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Complete edition
The full course bound as one book rather than separate graded volumes, so nothing else is needed to finish.
Product detailSKU #1273887986126
AlfredEssentials of Music Theory: Complete Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Alfred's music theory course in one complete volume. For a self-taught player filling gaps or a teacher who wants a single theory text.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Self-taught players who never learned notation, keys or intervals
- Adults returning to music and rebuilding the fundamentals
- Teachers wanting one theory book to cover a whole course
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone after playing technique — this is theory only
- Players already comfortable with keys, intervals and chord construction
- Someone who prefers short graded volumes over one large book
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Instrument-neutral
The same book serves a guitarist, singer, drummer or pianist. No instrument-specific fingerings or tab.
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ISBN 9780882849515
A fixed edition. If a teacher assigns page numbers, yours will match theirs.
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Alfred item 00-16486
The catalog code some syllabi and school supply lists use instead of the title.
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About $40
More than a single graded volume because it carries the whole course in one binding.
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Entry level
Starts from the staff and note values, so a beginner won't be dropped in partway.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Theory only — you still need a method book for your instrument
- 02Check whether your course wants the complete book or the separate volumes
- 03It's a course to work through in order, not a quick reference
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to play an instrument to use this?
No. It teaches theory itself — notation, rhythm, keys, intervals and chords — independent of any one instrument.
02What does 'Complete' mean here?
The whole course in a single volume instead of separate graded books. One purchase covers the full sequence.
03Can I work through it on my own?
Yes. It's written to progress in order from the basics, so self-study works without a teacher.
04Is this a beginner book?
It starts at entry level with the staff and note values, then builds up. Someone already fluent in theory will find the opening slow.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
4 detailsOther
- Item
- 00-16486
- Upc
- 038081168715
- Isbn 10
- 0882849514
- Isbn 13
- 9780882849515
