Music Theory Book: Take Your Understanding of Music to the Next Level (The Everything)

Whether you're a new student or an intermediate musician, understanding music theory takes significant time and effort. But learning more about the music you love doesn't have to be a challenge! This updated handbook is a complete guide to mastering the important tools you'll need to read, play, and comprehend music. It's a total educational package, with a helpful audio CD, hundreds of illustrations, and challenging practical exercises.

You will learn:
• How chords and scales are constructed
• How rhythm works and how to understand complex time signatures
• How to identify a key and how keys are organized
• How composers and musicians think about songwriting

Each clear, easy-to-understand chapter includes several Etudes. These focused practice exercises test and reinforce your newfound understanding of music theory. So grab a pencil, tune your instrument, and become a better musician - without missing a beat!