Author: Henry HilesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Musical notation
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Alphabet of Music
Author: Barbie Heit SchwaeberPublisher:
ISBN: 9781592499953
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
From banjo to encore to tempo to waltz, this title shines a sportlight on musical instruments, rhythms, terms and styles all in one beautifully illustrated, rhyming alphabet book.
Music Theory in One Lesson
Author: Ross TrottierPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781516861842
Category : Music theory
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This powerful little 52 page music theory book is a great place to start for any music lover wanting to understand how music works. Also a YouTube sensation with over a quarter million students, this method shines a fresh light on music theory. The most basic and necessary topics in music theory are covered in depth here, using easy to understand visual aids and straight-forward English. This book applies to anyone who plays any instrument. The Musical Alphabet - Begin to associate pitch with letters. Scales - Use those letters to build scales, the most basic building block in music. Intervals and Musical Distance - Use scales to build intervals and create beautiful harmony. Melody - Use scales to create beautiful melodies. Harmony - Create chord progressions that make your melodies sing. Inverting Intervals and Chords - Learn to manipulate your intervals and chords for more interesting sounds. The Tritone - Use this spicy interval to create tension and resolution in your audience. Other Types of Chords and Their Functions - More chord flavors so you can begin mixing unique sounds together. The Circle of Fifths - This secret ingredient for knowing all chords and scales instantly is covered in depth. Borrowing Across Keys - Learn to borrow from other scales to create a mixture of feeling. Modes - Learn modes to create even more melodies!
BANDS by Jude
Author: Jude EvansPublisher:
ISBN: 9780578709574
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
An alphabet book for music lovers.
No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists
Author: James ShipwayPublisher: Headstock Books
ISBN: 1914453115
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
Unlock essential guitar theory to boost your ability and confidence as a guitarist. Easy language. Music reading not required! (includes audio lessons - see inside book for details) Inside the 12 chapters of this guitar theory book you’ll learn about intervals, triads, major and minor keys, chord sequences - and understand how to apply them to your playing, improvising and songwriting. I’ll use diagrams and simple, non-intimidating language to teach you in minutes, things which confuse some guitarists for years. This guitar music theory book is for you if: - You want to boost your music theory knowledge so you can become the guitar player you really want to be - You’re a singer songwriter who needs to learn about chords, keys and chord progressions in order to write great songs (like you hear on recordings!) - You want to learn music theory but are unsure where to start - You’re a student who needs a crash course in music theory essentials to prepare for college auditions, entrance exams etc - You’re a beginner who wants to easily learn how music works as you take your first steps in learning to play guitar so you can avoid confusion, improve faster and learn more easily - You feel confused and intimidated by the ‘jargon’ you hear other musicians or YouTube teachers use - You ‘kind of’ understand theory… but you’re not really sure how well! What will this book teach you about? In the 12 lessons you’ll find super clear explanations, practical examples and quiz questions on: - The Musical Alphabet (the only 12 notes used in all music!) - Tones and Semitones - The Major Scale (learn what it actually is…) - Major and Minor Triads (as used in most pop, country, rock and folk music) - Major Scale Intervals (major 3rds, perfect 4ths...what are they?) - Chromatic Intervals (discover what weird names like diminished and augmented really mean) - Major Keys (Parts 1 & 2) - Chord Progressions (start writing pro sounding chord sequences and songs of your own) - Pentatonic Scales (the most common guitar scales ever…) - The Natural Minor Scale (essential for minor key soloing in rock, pop and other styles) - Minor Key Basics (learn the secrets of awesome minor key songs and chord sequences) How will you learn and remember all this? Easy! Each chapter introduces a new element of guitar theory. You get a clear but detailed explanation of the concept and multiple examples/practical exercises, FAQs and more to drive your understanding home. Test yourself using the quiz questions at the end of each chapter (answers supplied). To help you play certain practical examples there is also an appendix of common open chord shapes and barre chords at the back of the book. Plus, every chapter is also available to you as an audio file so you can immerse yourself in guitar theory whilst at the gym or walking the dog! You'll find details for these in the book. You Can Do This … and without all the bull! 'No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists' will make your journey as a guitarist much more enjoyable and way less confusing than mine has been! As a self-taught 18 year old guitarist, it literally took me years to figure this stuff out. I’ve taught the material in this book to thousands of musicians around the world both in person and via my website, and I can tell you this: Learning about music theory doesn’t need to be scary, confusing, difficult or something that you avoid doing because you don’t know where to start. It's time to become the guitar player you know you could be!
The Alphabet of Music
Author: Henry HilesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Musical notation
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
S is for Ska
Author: Geoff MunnPublisher:
ISBN: 9780985887605
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
One of the beauties of music is the fact that there are so many different styles and variations that it can and does appeal to everyone in one form or another. Music is an integral part of our cultural identity and what better way for children to explore it that to read an alphabet book about it.
The Alphabet of Music
Author: Robert W. SurplusPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
Musical ABC's
Author: Yanitzia CanettiPublisher: BrickHouse Education
ISBN: 9781598352214
Category : Musical instruments
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
From "accordion" to "zhuihu," the children in this book can play fascinating instruments! The medley of rhyming text and detailed photographs make learning the letters of the alphabet and their sounds easy and entertaining. Includes a glossary and four pages of fun facts about the instruments mentioned in the text.
The ABCs of My Feelings and Music
Author: Scott EdgarPublisher: GIA Publications
ISBN: 9781622774623
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Music and art can help us feel and express deep emotions. We can be happy or sad, but that is only the beginning. This beautiful book explores the powerful link between art, music, and emotion, and is ideal for deepening Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and building a fuller emotional vocabulary. Built on the principles of SEL, each page of The ABCs of My Feelings and Music offers an emotion word in a piece of colorful artwork, one for each letter of the alphabet. Below each illustration are three classical music suggestions to listen to while observing the art. Use the provided questions and a link to playlists to help unpack what children are seeing and feeling. The questions can also jumpstart meaningful discussions about how art and music can affect and help us express our emotions. This book is for children as well as teachers, parents, social workers, counselors, music therapists--anyone who works with children and understands the power of art and music. We hope this book helps you and your children/students expand their emotional vocabulary, have meaningful discussions about emotions, and think more deeply about how music and art makes us feel!
Author: Henry Hiles