Music theory

[Socks]

Ive been messing around with production for some time now and with not much of a musical background.

Im looking for recommendations/reviews/opinions of books, articles, or media on music theory.

Thanks:music:

[John Veselsky]

Grab music theory for dummies and grab a keyboard.

Also this site has some good lessons on the Major and Minor scales: http://www.piano-play-it.com/index.html

[Elliottt]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Harmony-Computer-Musicians-Michael-Hewitt/dp/1435456726

[Socks]

Nice I actually do have a small 25 key midi keyboard that I jam on but I think playing scales and chords is something I truely need to work on. That site looks like it has some good info. Thanks from a fellow Vermonter

That looks like a really good read elliott thanks for sharing I think i might buy it. It covers pretty much all the aspects Im looking for.. :tup:

[Hamza21]

http://chordmaps.com/

[xyloft]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Harmony-Computer-Musicians-Michael-Hewitt/dp/1435456726

I'm currently reading the harmony book, but Music theory for computer musicians is a better place to start IMO.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Theory-Computer-Musicians-Michael-Hewitt/dp/1598635034/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_c

I bought the kindle versions because they were cheaper but they do reference a CD that has examples of certain things. I didnt think it was a problem, but it may be helfpul depending on your level of understanding. (I've played drums forever). it was actually pretty easy to read and not too boring either.

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Has anyone tried Music theory software like Musition? I am going through the demo but I am not sure it is usefull enough.

Also have any of you used Music theory apps like Nota?

[Socks]

I'm currently reading the harmony book, but Music theory for computer musicians is a better place to start IMO.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Theory-Computer-Musicians-Michael-Hewitt/dp/1598635034/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_c

I bought the kindle versions because they were cheaper but they do reference a CD that has examples of certain things. I didnt think it was a problem, but it may be helfpul depending on your level of understanding. (I've played drums forever). it was actually pretty easy to read and not too boring either.

I think that might be the way to go I dont have a kindle tho, Id just buy the regular book. I have some basic concepts and things down but probly better to stick to the basics and build up. Its good to know that its a good read I start to lose my concentration if it get dry.

thanks xyloft

[Wurli]

"A Creative Approach to Music Fundamentals" by William Duckworth. It's used in introductory music theory classes college and I think its a really good book for what you're looking for. Easy to read, but very informative at the same time.

[xyloft]

I think that might be the way to go I dont have a kindle tho, Id just buy the regular book. I have some basic concepts and things down but probly better to stick to the basics and build up. Its good to know that its a good read I start to lose my concentration if it get dry.

thanks xyloft

yeah. I usualy read two chapters and then went upstairs to my production area and tried to apply it. couple days later, i'd do the same thing. when i got to chord progression, I only read the one chapter, then tried it out. some of the exotic keys i read through btu didnt apply. For me, i think it helped to go try stuff out before moving on. although i did not do the exercises in the back of each chapter, i think they'd probably be useful. if somethign didnt seem to stick right.