The Complete Idiot's Guide to
Music Theory
2nd Edition

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Table of Contents

Foreword
By Harry Miedema

Foreword
By Dr. Frank Felice

Introduction

Part 1: Tones
1.    Pitches and Clefs
2.    Intervals
3.    Scales
4.    Major and Minor Keys

Part 2: Rhythms
5.    Note Values and Basic Notation
6.    Time Signatures
7.    Tempo, Dynamics, and Navigation

Part 3: Tunes
8.    Melodies
9.    Chords
10.    Chord Progressions
11.    Phrases and Form

Part 4: Accompanying
12.    Transcribing What You Hear
13.    Accompanying Melodies
14.    Transposing to Other Keys

Part 5: Embellishing
15.    Harmony and Counterpoint
16.    Chord Substitutions and Turnarounds
17.    Special Notation

Part 6: Arranging
18.    Composing and Arranging for Voices and Instruments
19.    Lead Sheets and Scores
20.    Performing Your Music

Appendixes
A    The Complete Idiot's Music Glossary
B    The Complete Idiot's Chord Reference
C    Answers to Chapter Exercises
D    The Complete Idiot's Guide Ear Training Course CD