{"title":"Will Metz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Metz\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful works that delve into the practical and theoretical aspects of music. His books are tailored for those eager to deepen their understanding of music theory, providing clear explanations that appeal to both novices and self-taught musicians alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e category, Metz’s writing bridges technical knowledge with accessible learning, making complex musical concepts approachable and engaging for readers passionate about expanding their musical skills and appreciation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"music-theory-for-the-self-taught-musician-by-will-metz-9781493056118","title":"Music Theory for the Self-Taught Musician","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is well known that many musicians, from amateurs to famous professionals, are largely and sometimes exclusively self-taught. Most of the time, these musicians tend to put music theory aside, but there comes a time when many become curious about this science and understand its utility and potential. Unfortunately, they often get discouraged and think it’s too late to learn theory, that they needed to start early, and of course, know how to read. Fortunately, this turns out to be completely untrue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost self-taught musicians will also turn to books and realise many are written for specialists and those who can already read music. They talk about scales and how to write chords on a staff, but if you are not sure what a note is and it takes you twenty minutes to figure out where a C is, it just adds to the frustration. Yet a late start in learning theory has no impact on the quality of musician you can become and your future ability to understand it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not too late! Author Will Metz also felt this frustration, which is why he wrote \u003cem\u003eMusic Theory for the Self-Taught Musician\u003c\/em\u003e. It was originally written for his \"former self,\" who not too long ago was desperate to learn theory in a way that would finally be clear, coherent, and understandable, while not having to read notes. This is the book he wishes he had back then!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many people who share this feeling, and his main goal is to provide help and clarity. This book is based on simple, day-to-day common sense, and if you know your alphabet and can count to seven, you will understand theory. You may actually find it surprisingly easy, and it will considerably improve your playing and appreciation for music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362927395052,"sku":"9781493056118","price":68.37,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16098173482719.jpg?v=1772903309"},{"product_id":"music-theory-for-the-self-taught-musician-by-will-metz-9781493061365","title":"Music Theory for the Self-Taught Musician","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill Metz's main ambition in his first book, \u003ci\u003eMusic Theory for Self-Taught Musicians: Level 1: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e, was to define and introduce all the main concepts used in music theory (intervals, chords, scales, modes, etc.). He refers to these notions as \"tools\" because they are what musicians use to create music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHaving a clear understanding of these notions is crucial, but it is only the first step. One must then understand how to actually \u003ci\u003euse\u003c\/i\u003e these tools and how they are combined and how they interact. More concretely, this book, \u003ci\u003eMusic Theory for Self-Taught Musicians: Level 2: Harmony, Composition, and Improvisation\u003c\/i\u003e goes in depth into the notions of harmony, composition, and improvisation. It answers one of the most common and troubling questions of any musician, that is: What to play in any given musical context?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is what music theory is all about at the end of the day—learning a bunch of relatively complex notions would make no sense if they didn’t help to compose and create music. This is not rocket science, and anyone can understand the mechanisms of harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll of this is explained using the same principles that are in the first book, which means \u003ci\u003eno\u003c\/i\u003e (or very few) notes written on staff and clear, logical step-by-step explanations. As a self-taught musician, Metz would have given \u003ci\u003eanything\u003c\/i\u003e to have this book when he decided to start learning harmony and was dabbling with improvisation. Allow him to save you years of time and trial and error and to finally give you the clear and complete understanding of theory you deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431696417004,"sku":"9781493061365","price":83.69,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781493061365.jpg?v=1774557387"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/will-metz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}