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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.

Inhalt: Der Auftakt - Die Schlagfiguren - Der Auftakt zum Auftakt - Zwischen-Auftakte - Der Abschlag - Der Achtel-Auftakt - Legato und Staccatoschlag - Die Fermate - Accelerando-ritardando - Crescendo...

Inhalt: Der Auftakt - Die Schlagfiguren - Der Auftakt zum Auftakt - Zwischen-Auftakte - Der Abschlag - Der Achtel-Auftakt - Legato und Staccatoschlag - Die Fermate - Accelerando-ritardando - Crescendo...

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  • Doblinger Musikverlag
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Order no.: DO09589
James Jordan
Embodied Conducting and Connection: Wisdoms Derived from a Forty-Year Case Study
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  • GIA Publications
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Hans Lukoschek
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  • Edition Tonger
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Order no.: PJT2680-1
Larry Dunlap
The Woodshedder's Practice Kit

Jazz Session Trainer' is the ideal resource for those players who want to hone their improvising skills, improve their chops, and feel at home in a jam session. In addition to a generous dose of scal...

Jazz Session Trainer' is the ideal resource for those players who want to hone their improvising skills, improve their chops, and feel at home in a jam session. In addition to a generous dose of scal...

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  • Hal Leonard
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Order no.: 00147681
Larry Dunlap
The Woodshedder's Practice Kit

Jazz Session Trainer is the ideal resource for those players who want to hone their improvising skills, improve their chops, and feel at home in a jam session. In addition to a generous dose of scales...

Jazz Session Trainer is the ideal resource for those players who want to hone their improvising skills, improve their chops, and feel at home in a jam session. In addition to a generous dose of scales...

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  • Hal Leonard
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Order no.: 00147682
Miles Davis
for Bb Instruments (Exactly Transcribed from His Recorded Solos)

The ultimate resource for studying the work of Miles Davis! 50 note-for-note transcriptions of his recorded solos for: Airegin - All Blues - All of You - Au Privave - Bags' Groove - Billie's Bounce (B...

The ultimate resource for studying the work of Miles Davis! 50 note-for-note transcriptions of his recorded solos for: Airegin - All Blues - All of You - Au Privave - Bags' Groove - Billie's Bounce (B...

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  • Hal Leonard
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Order no.: 00122260
Miles Davis
Instrumente in C

The ultimate resource for studying the work of Miles Davis! 50 note-for-note transcriptions of his recorded solos for: Airegin - All Blues - All of You - Au Privave - Bags' Groove - Billie's Bounce (B...

The ultimate resource for studying the work of Miles Davis! 50 note-for-note transcriptions of his recorded solos for: Airegin - All Blues - All of You - Au Privave - Bags' Groove - Billie's Bounce (B...

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  • Hal Leonard
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Order no.: 00122266

Etüden über Blues-Changes ohne II-V's in allen Tonarten, mit zusätlichen Übungen wie Dominant-Cycles, II-V-Patterns, u.m., 58 S., für alle Instrumente

Etüden über Blues-Changes ohne II-V's in allen Tonarten, mit zusätlichen Übungen wie Dominant-Cycles, II-V-Patterns, u.m., 58 S., für alle Instrumente

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Order no.: 00030446
Gary Campbell

The second edition of this bestseller comes highly endorsed from the pros and is published at a new lower price! It continues to be a must-have for students of improvisation, demonstrating developing...

The second edition of this bestseller comes highly endorsed from the pros and is published at a new lower price! It continues to be a must-have for students of improvisation, demonstrating developing...

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  • Hal Leonard
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John Amaral, Dave Frank
Completing the Foundation

2.Teil mit weiteren Stücken, gleiches Konzept wie Band 1, 96 S.

2.Teil mit weiteren Stücken, gleiches Konzept wie Band 1, 96 S.

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  • Hal Leonard
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Order no.: 00220006
Brent Vaartstra
for All Instruments

500 Jazz Licks aims to assist you on your journey to play jazz fluently. These short phrases and ideas we call licks will help you understand how to navigate the common chords and chord progressions y...

500 Jazz Licks aims to assist you on your journey to play jazz fluently. These short phrases and ideas we call licks will help you understand how to navigate the common chords and chord progressions y...

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  • Hal Leonard
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Order no.: 00142384
John Coltrane
Bb

43 jazz solo transcriptions as played by the legendary John Coltrane, including: Blue Train (Blue Trane) - Countdown - Cousin Mary - Giant Steps - Impressions - Lazy Bird - Lush Life - Mr. P. C. - Mom...

43 jazz solo transcriptions as played by the legendary John Coltrane, including: Blue Train (Blue Trane) - Countdown - Cousin Mary - Giant Steps - Impressions - Lazy Bird - Lush Life - Mr. P. C. - Mom...

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  • Bb Instrument
  • Hal Leonard
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Order no.: 00307391
Dan Haerle

More than just another chord/scale publication, this book addresses how melody function and context play a major role in determining the best possible scale to be used in a given situation. Excellent...

More than just another chord/scale publication, this book addresses how melody function and context play a major role in determining the best possible scale to be used in a given situation. Excellent...

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  • Hal Leonard
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Order no.: 00660032
Arthur Amsden
Treble Clef Instruments Book
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  • C.L. Barnhouse Company
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Order no.: 074-1964-00

This book is an ideal companion for any teacher, jazz or classical, who is commited to the idea of developing creativity hand-in-hand with instrumental skills. While principally dealing with melodic i...

This book is an ideal companion for any teacher, jazz or classical, who is commited to the idea of developing creativity hand-in-hand with instrumental skills. While principally dealing with melodic i...

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  • Boosey & Hawkes
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Order no.: 48016312

Even if you're a complete beginner, this easy-to-understand instructional guide will get you improvising in no time! Learn to improvise in jazz, Latin, fusion, blues and rock styles in all keys with s...

Even if you're a complete beginner, this easy-to-understand instructional guide will get you improvising in no time! Learn to improvise in jazz, Latin, fusion, blues and rock styles in all keys with s...

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  • Bb Instrument and Online Audio
  • Berklee Press
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Order no.: 50449486

Learn to improvise the blues in jazz, Latin, fusion, rock and funk styles - in all keys! - with step-by-step instructions, practice tips, and a play-along Online Audio. Even if you are a complete begi...

Learn to improvise the blues in jazz, Latin, fusion, rock and funk styles - in all keys! - with step-by-step instructions, practice tips, and a play-along Online Audio. Even if you are a complete begi...

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  • Eb Instrument and Online Audio
  • Berklee Press
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Bob Mover, Issac Raz
A Thesaurus of Musical Vocabulary for All Instruments

A new thesaurus of hip melodic patterns for the contemporary improviser! The Bob Mover Jazz Lexicon is a comprehensive, detailed volume of melodic patterns, useful to not only improvisers and composer...

A new thesaurus of hip melodic patterns for the contemporary improviser! The Bob Mover Jazz Lexicon is a comprehensive, detailed volume of melodic patterns, useful to not only improvisers and composer...

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  • Sher Music Co.
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Order no.: 9798992226300

For all instrumentalists -- single - line writing, not full piano score. Over 150 pages of Chick's finest solos.

For all instrumentalists -- single - line writing, not full piano score. Over 150 pages of Chick's finest solos.

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  • Sher Music Co.
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Mike Rossi
A Diatonic and Multi-Colored Approach

While nearly all great solos contain a delicate balance of contrast and continuity in the broader sense, (rhythm, range, harmonic interest & variation, dynamics, pacing, etc.) this concept illustrates...

While nearly all great solos contain a delicate balance of contrast and continuity in the broader sense, (rhythm, range, harmonic interest & variation, dynamics, pacing, etc.) this concept illustrates...

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  • Advance Music
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Order no.: ADV14202
Hal Crook
A Musician's Guide To Free Jazz Improvisation

In 'Beyond Time and Changes', acclaimed jazz trombonist, pianist, composer, arranger, teacher and author Hal Crook offers a methodology to guide the advancing improviser through the un-chartered music...

In 'Beyond Time and Changes', acclaimed jazz trombonist, pianist, composer, arranger, teacher and author Hal Crook offers a methodology to guide the advancing improviser through the un-chartered music...

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  • Advance Music
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Uncommon Etudes from Common Scales will better equip students and challenge improvisers of all levels with etudes that travel through all keys using common chord types. Also, expand your melodic and c...

Uncommon Etudes from Common Scales will better equip students and challenge improvisers of all levels with etudes that travel through all keys using common chord types. Also, expand your melodic and c...

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  • Advance Music
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Order no.: ADV14206

Revised Edition 2006 This book should be seen as a method to help the artist to develop his or her own way when trying to improvise chromatically. Through the concepts and examples offered, the improv...

Revised Edition 2006 This book should be seen as a method to help the artist to develop his or her own way when trying to improvise chromatically. Through the concepts and examples offered, the improv...

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David Liebman
(CD-Set) - Returned item

Revised Edition 2006 This book should be seen as a method to help the artist to develop his or her own way when trying to improvise chromatically. Through the concepts and examples offered, the improv...

Revised Edition 2006 This book should be seen as a method to help the artist to develop his or her own way when trying to improvise chromatically. Through the concepts and examples offered, the improv...

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  • Advance Music
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Hal Crook
Exploring the Basics of Jazz Improvisation

As taught at Berklee College of Music READY, AIM, IMPROVISE! explores the critical areas involved in learning how to improvise, including: music theory, jazz harmony, ear training, jazz execution, jaz...

As taught at Berklee College of Music READY, AIM, IMPROVISE! explores the critical areas involved in learning how to improvise, including: music theory, jazz harmony, ear training, jazz execution, jaz...

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  • Advance Music
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Order no.: ADV14217-01
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.

Your Guide to Music Theory at all-sheetmusic.com

To help you choose the right literature, we support you with detailed descriptions and, where available, sample pages. As your reliable and competent contact since 1969, we offer you access to a huge database as one of the largest providers in Europe. Over 100,000 titles are available for immediate delivery, and from €35, we deliver free of charge within Germany. Explore the world of music theory and order now at all-sheetmusic.com!