Download or read book All about Music Theory written by Mark Harrison and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2009-07-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the fundamentals of music, covering such topics as music notation, scales and modes, chord progression, and song form and structure.
Download or read book Theory is Fun written by Maureen Cox and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Music Theory Is Fun written by Maureen Cox and published by Mimast Incorporated. This book was released on 2018-06-29 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Music Theory is Fun Book 1, is the first in the newly revised five-book series by Maureen Cox. Using an attractive layout with clear examples and illustrations together with activities to reinforce learning and understanding, this book covers in an easy step-by-step approach: Treble clef, bass clef, notes and letter names Time names and values Dotted notes, tied notes and rests Accidentals, tones and semitones Key signatures and scales Degrees of the scale, intervals and tonic triads Time signatures and bar lines Writing music and answering rhythms At the end of the book there is a dictionary of musical terms and signs. In response to popular demand, Maureen Cox has added a new feature: a collection of puzzles and quizzes and a set of ten one-page tests of questions typically encountered in exams. A book of answers to the quizzes and test questions is forthcoming.
Download or read book Music Theory Is Fun Books 1 to 5 Omnibus written by Maureen C Cox and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-29 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Music Theory is Fun: Books 1 to 5 Omnibus is the complete set of the series of five separately published books Music Theory is Fun by Maureen Cox . This omnibus edition provides a convenient step-by-step, easy to follow course for anyone learning to sing or to play an instrument, studying the theory of music or revising for examinations. These books cover: key signatures scales - major, harmonic & melodic minor, chromatic regular and irregular time signatures and rhythms intervals and chords perfect, imperfect and plagal cadences concert pitch & transposition short & open score accidentals & ornaments composing a melody for instrument or voice instruments of the orchestra; At the end of the omnibus there is a full dictionary of French, German and Italian musical terms as well as common alternative terms, and a list of signs.
Download or read book Theory Is Fun Grade 1 written by Maureen Cox and published by Conran Octopus. This book was released on 1993 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Music Theory For Dummies written by Michael Pilhofer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-07-11 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tune in to how music really works Whether you’re a student, a performer, or simply a fan, this book makes music theory easy, providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts, artistry, and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You’ll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals of knocking out beats, reading scores, and anticipating where a piece should go, giving you a deeper perspective on the works of others — and bringing an extra dimension to your own. Tracking to a typical college-level course, Music Theory For Dummies breaks difficult concepts down to manageable chunks and takes into account every aspect of musical production and appreciation — from the fundamentals of notes and scales to the complexities of expression and instrument tone color. It also examines the latest teaching techniques — all the more important as the study of music, now shown to provide cognitive and learning benefits for both children and adults, becomes more prevalent at all levels. Master major and minor scales, intervals, pitches, and clefs Understand basic notation, time signals, tempo, dynamics, and navigation Employ melodies, chords, progressions, and phrases to form music Compose harmonies and accompanying melodies for voice and instruments Wherever you want to go musically — as a writer or performer, or just as someone who wants to enjoy music to its fullest — this approachable guide gives you everything you need to hear!
Download or read book Edly s Music Theory for Practical People written by Ed Roseman and published by . This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Music Instruction). Unique, conversational and sometimes humorous, this is a theory book people will actually want to read! Presented in a full-color format with illustrations, charts, diagrams and workbook exercises, Edly's Music Theory for Practical People applies to all instrumentalists and singers, from teens to adults. Topics include: notation, natural & chromatic alphabets, scales, keys & key signatures, intervals, chords, ear-training, and much more. This third edition also features new advanced topics, such as: voicings, chord extensions & alterations, voice leading, reharmonization, melodic harmonization, and harmonic analysis. This book transforms the topic that music students love to hate into something they can't help but enjoy!
Download or read book The Jazz Theory Book written by Mark Levine and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2011-01-12 with total page 725 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most highly-acclaimed jazz theory book ever published! Over 500 pages of comprehensive, but easy to understand text covering every aspect of how jazz is constructed---chord construction, II-V-I progressions, scale theory, chord/scale relationships, the blues, reharmonization, and much more. A required text in universities world-wide, translated into five languages, endorsed by Jamey Aebersold, James Moody, Dave Liebman, etc.
Download or read book Music Theory For Dummies written by Michael Pilhofer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-25 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many 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.
Download or read book Basic Music Theory written by Jonathan Harnum and published by Questions Ink. Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Basic Music Theory takes you through the sometimes confusing world of written music with a clear, concise style that is at times funny and always friendly. The book is written by an experienced teacher using methods refined over more than ten years in his private teaching studio and in schools. --from publisher description.
Download or read book Music Theory in One Lesson written by Ross Trottier and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-08-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This powerful little 52 page music theory book is a great place to start for any music lover wanting to understand how music works. Also a YouTube sensation with over a quarter million students, this method shines a fresh light on music theory. The most basic and necessary topics in music theory are covered in depth here, using easy to understand visual aids and straight-forward English. This book applies to anyone who plays any instrument. The Musical Alphabet - Begin to associate pitch with letters. Scales - Use those letters to build scales, the most basic building block in music. Intervals and Musical Distance - Use scales to build intervals and create beautiful harmony. Melody - Use scales to create beautiful melodies. Harmony - Create chord progressions that make your melodies sing. Inverting Intervals and Chords - Learn to manipulate your intervals and chords for more interesting sounds. The Tritone - Use this spicy interval to create tension and resolution in your audience. Other Types of Chords and Their Functions - More chord flavors so you can begin mixing unique sounds together. The Circle of Fifths - This secret ingredient for knowing all chords and scales instantly is covered in depth. Borrowing Across Keys - Learn to borrow from other scales to create a mixture of feeling. Modes - Learn modes to create even more melodies!
Download or read book My First Music Theory Book written by Lina Ng and published by Made Easy (Alfred). This book was released on 2008-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A colorful, imaginative, and highly absorbing introduction to music theory for the younger student. Packed with exciting exercises and entertaining characters, this is the ideal introduction to theory for a young instrumentalist.
Download or read book Music Theory Made Easy for Kids Level 1 written by Lina Ng and published by Made Easy (Alfred). This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an introduction to music theory for young learners that includes colorful illustrations and exercises that teach such concepts as note types, names, and counts.
Download or read book The Complete Musician written by Steven Geoffrey Laitz and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with music fundamentals, The Complete Musician covers all the topics necessary for a thorough understanding of undergraduate music theory by focusing on music in context. Rather than rote learning of concepts and terms, this text emphasizes that understanding how theory intersectswith composition and performance is key to seeing its relevance to students' wider musical lives.
Download or read book The Music Theory Songbook written by Joseph Hollings and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2011-07-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty fun songs that help teach music theory to children and young students. These songs, with full piano accompaniment and guitar chords, are great for kids, turn lyrics into music, and are ideal for a classroom setting, individual music lessons, or learn at home. Each song is followed by an explanation of the theory. This page provides the necessary "Preparation" for the song (what the student needs to know to make sense of the song), and shows the "Lyrics in Action" by explaining the theory in the lyrics line by line. Piano/Vocal/Guitar
Download or read book Basic Rudiments written by Glory St. Germain and published by Gloryland Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Basic Rudiments Music Theory Answer Book (Ultimate Music Theory) is easy to use and is identical to the Basic Rudiments Music Theory Workbook. Basic Music Theory Answer Book (148 pages) features these concepts and more! MATCHING BOOK - Same orientation and page numbers as workbook EASY FORMAT - Hand written answers to provide effortless reading SAVES TIME - Quick and accurate marking during lesson time CONVENIENT RESOURCE - Instant access to handy answer pages Ultimate Music Theory's time saving accelerated learning techniques will empower you to: Learn Music Faster - Proven Step-by-Step System! Master Musicianship Skills - Excellence in Online Courses! Teach with Passion - UMT Techniques Build Confidence! Make More Money - UMT Certification Course for Teachers! Build Knowledge - Online Music Courses, Music Theory Workbooks & Answers, Theory Exams & Answer Books, Ultimate Music Theory App and More!"Enriching Lives Through Music Education"
Download or read book Theory and Harmony written by Joe Dineen and published by Music Sales. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Music Sales America). The ultimate compact reference book of theory and harmony. Contains essential, basic information relating to all aspects of music rudiments, counterpoint, harmony and orchestration. An excellent guide for both amateur, and professional musicians.
