People ask us the difference between the two editions of Discovering Music – hard copy and online. In substance, the editions are virtually identical, but the method of delivery is different. The Online Edition offers greater flexibility, ease of use (for those attuned to navigating the web), and access to more ancillary materials. The Hard-Copy Edition is more suited to those who like to hold the materials in their hand or who want to put the course on the shelf when they have finished it (possibly to use again when a younger student comes of age).
The following chart may help identify key differences:
Hard CopyDVDs/CDs/Text |
Online EditionCircle of Scholars |
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Structure | 17 Units | 17 Units |
Video | 13+ hours on DVD | Same video streamed |
Coursebook | Spiral bound 230 pages | Same text on web pages |
Quizzes | Short Unit quizzes | Same quizzes on .pdf plus new automated quizzes |
Links for Further Study | URLs printed in book. Live links can be accessed online. | Live links to all materials. Links updated periodically. |
Listening | For all required musical selections, we provide links to two different audio subscription services that require a nominal fee. We also provide links to free video performances of all of the required and suggested listening. | The online edition provides the same links to performances as the hard-copy edition. |
Teacher’s Manual | Sold separately on CD-ROM ($12.95); includes scope and sequence and more rigorous quarterly testing. | Scope and sequence inherent in online structure. Other materials from Teacher’s Manual incorporated in online text. Quarterly tests in .pdf format. |
Image Galleries | Links to paintings and other visual materials are frequently included among Links for Further Study. | Key paintings and other visual materials displayed in online Galleries for each Unit. |
Viewing Guides | Included in Coursebook. Reproducible within the family. | Same as Coursebook in .pdf (printable) format. |
Consumables | May be reproduced within the family or purchased as .pdf download ($12.95). | Accessible within course in .pdf format. |
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