Hi All

I'm working on G2 theory and find the AB Part 1 Book very useful indeed, but sometimes I am left wanting a little more information. I was wondering if anyone else has come across other useful books that goes into slightly more detail that can be used along side the AB book?

Thank in advance...

Barry

Are you using a workbook too?
That way you'll be applying the knowledge you read about.

Try the Dolmetsch website - loads of good theory info on there.

Hi Ya

Yep, i'm using the theory workbook along side it and find the two very useful. Just wondered what material was used if you were studying music theory at school or college or indeed as an A-Level. Maybe something like that would give me a little more depth?

Thanks

Try the Josephine Koh work books.

I think they are much better!

They come in each Grade (well, 1 2 and 3 at least!)

From what I've seen of A Level in action is that most teachers prepare their own material. Partly because of the 'teach to the exam' mentality, but also because we all have our own ways of explaining this stuff, and teachers also need to adapt to the prior knowledge and general aptitude of the students they're working with.

On the other hand, if they're conducting a 'Cram for Grade 5 Theory' session, it's normally a matter of slogging through the ABRSM books...

www.ordergreatcourses.com.au (no, I am not affiliated with them....)

Theory books are rubbish in my opinion and there is an opening for anyone who feels like starting a new series. Dulcie Holland and the Blitz series are the most popular in this country and neither are any good at all.

I am sure there is a UK version of the above website. I thought (with grade 8 theory from 40 years ago and 2 diploma instruments and currently teaching theory to the kids) that Greenberg's Understanding the Fundamentals of Music Course might be a bit basic but as there is an exchange or money back policy if unsatisfied I listened with the kids. 16x 45 min lectures. Very good. So well worth it I am hovering over the 48 Understanding Great Music Lectures in same series which are massively reduced at the moment but still rather pricey. There is a small Jazz course too and many, many other unmusical things. Not sure about paying for the "beauty of calculus" frankly but apparently its good if you never really understood what you were doing when you did it at school and wish to revisit the issue....The fact I could get the answers right didnt mean I understood the point of it in 1980 or now.

www.mymusictheory.com is great and sometimes explains things a little differently....might help.

Thank you all very much for your comments and advice on the matter. I will certainly take a look at the Josephine Koh books for sure, and still work with the AB material and I will take a look at material available on the net.

I was hoping to sit grade 2 in March & then Grade 3 in Nov. Having said that there does appear to be a considerable jump from Grade 2 to Grade 3, so I think I will see how Grade 2 pans out first before i decide on the Grade 3 entry...

Thanks again for your advice