| Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 336 pages) : illustrations |
| Series |
--For dummies |
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--For dummies.
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| Contents |
What is music theory anyway? -- Counting out notes -- Giving it a rest -- Time signatures -- Naturalizing the rhythm -- Tempo and dynamics -- The musical staff -- Instrument tone and color -- Half steps, whole steps, sharps, and flats -- Intervals -- Key signatures and the circle of fifths -- The major and minor scales -- Building chords -- Chord progressions -- Cadence -- The elements of form -- Classical forms -- Popular forms -- Six most frequently asked questions about music theory -- Ten cool and useful resources -- Nine music theorists you should know about |
| Summary |
An indispensable guide for music students, musicians, and music lovers. For 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 |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Music theory.
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MUSIC -- Instruction & Study -- Theory.
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Music theory.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Day, Holly.
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| ISBN |
9780470167946 |
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0470167947 |
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