Practical Theory Complete: A Self-Instruction Music Theory Course [Spiral-bound]

Sandy Feldstein (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1982

A combination text and workbook in three volumes. All areas of music theory are covered in a concise and practical manner and each level contains 28 lessons.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 96 pages
• Publisher: Alfred Pub Co (June 1982)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0882842250
• ISBN-13: 978-0882842257
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,635 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #21 in Books > Arts & Photography > Music > Reference

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105 of 105 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars "Practical Theory Complete" minus some, January 29, 2003

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A. Lee (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Practical Theory Complete: A Self-Instruction Music Theory Course (Spiral-bound)

This book serves as an excellent introduction to very basic but important concepts in music theory and gives a small introduction for composition. Being spiral bound and with each lesson being in a worksheet format, I have used this book with my private lesson students (junior high school and high school students) with much success. All the material is easy enough to be self taught or does well in reinforcing review material.

With such a good review, why only 4 stars you ask? If you are looking for a book to learn the details of basic music theory and all the extra tidbits (i.e. why duple time is preferred for particular compositions; what is duple time; what would compound time be good for?) then this will leave you displeased. Consider what you are trying to get out of the book before purchasing this one. This book would come no where close to an academic level theory class. I would recommend :: Steinke - Basic Materials in Music Theory :: for a thorough examination of basic music theory if that is your intended goal.

140 of 152 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for all "self taught" muiscian., February 4, 1999

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Winson Wong ([e-mail]) (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Practical Theory Complete: A Self-Instruction Music Theory Course (Spiral-bound)

If you are a self taught musician, but are having a hard time communicating technically with other musicians during rehearsal, this book is a must. This workbook start of at the very basic and elevates to reveal every delicate aspect of the wonderful language of muisc.

Eighty-four lessons total, spiral bound, you will transform yourself into a confident musician with in a season!

56 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent theory book, July 14, 2000

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This review is from: Practical Theory Complete: A Self-Instruction Music Theory Course (Spiral-bound)

Thorough but concise intro to (or review of) music theory. As an adult music student, I found this book easy to follow, & helpful in clarifying the general principles of music theory. My music teacher, who has seen all manner of texts, was very impressed by its layout & content. Great value for the price--I recommend it without hesitation. My preteen is finding it helpful as well.