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Theory : Basic

No matter what style of music you play, learning some music theory gives you the language other musicians understand. Music theory is a complex topic with many different paths. The books on this page will help you cement your musical foundations so you're ready to pursue the genre that interests you.

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book cover unavailable A Player's Guide to Chords and Harmony: Music Theory for Real-World Musicians (Backbeat Music Essentials)  NEW!

Jim Aikin  
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Paul Schmeling  
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book cover unavailable Elements of Music

Joseph N. Straus  
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book cover unavailable Rudiments of Music, Fourth Edition

Robert W. Ottman, Frank Mainous  
Usually ships in 24 hours This music theory primer is a comprehensive introduction to the basic aspects of music notation, pitch, scales, key signatures, intervals, the keyboard,... [read more]

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book cover unavailable Structural Functions of Harmony

Arnold Schoenberg  
Usually ships in 24 hours In many ways a concentrated version of "Theory of Harmony", this was Schoenberg's last book. In the later part of the book,... [read more]

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book cover unavailable Theory Essentials: An Integrated Approach to Harmony, Ear Training, and Keyboard Skills, Volume II (with Audio CD)

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book cover unavailable Understanding the Language of Music: A Drummer's Guide to Theory and Harmony


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book cover unavailable Absolute Essentials of Music Theory  NEW!

Don J. MacLean  
Usually ships in 24 hours This is a condensed music theory book for the beginner. It gives a solid foundation on music theory basics and is written... [read more]

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book cover unavailable Basic Music Theory: How to Read, Write, and Understand Written Music  NEW!

Jonathan Harnum  

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book cover unavailable An Introduction to Chord Theory

Peter Spitzer  
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book cover unavailable An Introduction To Music Therapy: Theory and Practice

Kenneth E. Bruscia  
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book cover unavailable Applied Music Theory for Managers, Engineers, Producers and Artists

Kimo Williams  

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book cover unavailable Harmony And Composition: Basics to Intermediate

Deborah Jamini  
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book cover unavailable Mel Bay Music Essentials: Basic Music Theory for All Instruments

Charles Chapman   This pocket book covers the essential music concepts that bridge the gaps between different styles and musical genres. Understanding the inner workings... [read more]

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book cover unavailable Rock Scales For Guitar: With Tablature

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book cover unavailable Teaching Approaches in Music Theory, Second Edition: An Overview of Pedagogical Philosophies

Michael r. Rogers  
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book cover unavailable The Complete Musician Student Workbook, Volume I: An Integrated Approach to Tonal Theory, Analysis, and Listening

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Peter Gelling  
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