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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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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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

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illustrationsmusicplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Music theory 101

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

981907684

Responsibility statement

Brian Boone and Marc Schonbrun

Sub title

from keys and scales to rhythm and melody, an essential primer on the basics of music theory

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

Table Of Contents

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

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