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!
