An easy approach to learning music theory. Learn amazing techniques and apply them instantly to any instrument. A comprehensive step by step method. Learn about keys, chords progressions and more.
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"New Perspectives In Music Theory" is loaded with useful information for anyone with a desire to learn music theory..." -- Junior Keynotes, National Federation of Music Clubs
Charles E. Van Riper offers an accessible approach to such complex subjects as chords, progressions, scales... -- Teaching Music, MENC, October 1999
Charles E. Van Riper offers an accessible approach to such complex subjects as chords, progressions, scales... -- Teaching Music, MENC, October 1999
About the Author
Charles E. Van Riper has instructed and entertained musically for over 30 years. An exciting career has afforded him the opportunity to play with such notables as Al Demeola, Dizzie Gillespie, and Stanley Turrentine. He continues to write music, teach and perform in Central Florida.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Wow - Music Theory made easy!,
By tglitto@metrolink.net (Rockledge, FL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: New Perspectives In Music Theory (Paperback)
This is the most readable book on music theory I have come across. The book is written in a conversational style which makes it much easier to understand. Van Riper's approach to theory is unique in that it demonstrates relationships in a way that allows the reader to understand the entire concept, rather than learning by rote memorization. The book covers key signatures, scales, chords and chord progressions from a beginner through intermediate level. This book is a must for musicians who, like myself, do not have a music degree, but would like to gain a good basic understanding of music theory concepts.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great For Absolute Beginners,
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This review is from: New Perspectives In Music Theory (Paperback)
This is THE book to recommend to beginning music students who are completely and totally musically illiterate (as I was). The only knowledge that is assumed of the reader is the ability to count and the knowledge of the first seven letters of the alphabet. From that starting point he guides the reader step by step through key signatures, scales, intervals and chords. This is one of the most helpful books I have come across. I only wish he'd write a follow up volume taking it to the next level.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Only for the absolute beginner,
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This review is from: New Perspectives In Music Theory (Paperback)
Only purchase this book if you know absolutely nothing about the most elementary concepts of music theory and don't mind reading something that sounds like it was written by your overenthusiastic 9 year old brother (bad jokes, capslock, EXCLAMATION POINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!). More ambitious students should probably skip this book and go straight for a more complete introduction.
Content: - Key signatures - Major, natural/melodic/harmonic minor, and blues scales - Triads/sevenths ... that's it. Don't let the page count trick you; the pages are small and the fonts are gigantic.
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