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 | A Concise Guide to Musical Terms - by John Robert Brown Of size and style to slip easily into a pocket or instrument case, this book contains the vocabulary and terms that are commonly encountered by the classical, jazz or pop musician in the classrooom, rehearsal room or recording studio. Essential expressions, instructions and technical messages from a variety of languages are defined within these pages in a reference book which combines clarity and precision with scholarly insight. With its convenient pocket format, this book will fulfill a vita role for the widest possible range of readers. ©2002, 208 pages. |
 | A Concise Guide to Understanding Music - by Graham Wade A Concise Guide to Understanding Music offers guidance on many aspects of musical form, the creative concepts of major composers over the centuries, and developments ranging from early notation to the present day. The book is profusely illustrated and also contains an extensive bibliography as well as detailed lists of compositions for the reader to listen to and enjoy. For those who wish to understand more about all kinds of music, this is the book to help you. ©2003, 192 pages. |
 | Alfred's Pocket Dictionary of Music Alfred's Pocket Dictionary of Music contains thousands of entries covering all areas of music. It is unique in that it includes contemporary terms and composers from the popular genre as well as classical terms and composers. It is organized in a logical sequence for quick and easy reference. |
 | All Music Guide to Rock, 3rd Edition - Bogdanov, Woodstra, Erlewine Easy to use and fun to explore, this 1,400-page tome is the most complete guide ever published on the artists and recordings that really rock. Compiled by dozens of music critics, it reviews and rates more than 14,000 great albums by over 2,200 artists and groups in more than 400 styles - both mainstream and alternative - including bootlegs, import-only releases, important out-of-print recordings, and lesser-known cult artists. | A brief profile details each performer's career, while insightful reviews of top recordings help define the musician's artistic development and impact on rock. Expanded biographies spotlight major figures, along with complete album discographies. Also features educational essays and 'music maps' that chart the evolution of rock's diverse subgenres at a glance. 1,400 pages |
 | Berklee Music Theory - Book 1 - Paul Schmeling Learn music theory based on over forty years of music theory instruction at Berklee College of Music. Whether you already play an instrument, or are looking to expand the depth of your musical knowledge, understanding the fundamental concepts of music theory is essential for advancing your performance skills and writing music. Berklee Music Theory features rigorous, hands-on, “ears-on” practice exercises that help you explore the inner workings of music, presenting notes, scales, and rhythms as they are heard in pop. jazz and blues. You will learn and build upon the basic concepts of music theory with written exercises, listening examples and ear training exercises. The included CD will help reinforce lessons as you begin to build a solid musical foundation. ©2005, 88 pages. Book & CD. |
 | Berklee Music Theory - Book 2 - Paul Schmeling The second in a two-volume series based on over 40 years of music theory instruction at Berklee College of Music. This volume focuses on harmony, including triads, seventh chords, inversions, and voice leading for jazz, blues and popular music styles. You'll develop the tools needed to write melodies and create effective harmonic accompaniments from a lead sheet. ©2006, Book & CD, 50 pages. |
 | Chord Construction: Learning Through Shapes and Forms by Carol Hawn & Dorothy Munz - This volume presents graphics that put chord shapes into your hands. It includes summary charts and movable keyboard maps that speed up learning and review of triads, 7th chords, inversions and chord progressions. The book stands alone or it can supplement any keyboard method. It is written for all ages, in private or group study. |
 | Chord Studies for Electric Bass - by Rich Appleman and Joseph Viola This Berklee Workshop is for bassists beyond beginning methods who now seek comprehensive knowledge of all basic and extended chords. Features exercises for developing technique and melodic sense in and out of the upper register, to help bassists play faster, higher and more melodically in styles from country to rock and rhythm to lead. ©2000. |
 | Connecting Jazz Theory This text suggests a more connected process for expanding the jazz vocabulary. Improvisational devices are presented as derived from diatonic scales, the harmonic and melodic basis of mainstream jazz. Michael Brecker highly recommends this book, calling it “useful and insightful...for all musicians who wish to expand their harmonic range and improvisational abilities. Also endorsed by James Moody and David Liebman. 168 pages. |
 | Contemporary Music Theory, Level One - by Mark Harrison Finally, a complete harmony and theory method designed specifically for the pop and jazz musician! These books, used at the Grove School of Music, provide a sound and proven approach to theory. The Level One book completely derives and explains major and minor scales, keys and key signatures, all intervals, triads and four-part chords, modes and more. ©1999, 312 pages. |
 | Contemporary Music Theory, Level Two - by Mark Harrison Finally, a complete harmony and theory method designed specifically for the pop and jazz musician! These books, used at the Grove School of Music, provide a sound and proven approach to theory. Level Two covers five-part chords, II-V-I progressions, chord substitutions, harmonic analysis of tunes, voiceleading, and more. Each theory book includes hundreds of exercises with all the answers provided! ©1999, 384 pages. |
 | Dictionary of Music Terms and Chords This thin volume is suprisingly thorough and detailed. A low-priced reference that includes traditional and technological terms, a complete listing of chords and chord equivalents, and a glossary of common abbreviations. Includes diagrams in standard notation and foreign equivalents of many terms ©1995, 107 pages. |
 | Elementary Music Theory - by Jeromy Bessler & Norbert Opgenoorth The most important basics of music theory explained in an easily understandable way. A few of the topics include: how to read music notation, beat and rhythm, intervals, scales, and how the most commonly used instruments create sound. An appendix with index and charts makes it easy to find specific subjects and gives practical hints for further studies. If you always wanted to deepen your understanding of music theory, but somehow never quite got around to it, this is the book to read. 120 pages. |
 | Elementary Music Theory Wall Chart This wall chart gives a complete, easy-to-understand graphical overview of the most important elements of music: note names, intervals, note and rest values and counting, clefs, and other elements of notation as well as the notes on the staff and their location on the keyboard. 24" x 35". |
 | Elementary Rudiments of Music, Revised Edition - by Barbara Wharram Appropriate for the older beginner, Elementary Rudiments of Music is recommended for preparation for the RCM Examinations Preliminary, Grade 1, and Grade 2 Rudiments examinations. A handy insert ensures that this proven favourite is up-to-date with changes to the theory curriculum as outlined in The Royal Conservatory of Music Theory Syllabus,©2005, 304 pages. |
 | Encyclopedia of Reading Rhythms - by Gary Hess This text and workbook for all instruments includes information on: notes, rests, counting, subdividing, time signatures, triplets, ties, dotted notes & rests, cut time, compound time, swing, shuffle, rhythm studies, counting systems, road maps ... and more. ©1997. |
 | Encyclopedia of Scales, Modes and Melodic Patterns - by Arnie Berle A comprehensive guide to improvisation on any instrument through chord changes in any key. A great source for many types of scales from the traditional major and minor forms, to the modal scales used by jazz musicians. Presents a revolutionary practice routine for perfect mind, ear and finger coordination. ©1997. |
 | Essential Dictionary of Music - Harnsberger A comprehensive collection of composers, theory and definitions, this book provides a broad range of information, from basic principles of theory and biographies of composers to pronunciation of foreign terms and ranges of instruments and voices. The concise, easy-to-use, spiral-bound volume covers every major aspect of music. |
 | Essential Dictionary of Music Definitions An invaluable addition to your library! This text provides a comprehensive reference for musical terms and definitions. Often supported by examples that clarify the presented term, the volume also includes the pronunciation of foreign terms, and up-to-date electronic music terms. Entries are cross-referenced for easy use. |
 | Essential Dictionary of Music Notation This spiral-bound text presents current and correct notation practices in an immediately accessible format. Generously illustrated and concise, this book is essential to any musician looking for a handy reference directly relating to the actual notation of music. A most welcome and appropriate source for any musician, whether using a pencil or computer. |
 | Essential Dictionary of Music Theory This "Essential Dictionary" packs a wealth of information into a user-friendly "Handy Guide." Covering virtually every aspect of music theory, this volume includes everything from scales and modes to comprehensive ranges of woodwinds, brass, stringed instruments (with open-string pitches) and voices. It also includes: tablature and guitar notation, chord types, ornaments, music symbols and features written and sounding ranges for transposing instruments. A must-have for musicians of all levels! |
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