Teach Yourself Music Theory

A Quick and Easy Introduction for Beginners
Teach Yourself Music Theory was created specifically for the beginner student who may have experience with playing an instrument, but who may also seek to build up their knowledge of rhythm, melody, harmony, and form. Beginning with learning how to read music, Teach Yourself Music Theory offers the beginning music student not only a comprehensive introduction to music theory fundamentals, but a quick, effective, uncomplicated, and practical way to prepare the student for the option of further explorations into the world of music theory. In addition to learning intervals, scales, chords, and reading charts, this book covers: Key signatures and the circle of 5ths; Harmonizing scales; Inversions; Diatonic versus non-diatonic melodies and chords; and more! This resource also includes audio piano demonstrations of the music within, as well as periodic check-ins to help you review and retain the material. The book also includes access to recorded demonstrations. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

Additional Information

SKU: 00289028
UPC: 888680915094
ISBN-10: 1540046087
ISBN-13: 9781540046086
Series: General Music
Format: Book/Online Audio
Page Count: 192
Contributors: by Chad Johnson