What is the best music theory book for preparing for the AP Music Theory Exam?
July 21st, 2007 | by music |
Greg asked:
Unfortunately, my school does not offer AP Music Theory. However, I will be taking the AP Music Theory Exam next year. Instead of being put in an AP class, my guidance counsilor is putting me in an independent study class where I will be studying on my own. I have a basic knowledge of music theory. I have looked for many places for a more advanced theory book and worksheet that I could check my work on. What book do you recommend I use for preparing for this exam?
CRISTOBAL
Unfortunately, my school does not offer AP Music Theory. However, I will be taking the AP Music Theory Exam next year. Instead of being put in an AP class, my guidance counsilor is putting me in an independent study class where I will be studying on my own. I have a basic knowledge of music theory. I have looked for many places for a more advanced theory book and worksheet that I could check my work on. What book do you recommend I use for preparing for this exam?
CRISTOBAL
One Response to “What is the best music theory book for preparing for the AP Music Theory Exam?”
By Sk¡nny on Jul 22, 2007 | Reply
The Advanced Placement Music Theory (or AP Music Theory) is a course and examination…
Some of the material covered in the course involves advanced sight reading, in-depth terminology, musical phrasing and composition, music history, chord structure and cadences, and other areas of music theory.
The exam itself is divided into two broad sections: Section I, the multiple-choice section, and Section II, the free-response section. In turn, each section is divided into parts.
These books may help
The AB guide to music theory by Eric Taylor Part 1
or … The AB guide to music theory by Eric Taylor Part 2
This is another good book for someone who has a basic knowledge… First Steps in Music Theory: Grades 1 to 5
All the best &
Peace!