Musical Terms, Symbols and Theory
Title | Musical Terms, Symbols and Theory PDF eBook |
Author | Michael C. Thomsett |
Publisher | McFarland |
Pages | 288 |
Release | 2016-03-25 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1476615268 |
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.
Musical Terms, Symbols and Theory
Title | Musical Terms, Symbols and Theory PDF eBook |
Author | Michael C. Thomsett |
Publisher | Saint James Press |
Pages | 277 |
Release | 1989-01-01 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 9781558620544 |
Music Notation
Title | Music Notation PDF eBook |
Author | Mark McGrain |
Publisher | Hal Leonard Corporation |
Pages | 220 |
Release | 1990-07-01 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1476867054 |
(Berklee Methods). Learn the essentials of music notation, from fundamental pitch and rhythm placement to intricate meter and voicing alignments. This book also covers the correct way to subdivide rhythms and notate complex articulations and dynamics. An excellent resource for both written and computer notation software!
Music Notation and Terminology
Title | Music Notation and Terminology PDF eBook |
Author | Karl Wilson Gehrkens |
Publisher | |
Pages | 198 |
Release | 1914 |
Genre | Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
ISBN |
Basic Music Theory
Title | Basic Music Theory PDF eBook |
Author | Jonathan Harnum |
Publisher | Questions Ink. Publishing |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 9780970751287 |
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.
Musical Terms Worldwide
Title | Musical Terms Worldwide PDF eBook |
Author | Jan Laurens Hartong |
Publisher | Semar Publishers Srl |
Pages | 258 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 8877780908 |
Over 1500 entries covering and exploring Eastern and Western musical cultures, spanning from Europe to India and Japan; from Indonesia and Oceania to South and North America, a wide range of definitions, descriptions and identifications of musical terms from ancient to contemporary music, from popular to classic, from world music to jazz. Essays on the music of India, North America, Latin America, Africa, East Asia, South Asia, the Islamic world, European folk and traditional music, Pop/Rock, Jazz, and the European classical music.
Music Theory For Dummies
Title | Music Theory For Dummies PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Pilhofer |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Pages | 343 |
Release | 2019-07-11 |
Genre | Music |
ISBN | 1119575524 |
Tune in to how music really works Whether you’re a student, a performer, or simply a fan, this book makes music theory easy, providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts, artistry, and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You’ll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals of knocking out beats, reading scores, and anticipating where a piece should go, giving you a deeper perspective on the works of others — and bringing an extra dimension to your own. Tracking to a typical college-level course, Music Theory For Dummies breaks difficult concepts down to manageable chunks and takes into account every aspect of musical production and appreciation — from the fundamentals of notes and scales to the complexities of expression and instrument tone color. It also examines the latest teaching techniques — all the more important as the study of music, now shown to provide cognitive and learning benefits for both children and adults, becomes more prevalent at all levels. Master major and minor scales, intervals, pitches, and clefs Understand basic notation, time signals, tempo, dynamics, and navigation Employ melodies, chords, progressions, and phrases to form music Compose harmonies and accompanying melodies for voice and instruments Wherever you want to go musically — as a writer or performer, or just as someone who wants to enjoy music to its fullest — this approachable guide gives you everything you need to hear!