{"title":"Books by Roberta Radley","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"real-easy-ear-training-book-a-beginning-intermediate-guide-to-hearing-the-chord-changes","title":"Real Easy Ear Training Book: A Beginning \u0026 Intermediate Guide to Hearing the Chord Changes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrain Your Ears to Hear Harmony in Real Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll great musicians have one thing in common: they can \u003cem\u003ehear\u003c\/em\u003e the harmony as the chords of a song go by. If you’ve ever struggled to identify changes, follow bass movement, or trust what you’re hearing, then \u003cem\u003eThe “Real Easy” Ear Training Book\u003c\/em\u003e by Roberta Radley is your step-by-step solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for musicians of all instruments and experience levels, this is one of the most comprehensive and practical guides to hearing chord changes ever published. Rather than treating ear training as abstract theory, Professor Radley makes it real by using musical examples drawn from pop, rock, Latin, fusion, and jazz — showing you exactly how to apply harmonic listening skills to your own playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou’ll Learn to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Hear the bass line, the foundation of harmony, in major keys\u003cbr\u003e• Add recognition of major and minor diatonic triads\u003cbr\u003e• Use melody notes as harmonic clues\u003cbr\u003e• Identify seventh chords\u003cbr\u003e• Explore minor key harmony\u003cbr\u003e• Recognize common non-diatonic chord patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou’ll immediately begin applying these skills through:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Hundreds of dictation and transcription exercises\u003cbr\u003e• Practice routines for playing, singing, memorizing, and transposing chord progressions\u003cbr\u003e• Composition and arranging exercises based on real harmonic patterns\u003cbr\u003e• References to more than 150 songs for practical listening work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAlso includes a 2-CD download to help guide you through the exercises, available for free on our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/audio-downloads\" title=\"Audio Download Page\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAudio Page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehe book covers both beginning and intermediate levels and can be used independently, with a teacher, or in classroom settings. Music teachers will find it invaluable as either a complete ear training curriculum or a powerful supplement to existing lesson plans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral-bound, 168 pages, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Real_Easy_Ear_Training_Book_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781825714\" title=\"The Real Easy Ear Training Book - Table of Contents\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Real_Easy_Ear_Training_Book_-_Sample_Pages.pdf?v=1781825713\" title=\"The Real Easy Ear Training Book - Sample Pages\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSample Pages\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Audio: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/188321761X-19.mp3?v=1783019650\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Real Easy Ear Training Book - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack 19\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/188321761X-20.mp3?v=1783019649\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Real Easy Ear Training Book - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack, 20\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/188321761X-39.mp3?v=1783019650\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Real Easy Ear Training Book - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack 39\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“I highly recommend this book to all who are seriously interested in improving all aspects of ear training.”\u003cbr\u003e— Walter Beasley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“Roberta's book is a valuable tool for hearing changes - she is thorough and methodical, leading the student through the path of hearing harmony and chord progressions.”\u003cbr\u003e— Luciana Souza\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoberta Radley was the Assistant Chair of the Ear Training department at Berklee College of Music. A Berklee graduate herself, she has been a member of the faculty since 1976. Her accomplishments as an educator earned her the “Outstanding Achievement in Music Education” award from the College. She has taught a wide range of ear training classes, using innovative methods to help students hear music more analytically, and to inspire students to develop their own unique musical voice. Her new book, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/reading-writing-rhythmetic-the-abcs-of-music-transcription\" title=\"Reading, Writing \u0026amp; Rhythmetic Product Page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReading, Writing and Rhythmetic\u003c\/a\u003e, is a comprehensive course in developing the skills necessary to transcribe music from recordings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44168158773439,"sku":"174","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44168158806207,"sku":"e174","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Real_Easy_Ear_Training_Book_A_Beginning_Intermediate_Guide.jpg?v=1745479782"},{"product_id":"reading-writing-rhythmetic-the-abcs-of-music-transcription","title":"Reading, Writing \u0026 Rhythmetic: The ABCs of Music Transcription","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn to See What You Hear \u0026amp; Hear What You Read\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a “play by ear” musician, formally trained, or somewhere in between, \u003cem\u003eReading, Writing and Rhythmetic \u003c\/em\u003eby Roberta Radley gives you a clear, structured path to mastering transcription. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoberta Radley defines a practical, step-by-step system designed to bridge the gap between sound and notation allowing you to 'see what you hear, and hear what you see'. Her guiding formula is simple and powerful:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eListening (ear training) + Analysis (brain training) = Successful Transcription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book teaches you how to connect what you hear with what it looks like on the page, and just as importantly, how to look at written music and be able to hear it internally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the book, you’ll engage in carefully sequenced activities all designed to prepare you for the ultimate goal of capturing what you hear and creating accurate transcriptions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Focused listening exercises\u003cbr\u003e• Sight-singing and rhythmic development\u003cbr\u003e• Playing and composing tasks\u003cbr\u003e• Analytical strategies for understanding structure\u003cbr\u003e• Guided transcription of “real music” examples\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this method is the transcription of examples from actual songs. \u003cstrong\u003eYou’ll work with over 300 pieces spanning nearly every musical genre, developing practical skills that translate directly to real-world musicianship. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes 2 CD download with audio for each exercise, available \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeachers will find hundreds of pages of adaptable classroom material, making this book an invaluable supplement or complete framework for their ear training and transcription instruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px; text-align: left;\"\u003e“\u003cstrong\u003eEvery music student and teacher must have Roberta Radley's new book.\u003c\/strong\u003e She takes a pragmatic approach to developing sight-singing, transcriptions, and rhythm in a variety of styles. This book is effective, fun, and a fine contribution to the literature.”\u003cbr\u003e— Matt Marvuglio, Dean, Professional Performance Division, Berklee College of Music\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral-bound, 211 pages, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Reading, Writing and Rhythmetic - Table of Contents\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Reading_Writing_and_Rhythmetic_-_Table_of_Contents.pdf?v=1781819896\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSample Pages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Reading, Writing and Rhythmetic - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Reading_Writing_and_Rhythmetic_-_Sample_Page_1.pdf?v=1781819896\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMemorizing One-Beat Sixteenth Note Words\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Reading, Writing and Rhythmetic - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Reading_Writing_and_Rhythmetic_-_Sample_Page_2.pdf?v=1781819896\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eExploring Minor Key Melodies with Solfege\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Reading, Writing and Rhythmetic - Sample Page\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/Reading_Writing_and_Rhythmetic_-_Sample_Page_3.pdf?v=1781819896\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTranscribing Jazz Solos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample Audio: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217954-48.mp3?v=1783018894\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Reading, Writing \u0026amp; Rhythmetic - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #48\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/1883217954-63.mp3?v=1783018894\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Reading, Writing \u0026amp; Rhythmetic - Sample Audio\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTrack #63\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoberta Radley is currently the Assistant Chair of the Ear Training department at Berklee College of Music. A Berklee graduate herself, she has been a member of the faculty since 1976. Her accomplishments as an educator earned her the “Outstanding Achievement in Music Education” award from the College. She has taught a wide range of ear training classes, using innovative methods to help students hear music more analytically, and to inspire students to develop their own unique musical voice. Ms. Radley is also the author of the much-celebrated book The Real Easy Ear Training Book, published by Sher Music Co.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sher Music Co.","offers":[{"title":"Print","offer_id":44168079114431,"sku":"207","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital (PDF)","offer_id":44168079147199,"sku":"e207","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9524\/5503\/files\/reading-writing-and-rhythmetic-by-roberta-radley.jpg?v=1774643771"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.shermusic.com\/collections\/books-by-roberta-radley.oembed","provider":"Sher Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}