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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.

A continuation of Basic Rhythmic Training, this collection of progressive rhythmic drills is designed to increase a music student's proficiency in executing and understanding Rhythm. The exercises beg...

A continuation of Basic Rhythmic Training, this collection of progressive rhythmic drills is designed to increase a music student's proficiency in executing and understanding Rhythm. The exercises beg...

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  • Hal Leonard
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This book assumes no prior knowledge and begins with elementary rhythmic notation. It provides a comprehensive understanding of basic rhythm and its components: the beat, pulse, time signatures, notes...

This book assumes no prior knowledge and begins with elementary rhythmic notation. It provides a comprehensive understanding of basic rhythm and its components: the beat, pulse, time signatures, notes...

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Order no.: 00123900

Metrische Modulation, gemischte Taktarten, rhythmische Unterteilung, punktierte Rhythmen, Polyrhythmen u. v. m.

Metrische Modulation, gemischte Taktarten, rhythmische Unterteilung, punktierte Rhythmen, Polyrhythmen u. v. m.

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Order no.: 00317025
Garwood Whaley

A collection of short, graduated studies for teaching or learning to read rhythms. Exercises cover all fundamental rhythms, meters, and mixed meters. Ideal as a supplement or primary reading method. N...

A collection of short, graduated studies for teaching or learning to read rhythms. Exercises cover all fundamental rhythms, meters, and mixed meters. Ideal as a supplement or primary reading method. N...

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  • Meredith Music Publications
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Order no.: 00317136
Garwood Whaley
Book Only

A collection of short, graduated studies for teaching or learning to read rhythms. Exercises cover all fundamental rhythms, meters, and mixed meters. Ideal as a supplement or primary reading method. U...

A collection of short, graduated studies for teaching or learning to read rhythms. Exercises cover all fundamental rhythms, meters, and mixed meters. Ideal as a supplement or primary reading method. U...

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A Step-by-Step Guide for Understanding Basic Rhythms

Designed for band, choir, orchestras or private study, this book teaches how to read basic rhythms from the printed page. This practical, daily step-by-step guide is suitable for all instruments and l...

Designed for band, choir, orchestras or private study, this book teaches how to read basic rhythms from the printed page. This practical, daily step-by-step guide is suitable for all instruments and l...

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Order no.: 00285987
Beginning Notation and Sight-Reading for All Instruments

Rhythms are certainly the largest challenge in reading and writing music. This book makes learning to read and write rhythms easy, teaching you in a step-by-step method starting from the very basics....

Rhythms are certainly the largest challenge in reading and writing music. This book makes learning to read and write rhythms easy, teaching you in a step-by-step method starting from the very basics....

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28,99 €
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Order no.: 00252025
Intermediate Notation and Sight-Reading for All Instruments

If you are already good at reading and writing quarter note and eighth note rhythms, and want to up your game, this is the book for you. Supported by recordings of the exercises, and worksheets that h...

If you are already good at reading and writing quarter note and eighth note rhythms, and want to up your game, this is the book for you. Supported by recordings of the exercises, and worksheets that h...

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Book with Downloadable Audio and Video

The road to stardom starts here! Give your child the musical advantage that will help them excel at any instrument. Children learn the foundation of rhythm and timing using clapping and tapping patter...

The road to stardom starts here! Give your child the musical advantage that will help them excel at any instrument. Children learn the foundation of rhythm and timing using clapping and tapping patter...

  • Rhythm
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  • Hal Leonard
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Order no.: 00329801
The Practical Handbook for Mastering Rhythm - UK & Europe Edition

Hal Leonard Rhythm and Counting is the essential, practical handbook for mastering rhythm. Designed for students and musicians of any instrument or voice, this book provides a comprehensive and system...

Hal Leonard Rhythm and Counting is the essential, practical handbook for mastering rhythm. Designed for students and musicians of any instrument or voice, this book provides a comprehensive and system...

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Ralph C. Pace
for Reading & Creating Music

These flashcards will help develop sight-reading and improvisational skills on any instrument, and may be used with any age group from preschool through the senior years. Includes 30 cards, size 6 inc...

These flashcards will help develop sight-reading and improvisational skills on any instrument, and may be used with any age group from preschool through the senior years. Includes 30 cards, size 6 inc...

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A comprehensive guide to: notes, rests, counting, subdividing, time signatures, triplets, ties, dotted notes and rests, cut time, compound time, swing, shuffle, rhythm studies, counting systems, road...

A comprehensive guide to: notes, rests, counting, subdividing, time signatures, triplets, ties, dotted notes and rests, cut time, compound time, swing, shuffle, rhythm studies, counting systems, road...

  • Rhythm
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  • Hal Leonard
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42,50 €
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Order no.: 00695145
Audrey Snyder
A Practical Rhythm Reading Course (Teacher Edition)

Designed for choirs, bands, orchestras and general music classes, 'The Rhythm Reader' promotes quick comprehension with solid rhythm reading resulting in only a few minutes of use each rehearsal. Assu...

Designed for choirs, bands, orchestras and general music classes, 'The Rhythm Reader' promotes quick comprehension with solid rhythm reading resulting in only a few minutes of use each rehearsal. Assu...

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  • Hal Leonard
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Order no.: 00866002
Rhythm Exercises for All Instruments

Edna-Mae Burnam's A Dozen a Day series has helped millions of piano students develop strong technique through short, daily exercises. A Dozen a Day Counting Rhythm expands on that foundation by focusi...

Edna-Mae Burnam's A Dozen a Day series has helped millions of piano students develop strong technique through short, daily exercises. A Dozen a Day Counting Rhythm expands on that foundation by focusi...

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  • Willis Music
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Order no.: 01924303

Learn how to sight-read any rhythm instantly! Wouldn't you like to look at a complicated rhythmic figure and instantly know how it sounds? If so, then this book is for you. You'll discover: how to mem...

Learn how to sight-read any rhythm instantly! Wouldn't you like to look at a complicated rhythmic figure and instantly know how it sounds? If so, then this book is for you. You'll discover: how to mem...

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Order no.: 02500457

Grundlagen und Feinheiten zum Spiel in einer Rhythmusgruppe, mit Stilen, Jazz-Phrasierung, Technik, u.v.m., mit kompletten Parts der Rhythmusgruppe

Grundlagen und Feinheiten zum Spiel in einer Rhythmusgruppe, mit Stilen, Jazz-Phrasierung, Technik, u.v.m., mit kompletten Parts der Rhythmusgruppe

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  • C.L. Barnhouse Company
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Order no.: 070-1983-41
Audrey Snyder
Teacher Edition

Here is a follow-up to Audrey Snyder's popular rhythm reading method. Designed for choirs, bands, orchestras and general music classes, The Rhythm Reader II promotes quick comprehension with solid rhy...

Here is a follow-up to Audrey Snyder's popular rhythm reading method. Designed for choirs, bands, orchestras and general music classes, The Rhythm Reader II promotes quick comprehension with solid rhy...

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  • Hal Leonard
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Order no.: 09970223
Audrey Snyder
Repro Pak

Here is a follow-up to Audrey Snyder's popular rhythm reading method. Designed for choirs, bands, orchestras and general music classes, 'The Rhythm Reader II' promotes quick comprehension with solid r...

Here is a follow-up to Audrey Snyder's popular rhythm reading method. Designed for choirs, bands, orchestras and general music classes, 'The Rhythm Reader II' promotes quick comprehension with solid r...

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Tom Anderson
Elemental Rhythms from Around the Globe (Book and CD-Pak)

Capture the spirit of calypso, zydeco, bossa nova, gospel, jigs, jazz and more with this unique collection of global rhythm styles. Each ensemble includes 3 to 4 rhythm parts for classroom percussion...

Capture the spirit of calypso, zydeco, bossa nova, gospel, jigs, jazz and more with this unique collection of global rhythm styles. Each ensemble includes 3 to 4 rhythm parts for classroom percussion...

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Order no.: 09971490

These cards are intended to make learning music fun and easy, helping students: - learn the value of basic notes and rests and their relationship to each other. - read and play rhythms in music - lear...

These cards are intended to make learning music fun and easy, helping students: - learn the value of basic notes and rests and their relationship to each other. - read and play rhythms in music - lear...

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  • Poco Studio
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Order no.: 9789671000397
Bernard Forest
End of Studies

The final volume of the Rhythmical Equivalence Training by Bernard Forest.

The final volume of the Rhythmical Equivalence Training by Bernard Forest.

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  • Editions Choudens
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Order no.: ACF021040

The set of Rhythmical Equivalence Training exercises for Middle Grade standard musicians was composed by Bernard Forest.

The set of Rhythmical Equivalence Training exercises for Middle Grade standard musicians was composed by Bernard Forest.

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Georges Dandelot

Étude du Rythme is an educational tool proposed by Georges Dandelot (1895-1975), a French composer, agreeing with the concept that rhythm is the foundation on which melody and harmony are thenl...

Étude du Rythme is an educational tool proposed by Georges Dandelot (1895-1975), a French composer, agreeing with the concept that rhythm is the foundation on which melody and harmony are thenl...

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  • Alphonse Leduc
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Georges Dandelot

Georges Dandelot (1895-1975) studied at the Paris Conservatoire before spending his career as a Piano teacher and composer. He published a variety of treatise and studies to aid Piano technique, inclu...

Georges Dandelot (1895-1975) studied at the Paris Conservatoire before spending his career as a Piano teacher and composer. He published a variety of treatise and studies to aid Piano technique, inclu...

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  • Alphonse Leduc
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Georges Dandelot

Étude du Rythme is an educational tool proposed by Georges Dandelot (1895-1975), a French composer, agreeing with the concept that rhythm is the foundation on which melody and harmony are then layered...

Étude du Rythme is an educational tool proposed by Georges Dandelot (1895-1975), a French composer, agreeing with the concept that rhythm is the foundation on which melody and harmony are then layered...

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  • Alphonse Leduc
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Order no.: AL19263
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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