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Music Theory Books

Much more than just dull theory! - our large selection of practice-oriented specialist literature offers you - whether amateur musician or professional - a number of books on general music theory and harmony, from classical and jazz to rock / pop, rhythm, ear training, sight reading, improvisation, arranging for small and large instrumental line-ups, composition and conducting.
Jerry Coker
A Theory Text for Jazz Composition and Improvisation

Im Schwierigkeitsgrad fortschreitende Sammlung von vielen Patterns über die gebräuchlichsten Akkordsequenzen, mit Einblick in das Lydian Chromatic Concept. Die 'Patterns For Jazz' von Jerry Coker gehö...

Im Schwierigkeitsgrad fortschreitende Sammlung von vielen Patterns über die gebräuchlichsten Akkordsequenzen, mit Einblick in das Lydian Chromatic Concept. Die 'Patterns For Jazz' von Jerry Coker gehö...

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Rudolf Nelson
The ultimate rhythm game - ideal training for any musician! Two books in one!

The ingenious rhythm game from Sheila Nelson. 140 4-bar rhythms to tap, clap, play or sing. Each rhythm can be paired with numerous alternatives to create over 5000 different combinations. Two books i...

The ingenious rhythm game from Sheila Nelson. 140 4-bar rhythms to tap, clap, play or sing. Each rhythm can be paired with numerous alternatives to create over 5000 different combinations. Two books i...

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Robert Rawlins
for All Musicians

All musicians should be able to sit down at the keyboard and make sense of a tune. With that goal in mind, every instrumentalist and singer can profit from this book. It covers many techniques for exp...

All musicians should be able to sit down at the keyboard and make sense of a tune. With that goal in mind, every instrumentalist and singer can profit from this book. It covers many techniques for exp...

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  • Hal Leonard
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Poco Music Theory Series is aiming to lay a strong foundation in theory, this series is carefully designed to prepare students for ABRSM Music Theory exams. Following pedagogical principles and visual...

Poco Music Theory Series is aiming to lay a strong foundation in theory, this series is carefully designed to prepare students for ABRSM Music Theory exams. Following pedagogical principles and visual...

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Poco Music Theory Series is aiming to lay a strong foundation in theory, this series is carefully designed to prepare students for ABRSM Music Theory exams. Following pedagogical principles and visual...

Poco Music Theory Series is aiming to lay a strong foundation in theory, this series is carefully designed to prepare students for ABRSM Music Theory exams. Following pedagogical principles and visual...

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Frank Sikora
Think - Listen - Play - A Practical Approach

How do we bridge the gap between theory and the music we love? This e-book aims to establish as close a relationship as possible between theory, the ear and our instrument. 'Jazz Theory - Think Listen...

How do we bridge the gap between theory and the music we love? This e-book aims to establish as close a relationship as possible between theory, the ear and our instrument. 'Jazz Theory - Think Listen...

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  • Schott Musik
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Dan Greenblatt
Essential Tools for Jazz Improvisation

This ground-breaking 80 page book/CD package will allow you or your students to use Blues scales to create meaningful solos before you master all the scales of a tune. Perfect for beginners and interm...

This ground-breaking 80 page book/CD package will allow you or your students to use Blues scales to create meaningful solos before you master all the scales of a tune. Perfect for beginners and interm...

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  • Chuck Sher
  • Sher Music Co.
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Dan Greenblatt
Essential Tools for Jazz Improvisation

This ground-breaking 80 page book/CD package will allow you or your students to use Blues scales to create meaningful solos before you master all the scales of a tune. Perfect for beginners and interm...

This ground-breaking 80 page book/CD package will allow you or your students to use Blues scales to create meaningful solos before you master all the scales of a tune. Perfect for beginners and interm...

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  • Sher Music Co.
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John O'Gallagher
A Method for Using Tone Rows in Jazz

A novel approach to jazz improvisation with 12 tones by the saxophonist John O'Gallagher. The author is an active member of the New York avant-garde scene and a popular workshop lecturer. His new meth...

A novel approach to jazz improvisation with 12 tones by the saxophonist John O'Gallagher. The author is an active member of the New York avant-garde scene and a popular workshop lecturer. His new meth...

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David Baker
The Blues

Patterns und Riffs für verschiedene Blues-Changes, sowie modale Etüden, im Violinschlüssel

Patterns und Riffs für verschiedene Blues-Changes, sowie modale Etüden, im Violinschlüssel

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A comprehensive reference book of scales and melodic patterns, arranged in the form of piano scales and melodic studies, but adaptable for all instruments. Enharmonic notation.

A comprehensive reference book of scales and melodic patterns, arranged in the form of piano scales and melodic studies, but adaptable for all instruments. Enharmonic notation.

  • Improvisation
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  • G. Schirmer
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Gary Campbell
Practice and Application for the Jazz Improvisor

Recording artist, saxophonist, educator, and author Gary Campbell presents an effective strategy for constructing fresh-sounding melodic lines. He progresses step by step through the concept, the prac...

Recording artist, saxophonist, educator, and author Gary Campbell presents an effective strategy for constructing fresh-sounding melodic lines. He progresses step by step through the concept, the prac...

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  • Warner Bros. Publications
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Jean-Claude Raynaud
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Formation musicale

Formation musicale

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  • Editions Auguste Zurfluh
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Dante Agostini: Solfege Rythmique is a simple Drum method. Volume 1 is a progressive study of the round demisemiquaver with silences. A study of syncope and ternary and binary mixtures etc. is also i...

Dante Agostini: Solfege Rythmique is a simple Drum method. Volume 1 is a progressive study of the round demisemiquaver with silences. A study of syncope and ternary and binary mixtures etc. is also i...

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  • Dante Agostini
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Sigi Busch
Jazz - Rock - Pop

A basic ear training text for self-study. Translated by Michael Lee. CD narrated by Jerry Granelli. Each of the ten lessons is divided into three parts: Intervals/Chords, Rhythm, Melody. Examples and...

A basic ear training text for self-study. Translated by Michael Lee. CD narrated by Jerry Granelli. Each of the ten lessons is divided into three parts: Intervals/Chords, Rhythm, Melody. Examples and...

  • Ear Training
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  • Advance Music
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Luis Ponce de León
De cero a experto - Audio mp3 descargable

In this method, based on the series Música... ¡Y Acción!, you will find a logical and progressive sequence of didactic units to train your ear with the help of the recordings provided. You will learn...

In this method, based on the series Música... ¡Y Acción!, you will find a logical and progressive sequence of didactic units to train your ear with the help of the recordings provided. You will learn...

  • Ear Training
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Luis Ponce de León
De cero a experto - Audio mp3 descargable

In this method, based on the series Música... ¡Y Acción!, you will find a logical and progressive sequence of didactic units to train your ear with the help of the recordings provided. You will learn...

In this method, based on the series Música... ¡Y Acción!, you will find a logical and progressive sequence of didactic units to train your ear with the help of the recordings provided. You will learn...

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Joe Mulholland, Tom Hojnacki

Learn jazz harmony, as taught at Berklee College of Music. This text provides a strong foundation in harmonic principles, supporting further study in jazz composition, arranging, and improvisation. It...

Learn jazz harmony, as taught at Berklee College of Music. This text provides a strong foundation in harmonic principles, supporting further study in jazz composition, arranging, and improvisation. It...

  • General Music Theory
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Jazz-Harmonielehre anhand von Analyse vieler Notenbeispiele bekannter Musiker

Jazz-Harmonielehre anhand von Analyse vieler Notenbeispiele bekannter Musiker

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  • Hal Leonard
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  • Digital Music Print
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Conservatoire - Harmonie

Conservatoire - Harmonie

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  • Alphonse Leduc
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Elisabeth Haas, Martina Schneider
für den Musiktheorie-Unterricht

Die hier vorliegende Ausgabe für den Musiktheorie-Unterricht deckt sich inhaltlich weitgehend mit dem österr. Rahmenlehrplan, den die Konferenz der österr. Musikschulwerke für den Musiktheorie-Unterri...

Die hier vorliegende Ausgabe für den Musiktheorie-Unterricht deckt sich inhaltlich weitgehend mit dem österr. Rahmenlehrplan, den die Konferenz der österr. Musikschulwerke für den Musiktheorie-Unterri...

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  • Doblinger Musikverlag
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Add dimension and interest to your music. This essential, core material is for anyone who arranges jazz standards or writes original jazz compositions. This book will help you craft melodies, counterm...

Add dimension and interest to your music. This essential, core material is for anyone who arranges jazz standards or writes original jazz compositions. This book will help you craft melodies, counterm...

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This book not only concentrates on those styles which have travelled successfully around the globe, but also on styles which have not yet been explored outside of Brazil.Styles originated in the East...

This book not only concentrates on those styles which have travelled successfully around the globe, but also on styles which have not yet been explored outside of Brazil.Styles originated in the East...

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Nikolai Rimski-Korsakow

Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov. The fundamental principles of modern orchestration, the study of tonal resonance and orchestral combination. Uses musical examples from his own works.

Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov. The fundamental principles of modern orchestration, the study of tonal resonance and orchestral combination. Uses musical examples from his own works.

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  • Dover Publications
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Music Theory

Music theory: The foundation of your musical understanding

Learning to Understand the World of Music Theory

Music theory is the key to a deeper understanding of music. It decodes the secrets of harmony, rhythm, form, and counterpoint, forming the basis for interpretation, composition, and improvisation in all genres. Whether you want to analyze the structures of classical masterpieces or understand the harmonies in jazz – solid knowledge opens up new dimensions of music-making. Renowned publishers such as Bärenreiter, Breitkopf & Härtel, or Schott Music offer comprehensive standard works on this subject.

Discover Comprehensive Literature on Music Theory

In our vast selection of over 1,000,000 items, you will find a wide range of books on music theory: from general music teachings to specific treatises on harmony, counterpoint, and form, to exercise books for ear training. We carry works for various levels, from accessible introductions for beginners to detailed academic literature for students and professional musicians, to deepen your knowledge purposefully.

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