination of envy, hurt, loneliness and anger, she left the kingdom. Through chance, she found a book of spells that made her a witch. She wreaked mischief and havoc for the flowers, but in the end, realised that friendship could not be forced. She made amends, and was finally accepted by the flowers as their friend and protector.
» Click here for Dandelion, the Lonely Witch - Pantomime Libretto (script) ♫ Piano Accompaniment Audio will be provided upon request.

Song List:

1. The Land Far Away
2. The Flower Queen
3. The Lonely Witch
4. Plotting Mischief
5. Party Plans ♫ TiP (video)
6. It's Time to Party!
7. Trouble in the Horizon
8. The Witch is Here!
9. Victory/Defeat
10. Dandelion's Triumph
11. The Witch's Story
12. The Book of Spells
13. Poor Flower Queen
14. Thawing Heart
15. A Sorry Situation
16. Friendship Could Not Be Forced
17. Homecoming
18. A Joyful Reunion
19. Acceptance
20. All is Well

“Experts in literacy and child development have discovered that if children know eight nursery rhymes by heart by the time they’re four years old, they’re usually among the best readers by the time they’re eight.” — Mem Fox's book Reading Magic

Do not be over-reliant on answers provided for theory exercises. Learn to think for yourself, as this will help you grasp the concept and train you to work out each theoretical problem diligently, heightening your understanding. - Helen Yeo, Musical Moments

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Practical and theory are not two entirely different, separate concepts. By incorporating theory with practical, the musician is able to develop a further understanding of the music, the ability to improvise or transpose certain passages to suit their style of playing, or to create their very own brand of accompaniment. - Helen Yeo, Musical Moments

By the same author: Helen Yeo, Musical Moments
The PROUD little note » A little note's journey to musical awareness
Creative Musical Moments with THEORY PRE-GRADE 1
Classic Musical Moments 1 with THEORY GRADE 1
Classic Musical Moments 2 with THEORY GRADE 2
Classic Musical Moments 3 with THEORY GRADE 3
Classic Musical Moments 4 with THEORY GRADE 4
Classic Musical Moments 5 with THEORY GRADE 5
Baba Nyonya Musical Moments » theory/practical connection
Advanced Baba Nyonya Musical Moments » practical/aural connection

♫ Listen to Inspirations (Winners' Musical Moments for Pianists)
A spin-off from Classic Musical Moments Grade 5 • MPB-1027-05
Get Ready for the next submission and best compositions will be chosen for publication! Click here for Sneak Peek: Jasmine Ng's impression of Paganini's Caprice No. 24 in A minor (Theme) in Classic Musical Moments with Theory in Practice Grade 4 • MPB-1027-04

“Do not straightaway Google song sheets for your favourite songs. Try to DIY. Reach out with your musical sense and play out the melody. Use chord progression to add accompaniment to the melody. Decorate the tune with catchy ornaments. The song will be more meaningful with your own personal touch.” — Helen Yeo, Musical Moments

🎹 Enjoy this Creative Musical journey! — The ART of Teaching (AoT)

♫ Really putting theory into practice
It’s the practical application of music theory that brings music to life. Get to the piano and play Piano Theory in Practice Made Easy — Keep Exploring Music! ‘Hear’ the theory ♫ Facebook.com/MusicJamboree

1. Rhythm
2. Pitch
3. Keys and Scales ♫ TiP (video)
4. Intervals ♫ TiP
5. Chords ♫ TiP (video)
6. Terms, Signs and Instruments ♫ TiP (video)
7. Music in Context ♫ FAQs

Music is connected in all elements. We cannot isolate a piece to teach without involving any aural awareness, and neither can we teach theory without ‘HEARING’ the theory, (e.g. we have to ‘HEAR’ the pitch of a sharpened note when we teach the accidental - sharp ‘#’). This cohesive organisation of thoughts and actions will make your lessons invaluable and interesting to your students. With it intertwined together, the lessons become ‘alive’ and musically enriching. — The ART of Teaching by Alice Chua

Composing ideas/tips: Composing Made Easy
Games: Primary Chords, Musical Form & Structure
Events: Music Jamboree
The Holistic Development of a Child through Rhythm MAPS Programme

• Theory Made Easy for Little Children Level 1
• Theory Made Easy for Little Children Level 2
• My First Theory Book
• My Second Theory Book
• My Third Theory Book
• Young Composers Music Manuscript » Be A Young Composer
• Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 1
• Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 3
• Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 4
• Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 5
• Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 6
• Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 7
• Theory of Music Made Easy Grade 8

• Piano Lesson Made Easy Level 1
• Piano Lesson Made Easy Level 2
• Piano Lesson Made Easy Level 3
• Finger Exercises Made Easy Level 1
• Finger Exercises Made Easy Level 2
• Finger Exercises Made Easy Level 3

For variations on a song try Piano Theory in Practice Made Easy.

• Piano Theory in Practice Made Easy Level 1A
• Piano Theory in Practice Made Easy Level 2A
• Piano Theory in Practice Made Easy Level 3A

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• Step By Step Piano Course The Fun Way Step 3
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• Step By Step to Piano Lessons The Fun Way Master Series 1
• Step By Step to Piano Lessons The Fun Way Master Series 2

The ART of Teaching (AoT) is written specially for teachers who are teaching beginners. It is written in simple instruction and AoT is very much suited to be used alongside all piano tutor books and graded syllabus as teaching music elements are applicable to all piano tutor books. — Pieces, Scales, Sight-Reading, Aural, Theory, Creativity, Composition, Improvisation and Technique Building.

Let’s move on together for a more ‘MUSICAL’ music education for the new generation. They deserve a better music education than ours!

• Playing Piano Is Fun Book 1
• Playing Piano Is Fun Book 2
• Playing Piano Is Fun Book 3
• Playing Piano Is Fun Book 4

• Because of Love (red book) with CD

• The Young Pianist's Activity Book

Also available from Faber Music Store and FM Dealers