Hal Leonard Pocket Music Theory A Comprehensive and Convenient Guide for All Musicians | Learn Harmony, Scales, Chords, and Key Signatures | Essential Reference for Beginners and Advanced Players

by Carl Schroeder, Keith Wyatt

(Book). Following in the footsteps of the popular Hal Leonard Pocket Music Dictionary , this handy pocket-sized book is the most contemporary music theory book on the market! A step-by-step guide to harmony and theory for every musician, it includes thorough, yet to easy-to-understand analysis of: intervals, rhythms, scales, chords, key signatures, transposition, chord inversion, key centers, harmonizing the major and minor scales, extended chords, modulation and much more. Packed with info from the Harmony & Theory course at Musicians Institute!

Genres: Music, Reference, Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2002

Reviews

[György · Rating 5 out of 5]

Embarking the science of music with Hal Leonard Pocket Music Theory was a good idea. To avoid frustrations and disappointments, a focused research across available online sources is a must. The final recommendation was this textbook. A non-professional's review can harm a book's reputation and I'm usually avoiding doing it, but for the sake of future enthusiasts I'll just drop by to say thank you for this awesomely sound wind...book that helped me setting sails on seas of notes, melody, harmony and rhythm. (Wow ... I became a poet as well.)
The both statements - comprehensive and convenient can be taken as granted. What I liked the most is that this book really appreciate the fact I'm a beginner. It's concise, and the language it's written is taking care for the reader. I recommend it to all future enthusiasts-beginners.
Thanks! Cheers!

[Johann · Rating 4 out of 5]

I admit, a lot of the material in this book was way over my head as a complete amateur musician. I could see this being a great reference book for those who have previously studied music theory more in depth and have more experience creating chords and composing music. For me, I would do better to stick to improving my ability to read and play music already written by those who dedicate their lives to studying this stuff.

[Sean S · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was a little overwhelmed by the end of this book, but I appreciate there was a formulaic approach to laying out the options one has in creating harmony, melody, chords, etc. Something to keep in mind if I ever move beyond being a beginner.

[MyImpossibleList · Rating 4 out of 5]

This pocket MUT book is very helpful and convenient.

[Michael Heitmanek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful.

[Marshall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great reference manual for musicians, although it's not intended for recreational reading.

[Kevin Browder · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must have for any guitarist. As they say, you need to know your theory.