Music Theory Book: Take Your Understanding of Music to the Next Level (The Everything)

Whether you\’re a new student or an intermediate musician, understanding music theory takes significant time and effort. But learning more about the music you love doesn\’t have to be a challenge! This updated handbook is a complete guide to mastering the important tools you\’ll need to read, play, and comprehend music. It\’s a total educational package, with a helpful audio CD, hundreds of illustrations, and challenging practical exercises.

You will learn:
How chords and scales are constructed
How rhythm works and how to understand complex time signatures
How to identify a key and how keys are organized
How composers and musicians think about songwriting

Each clear, easy-to-understand chapter includes several Etudes. These focused practice exercises test and reinforce your newfound understanding of music theory. So grab a pencil, tune your instrument, and become a better musician – without missing a beat!