Alfredas 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 (sold separately), and test your knowledge with a review that completes each unit. Computer software is also available with randomized drilling of the material and scorekeeping. This Alto Clef edition includes primarily alto clef examples, but also presents treble and bass clef examples. Book 3 (Lessons 51-75): 1st and 2nd Inversions of TriadsInversions of V7 ChordsFigured BassMajor Chord ProgressionsMinor Scales, Minor TriadsAugmented and Diminished TriadsPrimary Triads in Minor KeysMinor Chord ProgressionsModesHarmonizing a Melody in Major and Minor KeysBroken Chords and Arpeggiated AccompanimentsPassing and Neighboring TonesComposing a Melody in Major and Minor Keys12-Bar Blues Chord Progression and Blues ScaleBasic Forms of Music The complete line of Alfredas Essentials of Music Theory includes Student Books, a Teacheras Answer Key, Ear-Training CDs, Double Bingo games, Flash Cards, Reproducible Teacheras Activity Kits, and interactive software for students and teachers in private study, studio and network environments.