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16 Best Music Theory Books

Goal: Find the best Music Theory books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).

Method:

  1. Search for "best music theory books" and study the top 5+ pages.
  2. Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
  3. Rank the results neatly here.

16 Best Music Theory Books

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1

Music Theory For Dummies

by Michael Pilhofer

2

Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory

A Complete Self-Study Course for All Musicians

by Andrew Surmani

3

How to Read Music in 30 Days

Music Theory for Beginners

by Matthew Ellul

4

Music Theory for Computer Musicians

by Michael Hewitt

5

Music Theory for Guitarists

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask

by Tom Kolb

6

The Jazz Theory Book

by Mark Levine

7

The Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis

by Jane Piper Clendinning

8

Barron's AP Music Theory

by Nancy Scoggin

9

Berklee Music Theory Book 1

by Paul Schmeling

10

Music Theory

From Beginner to Expert

by Nicolas Carter

11

Music Theory 101

From Keys and Scales to Rhythm and Melody, an Essential Primer on the Basics of Music Theory

by Brian Boone

12

Music Theory in Practice

by Eric Taylor

13

Music Theory Remixed

A Blended Approach for the Practicing Musician

by Kevin Holm-Hudson

14

Music Theory, 3E

Idiot's Guides

by Michael Miller

15

The Everything Music Theory Book

Take Your Understanding of Music to the Next Level

by Marc Schonbrun

16

The Practical Guide to Modern Music Theory for Guitarists

The Complete Guide to Music Theory From a Guitarist's Point of View

by Joseph Alexander

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Edited by

Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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