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The Everything Reading Music: A Step-By-Step Introduction To Understanding Music Notation And Theory
Read and play music in no time!
Have fun learning to read music with this easy-to-follow guide. The Everything Reading Music Book has all it takes for you to quickly master and appreciate the fundamentals of music notation and theory so you can read and understand music like a pro. Filled with hundreds of examples and a bonus CD bringing the essential lessons to life, this is the all-in-one handbook you need to learn fast!
Get the skills you need to read music like an expert
Sheets of music can be intimidating - music is another language! But The Everything Reading Music Book has all you need to speak fluently.
Have fun learning to read music with this easy-to-follow guide. The Everything Reading Music Book has all it takes for you to quickly master and appreciate the fundamentals of music notation and theory so you can read and understand music like a pro. Filled with hundreds of examples and a bonus CD bringing the essential lessons to life, this is the all-in-one handbook you need to learn fast!
Get the skills you need to read music like an expert
Sheets of music can be intimidating - music is another language! But The Everything Reading Music Book has all you need to speak fluently.
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304 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2005
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August 7, 2017
This is an excellent book. It fills in the gaps in one's knowledge of music theory. It might be a little overwhelming for a beginner, but for those with some musical knowledge, it is an excellent resource.
January 4, 2012
A useful book for music students. Covers the basics of music theory in easy to understand writing.
It's not a book of everthing...it's all about modern, Western music theory.
The reference to the piano being an old instrument isn't correct. It's a little more than 200 years old. Bach didn't know of it because it didn't exist during his lifetime--not what we think of pianos.
It's not a book of everthing...it's all about modern, Western music theory.
The reference to the piano being an old instrument isn't correct. It's a little more than 200 years old. Bach didn't know of it because it didn't exist during his lifetime--not what we think of pianos.
January 30, 2017
I really enjoyed this book because it gave me a lot of insight into music that I had no clue about before. It was also a great addition, accompaniment if you will, to my piano lessons. I'm glad I took the time to read this. It helped me to understand most of the terms that my piano teacher uses. I would definitely recommend this book to friends interested in music.
June 6, 2008
Much much better than the "For Dummies" book, as it seems to be written for actual musicians-- rather than, say, for dummies. Reading it is reassuring, as I am finding that I actually remember much more than I think I do.
February 7, 2022
The first sections were very helpful for a beginner, and then it got way too complicated for someone who struggles musically. I think this book is best suited for naturally musical people who just have little to no tangible practical knowledge of music or need a refresher.
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