As with many other chapters, I battled with the inclusion of this chapter in the book.
However, the fact that I will not be with you in class compels me to add as much supporting material as I can.
When discussing music it is often difficult to refer to the concepts of music without using musical language — so I had to find a workaround.
I did not intend to teach you musical notation, but because it facilitates learning how to sing, and it enhances your perception of music, we should look into it. It is not required; but it is desirable.
The use of musical language is the preferred approach in APEL. It makes communication and training easier and effective.
Some of the concepts and examples require aural demonstration of some sort. By following the references at the end of this book, you will find the corresponding tracks on the audio supplements161 distributed with the book.
