Author | Tom Brooks |
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Language | English |
Subject | Music |
Published | 2012 |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | |
Pages | 254 |
ISBN | 978-1-45840-294-3 |
Website | tombrooksmusic.com--> |
The Language of Music (2012) is a contemporary music theory book written by Tom Brooks and published by Hal Leonard Publishing.[1] The book explains principles used in modern music starting at a foundational level (Basic Building Blocks of Music) and progressing to topics such as Chord Building, Transposition, Cadences, Modes, and Chord Substitution.[2] The book also demonstrates concepts using well known pop/rock song examples.[3] It is used as a textbook by college level music theory programs.[4] The book also includes a quick start guide, a chord library appendix, and a DVD with 38 video tutorials by the author.[5]