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I swept the usenets uncriticvally for every ebook I could find relating to the subject, weeded out the dupes and fakes, and wrapped it up. I haven't read even a percentage of it yet, so don't blame me if some of it's crap. I have skimmed quite a few of them, and there are great lessons to be had even for advanced academics; read Schoenberg's Fundamentals only if you are in a daring mood. However the complete basics are covered as well: both dummies' and complete idiots' guides are included.
There are some great listening excersises for both singers and guitarists and even thought I havent been labelling the books by difficulty, it sohuld be the simplest task to read them progreessively judging merely by the titles.
Complete with a helpful audio CD, practice concepts, and exercises, this clear and easy-to-follow book-plus package takes you from music enthusiast to true musician in no time, regardless of what instrument you play! Get A Copy. Paperback , pages. More Details Original Title. Other Editions 2. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details.
More filters. Sort order. Feb 23, David Gustafson rated it it was amazing. For those of you budding musicians without a formal music education, eventually you are going to want to taste the very addictive opioid of music theory to kick-up the mastery of your chosen instrument. View all 6 comments. Apr 03, Gabriel McWethy rated it liked it Shelves: 3-star-books , nonfiction , music-and-art. There is nothing wrong with the info in this book, but it is so condensed that following along became impossible.
Music Theory is such a broad topic, and there should have been more refreshers and exercises. Also, if a third edition ever comes out, I would recommend an answer key for the quizzes. Jan 10, James Piper rated it really liked it Shelves: 1-non , 6-non-fiction , 8-music , 2-non.
It covers the basics of modern Western music theory but not everything. The text includes numerous pages of exercises, but I can't find the solutions to check the results. No matter. I use musictheory. I have no affiliation with the web site.
Apr 26, Al Maki rated it liked it Shelves: music , bits-and-pieces. Exercises in second edition are better than in first. There are many subjects that we learn in a somewhat haphazard fashion, a bit at a time, in whatever sequence the information arrives. That's the way I have absorbed music theory up until now. Even when sitting in on a weekend class being presented to my son, I wasn't starting from a point suited to where I or he was.
I believe the first lesson of that class presented a mnemonic device for remembering the number of sharps in major keys: Cats Go Down After Eating Breakfast. Knowing only disjoin There are many subjects that we learn in a somewhat haphazard fashion, a bit at a time, in whatever sequence the information arrives.
Knowing only disjointed bits and pieces of a topic like this leads to a feeling of discomfort. I had to find a textbook to study from start to finish. This one served the purpose. Once or twice I felt the sequence in which material was presented might not be quite right. For example, fairly early on the author says keys with sharps have only sharps and keys with flats have only flats, but then says that isn't always true for harmonic and melodic minor scales.
This before ever mentioning their existence. I think someone coming in with no prior knowledge might be unnecessarily confused there. But that's just a quibble. On the other hand, I like the opportunity it provides to analyze or reverse-engineer familiar works of music to see how their composers made use of the principles taught here.
I should also mention that a few topics were apparently not covered here, or at least I could not find them e. Between the two of them, pretty much all the bases are covered.
Apr 09, Thuys added it. The last two chapters about jazz harmony and transposition are real hard core I get lost from the part of extended intervals , but you could easily get through others with the author explaining in a very friendly way. Oct 17, Sens rated it it was amazing. The best music theory book for self-taught beginners. May 01, liindalisten rated it it was amazing Shelves: music.
It explains one thing at a time starting with simple theory and gradually it becomes quite complex. Many graphics along the way to have a better understanding as you are reading but always best to practice on your piano. This is not a book to read from beginning to end. I use it as a "study" book. While learning your instrument, I recommend to read one Chapter at a time until you fully understand the topic until moving on to the next Chapter.
If you have to back track on a few things, don't worry it's normal. Music theory takes time to understand and apply. Take your time and enjoy your instrument. Dec 21, Richard Pohl rated it it was amazing. Apr 30, Alejandro rated it it was ok.
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