Music theory 101 : from keys and scales to rhythm and melody, an essential primer on the basics of music theory / Brian Boone and Marc Schonbrun.

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  • Author(s): Boone, Brian, author; Schonbrun, Marc
  • Language:
    English
  • Publication Information:
    New York : Adams Media, 2017.
  • Publication Date:
    2017
  • Physical Description:
    256 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color), music ; 20 cm
  • Publication Type:
    Book
  • Document Type:
    Bibliographies; Non-fiction
  • Subject Terms:
    Music theory
  • Availability: 3 Holdings
  • Additional Information
    • Publication Information:
      First Adams Media hardcover edition.
    • Abstract:
      Summary: Covers everything novice musicians and lifelong learners need to know. Full of music trivia, music history, comprehensive instruction and visual aids, music symbols, and chords throughout. This is a crash course in music theory that even professionals will enjoy.
    • Content Notes:
      The basics of music -- Intervals -- The major and minor scales -- Musical keys and key signatures -- Modes and other scales -- Chords -- Chord inversions and progressions -- Exploring harmony -- Reading music -- Expression markings and other symbols -- Applying musical theory knowledge -- Final Exam: Analyzing a piece of music.
    • Notes:
      Subtitle on spine: A crash course in music theory.
      Includes bibliographical references and index.
      3 5 17 22
    • Other Titles:
      Music theory one hundred one.
    • ISBN:
      9781507203668
      1507203667
    • Accession Number:
      2017015056
    • Accession Number:
      981907684
    • Accession Number:
      ccp.1089545