Understand music theory : a practical overview of the mechanics of music
Richer, Margaret2016
eBook
Abstract: 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.
Main title:
Understand music theory : a practical overview of the mechanics of music / Margaret Richer.
Author:
Richer, Margaret, authorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Edition:
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
London [England] : Hodder & Stoughton, 2015.Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2016.
Collation:
1 online resource (29 entries) ; digital files.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Also available in print version.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: 224 pages : illustrations
Contents:
Meet the author -- How to use this book -- Introduction -- 1. Introducing rhythm -- 2. Pitch -- 3. Melody -- 4. More about pitch -- 5. More about rhythm -- 6. Sharps and flats -- 7. Intervals -- 8. More about intervals -- 9. Major scales and key signatures -- 10. Minor scales and key signatures -- 11. Compound time signatures -- 12. Introducing chords -- 13. Harmony -- 14. Adding accompaniment to a melody -- 15. Musical form -- 16. Tone colour and interpretation -- 17. Ornaments and non-harmonic notes -- Answers to self-assessment questions -- Resources -- Glossary.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781785397486 (electronic version)1473614872 (print)9781473614871 (print)
Dewey class:
781
LC class:
MT6
Language:
English
Related title:
Understand music theory
BRN:
501944
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