Music theory 101 : from keys and scales to rhythm and melody, an essential primer on the basics of music theory
(2017)

Nonfiction

Book

Call Numbers:
781/BOONE,B

Availability

Locations Call Number Status
Adult Nonfiction 781/BOONE,B Available

Details

PUBLISHED
New York : Adams Media, 2017
©2017
EDITION
First Adams Media hardcover edition
DESCRIPTION

256 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color), music ; 20 cm

ISBN/ISSN
9781507203668, 1507203667
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

Subtitle on spine: A crash course in music theory

The basics of music -- Intervals -- The major and minor scales -- Musical keys and key signatures -- Modes and other scales -- Chords -- Chord inversions and progressions -- Exploring harmony -- Reading music -- Expression markings and other symbols -- Applying musical theroy knowledge -- Final Exam: Analyzing a piece of music

Covers everything novice musicians and lifelong learners need to know. Full of music trivia, music history, comprehensive instruction and visual aids, music symbols, and cords throughout. This is a crash course in music therory that even professionals will enjoy

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