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"A music theory book that hits the high note"
This updated and expanded edition of "The Complete Idiots Guide to Music Theory" breaks down a difficult subject in a simple wayeven for those who think they have no rhythm or consider themselves tone deaf. With clear, concise language, it explains everything from bass-clef basics to confusing codas. This new edition includes:
-A brand-new CD
-A comprehensive ear-training section
-Musical examples of intervals, scales, chords, and rhythms
-Aural exercises so readers can test their ear training and transcription skills
Book News Annotation:
Miller presents a guide to learning the fundamentals of music theory
for beginners and nonmusicians. He explains pitches and clefs,
intervals, scales, and major and minor keys; rhythm, tempo, and
dynamics; melodies, chords, phrases, and form; transcription,
accompanying, and transposition; harmony, chord substitution, and
special notation; and composing, arranging, lead sheets and scores,
and performing. A CD-ROM containing ear training exercises is
included. Miller is a writer and musician who has written several
guides in the Complete Idiot's Guide series.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Book News Annotation:
Miller presents a guide to learning the fundamentals of music theory
for beginners and nonmusicians. He explains pitches and clefs,
intervals, scales, and major and minor keys; rhythm, tempo, and
dynamics; melodies, chords, phrases, and form; transcription,
accompanying, and transposition; harmony, chord substitution, and
special notation; and composing, arranging, lead sheets and scores,
and performing. A CD-ROM containing ear training exercises is
included. Miller is a writer and musician who has written several
guides in the Complete Idiot's Guide series.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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