内容简介

A music theory book that hits the high note … This updated and expanded edition ofThe Complete Idiot’s Guide® to MusicTheorybreaks down a difficult subject in a simple way—even for those who thinkthey have no rhythm or consider themselves tone deaf. With clear, concise language, itexplains everything from bass-clef basics to confusing codas. This new editionincludes:

-A brand-new CD

-A comprehensive ear-training section

-Musical examples of intervals, scales, chords, and rhythms

-Aural exercises so readers can test their ear training and transcription skills

精彩摘录

Whenitcomestofittingachordprogressiontoanexistingmelody,herearesometipstokeepinmind:◆Trysomecommonchordchangesfirst.You’dbesurprisedhowmanymelodiesfitwiththeI-IV-Vprogression!◆Themainnotesinthemelody(typicallythenotesthatfallonthefirstandthirdbeatsofameasure)arethefirst,third,orfifthnoteoftheunderlyingchord.◆Trytosimplifythemelodybycuttingoutthepassingandneighboringtones(typicallytheshorternotes,orthenotesnotonmajorbeats);themainnotesyouhaveleftoftenwillsuggesttheunderlyingchord.◆Makesureyou’reintherightkey.Inmostcases,the“home”noteinthemelodyisthetonicnoteoftheunderlyingkey.◆Generally,theslowerthetempo,themorefrequentthechordchanges.(Soifyouhav...

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