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Music Theory: From Beginner to Expert - The Ultimate Step-By-Step Guide to Understanding and Learning Music Theory Effortlessly
Paperback
Series: Essential Learning Tools for Musicians, Book 1
ISBN13: 9781986061834
Publisher: Createspace
Published: Mar 17 2018
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.51 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide - newly revised, expanded, and enriched with exercises, clear visuals, and interactive audio examples.
Music theory isn't just abstract rules - it's your roadmap to musical mastery. Whether you're a complete beginner, a seasoned musician, or simply a curious listener eager to understand how music works, this practical, easy-to-follow guide reveals the inner logic of music and how you can use it to dramatically enhance your playing, creativity, and appreciation. With clear explanations and a unique progression, it makes learning theory exciting and approachable for everyone.
This isn't just a quick crash guide. It's a clear, practical course and lifelong reference - something you'll keep coming back to as your skills grow, whether you're just starting out or mastering advanced concepts.What this book gives you:
- A complete step-by-step roadmap covering notes, intervals, scales, modes, chords, rhythm, harmony, composition, improvisation, tuning, and sound.
- Physics-based clarity - understand why we have 12 notes and how natural laws shape music.
- Play-as-you-read audio links - hear each concept in real musical examples.
- Universal application - for any instrument, any style, any level.
- Advanced topics made simple - from modal playing, voice leading, and altered chords to polychords, polytonality, and free music.
- Rhythm and timing secrets to help you sound confident and professional.
- Real-world musical freedom - learn how everything connects so you can play, create, and improvise with confidence.
Why musicians keep it within arm's reach:
- Logical layout, optimized for quick reference.
- Unique, accessible and engaging presentation of music theory
- Visual diagrams, handy reference tables, and step-by-step exercises.
- Evergreen content - a solid foundation that never expires.
This book is perfect for:
- Musicians of all levels who want one enjoyable and practical guide covering all key aspects of music theory.
- Guitarists, pianists, and other instrumentalists aiming to deepen their understanding and boost creativity and technique.
- Students, composers, improvisers, and teachers who need a clear, comprehensive resource without academic clutter.
Many players (and curious non-musicians) avoid theory because the jargon feels intimidating, textbooks drag on, and they fear thinking will smother inspiration. This book flips that script:
- No dull lectures - explained in very easy to understand and fun manner
- Zero overwhelm - bite-sized steps build logically from first note to advanced harmony.
- Creativity turbo-boost - you'll see exactly why theory frees your imagination instead of boxing it in.
- Accessible to everyone - whether you play daily or simply want to understand the music you love, the plain-language explanations make every concept click.
...if you're looking for a book to take you to a professional level with music and change your life, this book will help you do that. It's that good. - Verified Amazon reviewer
Whether you're starting from zero or aiming for professional-level command of harmony and rhythm, this evergreen reference will grow with you for years to come. Stop wrestling with theory and start using it as the easiest tool in your musical toolbox.
Discover why over 100,000 musicians worldwide trust this book as their go-to ultimate music theory resource.
Grab your copy and elevate your musicianship today.
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