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Written in a user-friendly style, this Rough Guide Tipbook is a comprehensive introduction to reading music and to some of the principles of music theory, ranging from notes, rests and chords to staccato, diminuendo and the circle of fifths. This is a book that tells you everything you need to know rather then everything at once.

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4.0 out of 5 stars At last, a beginner's music book for grown up idiots!, 30 Oct 2001

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If, like me, you have only the dimmest memories of learning to read music at school, and you want a really simple book that explains it all, without being aimed at precocious 5 year olds, this ones for you. The chapters (and indeed,the book itself) are short, but everything you need to know is here and in a very comprehensible format. On rare occasions the book lapses into assuming some prior knowledge on the part of the reader, but what of that! I am a total doofus, and yet in two weeks I have learnt how to read complicated pieces of music, slowly, but accurately. Yay!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reference, 14 Jul 2002

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This review is from: Rough Guide to Reading Music (Rough Guide Tipbooks) (Paperback)

Outstanding book on music theory that gives you all the facts you need, plus useful learning aids. Really refreshing approach, ideal for both non-musicians who want to get started or for musicians who want to know more. Small enough to stash in your instrument case (well, unless you play harmonica) and full of *useful* reference material. Thoroughly recommended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for anyone learning an instrument, 22 Mar 2003

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This is a brilliant little book. I am learning guitar (have been for about 10 years!) and have never really understood the rudiments of music, especially the terminology and weirdnesses of chord structure. I have other books on music, but when I wanted a simple explanation of what, for example, an 'augmented fifth' is, I was left floundering and confused. And that is why this Rough Guide is so good. It explains things clearly, simply and logically. I have learned so much in just a few days. This book really should be essential required reading for ANYONE who is learning an instrument.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous. Much better than anything music publishers produce
I have looked at so many theory and reference books and always searched for, guess what (?), this book! Excellent overview. Read more

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