The Complete Idiot's Guide to Music Theory

This is the second edition of Michael Miller's easy-to-understand guide to music theory for beginning and intermediate musicians. Learn music notation, harmony, how to make your own musical arrangements, and much more! Topics covered include key signatures, scales, time signatures, how to build chords, developing lead sheets, and music transcription. Also includes a comprehensive chord reference, and musical exercises at the end of each chapter to help you progress.