| Introduction.
Part I: Rhythm: Keeping the Beat.
Chapter 1: What Is Music Theory Anyway?
Chapter 2: Counting Out Notes.
Chapter 3: Giving It a Rest.
Chapter 4: Time Signatures.
Chapter 5: Naturalizing the Best.
Chapter 6: Tempo and Dynamics.
Part II: Melody: The Part You Hum.
Chapter 7: The Musical Staff.
Chapter 8: Instrument Tone and Color.
Chapter 9: Half Steps, Whole Steps, Sharps, and Flats.
Part III: Harmony: Fleshing It Out.
Chapter 10: Intervals.
Chapter 11: Key Signatures and the Circle of Fifths.
Chapter 12: The Major and Minor Scales.
Chapter 13: Building Chords.
Chapter 14: Chord Progressions.
Chapter 15: Cadence.
Part IV: Form: How It's Shaped.
Chapter 16: The Elements of Form.
Chapter 17: Classical Forms.
Chapter 18: Popular Forms.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 19: Six Most-Frequently Asked Questions About Music Theory.
Chapter 20: Ten Cod and Useful Resources.
Chapter 21: Nine Music Theorists You Should Know About.
Appendix A: How to Use the CD.
Appendix B: Chord Chart.
Appendix C: Glossary.
Index.
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