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    612-822-4611

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Music Theory Matters

Music Theory Matters

Osborn, Brad
Boone, Christine

Paperback

Music Theory

ISBN10: 0197612067
ISBN13: 9780197612064
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: Jun 30 2026
Pages: 558
Weight: 2.89
Height: 1.05 Width: 8.01 Depth: 9.92
Language: English
Music Theory Matters connects foundational music theory to the music students create, perform, produce, and hear every day while providing faculty with a flexible, rigorous foundation that supports the evolving needs of today's music programs. Through a rich blend of contemporary and classical repertoire, multiple forms of musical literacy, and active musicianship, authors Brad Osborn and Christine Boone help students understand both why music theory matters and how musicians use it in practice. Flexible pathways allow instructors to tailor the curriculum to the needs of their program, while engaging exercises in analysis, composition, transcription, and creative music-making develop the skills students need across performance, composition, production, education, and beyond. Grounded in core theory concepts yet responsive to today's musical landscape, Music Theory Matters prepares students to connect theory to real-world musicianship.

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