Music theory for dummies
By: by Michael Pilhofer and Holly Day.
Contributors: Day, Holly.
Series: --For dummies
Publisher: Wiley Pub.
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Hoboken, NJ
Language: eng
Number of pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9780764578380
Subjects: Music theory -- Elementary works
Genres: Elementary works.
Notes: Companion CD contains demonstrations of music theory concepts and examples performed on both piano and guitar.

Includes index.

System requirements for CD: CD audio tracks will play in CD player; or, on computer running Microsoft Windows or Mac OS and software capable of playing MP3s and CD audio.
Table of contents: title: What is music theory anyway?; title: Counting out notes; title: Giving it a rest; title: Time signatures; title: Naturalizing the rhythm; title: Tempo and dynamics; title: The musical staff; title: Instrument tone and color; title: Half steps, whole steps, sharps, and flats; title: Intervals; title: Key signatures and the circle of fifths; title: The major and minor scales; title: Building chords; title: Chord progressions; title: Cadence; title: The elements of form; title: Classical forms; title: Popular forms; title: Six most frequently asked questions about music theory; title: Ten cool and useful resources; title: Nine music theorists you should know about; title: App. A. How to use the CD; title: App. B. Chord chart [for piano and guitar]; title: App. C. Glossary.