Author: Tom Fleming Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation ISBN: 9781705102725 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 128
Book Description
(Do It Yourself). Do-It-Yourself Music Theory is a fun way to get started understanding music on your own. Using well-known music from pop, classical, and many other styles, you will be given step-by-step instructions on what you need to know to get started. You'll be understanding everything in no time! Includes over 180 piano demonstration tracks of the following topics: * Theory basics * Understanding chords, scales, and keys * Intervals * Chord sequences * Classical music * Jazz harmony * Checkpoints for testing your knowledge Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
Author: Nicolas Carter Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781986061834 Category : Languages : en Pages : 192
Book Description
Unique, Simple and Straightforward Way to Learn Music Theory and Become a Better Musician, Even if You're a Total Beginner! * Updated and massively Expanded edition with Audio examples, new Exercises, and over 150 pages of NEW content! * ** On a special promo price for a limited time! ** 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 rhythm works and how to master your rhythm and time skills that will make you sound like a pro? To know what's the magic behind all the beautiful music that you love and how you can (re)create it? To get a broad perspective of tonal harmony, and how melody, harmony, and rhythm work together? Understand advanced concepts (such as modal playing, atonality, polytonality, free music, etc.) that usually only advanced jazz musicians use? But... Have you ever been put off by 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. This is one of the most comprehensive and straightforward, evergreen books on music theory that you can find, and you will wish to study it often and keep it forever. The book is structured in a way that is very easy to follow and internalize all the concepts that are explained. You don't have to be a college degree music student in order to understand and use any of this - anyone can do it, even a total beginner! It also doesn't matter what instrument(s) you play nor what is your level of knowledge or playing ability, because music theory is universal and all about what sounds good together! It explains the WHY and HOW, and it is your roadmap, a skill and a tool - guided by your ears - for creating beautiful music This book will give you what is necessary to become a true expert in music theory without frustration and feeling overwhelmed in the process, and this in-turn will have immense benefits to your playing and musicianship! Just use the look inside feature by clicking on the book cover to get a sneak peak of what you'll learn inside... Get this book now and solve all your problems with music theory, and become proficient in this field! Pick up your copy by clicking on the BUY now button at the top of this page.
Author: Nicholas Carter Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781536961706 Category : Music theory Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Unique, Simple and Straightforward Way to Learn Music Theory and Become a Better Musician, Even if You're a Total Beginner! * Updated and massively Expanded edition with Audio examples, new Exercises, and over 150 pages of NEW content! * ** On a special promo price for a limited time! ** 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 rhythm works and how to master your rhythm and time skills that will make you sound like a pro? To know what's the magic behind all the beautiful music that you love and how you can (re)create it? To get a broad perspective of tonal harmony, and how melody, harmony, and rhythm work together? Understand advanced concepts (such as modal playing, atonality, polytonality, free music, etc.) that usually only advanced jazz musicians use? But... Have you ever been put off by 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. This is one of the most comprehensive and straightforward, evergreen books on music theory that you can find, and you will wish to study it often and keep it forever. The book is structured in a way that is very easy to follow and internalize all the concepts that are explained. You don't have to be a college degree music student in order to understand and use any of this - anyone can do it, even a total beginner! It also doesn't matter what instrument(s) you play nor what is your level of knowledge or playing ability, because music theory is universal and all about what sounds good together! It explains the WHY and HOW, and it is your roadmap, a skill and a tool - guided by your ears - for creating beautiful music This book will give you what is necessary to become a true expert in music theory without frustration and feeling overwhelmed in the process, and this in-turn will have immense benefits to your playing and musicianship! Just use the look inside feature by clicking on the book cover to get a sneak peak of what you'll learn inside... Get this book now and solve all your problems with music theory, and become proficient in this field! Pick up your copy by clicking on the BUY now button at the top of this page.
Author: Andy Martinez Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 165
Book Description
This Book Will Change Your Mind About Music Theory And Transform You Into A Better Musician In A Few Weeks' Time! Do you want to know how your favorite songs are constructed? Are you just curious about how music functions but don't want to get bogged down by boring theory? Are you learning an instrument and looking for a no-nonsense intro to training your ear and your technical skills? Congratulations, you've just found the right book for you! This beginner-friendly book by music producer Andy Martinez will teach you everything you need to know about music theory - explained in simple terms and with examples you can actually relate to. Andy is about to teach you the EXACT things you need to know about music! This book will help you: Discover the building blocks of songs Confidently read sheet music, chord charts, and guitar tabs Train your ear so you can easily play songs you've just heard Sing in tune even if you've never practiced it before Catch a glimpse of how music is composed Discover the EXACT steps you need to take to learn a new song Write down the music that you hear in your head and become a composer Greatly improve your playing skills in just a few weeks! With this book, you'll gain a deep understanding of music even if you've never played an instrument before. Music theory books have a reputation for being confusing and irrelevant to the needs of jazz, pop, and rock musicians... but this one is different! It will empower you to appreciate music on a deeper level... and to start composing your own songs! Scroll up, click on "Buy now with 1-Click" and Become A Better Musician Now!
Author: Matthew Ellul Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781981579570 Category : Languages : en Pages : 160
Book Description
Do you want to know how music works? Do you want to explore all the different elements that create the music we all love? Would you like to build a rock-solid foundation for more advanced musical studies? Then this book is for you! With hundreds of exercises and examples, listening challenges, 1 final test and online access to audio files, you'll learn: The absolute essentials of music theory The complete system behind musical scales and key signatures How to build different types of chords The fundamentals of musical analysis How tonal music works and much more! No gimmicks. No tricks. No "learn as fast as possible" or "become an expert" systems. Just an honest, day-by-day method to give you a rock-solid understanding of music theory.
Author: Matthew Ellul Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 181
Book Description
Do you want to know how the language of music works? Would you like to explore all the different elements that create the music we all love? Are you interested in building a rock-solid foundation for more advanced musical studies? Then this book is for you! With hundreds of exercises and examples, listening challenges, 1 final test and online access to audio files, you'll learn: The essentials of music theory The complete system behind musical scales How key signatures work (and why they matter) How to build an endless variety of chords and where to use them The fundamentals of musical analysis How tonal music works (and why this is important) And all other essential music theory details! Stop searching the web endlessly in hopes of finding the right information and start learning from this step-by-step system instead. Hundreds of students have successfully gone through the School of Composition's practical methods to learn music theory. Now it's your turn!
Author: Michael Pilhofer Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118991133 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 336
Book Description
Get more out of music with this essential guide Music Theory For Dummies makes music theory easy to understand, with a friendly, unintimidating overview of everything you need to know to become fluent at knocking out beats, reading musical scores, and learning to anticipate where a song should go—whether you're reading someone else's music or writing your own. Whether you're a music student or a music lover, you'll learn to read, write, and understand music with this informative guide. With expert instruction, you'll put it all together as you compose, arrange, and create original melodies, harmonies, and chords of your own, with helpful tips for performing your pieces in front of an audience. This new third edition presents the most current teaching techniques, the newest music genres and examples, and updated information on all aspects of understanding, creating, and performing music. Studies have shown that music training improves children's' verbal and spatial abilities, and it's been associated with cognitive and mathematical benefits in adults. The music job market is expected to increase over the coming years, and music theory is becoming an increasingly common part of education at all levels. Music Theory For Dummies provides the instruction you need to get more out of music than you ever thought possible. Master major and minor scales, intervals, pitches, and clefs Understand basic notation, time signals, tempo, dynamics, and navigation Employ melodies, chords, progressions, and phrases to form music Compose harmonies and accompanying melodies for voice and instruments Whether you intend to pursue a degree or career in music, or just enjoy listening to it, understanding the theory behind it gives you a whole new appreciation for the artistry and craftsmanship behind the pieces that give you goose bumps. It's a mix of technical skill, inborn talent, and plenty of practice – and now you can try your hand at it, with Music Theory For Dummies.
Author: Dan Spencer Publisher: Best Music Coach LLC ISBN: 1957835036 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 140
Book Description
Understand Your Favorite Music This book is for adults and teens who play an instrument, singers, video game music composers, music producers, and people who want to understand the music they love. Comes with 80+ FREE video examples so you can stop wondering what written music sounds like and hear it which means a deeper understanding and connection to the music! ($89.99 Value!) Comes with FREE Music Theory Flash Cards so you can use music theory now to help you understand and make music! ($9.99 Value!) Inspired by failing his college entrance music theory exam, musician and educator Dan Spencer set out to find a fast and easy way to understand music theory. Fully revised and updated with student feedback, the 3rd Edition of the #1 Amazon Best-Seller “The Best Music Theory Book for Beginners 1” gives everything you need to know to read, write, and understand your favorite music. This book is perfect for absolute beginners, and for musicians and music students who already know a little music theory. This book is so easy even people who have never played music can jump in and get started! Comes with FREE video examples and 50 FREE flash cards...$99.89 value...for FREE! Understand music theory the right way from the ground up so you can save time and make real progress. Read and write music so you can start creating your own songs and compositions! How to write notes by hand and which software to use for writing music on a computer. (pages 15, 61) How to identify time signatures by listening to music so you can tell what time signature your favorite songs are in. (pages 30-31) No more wasting time trying to learn theory on the internet - you have a perfect collection of the correct information and easy-to-understand explanations so you can “get it”! Fully revised and updated with student feedback, this 3rd Edition of the #1 Best-Seller gives you more graphics, explanations, and 4 new pages which means more theory, easy learning, and understanding - fast! After completing this book you will know how to read, write and understand: Rhythm 1 How to read, write and understand Whole notes Half notes Quarter notes How to Clap Rhythms Barlines Regular barlines Double bar lines Final bar lines Measures How to understand, read, and write time signatures 4/4 3/4 Percussion Clef How to write your own music Rhythm 2 Strong and weak beats Rhythm 3 How to understand, read, and write Whole rests Half rests Quarter rests How to write your own music 2 Rhythm 4 How to read, write, and understand dotted half notes Tied notes Repeat signs Pitch and Notes 1 How sound is defined Tone Timbre Melody Notes How to write your own music 3: treble clef Ledger lines Pitch and Notes 2 Accidentals 1 Enharmonic equivalents The full musical alphabet: the 12 notes of music Pitch and Notes 3 How to read, write, and understand diatonic major scales Key signatures Relative keys How to find the relative minor of a major key...and SO much more.
Author: Phillip Brayton Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 202
Book Description
The book is scientifically presented to help you easily follow, understand and grasp all the concepts from easy to difficult in music theory. The great thing is that you don't need to be a university-level musician to understand and use any of these - anyone can do it, even a beginner! Which instrument (s) you play does not matter what your current level of knowledge and playability is, because music theory is universal and all about which sounds sound good together. ! This is the simplest and most comprehensive book on music theory you can find - one that you will want to study and refer to regularly and keep it forever. It will give you what it takes to become an expert in music theory without getting frustrated and feeling overwhelmed in the process, and this will greatly benefit playing and your music!
Author: Tom Fleming
Author: Nicolas Carter
Author: Nicholas Carter
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Author: Matthew Ellul
Author: Andy Martinez
Author: Matthew Ellul
Author: Michael Pilhofer
Author: Dan Spencer
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