Doctor Mozart Older Beginners Workbook: Ideal for children 8 years old and up. You can see some sample pages from this Doctor Mozart workbook at DoctorMozart.com/LookInside.php This accelerated Older Beginners workbook is suitable for children who are 8 to 12 years old. In this workbook, Level 1A and 1B are condensed into just 38 pages, instead of 76. Hence, the pace is much faster. This workbook should be followed by Level 1C, and then the more advanced Level 2 and 3 workbooks. If your child is younger than 8, or if your child would benefit from extra practice, then please use the separate Level 1A and Level 1B workbooks instead. ( ISBN 9780978127725 and 9780978127732 ) Doctor Mozart Older Beginners Workbook Topics This workbook covers the following topics in-depth: The keyboardThe music alphabetSteps and skipsThe staffMiddle C and the clefsMeasures and bar linesQuarter, half, and whole notesTime signatures: 4/4, 3/4, 2/4 The C chordAll the grand staff notesQuarter, half, and whole restsDynamics, articulation, and terminology Help Your Child Succeed with Music Music theory knowledge is essential for your child's success. Doctor Mozart workbooks use the piano keyboard and colorful illustrations to explain basic music theory concepts. This will help your child succeed with any musical instrument, including piano, guitar, flute, violin, and voice. Doctor Mozart workbooks offer: Entertaining, colorful illustrations, which serve as memory aids. Clear, detailed explanations in short, simple sentences. Highly effective exercises to ensure that your child understands every topic. Experience with writing notes, clefs, and musical symbols by hand, for learning that is deep and enduring. Ideal For Music Lessons and Home Schooling Because each topic is explained clearly and in detail, Doctor Mozart workbooks are easy to understand for children and parents alike. Hence they are ideal for home schooling. As well, Doctor Mozart workbooks are exceptionally helpful with formal music lessons, no matter what other teaching materials are used. They are also compatible with the Royal Conservatory of Music(R) Basic Rudiments program and the Music Teachers' Association of California Certificate of Merit(R). Music Teachers Reviews "I have been searching for a theory book which will enhance the piano student's lessons rather than bore them. The Doctor Mozart theory book is filled with everything for which I have been searching. The pages are colorful, and there are intere