Music Theory for Dummiesï¿½

Name: Music Theory for Dummiesï¿½
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ISBN: 9781118095508

ISBN-10: 1118095502

ISBN-13: 9781118095508

Edition: 2nd 2012

Authors: Michael Pilhofer, Holly Day

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Grasp the concepts needed to compose, deconstruct, and comprehend music Whether you're a student of music or a music lover, Music Theory For Dummies presents you with essential information on how to read, write, and understand music, as well as helpful hints on composing, arranging, and creating original melodies, harmonies, and chords. Music Theory For Dummies gives you a friendly, unintimidating overview of the material covered in a typical college-level course and makes music theory easy to understand. It includes updated information on current teaching techniques; the newest music examples and genres; information on mastering major and minor scales, using intervals, and recognizing…

Book details

List price: $16.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 11/10/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.122
Language: English



Introduction



Getting Started with Music Theory



What Is Music Theory, Anyway?



Determining What Notes Are Worth



Giving It a Rest



Introducing Time Signatures



Playing with Beat



Putting Notes Together



Music Notes (And Where to Find Them)



Mastering the Major and Minor Scales



Key Signatures and the Circle of Fifths



Intervals: The Distance between Pitches



Chord Building



Chord Progressions



Musical Expression through Form, Tempo, Dynamics, and More



The Building Blocks of Music: Rhythm, Melody, Harmony, and Song Form



Relying on Classical Forms



Tapping Into Popular Genres and Forms



Creating Varied Sound through Tempo and Dynamics



Instrument Tone Color and Acoustics



The Part of Tens



Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Music Theory



Ten Valuable Music Resources



Ten Music Theorists You Should Know About



Appendixes



On the CD



Chord Chart



Glossary


Index