Day, Holly/Pilhofer, Michael : Music Theory For Dummies Bk/CD  

The fun & easy way to read, write, & perform any style of music. Need to grasp music theory? This hands-on guide explains the concepts in plain English - from scales, intervals, & tempos to chord progressions, phrasing, harmonizing, & arranging - & shows you how to apply them in compositions ranging from pop & rock to jazz & classical. It's also packed with musical examples you can hear on the CD!