Description

A restricted permission for reproduction is included: to make enough copies for ringers’ use and projection needs if sufficient copies have been purchased for performance. Also included is the “Finder Index” page from Square One, which shows a listing of all 16 lessons and topics covered in the full course. • A unison exercise skillfully introduces counting and playing quarter and half notes and rests in 4/4 time, the concept of optional notes in parentheses ( ), repeat sign navigation, Shake (SK) and Ring (R) designations, forte and piano, crescendo, diminuendo and ritardando. This exercise uses a single-line staff with space note in left hand and line note in right hand – for everyone. • A simple chordal exercise leads ringers through many rhythmic variations of notes and rests using half and quarter values (with a repeat) – all ringers experience all these skills. • Two etudes – “Bingo” encourages singing along) and “Painted Desert” (compelling and dignified) – reinforce skills and theory recently learned. • An assessment page covers new skills, guiding ringers through exercises to test their retention and understanding of the lesson.