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Theory and Ear Training

“An inspiring and well-organized presentation, with clear and concise explanations pertaining to the most vexing notation problems. All composers should place this book at the top of their next-to-read list.”

—Alf Clausen, on Music Notation: Preparing Scores and Parts, by Matthew Nicholl and Richard Grudzinski

Berklee Contemporary Music Notation

by Jonathan Feist,

Contemporary Counterpoint: Theory and Application

by Beth Denisch,

Latin Jazz Grooves: Berklee Workshop Series

by Victor Mendoza,

Music Notation

by Mark McGrain,

Reharmonization Techniques

by Randy Felts,

Music Notation: Preparing Scores and Parts

by Matthew Nicholl, Richard Grudzinski,

Berklee Music Theory Book 2 – Second Edition: Fundamentals of Harmony

by Paul Schmeling,

Harmonic Ear Training

by Roberta Radley,

Jazz Composition: Theory and Practice

by Ted Pease,

The Berklee Book of Jazz Harmony

by Tom Hojnacki, Joe Mulholland,

Berklee Contemporary Dictionary of Music

by Dr. Kari Juusela,

Berklee Music Theory Book 1 – Second Edition: Basic Principles of Rhythm, Scales, and Intervals

by Paul Schmeling,

Berklee Practice Method: Teacher’s Guide: Get Your Band Together

by Matt Marvuglio, Jonathan Feist,

Beginning Ear Training

by Gilson Schachnik,

Essential Ear Training for Today’s Musician

by Steve Prosser,

Related Online Courses & Programs

  • Basic Ear Training 1

    This practical approach to ear training will help you build your confidence as a performer by teaching you how to notate basic rhythms and better identify the different parts of a song.

  • Music Theory 101

    Pitch. Rhythm. Scales. Intervals. Chords. Harmony. If you’re serious about music, these are fundamental concepts you need to understand and master. Music Theory 101 will set you on your way.

  • Music Theory 201: Harmony and Function

    Become a more effective player and writer by furthering your music theory background. Learn more complex chords, progressions, and rhythms to open up your understanding of the elements that help put the groove in jazz, pop, blues, and rock.

  • Music Theory 301: Advanced Melody, Harmony, Rhythm

    Prepare yourself for any future musical endeavor and gain a professional command of the mechanics of contemporary music in this advanced music theory course.

  • Music Theory and Composition 1

    In this course, you will gain a solid understanding of music fundamentals while building your own musical language.

  • Music Theory and Composition 2

    Build upon the essential elements of music theory and composition you learned in Music Theory and Composition 1 and further your own musical language. In this course, you will expand your knowledge of major and minor key harmony and melody, in addition to scales, chords, and drum grooves.

  • Music Theory and Composition 3

    The third of a four-semester curriculum, in Music Composition and Theory 3 you’ll explore everything from the rhythmic elements of Jamaican and Cuban music to the connection between South American guitar music and Bach. This course is designed to take you from a strong review of Music Theory and Composition 1 & 2 topics, including major key, minor key, blues, modal interchange, secondary dominants, approach notes, non-harmonic tones, voice leading, guide tone lines, hybrid chords, bass and drum grooves, and traditional harmony concepts. The course will then move into extended dominants, related II chords, substitute dominant chords, Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords, diminished seventh chords, modal minor, and a thorough look at modulation.

  • Specialist Music Theory Certificate Program

    A solid understanding of music theory is no mere academic exercise but a common language that will enable you to concisely communicate with other musicians, a core component of any collaborative endeavor with music. From basics like reading and writing music notation and using scales to advanced topics such as modal and pentatonic melodies and harmonic tensions, you’ll leave this program with a concrete foundation in music. As a result, you’ll approach your next project with a full set of tools and much more confidence.

  • Master Theory, Harmony, and Ear Training Certificate Program

    This program will help you gain a professional command of the mechanics behind most of the contemporary music that you enjoy.

Author Spotlight

Randy Felts

Randy Felts has been a professor of jazz harmony at Berklee College of Music for over twenty-five years. He performs…

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