Learning to read and write music is very similar to learning a new
language. Music theory is the study of the fundamental elements of music
and how it is written.
Music Theory For Beginners was developed for anyone interested in
learning to read and write music, a task that can be quite daunting for
novices. This book, however, will allay any fears and set you on the
path to learning what all those dots, lines, and symbols actually mean.
It provides the necessary scholarly muscle to entice and inform the
reader, yet it does not require any prior knowledge of music or force
the reader to wade through hundreds of pages of jargon and details.
Whether your goal is to gain a cursory understanding of music, become
fluent in reading music, or start composing your own music, this text
will provide everything you need for a solid foundation in music theory.
Anyone can pick up Music Theory For Beginners and instantly start
learning about--and understanding--music theory.