What is the best music theory book for preparing for the AP Music Theory Exam?

Question by Greg: What is the best music theory book for preparing for the AP Music Theory Exam?

Unfortunately, my school does not offer AP Music Theory. However, I will be taking the AP Music Theory Exam next year. Instead of being put in an AP class, my guidance counsilor is putting me in an independent study class where I will be studying on my own. I have a basic knowledge of music theory. I have looked for many places for a more advanced theory book and worksheet that I could check my work on. What book do you recommend I use for preparing for this exam?




Best answer:

Answer by Sk¡nny
The Advanced Placement Music Theory (or AP Music Theory) is a course and examination...

Some of the material covered in the course involves advanced sight reading, in-depth terminology, musical phrasing and composition, music history, chord structure and cadences, and other areas of music theory.

The exam itself is divided into two broad sections: Section I, the multiple-choice section, and Section II, the free-response section. In turn, each section is divided into parts.

These books may help

The AB guide to music theory by Eric Taylor Part 1 http://www.musicroom.com/se/ID_No/011274/details.html

or ... The AB guide to music theory by Eric Taylor Part 2
http://www.abrsmpublishing.com/publications/1258

This is another good book for someone who has a basic knowledge... First Steps in Music Theory: Grades 1 to 5
http://www.amazon.co.uk/First-Steps-Music-Theory-Grades/sim/1860960901/2

All the best &
Peace!

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