Clefi's Little Notebook
The inaugural release of the New Music Education School series is "Clefi's Little Notebook," crafted by the esteemed Czech music pedagogue and celebrated bassist Dr. Eva Sasinkova and beautifully illustrated by Czech illustrator Kateřina Kovářová, M.A. This bestselling workbook is designed to introduce children to essential music theory concepts delightfully and engagingly. Dr. Roman Placzek, an accomplished Czech-American cellist, educator, composer, and publisher, skillfully translated and adapted the content for English-speaking audiences.
This workbook is not just a tool for learning but also a fun and engaging journey for children to explore the world of sounds, tones, notes, musical clefs, scales, measures, and more. The exercises are designed to make learning enjoyable and hands-on, ensuring that children understand the concepts while having fun. The vibrant illustrations by a contemporary artist captivate young readers, further enriching their educational experience and sparking their interest in music.
A standout feature of this remarkable publication is "Clefi's Little Songbook," located at the end. This collection includes charming, simple Czech children's folk songs that complement the lessons throughout the book. Dr. Placzek's adaptations and translations of the song lyrics enhance accessibility, making this a must-have resource for every music studio and classroom.
About Dr. Eva's New Music Education School Series
To enhance the musical journey for our young musicians, we provide an engaging and informative book titled Clefi's Musical Instruments. This resource allows young musicians to explore the history of contemporary musical instruments and their fundamental families. Additionally, Dr. Eva has prepared three volumes of Clefi's Music Workbooks. These workbooks are designed to help aspiring musicians practice their newly acquired skills and knowledge while discovering intriguing facts about the nuances of music, musical symbols, and notation through fun and interactive exercises, rhymes, and songs. Furthermore, these books are a natural bridge between Clefi's Little Notebook and the more advanced Clefi's Music Notebooks.
Clefi's Music Notebooks 1, 2, 3, and 4 (currently being translated and adapted for English speaking readership) are designed to follow Clefi's Little Notebook. These four beautifully designed, full-color music textbooks are notable for their unique conceptual design. Each volume can be used independently as a complete unit. However, the author also designed them to work together as a cohesive method, allowing children to thoroughly understand the fundamentals of music theory in a friendly and engaging manner.