Musician's Guide to Reading & Writing Music

by Dave Stewart

Learning musical notation can be intimidating. But regardless of instrument or proficiency in reading music, thereÕs hope and help for all musicians in this practical guide. Writing in a friendly manner that puts readers at ease, author Dave Stewart starts with the basics: staves, clefs, and how to find the notes. He then advances step by step through rhythm, key signatures, chords and intervals, and how to write it all down. This book is useful for novices, seasoned players who never learned to read music, and pros seeking a refresher course. 10 pages, 6 1/8 inch. x 9 1/4 inch.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction

120 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

David Allan Stewart is an English musician, songwriter and record producer, best known for Eurythmics, his successful professional partnership with Annie Lennox.] He is usually credited as David A. Stewart, to avoid confusion with other musicians named Dave Stewart. He won Best British Producer at the 1986, 1987 and 1990 Brit Awards.

Reviews

[Bruno · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interessant boek, voornamelijk gericht op muzikanten met weinig kennis van noten en akkoorden, maar zeer handig voor iedereen die wat meer inzicht in... noten en akkoorden wil verwerven. Laagdrempelig, maar zeker niet kneuterig; laat zich vlot lezen.

[Adryan Corcione · Rating 2 out of 5]

I picked this up expecting it would help me improve my writing technically. However, it seemed more for beginners and just a refresher. There were interesting and helpful.

[Evan · Rating 4 out of 5]

a good read. written in a friendly way. Not for advanced musicians, possibly for brushing up intermmediate knowledge or affirming things you know. Because of that I give it 4 stars.

[Tim]

Really a handy reference book more than a read, but full of very useful information in an accessible form.