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Book

The complete idiot's guide to music theory

Call Number

  • 781 M649 2005 (CEN, OSH)

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Edition

2nd ed.

Publication Information

[Indianapolis, IN] : Alpha, c2005.

Physical Description

xi, 314 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. + 1 sound disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.)

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

  • pt. 1. Tones: Pitches and clefs ; Intervals ; Scales ; Major and minor keys
  • pt. 2. Rhythms: Note values and basic notation ; Time signatures ; Tempo, dynamics, and navigation
  • pt. 3. Tunes: Melodies ; Chords ; Chord progressions ; Phrases and form
  • pt. 4. Accompanying: Transcribing what you hear ; Accompanying melodies ; Transposing to other keys
  • pt. 5. Embellishing: Harmony and counterpoint ; Chord substitutions and turnarounds ; Special notation
  • pt. 6. Arranging: Composing and arranging for voices and instruments ; Lead sheets and scores ; Performing your music
  • Appendixes: The complete idiot's music glossary ; The complete idiot's chord reference ; Answers to chapter exercises ; The complete idiot's guide to music theory, second edition, ear training course CD.

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