Understand Music Theory is a practical approach that uses active learning to impart knowledge. Suitable for complete beginners, and assuming no previous knowledge, each chapter includes examples, illustrations, clear explanations, tips and self-tests before moving on. It covers all the essential topics in music theory, from rhythm and pitch to intervals, major and minor scales and compound time signatures. It also goes beyond these basic concepts to more advanced theory such as harmony, tone colour and musical form, to provide a genuinely comprehensive introduction to music theory. The theoretical information is all backed up by plenty of practical exercises, and the book includes accompnying audio on the Teach Yourself Library with further practice activities, to really consolidate your knowledge.

Enjoy music even more by understanding the theory behind it Suitable for complete beginners and assuming no previous experience, each chapter in Understand Music Theory includes diagrams, examples, clear explanations, helpful hints and self-tests. With results that will get readers enjoying their music even more, this is an invaluable guide to understanding music theory.

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Understand Music Theory offers a practical approach which uses active learning to impart knowledge. Suitable for complete beginners, and assuming no previous knowledge, each chapter includes examples, illustrations, clear explanations, tips and self-tests before moving on. It covers all the essential topics in music theory, from rhythm and pitch to intervals, major and minor scales and compound time signatures. It also goes beyond these basic concepts to more advanced theory such as harmony, tone colour and musical form, to provide a genuinely comprehensive introduction to music theory. The theoretical information is all backed up by plenty of practical exercises, and download content online for further practice activities, to really consolidate your knowledge.

Suitable for beginners, this book takes the fundamentals of music theory and presents them in a practical, hands-on approach, using easy-to-follow explanations and exercises. Each chapter includes diagrams, examples, clear explanations, helpful hints and self-tests before moving on. It also includes an audio CD that provides extra support.

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