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I am getting one type of question a lot: "What kind of books and other material do I need for study music theory?". For some, the best answer is to find a teacher, but if you are like me, you might want to read a book and do exercises.I put together this list of few books that will help you. Those are usually beginner books, but I did add few more advanced titles as well. Please note that all of those links are affiliate and I am earning little commission from Amazon if you buy them
Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory
Great starting point.
If you want to learn all the fundamentals of music theory this is your book. It is well written and cover all the knowledge you will probably needed. It is not specific to any instrument.
Buy on Amazon (around $21)
If you want to learn all the fundamentals of music theory this is your book. It is well written and cover all the knowledge you will probably needed. It is not specific to any instrument.
Buy on Amazon (around $21)
Adult All-In-One Course: Level 1
The piano book for adults
Classic book for learning how to play piano. This is first in 3 books for basic course.
Buy on Amazon (around $12)
Classic book for learning how to play piano. This is first in 3 books for basic course.
Buy on Amazon (around $12)
Alfred's Basic Piano Prep Course Lesson Book
The piano book for kids
For those who have small kids, this book would be good starter. It is aimed for kids without any experience and it seems solid. I am going to use this book to teach my daughter when she get a bit older.
Buy on Amazon (around $8)
For those who have small kids, this book would be good starter. It is aimed for kids without any experience and it seems solid. I am going to use this book to teach my daughter when she get a bit older.
Buy on Amazon (around $8)
Music Theory for Guitarists
The theory book if you play guitar.
Most of the music theory books are very piano centric. If you play guitar (or bass guitar) this book is good study guide.
Buy on Amazon (around $13)
Most of the music theory books are very piano centric. If you play guitar (or bass guitar) this book is good study guide.
Buy on Amazon (around $13)
Instructions on Music Fundamentals
Advanced book for serious study.
If you are looking for some serious study this book might be great for you. It starts on beginner level and level up quickly, covering all the important music building blocks.
Buy on Amazon (around $10)
If you are looking for some serious study this book might be great for you. It starts on beginner level and level up quickly, covering all the important music building blocks.
Buy on Amazon (around $10)