Music Theory for Dummies

Summary: Helpful hints on melodies, chords, and music development The fun and easy way to read, write, and perform any style of music Need to grasp music theory? This hands-on guide explains the concepts in plain English -- from scales, intervals, and tempos to chord progressions, phrasing, harmonizing, and arranging -- and shows you how to apply them in compositions ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical. It's also ...packed with musical examples you can hear on the CD! Discover how to: Read notes and understand tones Keep proper rhythm Master major and minor scales Build chords and cadences Write in popular musical forms Demonstrations of music theory concepts Musical examples performed on both piano and guitar [read more]