Music Theory for Beginners (Music Books Series) [Paperback]

Emma Danes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1996 | Age Level: 6 and up | Series: Music Books Series

This guide for young musicians contains carefully organized and graded information to provide a sound introduction to the theory of music. It aims to enable beginners to progress systematically and acquire the knowledge they need for their practical studies. Explanations give a clear grounding in the basic concepts, while music examples help to explain more complex ideas. There are also features about the history and development of music, put into context by looking at instruments. In addition, there are charts and checklists for quick reference, and each new topic is backed up with puzzles to help readers develop their theoretical skills.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Edc Pub (December 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0746024169
• ISBN-13: 978-0746024164
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #867,835 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's great.... if you used with the Internet!, March 28, 2008

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This review is from: Music Theory for Beginners (Music Books Series) (Paperback)

The edition being reviewed probably isn't the greatest as a stand-alone, but now this book is internet linked and it's terrific. I got it from the library, and was so impressed that I am now about to buy it from Amazon.

The book is aimed at a younger audience, but it's rich with information that would challange adults-- too much information for casual reading. In newer editions that information is reinforced with exercises on the Usborne website.

The publishers allow the book to do what books do well-- provide text for reading and study. Then, they allow the Internet to do what it does well-- provide interactive multi-media content. I think it's a great concept.