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The Music Theory series is designed from the ground-up to explain the terminology and musical structures needed for modern applications. Level One is an introductory course which covers music notation, key signatures, basic scales, intervals, modes, diatonic relationships and 3-and 4-part chords. Level Two is an intermediate-level course covering larger chord forms, "definitive" chords in major and minor keys, substitutions, analysis of key centers in tunes, "upper structure" chords, voiceleading, and pentatonic and blues scale applications. Both levels include reference appendices, a complete glossary of terms, and hundreds of written theory exercises with answers.

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  • Paperback: 312 pages
  • Publisher: Hal Leonard (January 1, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0793598818
  • ISBN-13: 978-0793598816
  • Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 8.9 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #113,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
    #14 in  Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > General Accessories > Practice Aids > Flash Cards
    #25 in  Books > Entertainment > Music > Theory, Composition & Performance > Exercises

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5.0 out of 5 stars Review for Contemporary Music Theory level 1- Mark Harrison, November 22, 1999
This review is from: Contemporary Music Theory - Level One: A Complete Harmony and Theory Method for the Pop and Jazz Musician (Piano) (Paperback)
Mark takes you through chapters on notation, major and minor scales, intervals, triads and four-part chords, modal scales and diatonic relationships. A VERY detailed and well explained book w/ great examples on what a certain topic is about. A must for anyone who's just starting to get into music theory. Might want to also consider Contemporary Music Theory level 2, also by Mark Harrison once you're well versed in Level 1.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!, July 13, 2001
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I have 3 of mark's books. This one, the second one and the pop piano book. The one I like most is the pop piano book but this book is almost required reading. On with the review!

This book teaches music theory and it is what you will get. It is very clear and moves in a slow steady pace. If you pay attention you will never lose yourself. It is ideal for someone learning alone because it has exercises at the end of each chapter you can use to brush up on what you just learned. Just like chemistry (which is what I always read!) theory isn't going to take you anywhere. You need to use it too. This is almost prequisite reading for the "pop piano book" unless you already have a good grasp of music theory. I use it in conjunction with my keyboard playing. If you just read and go through the exercises, you will learn but you will forget too! So it is recommended you actually use what is learned in conjuction. This will not tell you how to "use" the theory. That is up to you. Play your instrument frequently!

So if you always wanted to know the background about music get this. Stop memorizing chords having no idea why they are what they are. The print is clear, large, easy to read. But I don't like the binding on the book. kind of weak.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent intoduction to music theory., February 12, 2000
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Contemporary Music Theory is a well paced thorough introduction to music theory. It starts with the basics and then builds on them in a very strightforward way. Each step is explained in depth with simple and clear examples. Beginners should already know note names on the keyboard and music staves, but that's about it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I'll add a voice to the chorus.
If you're trying to teach yourself piano in one or more popular styles, you can't go wrong with anything written by Mark Harrison. Read more
Published on March 29, 2007 by P. Oski

1.0 out of 5 stars For very beginner
It is the first of three volumes but I can say that if they had used a little smaller font sizes, all volumes can be in a mid-size book. Read more
Published on June 30, 2006 by Ömer Köksal

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for jazz theory, but not concise - skips music notation
I teach college level music and was experimenting this semester with this text. I was initially drawn to it because I was looking for a little more modern approach as I also... Read more
Published on December 2, 2004 by M. Alverson

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for self-teaching and classroom work
I am using this book to teach music theory with highschool students. The text is very readable, the graphics are very intuitive. Read more
Published on January 22, 2004 by Christian Moulton

4.0 out of 5 stars Good teaching; poor typesetting
"CMT - Level 1" serves it's purpose wonderfully. It taught me many things clearly where other books failed (such as intervals, and the Circle of Fifths/Fourths). Read more
Published on December 16, 2003 by Alfred J. Fazio

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent choice
very detailed & the best explanations of what intervals, scales,chords,modes etc. are and how they are built. Read more
Published on December 16, 2002 by progressivebrain

5.0 out of 5 stars Still in chapter one
Quite the best explanation of music theory, for both classical and contemporary music, that I've come across. Read more
Published on December 20, 2001 by wmorel

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
I'm not really a musician, so I can't compare this book or its method to other books on the same subject. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Contemporary to the max
While the book kind of sputters at the beginning it really takes off in the third chapter. Alot of emphasis is placed on the contemporary jazz second dominant. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Appropriate for Young and Old Alike
This book is clear enough that even a young student can learn from it.

I must echo the sentiments of the earlier reviewers: If you can already read music and want to get started... Read more

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