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I was looking for some theory books for My Girlfriend, And I don't know what to get!! Any Ideas?
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Beginning theory? Advanced theory? Orchestration theory?
In college I was taught theory with the "Music: In Theory and Practice" books by Bruce Benward and Gary White (Fifth Edition). Volumes 1&2 are good starting points for theory.
The Fifth Edition was put out in 1993, so they're probably up to edition seven or eight by now. Still, I recommend them, and you can probably find them at a college bookstore.
In college I was taught theory with the "Music: In Theory and Practice" books by Bruce Benward and Gary White (Fifth Edition). Volumes 1&2 are good starting points for theory.
The Fifth Edition was put out in 1993, so they're probably up to edition seven or eight by now. Still, I recommend them, and you can probably find them at a college bookstore.
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Well, that was the one I was looking at. Actually, I think it was either te first or second edition. How would I get it?Phantom Phan wrote:Beginning theory? Advanced theory? Orchestration theory?
In college I was taught theory with the "Music: In Theory and Practice" books by Bruce Benward and Gary White (Fifth Edition). Volumes 1&2 are good starting points for theory.
The Fifth Edition was put out in 1993, so they're probably up to edition seven or eight by now. Still, I recommend them, and you can probably find them at a college bookstore.
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I dunno. Read my message again.Penguin Gunner wrote:Well, that was the one I was looking at. Actually, I think it was either te first or second edition. How would I get it?Phantom Phan wrote:Beginning theory? Advanced theory? Orchestration theory?
In college I was taught theory with the "Music: In Theory and Practice" books by Bruce Benward and Gary White (Fifth Edition). Volumes 1&2 are good starting points for theory.
The Fifth Edition was put out in 1993, so they're probably up to edition seven or eight by now. Still, I recommend them, and you can probably find them at a college bookstore.
Of course it would have to a college that uses that book. Before you drive out to SDSU or Point Loma, etc. Give the book store a call. You would also have to go at a time when the books are in stock.Phantom Phan wrote:I dunno. Read my message again.Penguin Gunner wrote:Well, that was the one I was looking at. Actually, I think it was either te first or second edition. How would I get it?Phantom Phan wrote:Beginning theory? Advanced theory? Orchestration theory?
In college I was taught theory with the "Music: In Theory and Practice" books by Bruce Benward and Gary White (Fifth Edition). Volumes 1&2 are good starting points for theory.
The Fifth Edition was put out in 1993, so they're probably up to edition seven or eight by now. Still, I recommend them, and you can probably find them at a college bookstore.
An even better idea would be to go to Amazon.com. They have it listed
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The thing is, I don't go to college, don't even know where the college book store is, so I think I will just have Alans Music order it. Would that work?Phantom Phan wrote:I dunno. Read my message again.Penguin Gunner wrote:Well, that was the one I was looking at. Actually, I think it was either te first or second edition. How would I get it?Phantom Phan wrote:Beginning theory? Advanced theory? Orchestration theory?
In college I was taught theory with the "Music: In Theory and Practice" books by Bruce Benward and Gary White (Fifth Edition). Volumes 1&2 are good starting points for theory.
The Fifth Edition was put out in 1993, so they're probably up to edition seven or eight by now. Still, I recommend them, and you can probably find them at a college bookstore.
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You have got to read the reponses to your questions.Penguin Gunner wrote:The thing is, I don't go to college, don't even know where the college book store is, so I think I will just have Alans Music order it. Would that work?Phantom Phan wrote:I dunno. Read my message again.Penguin Gunner wrote: Well, that was the one I was looking at. Actually, I think it was either te first or second edition. How would I get it?
I responded this morning.....go to Amazon.com they have it listed!!!!
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Online sites also
There are some online sites available:
http://www.dolmetsch.com/theoryintro.htm
http://www.musictheory.net/
http://www.musicarrangers.com/star-theory/
I'm sure there are others, but take a look at those.
http://www.dolmetsch.com/theoryintro.htm
http://www.musictheory.net/
http://www.musicarrangers.com/star-theory/
I'm sure there are others, but take a look at those.
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