The Fundamentals Text That Emphasizes Music Making‎.‎ This music fundamentals textbook is for both aspiring music majors and non‎-majors‎.‎ Based on an anthology of works from music literature‎,‎ it features clear‎,‎ concise explanations‎,‎ extensive written exercises‎,‎ and a variety of suggested in‎-class activities‎.‎ It emphasizes process of making music‎-emphasizing‎,‎ at every stage‎,‎ that music is to be heard and made‎-not merely seen and learned in the abstract‎.‎ All of the key topics are covered‎:‎ music notation‎;‎ rhythm‎;‎ scales‎;‎ intervals‎;‎ triads‎;‎ basic harmonic progressions‎.‎ Several supplements are available for this text‎.‎ An Audio CD is available including performances of key works analyzed in the text‎.‎ The examples are also available in Finale files on MySearchLab that students can use to directly work on exercises on their computers‎.‎ Teaching and Learning Experience *Personalize Learning‎- MySearchLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed‎,‎ provides engaging experiences that personalize learning‎,‎ and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals‎.‎ *Improve Critical Thinking‎- Written exercises and assignments both in traditional written and electronic formats reinforce concepts‎.‎ *Engage Students‎- In‎-class activities‎,‎ including singing‎,‎ dictation‎,‎ and keyboard exercises are designed to supplement and reinforce the theory lessons‎.‎ *Support Instructors‎- Supported by the best instructor resources on the market‎;‎ MySearchLab and an Instructor‎'‎s Manual‎.‎