Understand Music Theory

Teach Yourself

Margaret Richer

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Teach Yourself
25 August 2015

Music; Theory of music & musicology; Techniques of music & music tutorials

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.

By: Margaret Richer
Imprint: Teach Yourself
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 1
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 188mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 380g
ISBN: 9781473614871
ISBN 10: 1473614872
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 25 August 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Mixed media product
Publisher's Status: Active

: Preface 1: Using this book 2: Introducing rhythm 3: The keyboard 4: The staff 5: Combining rhythm, notation and keyboard playing 6: The bass clef 7: Reading and playing using both hands 8: Three new notes in bass clef and 3/4 time 9: Quavers 10: Simple accompaniments 11: New notes in the G hand position 12: Accidentals 13: Intervals 14: Major scales 15: The key of F major 16: Completeing the notes on the staff and the circle of fifths 17: 6/8 time 18: Minor scales 19: Major triads 20: More about triads 21: Semiquavers and triplets : Glossary : Index

Margaret Richer has an MA in Music with a specialization in teaching piano. She has taught piano and music theory to adults for several years.