Media Type : Book Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Number of pages : 80 Hundreds of musical components related to melody, harmony, and rhythm are blended together to make music. The study of these elements is called music theory. This book explains basic music theory as it relates to the needs of the average musician. It covers basic music reading with note names and time values, accidentals, ties, and other symbols and terms, as well as the theory behind the most common scales and chords. Quizzes throughout the book reinforce key concepts.

Media Type : Book Level : Beginning Musical Genre : All Styles Number of pages : 72 A thorough, easily understood workbook of basic music fundamentals. Includes many examples and exercises, as well as an excellent section on harmony. Designed for individual group study. A good supplement to any basic method and a valuable text for any music student.

How To Blitz! ABRSM Theory Grade 5 (2018 Revision) includes everything you'll need to blitz your Grade 5 ABRSM Theory exam. With full guidance to the entire syllabus more information revision exercisesand worksheets than any other theory textbook and possibly the clearest and easiest section on music notation we've ever seen the book makes working towards the ABRSM Theory accessible and enjoyable for students. Featuringquizzes games multiple choice word searches and more the book manages to make what is usually a dreaded topic into something fun. Although music theory applies to all instruments the Piano keyboard makes visualisationeasier  so lots of these diagrams are included to help students understand concepts more easily. 

Il metodo Lezioni di teoria musicale percezione e lettura intonata è articolatoin due parti ciascuna articolata in venti unità didattiche. In ogni unità viene approfondito uno specifico aspetto teorico e vengono proposti esercizi percettivi e di esecuzione intonata la cui successione obbedisce ad un principio di gradualità che persegue l?acquisizione di una adeguata consapevolezza dei meccanismi che sorreggono la costruzione melodica tonale.Il percorso didattico complessivo ? di cui è parte integrante il metodo multimediale100 dettati melodici degli stessi autori ? si costituisce quale premessaper i successivi studi di armonia e per le più complesse attività percettive afferenti alla disciplina che nel curriculum degli studi accademici è denominata ear training.Il percorso formativo proposto nella parte prima delle Lezioni approfondisce le principali problematiche metriche e ritmiche le strutture intervallari le tonalità maggiori e minori le scale e le rispettive triadi la natura fisica del suono e i modelli testurali elementari.Nella parte seconda vengono approfonditi argomenti relativi al trasporto alla modulazione al rapporto fra melodia e armonia agli abbellimenti allaforma musicale e ai principali sistemi extra-tonali. Vengono inoltre proposti con sistematicità esercizi esecutivi e percettivi (ritmici melodici e armonici) in parte da svolgere in classe in parte da realizzare individualmente utilizzando il supporto multimediale allegato a ciascun volume.Il supporto multimediale allegato alla parte prima è un CD-ROM; quello allegato alla parte seconda è invece un DVD-ROM. Ambedue sono compatibili con i sistemi operativi Windows e Mac e utilizzano il plugin Flash player (scaricabile gratuitamente dalla rete se non già presente sul computer). Realizzazione audio e informatica di Pietro Zanella

All the material you need to know to take the London College Of Music Grade 2 exam in Popular Theory. The book introduces and explains the theory behind popular music as well as being a great help in passing the exam. Clear and well presented all instrumentalists of popular music will find this an invaluable aid in learning the musical foundations of popular music.

This book is part of an unrivalled series that is designed specifically for students of 'popular' music. These books will help you to prepare for the London College of Music examinations as well as helping you improve your musicianship. These books are clear and well presented and will help all instrumentalists of popular music alike to learn the musical foundations of popular music.

For All Musicians-An encyclopedia of Jazz theory for all musicians. This one-of-a-kind book encompasses a wide scope of jazz topics for beginners and pros of any instrument. This extensive and comprehensive method works in three ways: as an encyclopedia for ready reference as a thorough methodology for the student and as a workbook for the classroom complete with ample exercises and conceptual discussion. Lessons and topics include:The basics of intervalsJazz harmonyScales and modesII-V-I cadencesHarmonic analysisPiano voicings and voice leadingModulations modal interchange and reharmonizationJazz piano compingJazz tune formsArrangingtechniques ImprovisationTraditional Jazz fundamentalsPractice techniques...and much more!

At just 34 years of age Théodore Dubois was installed as a professor of harmony at the Paris Conservatoire. Whilst much of his compositional works have disappeared from primary classical repertoire his teaching has had a lasting influence. Having taught successful composers including Paul Dukas it is clear that Dubois'' Treaty of Harmony is well-informed. This music theory study guide covers a considerable range of theoretical aspects from the varying musical clefs to the use of pedal notes as well many other harmonic devices with expertise. During the preface Dubois explains the need for hisbook stating that it fills the gaps in harmonic theory exercises which preceding guides had missed. With no harmonic elements left out this Théodore Dubois theory guide is necessary to accompany all music studies.

Jazz Theory & Workbook is designed for all instrumentalists eager to understand how the jazz standards they play and improvise over are constructed. It is also a great resource for arrangers and composers seeking new writing tools. While some of the musical examples are Pianistic this book is not exclusively for Keyboard players.In this structured method every new concept is clearly presented and explained put in context with one or more musical examples and then consolidated with a set of written exercises. In addition the book is progressive beginning with a comprehensive presentation of intervals and culminating with an in-depthreview of the synthetic modes.Although jazz is based essentially on a vertical progression of chords linear mechanisms also determine this style of music and add to its musical expressivity. The aim of this book is to present these two complementary approaches in both a vertical and a horizontal study of jazz harmony.

Study Notes with Exercises for ABRSM Theory Exams-Covering all five Grades of the Poco Studio Music Theory for Young Musicians Series this volume is a page-by-page guide and answer key so teachers and students can be clear about the expectations of the examiners.

Essential practice material for all ABRSM Music Theory exam candidates. This book contains four separate papers to increase students' familiarity with the exam format. Model answers are also available.

A New Tune A Day is a celebrated award-winning and highly successful series for all instruments! This valuable addition to the series contains all the common scales and arpeggios for treble and bass clef instruments.Perfect as a reference resource for the teacher or as a comprehensive study aid for the student with plenty of ideas for study practice tips and a useful transposition table.

Enjoy learning music theory from the very beginning. How To Blitz! Beginner Theory is the perfect introduction to theory for budding musicians of all ages. This book provides an easy-to-follow enjoyableguide to what is a dreaded topic for many students. How To Blitz! Beginner Theory is filled with simple exercises allowing you to actively participate in the learning process. There are also plenty of great gamesto make theory fun! This book contains all of the information you'll need to master the basics of theory covering topics such as semibreves minims and crotchets middle c lines and spaces rests treble and bass clefsand much more. How To Blitz! Beginner Theory works in conjunction with the blitzbooks.com website where you can download all sorts of free resources to help you with your study including games manuscript test papers and materials to help with practical exam preparation. Written by renowned educator and author Samantha Coates the BlitzBooks series has brought fun and laughter to the areas of musictheory instrumental technique and sight reading. Coates' engaging approach to theory and sight reading has already made BlitzBooks the most popular range of theory and sight reading books in Australia and they are nowfinally available in the UK.