First Steps in Music Theory: Grades 1-5: Grades 1 to 5

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I studied music at school which was 35 years ago.... so I had forgotten nearly every thing I had learnt. This book is perfect as a refresher. Well presented and takes you through each stage at the right level of detail.Possibly not that helpful for a beginner, but really good as an aide memoire.

We were asked to buy the Eric Taylor Grades 1 & 2 theory book ("Theory in Practice") for our piano-learning children. We thought we would be smart (and save some money) by buying this book to cover up to grade 5. It is not, however, a compendium edition of the 5 "Theory in Practice" books. It is instead a 'pocket summary' of the things to be learned at each grade, but it does NOT have the exercises and tests that the individual Eric Taylor books have. So we have actually now order the individual books as well as this one!That said, this is a really good, concise (and smaller format) summary - ideal for doing some cribbing on the school bus!

I personally think every musician in learning needs this. It’s an amazing little go to book for all your musical theory needs. Presented in easy to read and understand chapters with important crucial need to know facts highlighted.

the examples and exercises are a great learning tool

This is something that my father as a teacher swore by as an easy to follow first guide to set you on your way to understanding music. Still around after decades proof in itself

great book, would definitely recommend it for anyone just starting with music.The delivery was ridiculous, it said it was posted through my letter box but it wasn't. It was the following morning when it was posted through my neighbours postbox! Amazon deliveries are getting very unreliable.

Ten years back, I read this book and straight to my Grade 5 Theory test after a month, got a pass with Credit. I re-ordered it as I wanted to refresh the theory.

Clear and concise summary of theory, well laid out in the grades, useful and handy small size reference book

Book fully meets the expectations and needs of my son

Really nice!

it was so helpful for me grade 5 exam.and 2019past exam paper too.

Questo libretto offre in maniera sintetica, rigorosa e riassuntiva tutte le conoscenze che si devono avere per superare gli esami di Teoria Musicale della ABRSM (grado 1 - 5). E' scritto bene, con diversi esempi pratici e va seguito insieme agli altri libri di teoria editi dalla stessa ABRSM e scritti dallo stesso autore.