From the Book - Fourth edition.
Getting started with music theory
Musical expression through tempo and dynamics
Musical expression through form
From the Book - Third edition.
pt. 1. Getting started with music theory. What is music theory anyway? ; Determining what notes are worth ; Giving it a rest ; Introducing time signatures ; Playing with beat
pt. 2. Putting notes together. Music notes (and where to find them) ; Mastering the major and minor scales ; Key signatures and the circle of fifths ; Intervals: the distance between pitches ; Chord building ; Chord progressions
pt. 3. Musical expression through tempo and dynamics. Creating varied sound through tempo and dynamics ; Instrument tone color and acoustics
pt. 4. Musical expression through form. The building blocks of music: rhythm, melody, harmony, and song form ; Relying on classical forms ; Tapping into popular genres and forms
pt. 5. The part of tens. Ten frequently asked questions about music theory ; Ten keys to reading a musical score ; Ten music theorists you should know about
pt. 6. Appendixes. Audio tracks ; Chord chart ; Glossary.
From the Book + CD - Second edition.
Part I: Getting started with Music Theory --
Part II: Putting Notes Together --
Part III: Musical Expression Through Form, Tempo, Dynamics, and More --
Part IV: The Part of Tens --
What is music theory anyway?
Instrument tone and color
Half steps, whole steps, sharps, and flats
Key signatures and the circle of fifths
The major and minor scales
Six most frequently asked questions about music theory
Ten cool and useful resources
Nine music theorists you should know about.