{"product_id":"my-music-workbook-pre-grade-1-music-literacy","title":"My Music Workbook: Pre-Grade 1 Music Literacy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePre-Gr 1 Music Literacy Workbook\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a beginner-friendly music workbook designed to help young learners build a secure foundation in music literacy before progressing to formal Grade 1 theory work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDr Ronella Brink, PhD in Music Education\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this workbook supports the gradual development of essential beginner skills such as rhythm, pulse, note values, rests, clefs, stave awareness, note names, time signatures, musical terms, sol-fa, scales, intervals, accidentals, listening skills and creative application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a drill-only theory book. Learners are encouraged to experience music actively through clapping, counting, listening, speaking, writing, moving, creating and reflecting. The workbook follows the learning sequence:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eExperience it. Hear it. Feel it. Say it. Clap it. Read it. Write it. Create with it. Apply it. Revise it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach week introduces a new musical concept while revising earlier work, helping learners build confidence step by step. The exercises are cumulative, practical and varied, allowing learners to connect what they see on the page with what they hear, feel, play and create.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe workbook includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eweekly concept explanations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003erhythm clapping and counting activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eword-rhythm games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003enote-reading and stave-writing exercises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaural and listening activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003esol-fa work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebody percussion tasks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecreative writing exercises\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003erevision pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003elearner checklists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003etest-style activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003espeed sheet revision\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003equestion-bank practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book is especially useful for beginner learners preparing for early music theory pathways such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eUNISA Pre-Grade 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLondon College of Music Step-level preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eRockschool \/ RSL Debut Popular Music Theory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It also provides a strong preparatory bridge for learners who will later continue with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eABRSM Grade 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eTrinity College London Grade 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e theory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe workbook is informed by selected beginner-level and Grade 1 foundation requirements from several examination bodies, while extending beyond narrow exam preparation. Its broader goal is to help learners understand music as sound, movement, notation, memory, structure and expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe approach is also informed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eRepertoire-Based Music Literacy Education\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which means that theory is not treated as a separate paper exercise disconnected from real music-making. Instead, learners are encouraged to connect notation, rhythm, pitch, expression and musical understanding with the repertoire they are learning in lessons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprivate music studios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeginner theory lessons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003einstrumental and vocal lessons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003egroup music classes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehome learning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eonline music teaching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly exam preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003elearners needing a bridge before Grade 1 theory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workbook may be used by piano, voice, instrumental and classroom music teachers who want a structured, creative and musically meaningful approach to beginner theory and music literacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This workbook is an independently developed educational resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or published by UNISA, London College of Music, Rockschool \/ RSL Awards, ABRSM or Trinity College London. Teachers should consult the most recent official syllabus of the relevant examination body before entering learners for an external examination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScoreS2Duo Music Education Resources ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54021474254959,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/6359\/8703\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-12at15.42.58.png?v=1786542220","url":"https:\/\/scores2duo.co.za\/products\/my-music-workbook-pre-grade-1-music-literacy","provider":"ScoreS2Duo Music Education Resources ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}