Practical Music Theory

Practical Music Theory provides the necessary tools for inspired music making listening and composing. Based on the holistic premise that music is both art and language yet so much more Practical Music Theory takes the musician on a journey through historic yet relevant common practices of composition. Through this easy-to-read text aspiring theorists encounter numerous examples from music literature thought-provoking questions and practical suggestions for implementation. Practical Music Theory is both a textbook and a workbook containing an array of exercises ranging in complexity from simple to difficult. Designed for the first one to two years of instruction it is a comprehensive volume that begins with the basic materials of music and progresses through advanced concepts and techniques. Practical Music Theory expands horizons to new worlds of musical discovery enhancing the enjoyment of an already delightful art form.