Recommended Texts

Berklee Music Theory: Book 1 by Paul Schmeling

This book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn music theory, whether they already play an instrument, or are looking to expand the depth of their musical knowledge. This essential method features hands-on and "ears-on" practice exercises that help you explore the inner workings of music, presenting notes, scales and rhythms as they are heard in today's music styles. The included CD will help reinforce lessons as you begin to build a solid musical foundation.

Berklee Music Theory: Book 2 by Paul Schmeling

Learn the fundamentals of harmony by furthering your music theory background. When you can read basic music notation and recognize common scales, as presented in the first book of this series, Berklee Music Theory 1, you'll be ready to learn the fundamentals of harmony.

Berklee Music Theory 2 features hands-on exercises and ear-training activities to help you use chords effectively. You will learn basic triads and seventh chords, inversions, voice-leading, how to use chords to accompany melodies, and how to create melodies that grow out of chord progressions.

Software

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• Noteflight Crescendo. Upon enrolling in the course, you will be offered an academic discount on this online notation tool.

Hardware Requirements: PC Users

• Windows XP, Vista, or 7
• Intel Pentium or higher
• 1 GB RAM
• 500 MB hard drive space recommended
• Sound card
• Speakers or headphones for your computer

Hardware Requirements: Mac Users

• OS X 10.5 or higher
• Intel Mac
• 1 GB RAM
• 500 MB hard drive space recommended
• Speakers or headphones for your computer

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