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A study of the fundamentals of reading musical notation that will teach the reader to read music in 4 hours.
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Fortunately, the system of musical notation divides into two clear parts: a way of indicating rhythm (how long the different tones last) and a way of indicating pitch (how high or low the different tones are). Read the first page
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72 of 73 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is excellent. I've read it all and it takes a long time to go throught all the individuals chapters: 230 in all for 170 pages. The book is organised in small chapters rarely longer than two pages. Each step we learn something new. Each step needs exercise and comprehension.
The great thing is that you need only THIS book to achieve understanding music.
I now use the book as a reference when something has popped out of my head or when i see a sign i did not use for a while on sheet music.
This guide is very useful to learn the rudiments of rhythm, pitch and notation. The pages are crammed with essential information arranged meticulously, and enriched with musical exemples to clinch each point as it arises. The language is that of the experienced teacher - concise, persuasive and never boring.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book last year for my Dad as he said he wanted to learn to read sheet music, but having seen it sat on the bookcase unused after 6 months had passed I decided to read it myself. I learnt a little about notation at school but I have to be honest I forgot a lot of this, but this book really helped me to recall the basics and then continue on to learn the more intricate symbols and activities. Now don't be fooled, it's not going to be easy and it's not going to be fully understood in one read through. You will need to be prepared to actually "study" the book, much like a student. You will need to keep notes and also, ideally, need the use of a piano or a keyboard to learn the practical side of reading sheet music.
I personally found it best to learn a little each day rather than read the book from cover to cover in one sitting. The diagrams and descriptions may seem very easy at the beginning but they will start to become more challenging and if you skip chapters you will not be able to fully read sheet music. That's the beauty of keeping notes. I kept going over things I didn't understand again and again until I had fully understood the lesson. Sometimes I would leave it overnight and continue from the same point the next day in sheer determination to understand all that I needed to.
Basically If you really want to learn then this book will definitely help you on your way. It's not the end of learning sheet music but the beginning so always keep your eyes open for other books on this subject.
I personally found it best to learn a little each day rather than read the book from cover to cover in one sitting. The diagrams and descriptions may seem very easy at the beginning but they will start to become more challenging and if you skip chapters you will not be able to fully read sheet music. That's the beauty of keeping notes. I kept going over things I didn't understand again and again until I had fully understood the lesson. Sometimes I would leave it overnight and continue from the same point the next day in sheer determination to understand all that I needed to.
Basically If you really want to learn then this book will definitely help you on your way. It's not the end of learning sheet music but the beginning so always keep your eyes open for other books on this subject.
55 of 59 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a complete beginner, and having read the excellent reviews about this book, I perhaps expected an 'easy' ride'.
I found the 'two hour' learning over-stretching the truth.
At a much slower pace it clearly does explain how music is written, and how to read it, and therefore in theory does indeed offer what it promises. I have gained from it but I am still on the search for that perfect guide.
This book is not a quick and easy guide, and like all study requires many hours of concentrated reading.
As a complete beginner I personally felt it was a little ' too wordy' although that seems a silly remark when we are talking about a book! I would have liked my learning in smaller 'bite size' pieces with a little more clarity, and was therefore a little disappointed.
I found the 'two hour' learning over-stretching the truth.
At a much slower pace it clearly does explain how music is written, and how to read it, and therefore in theory does indeed offer what it promises. I have gained from it but I am still on the search for that perfect guide.
This book is not a quick and easy guide, and like all study requires many hours of concentrated reading.
As a complete beginner I personally felt it was a little ' too wordy' although that seems a silly remark when we are talking about a book! I would have liked my learning in smaller 'bite size' pieces with a little more clarity, and was therefore a little disappointed.
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Perfect
I had a really hard time trying to read music because i could never get the rhythm right. This book really helped me, it has a lot of exercises that teach you how to count the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ana
two hours - you must be joking
Brilliant book which has been a real eye opener into the logic of written music and understanding the components of rhythm and pitch. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Readar
music book review
I purchased this book for my 13 year old daughter but it has not captivated her interest. Looking at the front cover of the book it gives the impression it is fun and colourful on... Read more
Published on 10 April 2009 by LJobson
music
I never had an idea whatsoever about music or how to read it. This book thus far (3 weeks later) has given me an insight into the mysterious looking language of reading music and... Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2009 by S. E. Mcquillan
I've used this with several students
This is a very easy to understand book on how to read music - even without an instrument in your hands. Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2004 by C. R. Downing
Good Value for Money
I got this book some time ago and found it very useful. I was a bit put off by some of the introduction where the author relates a story of how he taught people to read music in a... Read more
Published on 13 July 2001
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