Download or read book Mini Music Guides: Music Theory Essentials written by Andrew Surmani and published by Alfred Music. This book was released on 2014-02-21 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy-to-understand theory lessons! Alfred’s Mini Music Guides provide essential information in a convenient size. Take these books anywhere you want to go. Designed for students of any age who want a better understanding of the language of music, Music Theory Essentials is the most useful compact theory method available. Features * A simple and practical approach to theory for music enthusiasts and musicians * Lesson reviews with answer keys * Breaks down the essentials of music notation * Covers intervals, scales, modes, chords, diatonic harmony, and transposition * Shows you how to compose and harmonize a melody in major and minor keys * Comprehensive sections on arpeggios, passing and neighboring tones, the blues, and much more!