The Everything Music Theory Book
Author: Marc Schonbrun
Publisher: Adams Media
Published: 2006-12-10
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9781593376529
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIncludes audio compact disc (cd).
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Music Theory 101
Author: Brian Boone
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2017-08-08
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 1507203667
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCovers everything novice musicians and lifelong learners need to know. Full of music trivia, music history, comprehensive instruction and visual aids, music symbols, and chords throughout. This is a crash course in music theory that even professionals will enjoy.
The Everything Music Theory Book, 3rd Edition
Author: Marc Schonbrun
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2025-01-14
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 1507223374
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMaster the fundamentals of music with the updated edition of The Everything Music Theory Book that features online audio examples, challenging practice exercises, and hundreds of illustrations so you can take your understanding to the next level. The Everything Music Theory Book, 3rd Edition is your comprehensive guide to mastering the essential tools needed to read, play, and comprehend music. Whether you’re a new student or an intermediate musician, this book offers a complete educational package that teaches you a deeper understanding of music. Learn how chords and scales are constructed, how rhythm works, and how to understand complex time signatures. Discover how to identify a key and how keys are organized. Gain insights into how composers and musicians think about songwriting. Each chapter includes several Etudes—focused practice exercises—that test and reinforce your newfound understanding of music theory. With hundreds of illustrations and helpful audio examples, this book ensures you grasp every concept thoroughly. So grab a pencil, tune your instrument, and become a better musician without missing a beat!
The Everything Essential Music Theory Book
Author: Marc Schonbrun
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2014-09-05
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 1440583390
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMusic has always played an important role in everyday life. This compact volume covers the basics of music theory, as Schonbrun takes you through the very glue that holds music together.
Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory
Author: Andrew Surmani
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780739045480
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlfreds Essentials of Music Theory is designed for students of any age, whether listeners or performers, who want to have a better understanding of the language of music. In this all-in-one theory course, you will learn the essentials of music through concise lessons, practice your music reading and writing skills in the exercises, improve your listening skills with the available ear-training CDs (included with this item), and test your knowledge with a review that completes each unit.This Alto Clef edition includes primarily alto clef examples, but also presents treble and bass clef examples. The Student Complete Book includes Books 1-3 in a spiral-bound format.Book 1 (Lessons 1-25): Staff, Notes and PitchesTreble & Bass ClefsGrad Staff & Ledger LinesNote ValuesMeasure, Bar Line and Double Bar2/4, 3/4 & 4/4 Time SignaturesWhole, Half & Quarter Notes/RestsDotted Half & Quarter NotesTies & SlursRepeat Sign, 1st & 2nd Endings
Music Theory For Dummies
Author: Michael Pilhofer
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2011-02-25
Total Pages: 362
ISBN-13: 111805444X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMany people grimace at the sound of music theory. It can conjure up bad memories of grade school music classes, rattle the brains of college students, and make self-taught musicians feel self-defeated. Music Theory may seem tedious and unnecessary, especially since not many people can read music. Luckily, Music Theory for Dummies shows you the fun and easy way to understanding the concepts needed to compose, deconstruct, and comprehend music. This helpful guide will give you a great grasp of: Note value and counting notes Treble and bass clefs Time signatures and measures Naturalizing the rhythm Tempo and dynamic Tone, color, and harmonics Half steps and whole steps Harmonic and melodic intervals Key signatures and circles of fifths Scales, chords, and their progressions Elements of form Music theory’s fascinating history This friendly guide not only explores these concepts, it provides examples of music to compliment them so you can hear how they sound firsthand. With a bonus CD that demonstrates these ideas with musical excerpts on guitar and piano, this hands-on resource will prove to you that music theory is as enjoyable as it is useful. Don’t get discouraged by the seemingly complicated written structure. With Music Theory for Dummies, understanding music has never been easier! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Basic Music Theory By Joe Procopio
Author: Joe Procopio
Publisher: JoeCopio Music LLC
Published: 2016-03-31
Total Pages: 80
ISBN-13: 1483566951
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBASIC MUSIC THEORY By Joe Procopio Basic Music Theory by Joe Procopio is the only music theory book to receive the coveted 5 Star Award from the respected International Book Review Company Reader’s Favorite. It is simply the best and easiest to read book about the basics in music. It teaches you how to quickly hear and understand everything essential in the art of sound. Basic Music Theory by Joe Procopio is designed for the non-musician and the musician alike. It is the first step to take for anyone who is not trained as a musician but who wants to become one. It is also a sure step for many musician’s to complete their understanding of the tools of music and the core vocabulary used in the craft. Now, for the first time, an inexpensive, easy to read, easy to understand text is available for everyone to know what chords, scales, keys, notes and intervals are. More importantly, Basic Music Theory by Joe Procopio will not only give you the necessary knowledge needed to know the art of music but it will also provide you with the critical skills required to create your own. In addition, the author has included his own unique 48 Chord System that allows anyone to learn all their chords in one easy enjoyable exercise. This exclusive piece can be played with one hand on the piano ( and on other instruments ) by anyone - as is shown in the book. This exercise alone is worth more than the value of many music textbooks. “Basic Music Theory eliminates all fear of music. It helps you become a musician with confidence; a master musician. It is specifically written to magnify your love of music and, in doing so, will greatly enhance and enrich your life.” “To be sure, I have had more than 50 years of successful teaching and performing for many of the nation’s top recording artists behind me using the techniques found in this book. Thousands of people, many of them successful students and artists from all over the world, have sent me personal testimonials to confirm their musical achievements and their joy.
Music Theory
Author: Barrett Tagliarino
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 92
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn introduction to music theory that offers detailed explanations of topics such as rhythm, pitch, scales, intervals, chords, harmony, and form, and includes illustrations and exercises. Includes CD.
Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory, Bk 3
Author: Andrew Surmani
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Published: 2011-04
Total Pages: 44
ISBN-13: 9780882848969
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlfred's Essentials of Music Theory is designed for students of any age, whether listeners or performers, who want to have a better understanding of the language of music. In this all-in-one theory course, you will learn the essentials of music through concise lessons, practice your music reading and writing skills in the exercises, improve your listening skills with the available ear-training CDs (sold separately), and test your knowledge with a review that completes each unit. Computer software is also available with randomized drilling of the material and scorekeeping. Book 3 (Lessons 51-75): 1st & 2nd Inversions of Triads * Inversions of V7 Chords * Figured Bass * Major Chord Progressions * Minor Scales, Minor Triads * Augmented & Diminished Triads * Primary Triads in Minor Keys * Minor Chord Progressions * Modes * Harmonizing a Melody in Major and Minor Keys * Broken Chords & Arpeggiated Accompaniments * Passing and Neighboring Tones * Composing a Melody in Major and Minor Keys * 12-Bar Blues Chord Progression & Blues Scale * Basic Forms of Music. The complete line of Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory includes Student Books, a Teacher's Answer Key, Ear-Training CDs, Double Bingo games, Flash Cards, Reproducible Teacher's Activity Kits, and interactive software for students and teachers in private study, studio and network environments.
The Everything Reading Music Book
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Published: 2010
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMusic is a wonderfully creative outlet as well as a great hobby and profession. Regardless of your skill level, everyone starts in the same place with the same understanding of music theory. Perfect for the beginner or the musicologist who wants to brush up on the skills and techniques to understanding music, The Everything Reading Music Book takes the mystery out of how music works, how music is created and why you should love it. You'll learn about: Clefs and bars; Octaves and notes; Reading music; Music theory; and more. The Everything Reading Music Book is a valuable resource that provides the information you need to comprehend music. Written by an accomplished musician-teacher, this text will guide you through the notes, chords, and tones and will have you jammin' in no time. The e-book version of this title does not include a CD.
