The theory of music is the "grammar of the musical language." Without knowledge of this language and its grammar, it would be impossible to read music or communicate with other musicians. It would also be impossible to appreciate music itself as a science and art, at a much deeper level. In this self-explanatory book, the music lover will find the proper nomenclature for each theoretical element, the correct notation for these elements, and the rules that govern them. Emphasis is given to several helpful exercises for sight-reading and singing as well as for rhythm sight-reading. The subjects...
The theory of music is the "grammar of the musical language." Without knowledge of this language and its grammar, it would be impossible to read music...
This valuable reference book covers the fundamentals of music theory and includes harmony exercises. For those scholars in need of sight-reading, singing and rhythm sight-reading exercises, see "Theory of Music" ISBN: 978-1-4116-1366-9 by the same author, published by Lulu Press, Inc.
This valuable reference book covers the fundamentals of music theory and includes harmony exercises. For those scholars in need of sight-reading, sing...
Whether an instrumentalist or a vocalist, this book will help you achieve a remarkable control in the performance of the most difficult and rhythmically complex lines of music. Beginning with detailed instruction for the novice and building to more advanced levels, the single and double line rhythm exercises are enormously beneficial to every musician. Rhythmic phrases are intentionally composed by using short, long, or unequal number of measures. Odd rhythms with their odd time-signatures are included, offering a fresh welcoming change from the usual rhythms with their customary common...
Whether an instrumentalist or a vocalist, this book will help you achieve a remarkable control in the performance of the most difficult and rhythmical...
In this book you will learn how to read and play chord symbols, and enjoy their full sound without restrictions in fingering. You will find 63 chords for each of the 14 keys (tonalities). This is a total of 882 chords with 882 keyboard images. The chords for each key begin with the basic major and minor progressing to 9ths, 11ths, 13ths and suspended 2nds and 4ths. The sequence for each chord is as follows: a) The chord symbol; b) Its notation on the staff; c) The full name of the chord; d) The intervals within the chord; e) The notes indicated on a keyboard image. This clearly written book...
In this book you will learn how to read and play chord symbols, and enjoy their full sound without restrictions in fingering. You will find 63 chords ...
