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The Best Music Theory Book for Beginners 1: A Guide for Everyone: How to Read, Write, and Understand Music
Do You Want to Actually "Get" How Music Works?
New Book Shows How To Read, Write, And Understand Music On ANY Instrument—With A ‘New Way’ That Is The New Standard! Using Easy Tricks Called Music Theory...
Hobby Musicians, Singers, Composers, And Beginners...
Why Learn Music Theory?
“Get” how music It's like learning the secret codes behind music so you can read, write, and understand music.
Area #1
Helps You Play And Sing Music theory is like having a map when you play and sing music, so you know where to go next.
Area #2
Lets You Make Your Own It's like having a box of tools so you can build your own songs and compositions, just the way you like them.
Area #3
Get Better Music theory is like having a smart friend who shows you the best shortcuts to get better at music.
Area #4
Helps You Talk It's like learning a special language so you can chat about music with friends and other musicians easily.
Area #5
Gives You More Music to Open up a whole new world of sounds and styles you might not know about yet.
So...What Is In This Book
(And How Can You Use It To Understand Music!?!)
Over the past decade, we have tested the best ways to teach music theory by writing hundreds of book drafts, 3 published editions, and teaching dozens of students the contents of this book. When You Get This Book Today... Here Are A Few Of The Theory Gems You'll Discover…
Inside The Best Music Theory Book for Beginners, we will be sharing with you 85+ music theory tips, tricks, shortcuts, ideas, and information to help you use music theory to achieve your dream goals in music.
Here's a sneak peek at what you'll discover inside of your copy of this new
This book is so easy even people who have never played music can jump in and get started!If your goal is to understand your favorite music you will do that...If you want to read, write, and understand music so you can make your own beats, songs, and compositions, you will do that...If you have always struggled understanding music theory this will be the last Level 1 Beginner book you need to buy.Understand music the right way from the ground up so you can save time and make real progress.What Comes With This Book?
Comes with 80+ FREE video examples so you can stop wondering what written music sounds like and hear it which means a deeper understanding and connection to the music! ($89.99 Value!)Comes with FREE Music Theory Flash Cards so you can use music theory now to help you understand and make music! ($9.99 Value!)Fully revised and updated with student feedback, this 3rd Edition gives you more graphics, explanations, and 4 new pages which means more theory, easy learning, and understanding - fast!This book will give you access to all the tips, tricks, and shortcuts that we use to teach our students, use in our courses, and use in our YouTube videos which as of 2024 have over 17,000,000 (17 Million) views, so you can read, write, and understand music!
This Book is Being Used By
Music studentsProducers and DJs</
New Book Shows How To Read, Write, And Understand Music On ANY Instrument—With A ‘New Way’ That Is The New Standard! Using Easy Tricks Called Music Theory...
Hobby Musicians, Singers, Composers, And Beginners...
Why Learn Music Theory?
“Get” how music It's like learning the secret codes behind music so you can read, write, and understand music.
Area #1
Helps You Play And Sing Music theory is like having a map when you play and sing music, so you know where to go next.
Area #2
Lets You Make Your Own It's like having a box of tools so you can build your own songs and compositions, just the way you like them.
Area #3
Get Better Music theory is like having a smart friend who shows you the best shortcuts to get better at music.
Area #4
Helps You Talk It's like learning a special language so you can chat about music with friends and other musicians easily.
Area #5
Gives You More Music to Open up a whole new world of sounds and styles you might not know about yet.
So...What Is In This Book
(And How Can You Use It To Understand Music!?!)
Over the past decade, we have tested the best ways to teach music theory by writing hundreds of book drafts, 3 published editions, and teaching dozens of students the contents of this book. When You Get This Book Today... Here Are A Few Of The Theory Gems You'll Discover…
Inside The Best Music Theory Book for Beginners, we will be sharing with you 85+ music theory tips, tricks, shortcuts, ideas, and information to help you use music theory to achieve your dream goals in music.
Here's a sneak peek at what you'll discover inside of your copy of this new
This book is so easy even people who have never played music can jump in and get started!If your goal is to understand your favorite music you will do that...If you want to read, write, and understand music so you can make your own beats, songs, and compositions, you will do that...If you have always struggled understanding music theory this will be the last Level 1 Beginner book you need to buy.Understand music the right way from the ground up so you can save time and make real progress.What Comes With This Book?
Comes with 80+ FREE video examples so you can stop wondering what written music sounds like and hear it which means a deeper understanding and connection to the music! ($89.99 Value!)Comes with FREE Music Theory Flash Cards so you can use music theory now to help you understand and make music! ($9.99 Value!)Fully revised and updated with student feedback, this 3rd Edition gives you more graphics, explanations, and 4 new pages which means more theory, easy learning, and understanding - fast!This book will give you access to all the tips, tricks, and shortcuts that we use to teach our students, use in our courses, and use in our YouTube videos which as of 2024 have over 17,000,000 (17 Million) views, so you can read, write, and understand music!
This Book is Being Used By
Music studentsProducers and DJs</
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July 18, 2025
Good intro to music theory in terms that anyone can learn
I like this book’s advice to learn the rules so you know how to break them well. It starts with rhythm, then moves on to pitch, notes, melody, intervals, scales, chords, and musical notation. The charts are easy to read, and the instructions are easy to follow. It includes great examples of the techniques it’s describing, like various pop songs when talking about speed and time signatures. It’s meant to be read alongside the accompanying workbook for you to practice, and this is definitely a skill you’ll want to practice as you learn. By the end of the book, you’ll have a good understanding of how music is put together, and may even be ready to write some of your own.
I like this book’s advice to learn the rules so you know how to break them well. It starts with rhythm, then moves on to pitch, notes, melody, intervals, scales, chords, and musical notation. The charts are easy to read, and the instructions are easy to follow. It includes great examples of the techniques it’s describing, like various pop songs when talking about speed and time signatures. It’s meant to be read alongside the accompanying workbook for you to practice, and this is definitely a skill you’ll want to practice as you learn. By the end of the book, you’ll have a good understanding of how music is put together, and may even be ready to write some of your own.
November 6, 2024
Clear, Easy to Follow, Inspires Creativity
Music explained in plain English and the assumption that the reader is new to the art is a big help for me. Covering the basics in a relatable way, the book then advances to more intriguing concepts, all the while encouraging the musician to try different arrangements. Song references were a big help in demonstrating the point of each lesson. When writing music, examples are given in the right way and wrong way, as well as how to overcome logical obstacles. Whether playing a single instrument or composing for a symphony, this is an excellent resource to start with.
Music explained in plain English and the assumption that the reader is new to the art is a big help for me. Covering the basics in a relatable way, the book then advances to more intriguing concepts, all the while encouraging the musician to try different arrangements. Song references were a big help in demonstrating the point of each lesson. When writing music, examples are given in the right way and wrong way, as well as how to overcome logical obstacles. Whether playing a single instrument or composing for a symphony, this is an excellent resource to start with.
July 20, 2025
Just fantastic!
I don't have any music background and didn't really comprehend what music theory is. So I was curious about this book and chose it to better understand music. I love how Dan Spencer explains everything in simple, friendly language that made perfect sense to me. I still haven't checked QR code videos and will do that later on but based on the quality of the inside of that book I believe it will be fantastic. This book makes music theory feel approachable and fun instead of intimidating. Highly recommend for anyone starting from scratch!
I don't have any music background and didn't really comprehend what music theory is. So I was curious about this book and chose it to better understand music. I love how Dan Spencer explains everything in simple, friendly language that made perfect sense to me. I still haven't checked QR code videos and will do that later on but based on the quality of the inside of that book I believe it will be fantastic. This book makes music theory feel approachable and fun instead of intimidating. Highly recommend for anyone starting from scratch!
November 2, 2024
WOW! A Lot of Great Material in a Short Space
I love the approach taken in this book. It is very succinct but provides everything a beginner needs (and a little more). I took music theory through numerous books as I learned piano as a child. I added a couple more instruments (guitar and baritone) along the way just for fun. However, I never improved on my music theory. This was a great review and I learned a lot that I had forgotten. Highly recommended.
I love the approach taken in this book. It is very succinct but provides everything a beginner needs (and a little more). I took music theory through numerous books as I learned piano as a child. I added a couple more instruments (guitar and baritone) along the way just for fun. However, I never improved on my music theory. This was a great review and I learned a lot that I had forgotten. Highly recommended.
June 9, 2025
Great starter guide
If you know nothing about music, this book can help making things click for you. The lessons are short and the language is simple. The QR codes take you straight to videos so you can hear what you’re reading. I was able to tap some rhythms and write simple melodies in a few days. Also the upbeat tone kept me motivated. Great starter guide if you’ve always wanted to read music but felt scared.
If you know nothing about music, this book can help making things click for you. The lessons are short and the language is simple. The QR codes take you straight to videos so you can hear what you’re reading. I was able to tap some rhythms and write simple melodies in a few days. Also the upbeat tone kept me motivated. Great starter guide if you’ve always wanted to read music but felt scared.
September 3, 2025
Music Theory Made Easy and Fun
This book offers a complete dive into music theory. Although it is for beginners, the book progressively tackles more complicated themes in an approachable way, making it good for musicians at all levels of learning. A lot of thought has gone in to the information and it is very well designed. There are many extra features that this book offers in qr codes as well. Highly recommended.
This book offers a complete dive into music theory. Although it is for beginners, the book progressively tackles more complicated themes in an approachable way, making it good for musicians at all levels of learning. A lot of thought has gone in to the information and it is very well designed. There are many extra features that this book offers in qr codes as well. Highly recommended.
August 18, 2024
Sharp G
I took music in school, one semester (lol), so this was a real eye opener: I never knew about pulse, beat though I knew about rhythm. This is a book I will have to seat down to study again in the future, but I was glad to have my hands on it
I took music in school, one semester (lol), so this was a real eye opener: I never knew about pulse, beat though I knew about rhythm. This is a book I will have to seat down to study again in the future, but I was glad to have my hands on it
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March 3, 2025If you want to get initiated in music
It begins by teaching the basics of learning to read and write sheet music. Although it seems to me that it jumps between the basics and the not so basics, it follows the theory and practice quite well.
It begins by teaching the basics of learning to read and write sheet music. Although it seems to me that it jumps between the basics and the not so basics, it follows the theory and practice quite well.
March 31, 2024
super clear
well scaffolded to build comprehension which says it all but I have to write more words to submit. i like the colors too.
well scaffolded to build comprehension which says it all but I have to write more words to submit. i like the colors too.
November 8, 2024
Worth it!
This book is definitely The Best Music Theory Book. The detail, explanation and breakdown makes it so easy to understand.
This book is definitely The Best Music Theory Book. The detail, explanation and breakdown makes it so easy to understand.
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