Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory is designed for students of any age, whether listeners or performers, who want to have a better understanding of the language of music. In this all-in-one theory course, you will learn the essentials of music through concise lessons, practice your music reading and writing skills in the exercises, improve your listening skills with the available ear-training CDs (included with this item), and test your knowledge with a review that completes each unit. This Alto Clef edition includes primarily alto clef examples, but also presents treble and bass clef examples. The Student Complete Book includes Books 1-3 in a spiral-bound format. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance. Book 1 (Lessons 1-25): Staff, Notes and Pitches Treble & Bass Clefs Grad Staff & Ledger Lines Note Values Measure, Bar Line and Double Bar 2/4, 3/4 & 4/4 Time Signatures Whole, Half & Quarter Notes/Rests Dotted Half & Quarter Notes Ties & Slurs Repeat Sign, 1st & 2nd Endings Eighth Notes & RestsDynamic Signs, Tempo Marks & Articulation D.C., D.S., Coda & Fine Flats, Sharps & Naturals