Music Theory for Dummies Book/CD Set

By Michael Pilhofer and Holly Day. For All Instruments. Theory. Dummies. All. Book/CD Set. 342 pages. Published by Wiley Publishing, Inc. (MB.9780764578380).

ISBN 9780764578380. All. 7.25x9.25 inches.

For people who want a deeper understanding and appreciation of music, or who want to do their own composing and arranging, a basic grounding in music theory is essential. Written for the nearly 30,000 college and graduate music students as well as working musicians and serious music buffs, this hands-on guide explains music theory concepts in plain English-from scales, intervals, tempos, and dynamics to chord progressions, phrasing, harmonizing, and arranging-and demonstrates how to apply them in compositions ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical. The book includes a CD that demonstrates music theory concepts and provides examples of the way sounds and tempos can be mixed and matched for a variety of musical experiences.