Description: What is the secret code behind so many musical compositions? How do you substitute chords to create greater musical complexity? Why is music so good at playing with people's emotions?
In this compact book, composer and pianist Jason Martineau presents the elements of music in clear and comprehensible terms. Packed with superb diagrams and a wealth of fascinating hard-to-come-by musical tips, this is a great primer, and an invaluable resource for novice and professional alike.Brief description:
Jason Martineau is a musician and composer and author of The Elements of Music, also in the Wooden Books series. He lives in the Bay Area.
Review Quotes: "Stunning." -- The New York Times