Eric Taylor Knihy

The Music Theory in Practice series has helped more than one million musicians worldwide to learn about the notation & theory of music. Now fully revised, this workbook remains the best way to prepare for the Associated Board s Grade 2 Theory of Music Exam, offering a clear explanation of music notation, straightforward language throughout, many worked examples & practice exercises, definitions of important words & concepts, specimen exam questions & helpful tips for students.

These books by Eric Taylor provide an introduction to the basic elements in harmony and musical structure. Part I deals with the subjects of the Associated Board’s Theory Grades 1-5, and part II with those which occur in the higher grades.

Part I deals with the subjects of the Associated Board's Theory syllabus for grades 1-5. This book is intended to help people learning music to understand how music is written down, what the various signs and symbols denote, and what is meant by the common technical words used by musicians. Arising out of this, it provides an introduction to the basic elements in harmony and musical structure.

The eight volumes in this series contain a detailed list of the requirements for each grade of the Theory of Music exams, information needed in the context of the exam, specimen questions and exercises, and guidance on their solutions. Each book provides a sound foundation for anyone wishing to understand music theory as it is used in practice. A wide variety of music examples are used to illustrate the texts and to provide exercises. Revised Edition (2008).

"An introduction to the necessary elements of music, this title is suitable for students preparing for examinations, as well as a resource for those learning to read music. It also features a step-by-step presentation of the basic facts of music theory; a grade-by-grade format; numerous music examples; and more." -- Provided by publisher