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The Complete Book of Scales, Chords, Arpeggios and Cadences: Includes All the Major, Minor (Natural, Harmonic, Melodic) & Chromatic Scales - Plus Additional Instructions on Music Fundamentals

The Complete Book of  Scales, Chords, Arpeggios and Cadences: Includes All the Major, Minor (Natural, Harmonic, Melodic) & Chromatic Scales - Plus Additional Instructions on Music FundamentalsAuthors: Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus, Amanda Vick Lethco
Brand: Alfred Publishing
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 9 reviews
Sales Rank: 4420

Media: Paperback
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Pages: 89
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 11.6 x 8.8 x 0.5

ISBN: 0739003682
Dewey Decimal Number: 786
UPC: 038081112046
EAN: 9780739003688
ASIN: 0739003682

Publication Date: August 1994
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Piano Music. Includes all the major, minor (natural, harmonic, melodic)&chromatic scales -- plus additional instrucitons on music fundamentals.


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5 out of 5 stars Must have for any budding pianist   August 28, 2008
D. Hong (Philla, Pa)
26 out of 26 found this review helpful

Alfred's Books have always been some of the best learning materials available. This book is no different. The book has all the scales every student should master as well as some informative information regarding music fundamentals. The book is of high quality with bright big text and is very easy on the eyes. They used quality paper and ink for this book. The paper stock is thick and sturdy so it can stand up to some abuse. The one thing I wish was included was a spiral binding. Once you get into these types of books, it becomes difficult to lay flat on the piano desk without the pages closing. Minor gripe, you can take it to Fedex office to get it binded for around $6 if it becomes too bothersome to you.


5 out of 5 stars Foundation of music   January 6, 2009
Fosbender
9 out of 9 found this review helpful

Scales are not fun but form the foundation of all music understanding. This is an excellent book providing many exercises in all the foundational principles of music. Regardless of what instrument played, all good musicians benefit from a strong understanding and mastery of the content of this book.


5 out of 5 stars Great Book   February 8, 2009
Richard4286 (Houston)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

I am a beginner and bought this to supplement my music lesons. I am finding it wonderful and have been playing from it for a couple weeks now. It has suggessted findering for the scales. Each scale has the basic two octives followed by contrary motions and then two variations. Each is pretty humbling - I think I have it down until I try the 6ths or such and find I have to learn it again. Second page has the cords and arpeggios. The written background information is interesting and useful explanation of why some of the scales developed as they did. My teacher is also impressed by it. Well worth the price.


5 out of 5 stars An Essential for your Learning Library   January 26, 2009
A. Myerscough (USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

Scales and chords are the building blocks of learning piano, and are tied into basic music theory. This book is an excellent and easy-to-understand reference for that, and has exercises that help develop good skills.

I find it essential for practice and just for looking up stuff I've forgotten. If you're a self-study looking for something to supplement your method books, get this book. If you have a piano teacher, chances are he or she has already recommended picking up this or something similar.



5 out of 5 stars Great book on the essentials   March 16, 2010
JXdelaCruz (Pittsburgh, PA USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This book includes all the basic information needed to master scales, arpeggios and other music fundamentals. The importance of practicing the scales is more than just familiarizing oneself with the notes on the board, they also help to practice fingering.

The book also gives a nice overview of some basics of music from cords, triads, fifths, cadences, etc. So yea, if you're beginning the piano or just looking for a good all in one book on the subject I would definitely recommend this one.


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