Long one of our favorite theory books, this new edition boasts seven new chapters, almost 40 new pages, significant rewrites to the old chapters and improved layout and graphics. Intelligent and witty it presents music theory on a very easy to understand and practical level. Whether you are a "rocker" trying to broaden your horizon, or a classically trained player wanting to branch out, or just a singer or a musician who wants to know more about what makes music tick, this book is for you! Designed for any level musician and for any instrument. 195 pp.
443-3
$25.00
DIAL A NOTE - DIAL HARMONY
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Made up of two 8 inch cardstock circles, this color coded dial will help you take the mystery out of harmony, modulation, and transposition. Arranged in the order of the circle of fifths, it gives you: primary chords, degrees of scale in all 12 keys - major and minor, modes (where to start and end for all 7 modes in all 12 keys), key signatures, the Nashville number system, more. Makes modulations and transpositions easy, just follow the color band to find the chords for the key you need to be in. For all instruments and players of all levels. Covers a lot in a small package.
718-2
$10.95
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INTRO TO POLYRHYTHM: CONTRACTING AND EXPANDING TIME WITHIN FORM, VOL. 1
by Ari Hoenig & Johannes Weidenmueller
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Book/DVD set. A good method for learning advanced rhythm, polyrhythm, and metric/harmonic superimposition. Looks at rhythm through a magnifying glass to enable you to see, sing and hear various subdivisions and groupings of subdivisions. Will greatly improve your improvisational ability to create and respond to rhythmic musical dialogue. Learn how to make core rhythms into core grooves and use beat displacement to alter these core grooves. General exercises for all instrumentalists; specific exercises for pianists, bassists and drummers. The DVD contains demonstrations of all the material from the book; transcriptions on how to harmonically navigate through polyrhythm inside standard jazz forms; musical examples to be watched, and played along to. Intermediate. 40 pp.
02-21108DP
$19.95
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ALFRED'S ESSENTIALS OF MUSIC THEORY COMPLETE
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Book/2-CD set. All three volumes in one book! With 2 ear-training CDs. Spiralbound, 120 pp.
20-16486
$31.50
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MUSIC THEORY FOR DUMMIES
by Michael Pilhofer & Holly Day
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Book/CD set. Need to grasp music theory? This hands-on guide explains the concepts in plain English - from scales, intervals, and tempos to chord progressions, phrasing, harmonizing, and arranging - and shows you how to apply them in compositions ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical. It's also packed with musical examples you can hear on the CD! 336 pp.
02-8380
$24.99
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BERKLEE MUSIC THEORY BOOK 2: FUNDAMENTALS OF HARMONY
by Paul Schmeling
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Book/CD pack. This volume focuses on harmony, including triads, seventh chords, inversions, and voice leading. Features hands-on exercises and ear training activities to help you use chords effectively. Teaches the chords and inversions you will encounter in jazz, blues and popular music, and gives you the tools you'll need to create effective harmonic accompaniment from a lead sheet. 50 pp.
49-448062
$22.95
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ALFRED'S ESSENTIALS OF JAZZ THEORY COMPLETE
by Shelly Berg
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Books 1-3 & 3-CD set, all in one volume!
20-20812
$34.95
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BERKLEE MUSIC THEORY - BOOK 1
by Paul Schmeling
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Book/CD pack. Understanding the fundamental concepts of music theory is essential for performance skills and writing music. This book features 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'll learn how to: read and write notation, apply theory to a piano keyboard, construct scales and intervals, develop ear training skills and write melodies. Build upon basic concepts with written exercises, listening examples and ear training exercises. 84 pp.
49-448043
$24.95
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EAR TRAINING - FOR THE CONTEMPORARY MUSICIAN
by Keith Wyatt, Carl Schroeder and Joe Elliott
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Book/2 CD pack. For everyone who's ever wanted to play a tune after hearing it only once, this book can help unlock the secrets of ear training. Covers: basic pitch matching, singing major and minor scales, identifying intervals, transcribing melodies and rhythm, identifying chords and progressions, seventh chords and the blues, modal interchange, chromaticism, modulation, more! Over 2 hours of practice exercises--with complete answers in the back. 120 pp.
49-695198
$24.95
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MUSIC THEORY MADE EASY - DELUXE EDITION
by David Harp
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Book/CD pack. One of the most popular books on music theory now available in a deluxe edition with CD! David's ability to communicate makes learning music theory simple. Covers: note names, scales, chords, chord structures, reading chord charts, rhythms, how to play blues, country western, rock, folk music, beginning improvisation, composing songs, jazz chord structures, more. With revised sections on blues, rock and jazz improv. The 74 minute CD includes examples from every part of the book. 80 pp.
01-910160
$12.95
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THE NATURAL WAY TO MUSIC - AN ORGANIC APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING AND PLAYING MUSIC
by Jim D'Ville and Bill Keith
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Book/CD-Rom set. Demystifies music theory! Teaches you to use what you already know to develop an understanding of scales, intervals and chords and how they are used. Keith, banjo virtuoso and inventor of the Keith-D tuner, joins ukulelist D'Ville to produce a clear book in simple English that explains the fundamentals of music. All instruments, all levels. 55 pp.
631-CDR1
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$27.00
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THE NATURAL WAY TO MUSIC - AN ORGANIC APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING AND PLAYING MUSIC
by Jim D'Ville and Bill Keith
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Demystifies music theory! Teaches you to use what you already know to develop an understanding of scales, intervals and chords and how they are used. Keith, banjo virtuoso and inventor of the Keith-D tuner, joins ukulelist D'Ville to produce a clear book in simple English that explains the fundamentals of music. All instruments, all levels. 55 pp.
631-1
$19.95
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MANDOLIN EAR TRAINING COURSE
by Brad Davis
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2-CD set. Designed for any level, from beginner to advanced, this audio course presents simple tried-and-true steps that will make training your ear a breeze! Learn to correctly hum acoustic and mandolin licks, memorize a variety of licks in several different keys, and transpose them into alternate keys. 70 min.
02-99899CD
$14.95
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ROCK GUITAR EAR TRAINING COURSE
by Brad Davis
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2-CD set. Designed for any level, it walks you through simple tried-and-true steps that will make training your ear a breeze! Learn how to correctly hum rock and roll licks and melody phrases, memorize a variety of licks in several different key signatures, and transpose what you memorize into alternate key signatures. 80 min.
02-99898CDB
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$8.00
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FLATPICKING GUITAR EAR TRAINING COURSE
by Brad Davis
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2-CD set. Designed for all levels. Walks you through simple tried and true steps that make training your ear a breeze! Learn how to correctly hum bluegrass guitar licks and melody phrases, memorize a variety of licks in several different key signatures, and transpose what you memorize into alternate key signatures.
02-99895CDB
$14.95
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HAL LEONARD POCKET MUSIC THEORY - A COMPREHENSIVE AND CONVENIENT SOURCE FOR ALL MUSICIANS
by Keith Wyatt and Carl Schroeder
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A step-by-step guide to harmony and theory for every musician. Includes thorough, easy-to-understand analysis of: intervals, rhythms, scales, chords, key signatures, transposition, chord inversion, key centers, harmonizing the major and minor scales, extended chords, modulation and more. Half-size. 176 pp.
49-330968
$4.95
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THE CHORD WHEEL - THE ULTIMATE TOOL FOR ALL MUSICIANS
by Jim Fleser
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Revolutionary device that makes the application of chord theory easy. By making key structure easy to understand it will help you improvise better, transpose faster, and improve your songwriting. No music reading necessary. 12 pp.
49-695579
$14.95
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EAR TRAINING FOR INSTRUMENTALISTS
taught by Matt Glaser
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Sing or play anything you hear! Through a progressive series of interactive exercises, Matt Glaser teaches how to recognize pitches and intervals, repeat complex rhythms and play back phrases and complete solos. Beginners and professionals alike, regardless of instrument or style of music, will develop invaluable skills and expand their musical consciousness. Includes 6 CDs. 8 pp.
300-533
$59.95
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CELTIC BACK-UP: FOR ALL INSTRUMENTALISTS
by Chris Smith
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The most crucial function of a chordal instrument in a Celtic session: providing tasteful, imaginative, and supportive accompaniment. This book contains information on the theory, conception, stylistic considerations, procedures and resources for accompaniment - particularly in an improvisational setting. Includes CD. 103 pp.
02-97205BCD
$22.95
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HOW TO PLAY BY EAR - A GUIDE TO CHORDS AND PROGRESSIONS FOR MUSICIANS, SONGWRITERS AND COMPOSERS
by Jack Hatfield
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Book/CD pack. Get out of the rote learning rut or playing strictly from notation or tab. Teaches basic music theory to those who have had no formal music instruction. Not strictly a banjo book - for all musicians and all instruments. Includes: number system, scale & chord construction, chord progression logic, probabilities and educated guessing. Explains and shows what to listen for, and why. The CD actually helps train your ear to hear intervals, chord types, and common chord movement. All without any notation or tablature. 175 pp.
201-5
$20.00
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