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Maybe you’re captivated by the idea of understanding different guitar techniques and how they contribute to the overall sound of a piece? If you’re a mid level player, and you’ve been self taught to this point without any kind of guitar or music theory training, we think that you probably won’t be able to truly appreciate this book.
Whereas those books have been nearer the textbook end of the spectrum, guiding the reader through the various concepts of music theory in a logical sequence, John Powell's How Music Works is a more anecdotal, subjective, and perhaps even a more entertaining guide to the wonders of music. While the name may seem haughty, the book itself doesn’t talk down to the reader – nor does it handle you with kid gloves. There's also a selection of CDs that will help to train your ear to the various musical forms, rhythms, pitches, modes and more. The exercises helped us to build key guitar theory skills to start using arpeggios as accompaniment and solos. For better or worse, this series is aimed at intermediate guitarists with a reasonable level of formal instruction under their belts.However, the trick is to present all this relatively complex information in a friendly, easily understandable way. The comprehensive music theory course teaches newcomers the basic building blocks of music theory via 75 short lessons. Composing, arranging, harmony, and chords are also covered, while the accompanying CD is packed with musical excerpts to help you attune your ear as well as your mind.
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Verdict: Whether you are starting late or are a casual hobbyist, this book will walk you through all the fundamental concepts of music theory. The UK driving theory test is two-part test you take on the computer in a test centre, with a multiple choice part and a video hazard perception part.