This comprehensive five-volume series covers fundamental Western music theory concepts through separate modules: Pitch and Major Scales and Keys; Rhythm and Meter; Minor Scales and Keys; Intervals; Triads, Chords, Introduction to Roman Numerals. Each volume includes exercises however, some embedded links seemed to be broken. Roman numerals are introduced in final chapter of the last …
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This OER provides a more comprehensive symbiosis of musicianship and music theory learning than can be found in existing textbooks, including engaging and progressive video demonstrations and interactive listening and vocal exercises that integrate musical knowledge with foundational musical skills. This text provides thorough coverage of foundational topics designed for diverse student populations. However, it …
This text provides readers with a comprehensive study of the theory and analysis of tonal Western art music. Author Andre Mount begins by building a strong foundation in the understanding of rhythm, meter, and pitch as well as the notational conventions associated with each. From there, he guides the reader through an exploration of polyphony—the …
This method encourages student composers to write short model pieces through an exploration of a variety of styles, genres, and forms. Driven by newly-created examples and accompanied by audio samples, it is intended to develop the student’s inherent expressive capabilities through the acquisition of basic compositional technique. As many chapters assume pre-existing theoretical knowledge, this …
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Friday, October 17, 2025 from 10:30 am – 11:30 am Watch the “Practices, Platforms, and Pitfalls: Video as OER” recording Access the “Practices, Platforms, and Pitfalls: Video as OER” presentation slides Including instructional videos can be an important way to humanize online learning. Creating video to share as part of OER course materials is not …
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A microbiology textbook designed for non-majors and allied health microbiology courses. The book features chunked content, embedded assessments, and interactive case studies. Created by Ying Liu from City College of San Francisco (CCSF) and undergraduate students from CCSF and the University of Dundee.
The Foundations of Kinesiology textbook introduces students to the field of kinesiology through an interdisciplinary lens, highlighting the connections between physical activity, health, and society. It explores how kinesiology intersects with disciplines such as philosophy, sociology, biomechanics, and psychology, while also guiding students through a range of traditional and emerging career pathways.
Seventeen chapters with exercises organized into four units: Introduction to Biological Anthropology; Human Osteology; Primates; and Human Evolution. The text adheres to ANTH C1001L; includes lists of lab materials and OER background readings; covers the appendicular and axial skeleton; is updated regularly