For those who want to learn the inner workings of music without as author Dave Stewart notes getting bogged down in a lot of fearsome technicalities this is an enlightening exploration of the theory and practice of music. Picking up where ÊThe Musician's Guide to Reading & Writing MusicÊ leaves off Stewart uses the same amusing style clear examples and practical advice to encourage readers not just to read music but to write some of their own. The book sheds light on tonality chord sequences scales and modes tempo rhythm improvisation and composition chords and chord voicings MIDI and more. 128 pages 6 1/8Í x 9 1/4Í