The Music Theory Handbook
by Marjorie Merryman
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Author: Marjorie MerrymanEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1996-09-16
ISBN: 0155026623
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Schirmer
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Book Review: Perfect for its intended audience
Summary: 5 Stars
Ms. Merryman's book is a perfect, and perfectly clear, synthesis of the fundamentals that one learned (or should have learned) in undergraduate music theory. This book was never designed to serve as a primary theory textbook; no book this brief could be successful in that endeavor. Therefore, one who has no technical musical background will likely find its compact explanations a bit confusing.
Instead, this book was designed as a refresher for people's memory of concepts that they at one time or another had under their belts, but that may have faded. Nonetheless, one should not think that the book's brevity results in any skimming over the subject matter. Quite the opposite is the case, and it is impressive that Ms. Merryman can pack so much into such a short space, all the while explaining the fundamental issues in the most straight forward manner.
Music students entering graduate programs more often than not find that the school requires them to take some kind of remedial theory course. This requirement is not an insult to the undergraduate school, but rather a reflection of a reality--many fundamental and necessary concepts may have eluded the undergraduate. Were every music student to take the summer between undergraduate and graduate studies to absorb Ms. Merryman's compact book, fewer students--and schools--would be disappointed come September. Her book should be on every musician's shelf or, better yet, desk.
Summary of The Music Theory Handbook
This concise handbook offers comprehensive coverage of main topics in music theory. Instructors can elaborate on the material as appropriate to their course, while students can learn and review technical information without having to digest lengthy analyses and explanations. Unbiased and flexible, this book can be used as a primary or reference text. Topics include species and tonal counterpoint, instrumental ranges and transpositions, and a glossary of forms. Each major section ends with suggestions for analysis and further reading.Theory, Composition & Performance Books
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