Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory: A Complete Self-Study Course for All Musicians (Book & 2 CDs)

Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory: A Complete Self-Study Course for All Musicians (Book & 2 CDs)

This practical, easy-to-use, self-study course is perfect for pianists, guitarists, instrumentalists, vocalists, songwriters, arrangers and composers, and includes ear training CDs to help develop your musical ear. In this all-in-one theory course, you will learn the essentials of music through 75 concise lessons, practice your music reading and writing skills in the exercises, improve your listening skills with the enclosed ear training CDs, and test your knowledge with a review that completes each of the 18 units. Answers are included in the back of the book for all exercises, ear training and review.

  • UPC: 038081232973
  • ASIN: 0739036351
  • ISBN: 0739036351
  • Brand: Alfred
  • Manufacturer: Alfred Music

Berklee Music Theory Book 1

Berklee Music Theory Book 1

(Berklee Methods). This essential method features rigorous, hands-on, "ears-on" practice exercises that help you explore the inner working of music, presenting notes, scales, and rhythms as they are heard in pop, jazz, and blues. You will learn and build upon the basic concepts of music theory with written exercises, listening examples, and ear training exercises. The online audio examples will help reinforce lessons as you begin to build a solid musical foundation. Now available with an answer key!

  • UPC: 884088522742
  • ASIN: 0876391102
  • ISBN: 0876391102
  • Brand: Berklee Press Publications
  • Manufacturer: Berklee Press

Music Theory: From Beginner to Expert - The Ultimate Step-By-Step Guide to Understanding and Learning Music Theory Effortlessly

Music Theory: From Beginner to Expert - The Ultimate Step-By-Step Guide to Understanding and Learning Music Theory Effortlessly

Unique, Practical and Straightforward Way to Learn Music Theory and Become a Better Musician, Even if You're a Complete Beginner!Updated and Massively Expanded Edition with New Exercises, and New Content!This book also features the links to Audio Examples (hosted on external website) so you can hear some music theory concepts in action and understand them better!Have you ever wanted:To know how understanding music theory can make you a better player (on any instrument)?To unlock the mysteries of notes, intervals, music scales, modes, keys, circle of fifths, chords and chord progressions, and other important concepts in music, and how they all relate to one another?To get a deep understanding of scales, modes and chords, where they come from, what are the different types that exist, how they're built, and how to use any chord or scale in your playing?To learn how to form, name and play any chord that is possible to play?To learn how rhythm works and how to master your rhythm and timing skills that will make you sound like a pro on any instrument?To know the magic behind all the beautiful music that you love and how you can (re)create it by yourself?To get a wide perspective on tonal harmony and how melody, harmony, and rhythm work together?To understand composition and improvisation, and how to use voice leading and chord inversions to create beautiful harmonies?To get a grasp on the advanced concepts (such as modal playing, atonality, polychords and polytonality, free music, etc.) that usually only advanced jazz musicians may consider using?But...Have you ever had trouble learning music theory or thought that it wasn't necessary, boring or too hard to learn?If you find yourself in any of this, then this book is what you need. It covers pretty much everything that anyone who plays or wants to play music, and wishes to become a better musician, should know.The book is structured in a way that makes it very easy to follow, digest and internalize all important concepts ... [Read More]

  • ASIN: 1986061833
  • ISBN: 1986061833
  • Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory, Bk 1-3: Ear Training, 2 CDs

Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory, Bk 1-3: Ear Training, 2 CDs

Alfred'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. The Ear-Training CDs include recordings of acoustic instruments to be used with the Student Books in the series. These Ear-Training CDs correlate with Volume 1-3 (Complete) of the Student Books. 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.

  • UPC: 038081165660
  • ASIN: 0739020137
  • ISBN: 0739020137
  • Brand: Alfred
  • Manufacturer: Alfred Music

Garage Band Theory: Music theory for non music majors - practical, useful theory for living-room pickers and working musicians who want to be able to think ... Tools the Pro's Use to Play by Ear Book 1)

Garage Band Theory: Music theory for non music majors - practical, useful theory for living-room pickers and working musicians who want to be able to think ... Tools the Pro's Use to Play by Ear Book 1)

This is non-academic, practical, useful theory for living-room pickers and working musicians who want to be able to think coherently about music in order to ask questions and understand answers about the music they want to play.The stuff in GBT is about understanding The Beatles and the Rolling Stones, Cole Porter and Duke Ellington, The Grateful Dead and Vampire Weekend. It's NOT about analyzing Bach Fugues.... but you'll be able to if you want to. It was written for the 99% of musicians who are NOT music majors by a incorrigible honky-tonk guitar player who plays by ear ... but understands the relevant vocabulary and what's sensible and useful for MOST players."A full course of study under one cover, "Garage Band Theory" is impressively informed and informative. It's practical and insightful, and should be considered an essential resource for any aspiring musician. The chapter quizzes (and answer keys) make it an excellent guide for all music teachers as well as home-schooling parents who have rudimentary skills on any instrument.Exceptionally 'user friendly' in organization and presentation "Garage Band Theory" is very highly recommended."James A Cox - Midwest Book Review - Publisher's Weekly"Garage Band Theory is a must for any musician." Rodney Crowell"Don't be put off by this giant book - Duke's got the secrets of the universe in here. Quite simply, this is the most comprehensive book on music theory I've ever seen." Bill Payne (Little Feat)"Something for every musician at any level. Especially helpful is the musical notation and tablature for a variety of instruments. This book inspires me to learn and practice more."Sam Bush"Garage Band Theory is a veritable encyclopedia of useful tools and tips.This book lifts the lid off the "black box" of music theory and let's the light shine in - and in a fun, practical way.This is a book which should be left handily lying around the living room, bedside, studio, classroom, (restroom?) - ready to be dipped into at any t... [Read More]

  • ASIN: B017RPCDDW
  • Manufacturer: Cowboy Heaven Publishing

Music Theory for Guitarists: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask (Guitar Method)

Music Theory for Guitarists: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask (Guitar Method)

(Guitar Method). Guitarists of all levels will find a wealth of practical music knowledge in this special book with online audio access. Veteran guitarist and author Tom Kolb dispels the mysteries of music theory using plain and simple terms and diagrams. The accompanying recordings provide 94 tracks of music examples, scales, modes, chords, ear training, and much more! To access audio visit: www.halleonard.com/mylibrary

  • UPC: 073999957907
  • ASIN: 063406651X
  • ISBN: 063406651X
  • Brand: Hal Leonard
  • Manufacturer: Hal Leonard

Music Theory Workbook: For All Musicians

Music Theory Workbook: For All Musicians

(Music Instruction). A self-study course with illustrations & examples for you to write & check your answers. Topics include: major and minor scales; modes and other scales; harmony; intervals; chord structure; chord progressions and substitutions; and more. This workbook contains essential "backbone" concepts for working musicians. These are the things you must know. It may take a year to work through and thoroughly understand and memorize all that is in this book and a lifetime to perfect it. But that's okay: You will own this valuable resource and have it for handy reference.

  • UPC: 884088666989
  • ASIN: 147680852X
  • ISBN: 147680852X
  • Brand: Hal Leonard
  • Manufacturer: Hal Leonard Corporation

Basic Music Theory: How to Read, Write, and Understand Written Music (4th ed.)

Basic Music Theory: How to Read, Write, and Understand Written Music (4th ed.)

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. Lessons are short, well-paced and enjoyable. Whether you're a beginner of any age, whether you're an experienced player who wants to bone up on your theory, or whether you teach music and need a fun way to do it, you'll find this book valuable and will refer to it again and again.You will discover how easy it is to: * Learn quickly and efficiently with easy lessons designed by a professional teacher. * Learn the symbols used in written music. * Understand the terms musicians use. * Learn the piano keyboard and the guitar fretboard. * Use memory devices to learn terms and symbols. * Use the included study guides to remember it all. * Apply what you have learned with short, easy Practical Use sections at the end of each Chapter. * Tune in to radio shows, television shows and the Internet to find musicians demonstrating great music.With Interludes On: * How to practice. Some topics: equipment, how to improve, ear training, listening, private teachers. * Conducting. What does all that arm-waving mean? How does it help? Find the answers and learn how! * Learn Some Italian. Many musical terms are in Italian. Learn them in this section. * Ultra-brief history of music notation.Special Features: * Piano Keyboard w/ Note Names * Guitar Fingerboard w/ Note Names * Practice Aids * Staff Paper * Specially Designed Reviews * Practical Use Exercises * Extensively Cross-Referenced * Musical Terms Dictionary * Book Index* If you are a teacher, you might be interested in the FREE Teacher's Supplement. It contains quizzes and keys, each with four different versions to curb cheating.

  • ASIN: B001KW08ZY
  • Manufacturer: Sol Ut Press

Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory, Bk 1

Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory, Bk 1

Alfred'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 1 (Lessons 1-25): Staff, Notes and Pitches * Treble & Bass Clefs * Grand Staff & Ledger Lines * Note Values * Measure, Bar Line and Double Bar * 2/4, 3/4 & 4/4 Time Signatures * Whole, Half & Quarter Notes/Rests * Dotted Half & Quarter Notes * Ties & Slurs * Repeat Sign, 1st & 2nd Endings * Eighth Notes & Rests * Dynamic Signs, Tempo Marks & Articulation * D.C., D.S., Coda & Fine * Flats, Sharps & Naturals * Whole & Half Step, Enharmonic Notes. 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.

  • UPC: 038081149165
  • ASIN: 0882848941
  • ISBN: 0882848941
  • Brand: Alfred
  • Manufacturer: Alfred Music

Music in Theory and Practice Volume 1

Music in Theory and Practice Volume 1

This best-selling text gives music majors and minors a solid foundation in the theory of music. It strengthens their musical intuition, builds technical skills, and helps them gain interpretive insights. The goal of the text is to instruct readers on the practical application of knowledge. The analytical techniques presented are carefully designed to be clear, uncomplicated, and readily applicable to any repertoire. The two-volume format ensures exhaustive coverage and maximum support for students and faculty alike. Volume I serves as a general introduction to music theory while Volume II offers a survey of the theoretical underpinnings of musical styles and forms from Gregorian Chant through the present day. The supplemental instructor's materials provide clear-cut solutions to assignment materials. Music in Theory and Practice is a well-rounded textbook that integrates the various components of musical structure and makes them accessible to students at the undergraduate level.

  • ASIN: B00HZ3BBHG
  • Manufacturer: HSSL