Learning
to read and write music is very similar to learning a new language.
Music theory is the study of the fundamental elements of music and how
it is written.
Music Theory For Beginners was
developed for anyone interested in learning to read and write music, a
task that can be quite daunting for novices. This book, however, will
allay any fears and set you on the path to learning what all those dots,
lines, and symbols actually mean. It provides the necessary scholarly
muscle to entice and inform the reader, yet it does not require any
prior knowledge of music or force the reader to wade through hundreds of
pages of jargon and details.
Whether your goal is to
gain a cursory understanding of music, become fluent in reading music,
or start composing your own music, this text will provide everything you
need for a solid foundation in music theory. Anyone can pick up Music Theory For Beginners and instantly start learning about—and understanding—music theory.