theory books

[tallman]

Hi , im after a good theory book which explains the scales in relation to the chords etc. which chords can be played with which scales(notes).

can some help ,

thanks
paul

[allthumbs]

I'm in the process of scanning the complete Royal Conservatory of Music requirements for piano and as far as scales go, it includes major, minor, dominant and diminished chords for each key.

E-mail me and I'll send you the finished pdf.


allthumbs

[dan101]

In addition to the pdf that you will receive from one of our members, I would purchase the latest edition of Barbara Wharram's theory book, 'Elementary Rudiments of Music' . It's a great reference.

[nightmusicforest]

also, you should get "the enjoyment of music" lastest version its quite expensive, but a good investement.

[danny elfboy]

A good book that explains all of that but in an active way rather than passive one is

"Elementary Training for Musicians" by Paul Hindemith

[tallman]

so these books actually have written theory not just musical notation

[thalberg]

The standard college textbook in a lot of places is called "tonal harmony" and it's by Kostka and Payne.

It is way more information than you're asking for, but the explanations are thorough and it covers everything you want.  You can use it to learn more stuff when your'e done, too.  It's sort of pricey, but you can probably buy it used from a bitter and disenfranchised former voice major or something.