Music Theory Books

Jazz Theory & Workbook is designed for all instrumentalists eager to understand how the jazz standards they play and improvise over are constructed. It is also a great resource for arrangers and compo...

You are about to embark on a course of study designed to give you, in the shortest possible time, a complete understanding of the principles of modern harmony, improvisation, and dance band arranging....

A one-of-a-kind book encompassing a wide scope of jazz topics, for beginners and pros of any instrument. A three-pronged approach was envisioned with the creation of this comprehensive resource: as an...

Get the rock-solid fundamentals of rhythm, pitch and harmony with this easy-to-use book/CD pack. Learn the universal language used by all musicians, regardless of instrument. Includes concise, detaile...

If you wish there was a fun and engaging way to help you understand the fundamentals of music, then this is it. Whether it's learning to read music, understanding chords and scales, musical forms, or...

George Heussenstamm, composer of more than 85 published works and author of The Norton Manual of Music Notation, taught college-level theory for several decades. Unable to find what he considered a su...

This two-book series includes a wealth of material used to teach harmony and theory in college-level courses by George Heussenstamm, author of the Norton Manual of Musical Notation. Part 2 - Chromatic...

120 color-coded cards to learn basic musical symbols, all notes from low ledger C to high ledger C, and rhythm patterns in 4/4 and 3/4. Also includes cards that focus on recognition of steps and skips...

120 color-coded cards to review musical terms, scales, key signatures, and chord progressions in C, Am, G, Em, F, Dm and rhythm patterns in 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 3/8, and 6/8. Also includes interval cards -...

Imagine if you could HEAR a musical phrase, VISUALIZE its layout on your instrument by seeing and feeling the fingerings and/or embouchure in your mind's eye, KNOW the names of the notes as well as th...

The circle of fifths is a familiar tool known by many musicians. Although this device usually receives nothing more than a brief explanation in most music theory books, the circle illustrates the foun...

Teach Yourself Music Theory was created specifically for the beginner student who may have experience with playing an instrument, but who may also seek to build up their knowledge of rhythm, melody, h...

Learn to use and understand advanced jazz harmony! This book reveals the post-bop jazz innovations established by such iconic jazz artists as John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Clare Fischer, Herbie Hancoc...

Do-It-Yourself Music Theory' is a fun way to get started understanding music on your own. Using well-known music from pop, classical, and many other styles, you will be given step-by-step instructions...

Journey into the wonderful world of music with YolanDa Brown and The ABCs of Music: My First Music Book. Perfect for children aged 6-11, it is the ideal book for parents and teachers looking to facili...

Hal Leonard's Grade 5 Music Theory Practice Papers are essential resources for candidates preparing for music theory exams. Appropriate for the latest syllabi of all major examination boards, includin...

'An impressive selection of questions. A welcome resource to both music students and their teachers. ' - Music Teacher Magazine. Hal Leonard's Grade 5 Music Theory Practice Papers are essential resour...

This helpful resource includes 15 songs with specific classroom lesson plans for 3-4 class lessons. Each lesson has its own video by the author, aimed at the teacher, not the students. You get a total...

Major, minor and chromatic scales are no problem for the pupil who uses this book. Intervals are also taught. Easy rules are given that enable the pupil to identify scales and intervals by ear as well...

Lehrbuch aus der Musicians Institute-Reihe mit Intervallen, Rhythmik, Skalen, Akkorden, Transposition, Akkordumkehrungen, u.v.m.

Learn to read, understand, and create music. This book will help musicians of all levels communicate more effectively, learn new music faster, and memorize repertoire more easily. This approach has be...

The bumper, colourful workbook for bright young beginners. Fully illustrated, story-based, and with creative activities at every stage, Music Theory for Kids makes children’s first encounter with musi...

An inexpensive, student-friendly softcover text on the elements of music theory from the renowned Rubank library. With 24 beginning lessons and a student workbook format, this text is ideal to use alo...

Written during the composer's years as a professor at the renowned Moscow Conservatory, this volume presents a clear and thorough introduction to the study of harmony - a complete course in writing mu...

For anyone taking exams (of which aural tests are an integral part) these books are an invaluable resource as the CD enables the student to 'self-administer' the exercises and listening activities ......