Practical Music Theory: New Insights for Students, Teachers and Working Musicians

This book is a second opinion. Other publications explain how to read key signatures, construct minor triads, plagal cadences and so on---all important concepts---but the explanations are often too abstract for students to develop an intuitive understanding, which is vital for performance and improvisation. For example, advanced music students often learn how to construct and resolve an augmented 6th chord, but soon forget all about it. The way it is usually presented, the chord seems too "theoretical" for everyday use. This is really unfortunate, because an augmented 6th progression can create a rich, haunting mood in the hands of a knowledgeable composer or a jazz improviser. A wonderful sound goes unused. This book, however, shows the connection between "theoretical" augmented 6th and "normal" 7th chord progressions in music scores and interactive, computerized listening exercises, which makes it easier to recognize and use. That is the goal of Practical Music Theory, to make the principles of music theory accessible to students (from beginning to advanced), teachers and working musicians. Go to practical-music-theory.com to view excerpts and interactive computer exercises that demonstrate this hands-on approach.
ASIN: B09YTZ733X
VSKU: BVV.B09YTZ733X.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Nicholson, Jon P|Greiff, Robert L
Binding: Paperback