| Description |
xviii, 336 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. + 1 audio disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.). |
| Series |
--For dummies |
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--For dummies.
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| 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. |
| Subject |
Music theory.
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| Added Author |
Day, Holly.
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| ISBN |
9780764578380 paperback |
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97811189909401 paperback |
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0764578383 paperback |
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