The Circle of Fifths for Piano shows how every key, scale and chord and modulation works in music. It's essential knowledge for any aspiring musician.

(Explained). The circle of fifths is a familiar tool known by many musicians. Although this device usually receives nothign more than a brief explanation in most music theory books, the circle illustrates the foundation that organizes much of Western tonal music and is therefore essential to grasp. With the novice musician in mind, author Dan Maske expounds on the nature, nuances and applications of the circle of fifths throughout this book, exploring topics such as: intervals, keys and key signatures, scales, chords and chord progressions, and more.

Basic Music Theory takes you through the sometimes confusing world of written music with a clear, concise style that is at times funny and always friendly. The book is written by an experienced teacher using methods refined over more than ten years in his private teaching studio and in schools. --from publisher description.

The study of popular music composition is a new field in which the standard rules of traditional music theory do not apply. Learn how to write top 40 hits in every style from alternative rock to country pop. Discover the way chords are constructed and used in pop music, the Nashville numbers system and the role of scales in pop music harmony. Learn how to arrange a lead-sheet chart for a small ensemble so your entire band can learn a song in minutes. No more listening to a cd over and over to figure out a guitar riff when you can learn to recognize chord progressions and easily transcribe music from recordings. You will master the ability to play chord changes for self-accompaniment as well as composition. Finally you will learn how to use the scales for improvisation and "ad libbing" so you can become a soloist with your own unique sound.

Guitar Theory Illustrated is a pattern and graphic approach to learning music theory on the guitar. The most important and practical theory concepts are presented in clear and easily understood words and graphics. The 75 different integrated worksheets present the student with a variety of opportunities to test their knowledge as they progress through the different chapters. This is the follow-up to Latarski's very popular Practical Theory for Guitar book.

Noted lexicographer Thomsett here dissects more than 1,400 terms, a buttula to zither, with clarity and precision; 383 high quality original illustrations render concepts that make verbal explanation difficult. Fully cross referenced, this dictionary is an authoritative source for researchers, musicologists, professional musicians, teachers and students of music, and educated members of the public. The richly detailed and comprehensive dictionary proper is followed by a five-language glossary of instruments. An illustrated notation guide provides identification of symbols used in musical scores. The final section comprehensively covers scales, keys and chords.