The Everything Music Theory Book with CD: Take your understanding of music to the next level

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Everything Music Theory Book with CD: Take your understanding of music to the next level
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Marc Schonbrun
SeriesEverything (R)
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:304
Dimensions(mm): Height 276,Width 210
Category/GenreTheory of music and musicology
ISBN/Barcode 9781440511820
ClassificationsDewey:781 781
Audience
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Publishing Details

Publisher Adams Media Corporation
Imprint Adams Media Corporation
Publication Date 18 May 2011
Publication Country United States

Description

Perfect for everyone from the intermediate musician to the collegiate music major, this book is a complete guide to mastering musical understanding! It's a total educational package, with a helpful audio CD, hundreds of illustrations, and challenging practice exercises. You'll learn: How chords and scales are constructed How rhythm works and how to understand complex time signatures 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. With this hands-on practice, you'll become a true musician in no time!

Author Biography

Marc Schonbrun is an educator, writer, and performer in the San Francisco Bay Area. Marc's musical resume ranges from classical to jazz trio and rock concerts. He is an active lecturer on guitar and music technology, and he frequently tours the country educating musicians and teachers. He is the author of several books on music, including The Everything Reading Music Book with CD, The Only Guitar Book You'll Ever Need, The Everything Music Theory Book with CD, and The Everything Essential Music Theory Book, among others. He lives in San Jose, CA.