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]

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]

Paul Schmeling  

Kenneth E. Bruscia  

Arnie Berle  

Joseph N. Straus  

Deborah Jamini  

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]

Michael r. Rogers  

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]

Peter Spitzer  

Kimo Williams  

A. Clausen  

Steven Laitz,Steven G. Laitz  

Connie E. Mayfield  

Peter Gelling