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New Trend in Music
Features of content and arrangement

 
New Trend in Music Workbook (Book 1-3) series consists of three workbooks catering for Secondary 1 to Secondary 3 students. Each workbook, designed to complement the New Trend in Music series, is divided into four parts:

Part A: Unit Exercises

Through different forms of listening and exercises, students consolidate what they have learnt in each unit of the New Trend in Music textbooks. The workbook also contains suggested listening pieces and self-learning activities.


Part B: Wandering Through Western Music History

Information on composers and the characteristics of music from specific periods is provided. This is complemented with corresponding listening activities, giving students a better understanding of musical contexts as well as the ideas and techniques of composers of the periods.

  Appendix:
Book 1

The basic operations of the music notation MuseScore 3, the musical characteristics and singing techniques of the National Anthem are introduced and a chart of musical periods with composers is provided.

Book 2

A chart of musical periods with composers, the background of the National Anthem and occasions for its use, and an introduction of an online music notation tool, Noteflight, are provided.

Book 3

A chart of musical periods with composers is provided.

All excerpts of the Workbook have been uploaded in the “Workbook Listening Excerpts” section of the “Student’s Page” and “Teacher’s Page” of this website. Students can listen to the excerpts featured the exercises anytime.

Detail:

BOOK 1

Authors：New Trend in Music Editoral Board
ISBN: 978-988-8471-91-1
32 Pages
First Published：2022

Index:

Part A: Unit Exercises
1. You’ve Got Rhythm
2. Useful Scales
3. Melody Is All Around
4. How Much Do You Know About Tempo and Dynamics?
5. Amazing Articulation
6. Timbre of Instruments Making Music Colourful
7. Variety in Musical Phrases
8. Musical Form Forms Music
9. The Happy Lyricist

Part B: Wandering Through Western Music History
A. Baroque Period
B. Classical Period

Appendix
1. Musical Periods and Composers
2. Our National Anthem (I)
3. Basic Operations of MuseScore 3

BOOK 2

Authors：New Trend in Music Editoral Board
ISBN: 978-988-8471-92-8
32 Pages
First Published：2022

Index:

Part A: Unit Exercises
1. The Fun Music Rearrangement
2. Setting Existing Lyrics to New Melody
3. Let’s Create the Accompaniment
4. Discover the Texture of Music
5. Arranging Vocal Performance
6. Music for Different Occasions
7. The Important Role Of Music (I)
8. The Important Role Of Music (II)

Part B: Wandering Through Western Music History
A. Romantic Period
B. 20th Century Music

Appendix
1. Musical Periods and Composers
2. Our National Anthem (II)
3. Basic Operations of Online Music Notation Tool - Noteflight

BOOK 3

Authors：New Trend in Music Editoral Board
ISBN: 978-988-8471-93-5
32 Pages
First Published：2022

Index:

Part A: Unit Exercises
1. Songs of Nature
2. Hope of Peace
3. Salute to the Country
4. Let’s Talk About Cantonese Opera
5. What About Western Opera
6. The Journey of Musicals
7. Walk Forward Bravely
8. Devotion to School and Home

Part B: Wandering Through Music History
A. Western Music History Review
B. Pop Music
C. Cantonese Pop Songs
D. Chinese Instrumental Music

Appendix
Musical Periods and Composers
 


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