Music For The Simple Man
Core Concepts & Comprehensive Music Theory
by Dexter Nelson

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Music For The Simple Man
by Dexter Nelson

Music for the Simple Man is a complete and progressive music theory course that teaches you how to read and write music in an easy, step-by-step approach. You begin with a solid foundation of the theoretical elements of music, (sound, pitch, rhythm, melody, harmony, and notation). You build upon that foundation with intermediate theory, and core concepts to composition and songwriting.

It is then reinforced with advanced theory, methodology, and put into practice with graded exercises, and real world examples, just as if you were in a classroom.

Music for the Simple Man is the official textbook for the Music Theory & Composition I course where Students are introduced to songwriting concepts and are required to compose an original work.
  • Music Notation & Core Concepts
  • Basic & Intermediate Music Theory
       - Staves, pitch, duration, key & time signatures, scales, intervals, etc.
  • Music Composition (reading & writing, mathematical relations, etc.)
  • Site Reading, (score elements)
  • Advanced Theory
       - Chord progression, harmony, clef relationships, song structure, etc.
  • Real World Examples

Printed: 63 pages, 8.50" x 11.00", perfect binding, black and white interior ink
Publisher: Dexter Nelson
Copyright: � 2006 by Dexter Nelson Standard Copyright License
Language: English
Country: United States
Edition: Public Edition

Music Theory & Composition I: $280.00 US [top]

Looking for a fun but structured class to begin or rekindle your interest in music? This course builds a solid foundation of the theoretical elements of music, including sound, pitch, rhythm, melody, harmony, and notation. In addition, students are introduced to songwriting concepts and are required to complete a short original composition.

A textbook is required. This course is intended for beginners or anyone desiring a refresher of music fundamentals and rudiments. Required prerequisites: must know how to use a mouse, type on a keyboard, and navigate the web. This course is three month course and includes live instruction, hands on education. It includes practice exercises, real-world examples, evaluations, and examinations.

Class Schedules: Tuesdays & Thursdays (Beginning 11/16/06)
Day: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (EST)
Evening: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (EST)

To register online for this class, please click here. You will be taken to the payment form after completing your registration.

Private Tutoring & Music Instruction:
Private tutoring and music instruction from the author is also available. Courses taught by the author are Double Bass, Bass Guitar, and Cello.

For more information about the theory & composition class, or private lessons, call 919-576-9255, or contact us

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