Product Description

Whether you are learning to play a piano, blow a trumpet, conduct an orchestra or sing, the essentials of music notation are the same. This book is a complete approach to musical study, from the first note you read to the beginnings of harmony. It simplifies music theory into easy logical steps, clearly written for all including the non-musical. It is also a textbook which prepares you fully for the relevant parts of the GCSE Music, or for the theory parts of the exams of the various music boards. Each section includes extensive questions so that the reader can fully test their understanding. In response to readersâ requests, this new edition includes full answers and explanations to the questions posed at the end of each chapter.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #160049 in Books
• Published on: 2008-08-28
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

BBC Music magazine, July 1993
This is a straightforward, no-nonsense introduction to musical notation and theory

From the Publisher
Musical notation properly explained
Whether you are learning to play the piano, blow a trumpet, conduct an orchestra, or sing, the essentials of music notation are the same.

This book is a complete approach to musical study, from the first note you read to the beginnings of harmony. It simplifies musical theory into logical steps, clearly written for all including the non musical. It is also a textbook which prepares you fully for the relevant parts of GCSE Music, or for the theory parts of the exams of the various music boards.

The authors are both experienced music teachers: Harry Baxter studied at the Hochschule fur Musik, Berlin and at the Royal Academy of Music in London, while his son Michael graduated from King's College, London University, and the Royal Academy of Music, and now shares his time between teaching at Luton Sixth Form College, Advanced Level examining, composing, and running his own music publishing business.

About the Author
The authors are both experienced music teachers: Harry Baxter studied at the Hichschule fur Musik, Berlin, and at the Royal Academy of Music in London, while his son Michael graduated from King's College, London University, and the Royal Academy of Music and now teaches, composes and runs a music publishing company.

Customer Reviews

Right way, right on
A very competent, logical and easy to read book. Excellent value for money and should be read by anyone half interested in playing an instrument. The reason; music reading helps convey vital information. Understand the rules of music notation and wow, powerful stuff. Top marks to the authors, well done!!

Whilst being concise it teaches everything about music
If you are studying for GCSE music then then this book is perfect. It has been written by two experienced music teachers who deliver everything you need to know about music concisely. You learn all about notation through to how to read harmonies but read it carefully because after each chapter it tests you. Whatever instrument you are learning this simplified information will help you through what could be a tough examination. What's more at the value-for-money price this book is essential for all music students. (BY SARAH TOWNLEY)