Vaideology

Vaideology
Author: Steve Vai
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 93
Release: 2019-01-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1540047776

(Guitar Educational). Experience must-know music knowledge and wisdom through the highly focused lens of legendary guitar virtuoso Steve Vai. This full-color instructional book written by Vai himself features in-depth discussions of the music theory fundamentals that every aspiring (and veteran) guitar player should know, packed with practical exercises, diagrams, tips, inspiring ideas and concepts, practice methods, and ways of looking at music that you may have never considered. Topics covered include: academic vs. experiential learning * reading and writing music * key signatures * chord scales * rhythm basics * guitar harmonics * modes * and much more.

The Jazz Harmony Book

The Jazz Harmony Book
Author: David Berkman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2013
Genre: Chords (Music)
ISBN: 9781883217792

This book teaches the ideas behind adding chords to melodies. It begins with basic chords and progressions, and moves to more complex ideas. With an introduction and two appendices. Two CDs of additional material.

No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists

No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists
Author: James Shipway
Publisher: Headstock Books
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2019-03-25
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1914453115

Unlock essential guitar theory to boost your ability and confidence as a guitarist. Easy language. Music reading not required! (includes audio lessons - see inside book for details) Inside the 12 chapters of this guitar theory book you’ll learn about intervals, triads, major and minor keys, chord sequences - and understand how to apply them to your playing, improvising and songwriting. I’ll use diagrams and simple, non-intimidating language to teach you in minutes, things which confuse some guitarists for years. This guitar music theory book is for you if: - You want to boost your music theory knowledge so you can become the guitar player you really want to be - You’re a singer songwriter who needs to learn about chords, keys and chord progressions in order to write great songs (like you hear on recordings!) - You want to learn music theory but are unsure where to start - You’re a student who needs a crash course in music theory essentials to prepare for college auditions, entrance exams etc - You’re a beginner who wants to easily learn how music works as you take your first steps in learning to play guitar so you can avoid confusion, improve faster and learn more easily - You feel confused and intimidated by the ‘jargon’ you hear other musicians or YouTube teachers use - You ‘kind of’ understand theory… but you’re not really sure how well! What will this book teach you about? In the 12 lessons you’ll find super clear explanations, practical examples and quiz questions on: - The Musical Alphabet (the only 12 notes used in all music!) - Tones and Semitones - The Major Scale (learn what it actually is…) - Major and Minor Triads (as used in most pop, country, rock and folk music) - Major Scale Intervals (major 3rds, perfect 4ths...what are they?) - Chromatic Intervals (discover what weird names like diminished and augmented really mean) - Major Keys (Parts 1 & 2) - Chord Progressions (start writing pro sounding chord sequences and songs of your own) - Pentatonic Scales (the most common guitar scales ever…) - The Natural Minor Scale (essential for minor key soloing in rock, pop and other styles) - Minor Key Basics (learn the secrets of awesome minor key songs and chord sequences) How will you learn and remember all this? Easy! Each chapter introduces a new element of guitar theory. You get a clear but detailed explanation of the concept and multiple examples/practical exercises, FAQs and more to drive your understanding home. Test yourself using the quiz questions at the end of each chapter (answers supplied). To help you play certain practical examples there is also an appendix of common open chord shapes and barre chords at the back of the book. Plus, every chapter is also available to you as an audio file so you can immerse yourself in guitar theory whilst at the gym or walking the dog! You'll find details for these in the book. You Can Do This … and without all the bull! 'No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists' will make your journey as a guitarist much more enjoyable and way less confusing than mine has been! As a self-taught 18 year old guitarist, it literally took me years to figure this stuff out. I’ve taught the material in this book to thousands of musicians around the world both in person and via my website, and I can tell you this: Learning about music theory doesn’t need to be scary, confusing, difficult or something that you avoid doing because you don’t know where to start. It's time to become the guitar player you know you could be!

Edly's Music Theory for Practical People

Edly's Music Theory for Practical People
Author: Ed Roseman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-07
Genre: Music theory
ISBN: 9780966161663

(Music Instruction). Unique, conversational and sometimes humorous, this is a theory book people will actually want to read! Presented in a full-color format with illustrations, charts, diagrams and workbook exercises, Edly's Music Theory for Practical People applies to all instrumentalists and singers, from teens to adults. Topics include: notation, natural & chromatic alphabets, scales, keys & key signatures, intervals, chords, ear-training, and much more. This third edition also features new advanced topics, such as: voicings, chord extensions & alterations, voice leading, reharmonization, melodic harmonization, and harmonic analysis. This book transforms the topic that music students love to hate into something they can't help but enjoy!

Explorations in Music

Explorations in Music
Author: Joanne Haroutounian
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1993-05-01
Genre: Music appreciation
ISBN: 9780849795336

Third in a series designed to expand the idea of music theory to points beyond the written page, to have students realize that the music they are performing, listening to, and composing evolves from the realm of music theory. Book 3 covers notes on the grand staff, rhythm, eighth notes, intervals, pentachords, and triads.

Music Theory for Computer Musicians

Music Theory for Computer Musicians
Author: Michael Hewitt
Publisher: Course Technology Ptr
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2008
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781598635034

Many DJs, gigging musicians, and electronic music producers understand how to play their instruments or make music on the computer, but they lack the basic knowledge of music theory needed to take their music-making to the next level and compose truly professional tracks. Beneath all the enormously different styles of modern electronic music lie certain fundamentals of the musical language that are exactly the same no matter what kind of music you write. It is very important to acquire an understanding of these fundamentals if you are to develop as a musician and music producer. Put simply, you need to know what you are doing with regard to the music that you are writing. Music Theory for Computer Musicians explains these music theory fundamentals in the most simple and accessible way possible. Concepts are taught using the MIDI keyboard environment and today's computer composing and recording software. By reading this book and following the exercises contained within it, you, the aspiring music producer/computer musician, will find yourself making great progress toward understanding and using these fundamentals of the music language. The result will be a great improvement in your ability to write and produce your own original music!

Music Theory Resource Book

Music Theory Resource Book
Author: Harold Owen
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2000
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780195115390

"Music Theory Resource Book covers topics not usually found in standard theory texts including basic acoustics, contrapuntal techniques, jazz harmony, musics from non-Western cultures, and music since 1950."--BOOK JACKET.

Music Theory in One Lesson

Music Theory in One Lesson
Author: Ross Trottier
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-08-11
Genre: Music theory
ISBN: 9781516861842

This powerful little 52 page music theory book is a great place to start for any music lover wanting to understand how music works. Also a YouTube sensation with over a quarter million students, this method shines a fresh light on music theory. The most basic and necessary topics in music theory are covered in depth here, using easy to understand visual aids and straight-forward English. This book applies to anyone who plays any instrument. The Musical Alphabet - Begin to associate pitch with letters. Scales - Use those letters to build scales, the most basic building block in music. Intervals and Musical Distance - Use scales to build intervals and create beautiful harmony. Melody - Use scales to create beautiful melodies. Harmony - Create chord progressions that make your melodies sing. Inverting Intervals and Chords - Learn to manipulate your intervals and chords for more interesting sounds. The Tritone - Use this spicy interval to create tension and resolution in your audience. Other Types of Chords and Their Functions - More chord flavors so you can begin mixing unique sounds together. The Circle of Fifths - This secret ingredient for knowing all chords and scales instantly is covered in depth. Borrowing Across Keys - Learn to borrow from other scales to create a mixture of feeling. Modes - Learn modes to create even more melodies!

Berklee Music Theory

Berklee Music Theory
Author: Paul Schmeling
Publisher: Berklee Press Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780876391105

Teaches the concepts of music theory based on the curriculum at Berklee College of Music.

Basic Music Theory

Basic Music Theory
Author: Jonathan Harnum
Publisher: Questions Ink. Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780970751287

Basic Music Theory takes you through the sometimes confusing world of written music with a clear, concise style that is at times funny and always friendly. The book is written by an experienced teacher using methods refined over more than ten years in his private teaching studio and in schools. --from publisher description.