Music Theory?

[sean]

Does anyone here study/geek out on Music Theory? I know my rhythmic tree and my scales. I know how to make triads and inverted chords. But that is where I stop.

Does anyone have a book they could recommend? I want to learn about counterpoint and stuff.

 

[Smoqman]

I have a few books from college that I will try to dig up and send you. They were great, I just need to make sure that I have them…

 

[Herfin' Harg]

I took a number of theory/composition/ear training courses in college, but I couldn't point you to a book at this point.

You might consider narrowing your search to particular areas of theory to start. (i.e., If you were interested in Jazz Harmony, you're not gonna find that in a typical "Western Music Theory"-type texts that center around church modes and other "classical" theory subject matter.)

 

[jerseyjetset]

Undergrad is a BM in Music Composition, grad degree is a MM in Music Technology. I'm your huckleberry. Unfortunately I have since lost, sold, or lent out most of my basic books. I'll check out my music library and see what I can drum up for you.

 

[jerseyjetset]

Funny how things work, a friend just linked this, and it's really cool: 2048 Infinite: Circle of Fifths. Make sure your sound is on.

 

[sean]

That's some fun shit...

 

[luckysaturn13]

I love me some nirvana unplugged in ny. Music theory is amazing if you can grasp it. Was hard for me but I really wanted to learn to take of on some blues scales with my uncle.