After all the "heavy" aural training and scale writing, I like to add something light and fun. Here's Unit 8, an interesting diversion of ties, slurs, and intro to dynamic and style markings. The emphasis is on being able to pronounce, identify, explain, and redraw the various symbols. We also break down basic drum rolls.I like to do a quick Italian language pronunciation lesson too, and have kids yelling "CrescENDO!" by the time they're leaving class. As always, I teach why things are the way t