Music theory

Music theory is a field of study that describes the elements of music and includes the development and application of methods for analyzing and composing music, and the interrelationship between the notation of music and performance practice. Broadly, theory may include any statement, belief, or conception of music (Boretz, 1995).

Source and further reading

• The Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians is considered to be one of the best general reference sources about music.
• The AB guides, written by Eric Taylor, are published by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, famous for their graded music examinations.
• The AB Guide to Music Theory, Part I; ISBN 1854724460
• The AB Guide to Music Theory, Part II; ISBN 1854724479
• Boretz, Benjamin (1995) Meta-Variations: Studies in the Foundations of Musical Thought. Red Hook, New York: Open Space.