Musicians Guide to Reading and Writing Music

A pioneer in the progressive rock movement of the 1970s, and winner of KEYBOARD magazine's Best New Talent Award in 1979, escorts readers through the often intimidating world of music, introducing them to rhythm, key signatures, chords, and intervals, and telling how to write it all down. Clear and practical throughout, generously sprinkled with examples, this book leads readers to the point where they can take off on their own.

"An amusing, chatty style that sets it apart from text books and keeps you believing that the writer is really on your side." -- Breakthrough

"An excellent guide providing user-friendly instructions...accessible." -- Bookwatch, July 1999

"Clear, concise, thorough, funny -- and only $9.95. Stewart's entertaining prose makes for a painless read, and this book is a valuable reference when you're done." -- Bass Player

"Here, in this wittily written book, is a beginner's guide to reading and writing music...Essential reading for hitherto lazy rock musicians!" --Keyboard