essexbasscat Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Hi BC I'm in the process of practicing for ABRSM singing grades and I've realised I've forgotten soooo much of my music theory from decades ago. I've dug out my matt red ABRSM 'Rudiments and Theory of Music' book to revise the facts and I've purchased a few past papers. Also ldone a few on - line music theory tests on websites. I've read mixed opinions on The Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis. Are the books worth getting in BC's opinion ? there seems to be the workbook and a more expensive version with audiology analysis. How many books are there in the series ? Are there any other books worth buying ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I swear by the AB guide to music theory part 1 - the pink one. That'll get you up to grade V. AB also do past papers for theory, you can probably access them online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlloyd Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 With the fact you're taking ABRSM grades, go for the ABRSM pink book. It has everything you'll need in the format that is correct for passing the exams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 Thanks Paul and dlloyd I'd like to read around the topic some more, so I'm open to realms beyond the ABRSM grades, although of course I want to pass the exams ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlloyd Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 More related to popular music (and not just jazz) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Jazz-Theory-Book-Mark-Levine/dp/1883217040 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jaywalker Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 (edited) . Edited November 28, 2017 by The Jaywalker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 [quote name='The Jaywalker' timestamp='1496132596' post='3308923'] Chuck Sher's The Improvisor's Bass Method is a fantastic resource for necessary theory for bassists. It has sections including rhythm, chord tones, scales, bassline construction and styles, soloing etc etc. In addition, the book has a great introduction to basic Harmony which outlines common chord progressions and how they work. It's also a great book to use to learn to read notation or brush up on it - but also contains fretboard diagrams. [/quote] I would like to second this, excellent stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keving Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Not a book, but I found this website very helpful when I did my Grade 5 theory. https://www.mymusictheory.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 Thanks for all the tips folks. I took the ABRSM exam last Saturday and met Tom the Bass of this very parish while waiting to go into the exam room Hope it went well Tom ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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