PublishedWiley, March 2015 |
ISBN9781118990940 |
FormatSoftcover, 336 pages |
Dimensions23.2cm × 19.3cm × 1.7cm |
Get more out of music with this essential guide
Music Theory For Dummies makes music theory easy to
understand, with a friendly, unintimidating overview of everything
you need to know to become fluent at knocking out beats, reading
musical scores, and learning to anticipate where a song should
go?whether you're reading someone else's music or writing
your own. Whether you're a music student or a music lover, you'll
learn to read, write, and understand music with this informative
guide. With expert instruction, you'll put it all together as you
compose, arrange, and create original melodies, harmonies, and
chords of your own, with helpful tips for performing your pieces in
front of an audience. This new third edition presents the most
current teaching techniques, the newest music genres and examples,
and updated information on all aspects of understanding, creating,
and performing music.
Studies have shown that music training improves children's'
verbal and spatial abilities, and it's been associated with
cognitive and mathematical benefits in adults. The music job market
is expected to increase over the coming years, and music theory is
becoming an increasingly common part of education at all levels.
Music Theory For Dummies provides the instruction you need
to get more out of music than you ever thought possible.
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
Whether you intend to pursue a degree or career in music, or
just enjoy listening to it, understanding the theory behind it
gives you a whole new appreciation for the artistry and
craftsmanship behind the pieces that give you goose bumps. It's a
mix of technical skill, inborn talent, and plenty of practice
? and now you can try your hand at it, with Music Theory
For Dummies.
