Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests for Piano - Three Book Set - Book 6, Book 7 and Book 8

This graded series of eleven books, covering beginner to
advanced levels, develops comprehensive reading ability and musical
understanding. Assignments are organized into daily sight-reading and ear-training
exercises to facilitate regular practice at home. Books 5 through 10 feature
excerpts from standard repertoire in a variety of styles and textures. Book 6 (Frederick
Harris Music 4S6) includes a greater variety of styles and textures in
sight-reading exercises, increased technical and notational challenges, and an
introduction of triplet and sixteenth-note patterns. Book 7 (Frederick Harris
Music 4S7) includes the identification of major and minor triads and dominant
7th chords, and the use of sixteenth notes in sight-reading exercises. Book 8 (Frederick
Harris Music 4S8) includes the identification of diminished 7th chords, perfect
and plagal cadences, and interval recognition of all perfect, major, and minor
intervals. This proven series offers an effective way to prepare students for
the requirements of many examination systems including: RCM Examinations (meets
the Piano Syllabus, 2008 Edition requirements), National Music Certificate
Program, Certificate of Merit (Music Teacher's Association of California),
National Guild of Piano Teachers, and the curricula of most MTNA (Music
Teachers National Association) affiliates.