The text is well organized in most part, but topics can be organized in a better order. I would categorize harmony and form in separate chapters (chapter 5), as this chapter seems incomplete. Narrowing down to topics that are at basic level and presenting them comprehensively would make it more consistent.ĭivisions and subdivisions are well organized for most part. Some chapters cover concepts at advanced level (e.g., form) with oversimplification. As stated above, definition of concepts with reference to more musical examples would be practical. The text is written in user-friendly manner and easy to follow. It can be a useful online resource for those who are seeking for information or definition of particular topics. The text includes concepts that are not often found in most introductory music theory textbooks, such as sound wave, and standing waves in different instruments in Chapter 3 (Physical basics). Notation and terminologies should be authentic, clear, and accurate. In short, adding more musical examples and exercises would be beneficial.Īs other reviewers noted, there are numerous errors in musical examples. For example, it would be difficult to introduce Rondo form without musical examples verbal definition of form is simply insufficient, and students do not attain practical knowledge without reference to the music. Although it is written in user-friendly manner, I would like to have musical examples for most topics. The text covers various concepts in music theory, some of which are fundamental, and others are advanced and complex, such as form. Reviewed by Rika Uchida, Associate Professor of Piano and Theory, Drake University on 12/30/21 Journalism, Media Studies & Communications +.
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