An Understandable Guide to Music Theory

The Most Useful Aspects of Theory for Rock, Jazz, and Blues Musicians

See Sharp Press
Chaz Bufe
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This guide explains the most useful aspects of theory in clear, nontechnical language. Areas covered include scales (major, minor, modal, synthetic), chord formation, chord progression, melody, song forms, useful devices, (ostinato, mirrors, hocket, etc.), and instrumentation. It contains over 100 musical examples.

Contributor Bio

Chaz Bufe is an accomplished guitarist, has performed for many years in blues and jazz groups, and holds a degree in music theory and composition.