Hal Leonard Harmony & Theory – Part 1: Diatonic

Publisher: Hal Leonard
Series: Music Instruction

This book is for anyone wishing to expand their knowledge of music theory, whether beginner or more advanced. The first two chapters deal with music fundamentals, and may be skipped by those with music reading experience. Each chapter contains many examples that clearly illustrate the concepts presented. Written exercises at the end of each chapter allow the reader to test and apply their knowledge.

Topics include:

• basic music-reading instruction
• triads in root position
• triads in inversion
• cadences
• non-harmonic tone
• the dominant seventh chord
• other seventh chords

and more