Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory: Book 2

Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory: Book 2 is designed for students of any age, whether listeners or performers, who want to have a better understanding of the language of music. In this all-in-one theory course, you will learn the essentials of music through concise lessons, practice your music reading and writing skills in the exercises, improve your listening skills with the included ear-training audio, and test your knowledge with a review that completes each unit. Enhanced widgets are integrated throughout this book to allow students to instantly discover music theory concepts.


Book 2 (Lessons 26-50):

Tetrachords & Major Scales

Key Signatures

Chromatic Scale

Intervals, Circle of Fifths

Perfect, Major & Minor Intervals

Augmented & Diminished Intervals

Solfège & Transposition

Sixteenth Notes & Rests

Dotted Eighth Notes & Eighth Note Triplets

Common Time & Cut Time

3/8 & 6/8 Time Signatures

Pick-up Notes & Syncopation

Primary & Major Triads

Scale Degree Names

Dominant 7th Chord


The Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory series is great for students and teachers in private study, studio and/or network environments.