RUDIMENTS OF MUSIC: A CONCISE GUIDE TO MUSIC THEORY

Perry Goldstein

ISBN 10: 0757520529 / ISBN 13: 9780757520525

Published by Kendall Hunt Publishing, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: RUDIMENTS OF MUSIC: A CONCISE GUIDE TO MUSIC THEORY
• Publisher: Kendall Hunt Publishing
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0757520529
• ISBN 13: 9780757520525
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Rudiments of Music covers the basics of Western classical tonal music theory, though it is applicable to a broad range of other music as well. Written for the beginner, experienced musicians who want to learn the fundamentals of tonal theory will also find it useful. The book covers basic notation of pitch and rhythm, major and minor keys, intervals, chords, harmony, and other concepts essential to a fundamental understanding of tonal music. Students are guided in the composition of melodies and melodies with chordal accompaniment. The book prepares students with the knowledge and confidence to begin the music major tonal harmony sequence taught at many institutions. Rudiments of Music has been developed with the benefit of almost three decades of experience teaching and supervising the teaching of dozens of rudimentary music theory classes. Learning music theory requires two a textbook that covers the basics and an instructor who can bring those concepts to life in sound. This book is intended to supplement the classroom experience