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• this indispensable guide: introduces key musical concepts such as pitch- tempo- rhythm- harmony- scales- instruments- musical forms and structure outlines the conventions governing music notation- demonstrating their relevance to the musical language of the twenty-first century provides interesting facts and real music examples to contextualise music theory offers practical tips on how to identify intervals- make up melodies and rhythms- set words to music and much more supports all aspects of the ABRSM Theory examinations (grades 1 to 5) includes an introduction and theory in practice notes by renowned educationalist Paul Harris contains quick-reference tools including an appendix- list of further repertoire examples- table of instruments- periods of music history- table of scales and modes and summary keys and time signatures....