Scales, Intervals, Keys, Triads, Rhythm, and Meter: A Self Instruction Program (Norton Programmed Texts in Music Theory) [Paperback]

John L. Clough (Author), Joyce Conley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1983 | ISBN-10: 0393951898 | ISBN-13: 978-0393951899 | Edition: Revised

In this revised and expanded text, the procedures of programed instruction are applied to the entire spectrum of basic theory elements so that the beeginner -- studying with or without a teacher -- can prepare for more advanced work, and the advanced student can review the fundamentals of music theory.

Product Details

• Paperback: 286 pages
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; Revised edition (March 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393951898
• ISBN-13: 978-0393951899
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #656,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars a thorough drilling in basic music theory, March 12, 1999

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This review is from: Scales, Intervals, Keys, Triads, Rhythm, and Meter: A Self Instruction Program (Norton Programmed Texts in Music Theory) (Paperback)

I have most of my adult and adolescent piano students work through this. By the book alone they gain only a superficial understanding of music theory, but they are thoroughly drilled, and I am saved a lot of time. I'd give this five stars except that I prefer the earlier editions. The new voice-leading section intimidates many students; I have my students skip the rhythm section because I teach rhythm according to Paul Creston's method in his PRINCIPLES OF RHYTHM. A book I have most of my jazz and rock students work through is Jeff Burns's PENTATONIC SCALES FOR THE JAZZ-ROCK KEYBOARDIST.