Music Theory for Dummies

English

ISBN: 1118095502

EAN: 9781118095508

Category: Music / Instruction & Study / Theory

Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

Release Date: 10/27/2011

Synopsis: Grasp the concepts needed to compose, deconstruct, and comprehend music Whether youre a student of music or a music lover, Music Theory For Dummies presents you with essential information on how to read, write, and understand music, as well as helpful hints on composing, arranging, and creating original melodies, harmonies, and chords. Music Theory For Dummies gives you a friendly, unintimidating overview of the material covered in a typical college-level course and makes music theory easy to understand. It includes updated information on current teaching techniques; the newest music examples and genres; information on mastering major and minor scales, using intervals, and recognizing pitches and clefs; the lowdown on rhythms, tempo, dynamics, and navigation; how to transcribe the music you hear and transposing it to other keys; harmonizing and accompanying melodies; composing and arranging for voices and instruments; performing your own music; and much more. Audio CD includes musical excerpts played on a variety of instruments Makes learning music theory as enjoyable as it is useful Tracks to a typical college-level music theory course Dont get discouraged by the seemingly complicated written structure of musical theory. With Music Theory For Dummies, understanding music has never been easier!

Music Theory for Dummies

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Edition: 2

Height: 0.78 inches

Width: 7.4 inches

Length: 9.3 inches

Weight: 18.13 oz

Pages: 336