Reference Books

Helen Cooper. This highly accessible volume guides the reader through the fundamentals of rhythm, the structure of scales and intervals, keys and tonality to the more ‘specialist’ techniques of transposition and score reading. The book is also available with a CD containing 24 musical illustrations of many of the written music principles covered in each section of the book.

A thorough, easily understood workbook of basic music fundamentals. Includes many examples and exercises, as well as an excellent section on harmony. Designed for individual group study. A good supplement to any basic method and a valuable text for any music student.

This chart contains 87 tunings (47 for guitar) for various common and hard to find instruments. Many tunings are offered for most instruments. Instruments include guitar, mandolin, banjo, dulcimer, bass, harp guitar, balalaika, oud, charrango, bouzouki, tres, ukulele, bajo sexto, dobro/lap steel, vihuela and requinto. Included are the most common tunings as well as many exotic tunings, especially for guitar. Includes access to online audio containing all the tunings played on the actual instruments.