The Ultimate Guide to Reading and Writing Music is a combined textbook and workbook, written specifically for use by teachers of Music and students, to easily teach all elements of Music Theory up to GCSE or ABRSM Grade 5 Theory level.

Each chapter covers a new area of Music Theory, containing information for understanding the concepts, explanations, and methods to be used when answering questions, followed by a Test Yourself section where students can practice exam style questions to embed understanding. All answers are provided in the back of the book.

The Ultimate Guide to Reading and Writing Music can be used concurrently with any scheme of work in lessons, as weekly homework tasks for students or as a complete module of work. The book could also be used by non-specialists, such as cover teachers, saving teachers even more time by removing the need to look for cover worksheets online, or for use by schools with no specialist music teachers on staff. It is also an invaluable tool for self-learners.

All resources for teaching music theory are in one place for teaching to Years 7 – 11 and all musical concepts are explained with clear, accessible language and relevant images to make understanding difficult concepts easier. Also, the theory concepts are explained in multiple ways so that teachers have alternative strategies to communicate concepts if the main method of communication does not stick with pupils, with alternative methods for answering questions given.

The Ultimate Guide to Reading and Writing Music removes the need for hours of planning time and allows music teachers to focus on lesson delivery and pupil understanding. It has been written in line with National Curriculum guidelines.