The key of ONE
Subtitle: a revealing, notation-free approach that unlocks the music within you
By: Robbie Gennet
Publisher: Alfred Music Pub. Co.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Van Nuys, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 72
ISBN-13: 9780739065907
Subjects: Music theory; Elementary works; Music; Instruction and study
Description: "What's covered: The names of notes and the  purpose of black keys ; Understanding the role of time and rhythm; The simple formula for major and minor scales; Patterns and shapes to get you playing in every key right away; Comprehending chords, scales and modes; Improvising and jamming"--Cover, p. [4].
Notes: Companion DVD contains audio and visual representations of the concepts discussed in the text, including instrumental accompaniment tracks in every major and minor key; TNT Tone 'N' Tempo Changer software; and downloadable MP3s of all audio examples.
Table of contents: title: About playing. Ingredients for a musician ; What kind of music is that? ; Rhythm and dynamics ; Harmony and melody ; The names of notes ; Sharps, flats, and the purpose of the black keys ; Formulas, music and math ; The ONE formula ; Major and minor scale formulas ; A philosophy of music ; Time ; Rhythm ; Learning from live music ; Summary of Part 1; title: Playing. Patterns in scales ; Ready to play? ; Patterns and scales ; The scales ; Understanding the modes ; Fingers, notes, and numbers ; Important terms ; Chords ; Similarities and commonalities ; Definitions ; Conclusion.