Perfect for everyone from the intermediate musician to the collegiate music major, this book is a complete guide to mastering musical understanding! It"s a total educational package, with a helpful audio CD, hundreds of illustrations, and challenging practice exercises. You"ll learn:How chords and scales are constructedHow rhythm works and how to understand complex time signaturesHow composers and musicians think about songwritingEach clear, easy-to-understand chapter includes several Etudes. These focused practice exercises test and reinforce your newfound understanding of music theory. With this hands-on practice, you"ll become a true musician in no time!