Title:
Music theory / by Michael Miller.
Author:
Miller, Michael, 1958- author.
Publication Information:
Indianapolis, Indiana : Alpha, a member of Penguin Random House LLC, 2016.
Call Number:
MT6.M459 M55 2016
Abstract:
"This helpful guide breaks down all the complicated concepts and teaches you music theory in easy-to-understand terms with lots of examples and over 100 practice excercises."-- Provided by publisher.
Electronic Access:
Contributor biographical information https://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1618/2015956733-b.htmlPublisher description https://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1618/2015956733-d.html
http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1618/2015956733-d.html
Edition:
Third edition, Third American Edition.
ISBN:
9781465451675
Series:
Idiot's guides
Idiot's guides.
Physical Description:
xx, 348 pages : illustrations, music ; 24 cm.
General Note:
Includes index.
Contents:
pt. 1. Tones. Pitches and clefs ; Intervals ; Scales ; Major and minor keys -- pt. 2. Rhythms. Note values and basic notation ; Time signatures ; Tempo, dynamics, and navigation -- pt. 3. Tunes. Melodies ; Chords ; Chord progressions ; Phrases and form -- pt. 4. Accompanying. Transcribing what you hear ; Accompanying melodies ; Transposing to other keys -- pt. 5. Embellishing. Harmony and counterpoint ; Chord substitutions and turnarounds ; Special notation -- pt. 6. Composing and arranging. Musical genres and forms ; Composing your own music ; Arranging for voices and instruments ; Lead sheets and scores -- Appendix A. Glossary -- Appendix B. Music theory ear training course -- Appendix C. Answers to chapter exercises.
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