The Music Fundamentals Handbook

- by Richard Hoffman and W. Daniel Landes

To be a thoroughly trained and professionally competent musician, there is no substitute for the ability to read, write, and think critically about music. Computers, learning by ear, and musical intuition are all valuable resources, but for students planning to study music in college, a firm foundation in the fundamentals of music is necessary.

In The Music Fundamentals Handbook, music comes FIRST. Following is a number of chapters that will help the user learn some of the information and skills needed to answer musical questions. Lastly, there are pages of exercises to help master the knowledge and skills which are gained.

MUSIC RESOURCES FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC: Core Knowledge Supplemental Knowledge EXERCISES

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MUSIC RESOURCES

Piano Pieces
Hymns/Chorales
Melodies
Scores

FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC:

Core Knowledge

Basics of pitch
Rhythm and meter
Intervals
Scales and keys
Triads
Intro. to Tonal Harmony

Supplemental Knowledge

Principles of acoustics
Practical notation
Navigating the score
Other scales
Chord names
Seventh chords

EXERCISES (coordinates with Core Knowledge)

Basics of pitch
Rhythm and meter
Intervals
Scales and keys
Triads
Introduction to tonal harmony