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The Everything Essential Music Theory Book

A Guide to the Fundamentals of Reading, Writing, and Understanding Music

About The Book

Master musical skills quickly and easily!

From classical music to new age, hard rock, and pop, music has always played an important role in everyday life.
Whether you're an intermediate musician or an aspiring music major, The Everything Essential Music Theory Book is a guide to mastering one of the most important tools for every musician: musical understanding. This compact, portable volume covers all the basics, including:
  • The construction of chords and scales
  • How to understand rhythm and time signatures
  • How keys are identified and organized
  • Creating harmonization and melody
With each clear and easy-to-understand chapter, musician and educator Marc Schonbrun takes you through the essentials of music theory--the very glue that holds music together.

About The Author

Marc Schonbrun is a guitarist, author, teacher, and technologist. He’s authored numerous books covering guitar, music theory, and technology, many of which have become popular in schools and universities. From small venues to notable stages like Lincoln Center, Marc has showcased his talent in both jazz and classical styles, often as a solo performer. Now based in California with his family, he continues to balance teaching, performing, and family time.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Everything (September 5, 2014)
  • Length: 288 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781440583391

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