Tune in to how music really works
Whether you're a student,a performer,or simply a fan,this book makes music theory easy,providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts,artistry,and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You'll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals of knocking out beats,reading scores,and anticipating where a piece should go,giving you a deeper perspective on the works of others -and bringing an extra dimension to your own.
Tracking to a typical college-level course,Music Theory For Dummies breaks difficult concepts down to manageable chunks and takes into account every aspect of musical production and appreciation -from the fundamentals of notes and scales to the complexities of expression and instrument tone color. It also examines the latest teaching techniques -all the more important as the study of music,now shown to provide cognitive and learning benefits for both children and adults,becomes more prevalent at all levels.
- Master major and minor scales,intervals,pitches,and clefs
- Understand basic notation,time signals,tempo,dynamics,and navigation
- Employ melodies,chords,progressions,and phrases to form music
- Compose harmonies and accompanying melodies for voice and instruments
Wherever you want to go musically -as a writer or performer,or just as someone who wants to enjoy music to its fullest - this approachable guide gives you everything you need to hear!
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons IncISBN: 9781119575528Number of pages: 336Weight: 454 gDimensions: 231 x 185 x 23 mm
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