APPLIED MUSIC THEORY – COMBINED EDITION

Beginner to Intermediate | Lessons | Exercises | Tests | Complete solutions

The complete Applied Music Theory course in one volume.
This combined edition brings together Volume 1 and Volume 2 into a single, structured program that takes you from absolute basics to applied, real world musicianship.

Designed from classroom teaching and refined through real student feedback, this edition is ideal for musicians who want a clear, practical path through music theory without jumping between multiple books.

What you get in this edition

✅ Complete beginner to intermediate course in one volume
✅ 14 structured lessons with progressive difficulty
✅ Assignments, midterms, finals, and full explained solutions
✅ Clear evaluation and grading guides for both levels
✅ Practical glossary covering all key terminology
✅ Teacher ready layout for extended course planning

Who this book is for

• Beginners starting music theory from scratch
• Students continuing beyond the fundamentals
• Adult learners and serious hobbyists
• Private teachers and music schools
• Self learners wanting a complete, testable path

Why this book works

• Classroom tested course design
• Practice first learning approach
• Full solutions for independent study
• Logical progression from basics to application

How to use this book

• Follow sequentially for a 16 week course
• Split into two 8 week terms if needed
• Teachers can adopt grading and pacing directly
• Self learners can track progress using tests

Pair with an instrument and metronome for best results.

Topics covered

• Scales, notation, and rhythm fundamentals
• Harmony, chords, and intervals
• Minor scales, modes, and inversions
• Chart reading and chord symbols
• Applied harmony and voice leading

A note from the author

This combined edition was created for students who want one clear, complete roadmap. From first concepts to applied musicianship, it delivers the essentials without unnecessary theory or academic overload.