Music Theory For Dummies
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Tune in to how music really works
Whether you’re a student, a performer, or simply a fan, this book makes music theory easy, providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts, artistry, and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You’ll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals of knocking out beats, reading scores, and anticipating where a piece should go, giving you a deeper perspective on the works of others ― and bringing an extra dimension to your own.
Tracking to a typical college-level course, Music Theory For Dummies breaks difficult concepts down to manageable chunks and takes into account every aspect of musical production and appreciation ― from the fundamentals of notes and scales to the complexities of expression and instrument tone color. It also examines the latest teaching techniques ― all the more important as the study of music, now shown to provide cognitive and learning benefits for both children and adults, becomes more prevalent at all levels.
Master major and minor scales, intervals, pitches, and clefsUnderstand basic notation, time signals, tempo, dynamics, and navigationEmploy melodies, chords, progressions, and phrases to form musicCompose harmonies and accompanying melodies for voice and instruments
Wherever you want to go musically ― as a writer or performer, or just as someone who wants to enjoy music to its fullest ― this approachable guide gives you everything you need to hear!
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Publisher : For Dummies; 4th edition (July 11, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 336 pages
ISBN-10 : 1119575524
ISBN-13 : 978-1119575528
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 7.3 x 0.8 x 9.1 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book easy to read and understand, with good explanations. They say it helps them understand concepts better and is a great book for beginners. The book also has lots of tips.
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Amazon Customer –
Extremely helpful
I’m a beginner piano student starting in my late 60s as one of my new activities of retirement. I’ve been studying piano in a relaxed way first with an online app, Flowkey, which I will probably go back to and then with a human teacher who I will be leaving soon. There are concepts that I was not able to understand that neither Flowkey nor my teacher were able to explain. An example would be the difference between major and minor scales. Flowkey would say that major scales or pieces written in major keys had a happy sound and minor keys more somber. While helpful there’s some subjectivity to this and it didn’t explain what makes it major or minor. My teacher explained no further than, “Well, it’s a mathematical progression.” which again didn’t explain much. The book explained very clearly that what makes a scale major is a specific (and easy to understand) pattern of whole steps and half steps in notes. Same with minor only with a different pattern. The book goes into all the detail you need if you’re a beginner or even intermediate student. I’m only about a fifth through the book but what I’ve gleaned so far from it already makes it a good purchase.
LInda –
Best book out there
My teacher is amazed by the depth and clarity of the explanations. Organized so that I am able to pursue questions and backtrack to foundational material easily. A gem.
Angela Chadwick –
Quality
Excellent! Music theory book is a great refresher for musicians. Price is wonderful!
Alexander Grigolia, Jr –
Great service.
Great music theory book. Great service.
A Reader –
Perfectly Structured for the Complete Novice
I am a professional mathematician with no prior training in music theory (I passed up high school band). After deciding that I wanted to teach myself the fundamentals of music theory, I purchased two books on the subject, just to benefit from complementary viewpoints. In very short order, I abandoned the second reference altogether and began relying exclusively on Pilhofer and Day’s wonderful book.Given my educational background, I approach all new subjects, including music theory, from a logical point of view. I need to understand WHY things are as they are before I can devote myself with any sort of enthusiasm to extensive memorization. Pilhofer and Day present music theory in a sequential, logical manner that gently develops cumulative understanding and minimizes delayed gratification. By the time I reached Part 2 on Major and minor scales, key signatures, intervals, chord progressions, etc., every piece of the puzzle began to fit into place. There is simply no way to avoid the considerable investment of time and energy that is required in this subject. However, accomplished mentors such as Pilhofer and Day can make the process a far more enjoyable learning experience. If you are a complete novice in the field of music theory, looking for a book than can help you learn on your own, then this book will serve you well. I highly recommend it.
Richard –
Detailed. Quite a slog.
Well if you need to know Music Theory (MT)this is your book. MT is a vast and complex subject. But you can concentrate on the chapters that will do you the most good and let the other chapters wait until you need them.
Amazon Customer –
It’s a great book
I really like the way for dummies books are written, there just plain good simple and easy to read. if you are a beginner and new to music, are you know a little (like me) this is great.The paper quality is bad but didn’t concern me much.
ariana grandisha –
Good book, has the basics
I got the book as a musician. Itll probably help me in ap music theory but i just never look at it
Robert S. Moore –
Nice and concise intro to music theory. This book is a good reference work to use to figure out issues in learning musi theory. I’d buy it agaon.
Rodrigo Martínez –
Excelente para complementar tus estudios en teoría musical y poder hacer ejercicios
Johannes Widén –
Väldigt grundläggande bok kring musikteori.
Andrea –
Buon libro , non so se lo consiglierei ad un completo principiante, sopratutto la prima parte.
DAVID G –
Bien