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1	This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession more books like this by Daniel J Levitin Neuroscientist and professional musician Levitin presents a fascinating exploration of the relationship between music and the mind--and the role of melodies in shaping our lives. Photos throughout. see all copies from $5.57! new only from $5.57! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Creative Approach to Music Fundamentals more books like this by William Duckworth This market-leading book for the Fundamentals of Music course addresses students' differing abilities. Internationally renowned composer William Duckworth covers the fundamentals in 14 concise main chapters that are supplemented by 11 enrichment appendices. These offer extended coverage for teachers or students who desire additional instruction. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $40.90! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory, 2nd Edition more books like this by Michael Miller "A music theory book that hits the high note a]" This updated and expanded edition of "The Complete Idiotas GuideA(R) to Music Theory" breaks down a difficult subject in a simple wayaeven for those who think they have no rhythm or consider themselves tone deaf. With clear, concise language, it explains everything from bass-clef basics to ... see all copies from $10.00! new only from $10.00! \| SVS
4	Music Theory for Guitarists: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask more books like this by Tom Kolb Guitarists of all levels will find a wealth of practical music knowledge in this special book and CD package. Veteran guitarist and author Tom Kolb dispels the mysteries of music theory using plain and simple terms and diagrams. The accompanying CD provid see all copies from $11.50! new only from $11.50! \| SVS
5	Harmony more books like this by Walter Piston see all copies from $1.99! new only from $50.81! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Anthology for Musical Analysis more books like this by Charles Burkhart Suitable for classes in music theory, analysis or music literature, or as a supplementary to harmony courses, this chronologically arranged anthology contains the scores of more than 200 complete musical compositions. Covering the time periods from the Middle Ages to the present, the Fifth Edition is adaptable to all types of curriculum. Features ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $27.53! \| first editions
7	Music Kit more books like this by Tom Manoff This introduction to music skills encourages students to be active learners and provides for various learning styles. Students complete frequent exercises, listen to music while examining music scores, and tap or clap along to recorded rhythms. The workbook addresses all the fundamental aspects of musical pitch, including scales, intervals, key ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $37.20! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Music in theory and practice more books like this by Bruce Benward A comprehensive music theory text. This edition has an increased number of examples from women and minority composers, and new coverage of macro analysis. It explores the fundamentals such as scales, tonality and key modes and also looks at the structural elements of music. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $16.81!
9	Learn to Read Music more books like this by Howard Shanet This book "Will" 1 teach the notation of music to those who have never known it before 2 serve as a systematic reminder for those who once knew how to read music but have forgotten most of it 3 serve as a practical classroom text book in the rudiments of music 4 serve as a helpful reference book for the student in music appreciation and related ... see all copies from $2.69! new only from $8.98! \| first editions \| SVS
10	This Land is Your Land more books like this by Woody Guthrie Folk art-style paintings illustrate Woody Guthrie's song, which celebrates the natural beauty of the United States. A "New York Times" Notable Book for 1998. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.53! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	The Complete Musician: An Integrated Approach to Tonal Theory, Analysis, and Listening more books like this by Steven Laitz Bringing together the analytical, aural, and tactile activities of a theory curriculum, this book relies on a diverse repertoire and innovative exercises to make clear the connection between written theory, skills, and music-making outside the theory class. After introducing fundamentals, the text leads through diatonic and chromatic harmonies, ... see all copies from $2.19! new only from $5.95! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Science & music more books like this by Sir James Hopwood Jeans Distinguished physicist describes the scientific principles of musical sound in a non-technical way: development of human hearing, properties of sound curves, transmission and reproduction of sound curves, more. Includes 75 illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.49! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Essentials of Music Theory: Complete more books like this by Andrew Surmani, Karen Surmani, Morton Manus Alfreds Essentials of Music Theory is designed for students of any age, whether listeners or performers, who want to have a better understanding of the language of music. In this all-in-one theory course, you will learn the essentials of music through concise lessons, practice your music reading and writing skills in the exercises, improve your ... see all copies from $8.03! new only from $9.29!
14 view cover	Practical Theory: Complete (Spiral Bound) more books like this by Sandy Feldstein A combination text and workbook in three volumes. All areas of music theory are covered in a concise and practical manner and each level contains 28 lessons. see all copies from $9.15! new only from $9.60!
15 view cover	The Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis more books like this by Jane Piper Clendinning, Elizabeth West Marvin This new comprehensive introduction to music theory integrates the basic rudiments with tonal theory, counterpoint, form analysis, and music from the 20th and 21st centuries. see all copies from $24.11! new only from $40.00! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Advanced Harmony, Theory & Practice more books like this by Robert W Ottman A companion volume to Ottman's "Elementary Harmony" (fourth edition), this volume studies 18th- and 19th-century harmony - and introduces the reader to 20th-century composition. Together the two volumes include materials ranging from music fundamentals through 20th-century music, covering the needs of the usual two-year college music theory ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $54.00! \| first editions
17 view cover	Rudiments of Music more books like this by Robert W Ottman Ideal for music majors who require prerequisite study for the first semester pre-theory course, non-music majors who desire a comprehensive survey of elementary music fundamentals, and for performers who wish to complement studies in music performance with a better understanding of music elements. This comprehensive introduction features the ... see all copies from $2.74! new only from $55.67! \| SVS
18 view cover	Jazz more books like this by Paul Tanner From big band to big bandwidth, the ninth edition of "Jazz" takes students on a musical journey through the changing styles and the fascinating history of jazz - newly supplemented with software and Internet materials. With a strong emphasis on listening and a photographic programme, "Jazz" offers an insider's view of the most important music, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Treatise on Harmony more books like this by Jean Philippe Rameau, Philip Gossett (Translator) One of most important books in Western music. Detailed explanation of principles of diatonic harmonic theory. New 1971 translation by Philip Gossett of 1722 edition. Many musical examples. see all copies from $7.14! new only from $14.42! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	The Swing Era: The Development of Jazz, 1930-1945 more books like this by Gunther Schuller This second volume of Gunther Schuller's comprehensive history of jazz covers the period from the 1930s to the late 1940s, decades which saw the transition from big band swing to the virtuoso bop style. The first half of the book concentrates on the band leaders, singers, and composers who dominated the popular music of their day: the jazz ... see all copies from $4.40! new only from $20.88! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Introductory Musicianship: A Workbook more books like this by Theodore A Lynn This text/workbook emphasizes the fundamental skills of reading and writing music by providing ample drill exercises that challenge without overwhelming the student. A wealth of examples, both in the text and on the available CD-ROM, along with worksheet exercises reinforce each major concept covered in the book. This gives instructors the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $28.00! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Emotion and Meaning in Music more books like this by Leonard Meyer "Altogether it is a book that should be required reading for any student of music, be he composer, performer, or theorist. It clears the air of many confused notions . . . and lays the groundwork for exhaustive study of the basic problem of music theory and aesthetics, the relationship between pattern and meaning."--David Kraehenbuehl, "Journal of ... see all copies from $9.18! new only from $14.34! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Critical Entertainments: Music Old and New more books like this by Charles Rosen An extraordinary gifted musician and writer, Charles Rosen is a peerless commentator on the history and performance of music. This book brings together many of the essays that have established him as one of the most influential and eloquent voices in the field of music in our time. These essays cover a broad range of musical forms, historical ... see all copies from $4.03! new only from $33.84! \| signed copies \| first editions
24 view cover	Form in tonal music; an introduction to analysis more books like this by Douglass M. Green Teaches students how to analyze the total structure and design of a musical composition. Late 17th through early 20th century composers are studied. see all copies from $14.67! new only from $77.30! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Musical Acoustics more books like this by Donald E Hall Musical acoustics presents a unique opportunity to see science and art working together. This book is a balanced presentation of all aspects of musical acoustics. It explains how our ears and brains interpret musical events, and connects traditional physical analyses to musical reality. The purpose of the book is two fold: (1) To help readers use ... see all copies from $40.00! new only from $74.52!

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