Music Theory For Dummies
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An indispensable guide for music students, musicians, and music loversFor people who want a deeper understanding and appreciation of music, or who want to do their own composing and arranging, a basic grounding in music theory is essential. Written for the nearly 30,000 college and graduate music students as well as working musicians and serious music buffs, this hands-on guide explains music theory concepts in plain English-from scales, intervals, tempos, and dynamics to chord progressions, phrasing, harmonizing, and arranging-and demonstrates how to apply them in compositions ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical. The book includes a CD that demonstrates music theory concepts and provides examples of the way sounds and tempos can be mixed and matched for a variety of musical experiences.
Introduction. Part I: Rhythm: Keeping the Beat. Chapter 1: What Is Music Theory Anyway? Chapter 2: Counting Out Notes. Chapter 3: Giving It a Rest. Chapter 4: Time Signatures. Chapter 5: Naturalizing the Best. Chapter 6: Tempo and Dynamics. Part II: Melody: The Part You Hum. Chapter 7: The Musical Staff. Chapter 8: Instrument Tone and Color. Chapter 9: Half Steps, Whole Steps, Sharps, and Flats. Part III: Harmony: Fleshing It Out. Chapter 10: Intervals. Chapter 11: Key Signatures and the Circle of Fifths. Chapter 12: The Major and Minor Scales. Chapter 13: Building Chords. Chapter 14: Chord Progressions. Chapter 15: Cadence. Part IV: Form: How It's Shaped. Chapter 16: The Elements of Form. Chapter 17: Classical Forms. Chapter 18: Popular Forms. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 19: Six Most-Frequently Asked Questions About Music Theory. Chapter 20: Ten Cool and Useful Resources. Chapter 21: Nine Music Theorists You Should Know About. Appendix A: How to Use the CD. Appendix B: Chord Chart. Appendix C: Glossary. Index.
