Mel Bay Music Essentials: Basic Music Theory for All Instruments

"Regardless of the instrument or music you play, there are music essentials that bridge the gaps between different styles and musical genres. Understanding these inner workings of the musical world will open up an awareness and creativity you never dreamed possible. This brief book covers the basic elements used in modern contemporary music. The material is divided into three sections: Theory, Harmony, and Notation. Although some of the topics discussed could fit into more than one category, this organization makes it easier to explain and understand the concepts which underlie the wonderful art form called music."