The fifth edition of Eric Taylor's renowned CD Music Theory in Practice continues to be a favorite with both advanced and beginning guitarists alike. Fully revised, this fifth edition remains the perfect method to prepare for the coveted Grade 1 Theory of Music Examination. Features an expanded explainabilty of music theory, many rare practice exercises and worked examples, fully illustrated explanations of terms and words, and several sample exam questions. This comprehensive and thorough guide covers all key areas of guitar music theory including: compositional techniques, chord construction, form, texture, tonality, melodic invention, counterpoint, and harmony. It further provides thorough discussions on understanding key signatures, modes, ornamentation, key signature changes, and pedagogy. It also includes a well-illustrated section on developing a musical ear.

In addition to the written text and Illustrations, Taylor has added many fully illustrated, large-size photographs that provide an excellent visualization of each phrase or section of a song. Guitarists of all levels will appreciate the close up images that identify the various notes and scales. The result is a book that has proven extremely useful for both experienced and new guitarists alike, in order to quickly and easily grasp the theoretical concepts involved in playing modern music. Music Theory in Practice by Eric Taylor, Rolin Schenk, and Terry Johnson provides a highly advanced guitar theory course that incorporates both the written text and large-scale illustrations, allowing novices to quickly familiarize themselves with the text. Guitarists who already know a little but want to learn more should especially enjoy this fresh and innovative approach to music theory.
New to the fifth edition, this product also features new and unique practice exercises and quizzes. Further, guitarists can now study any variety of genres with ease. In fact, these helpful tools provide the perfect supplement to established study methods, helping guitarists to practice what they have learned much more effectively and efficiently. They not only make learning easier but also improve a player's speed and dexterity.