Theory : Basic

Jim Aikin   If you need to learn music theory but don't want to get bogged down in a stuffy college-level textbook, this guide was... [read more]

Jonathan Harnum   A friendly, clearly explained primer for music theory. From what is a music staff to basic chord progressions and everything in between,... [read more]

Paul Schmeling  

Arnie Berle  

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

Arnold Schoenberg   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]

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

Peter Spitzer  

Kenneth E. Bruscia  

Kimo Williams  

Peter Gelling  

Joseph N. Straus  

Deborah Jamini  

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]

A. Clausen  

Michael r. Rogers  

Steven Laitz,Steven G. Laitz  

Connie E. Mayfield  

This is a fine and valuable book, encyclopaedic in its coverage of the subject, and... [read more]