Learn Music Step by Step for Self-Taught Players
Learn music on your own terms
One clear step at a time, on any instrument. Books for self-taught players, with the audio for every example.
Listen to the examples
Music Theory: From Absolute Beginner to Expert, 5th edition: every audio example, part by part.
- 1Music Theory Fundamentals9 examples
- 2Music Notation: The Written Language of Music12 examples
- 3Intervals: How Notes Relate, and How to Hear Them12 examples
- 4Scales and Modes: Where Melodies Come From38 examples
Have a number from the book? Type it here, or scan the code beside it.
Free practice sheets
The circle of fifths, the notes on the piano and the guitar neck, intervals, scales and modes, staff paper and a practice log: one page each, ready to print. Get the sheets
The books
-
Music Theory: From Absolute Beginner to Expert
Scales, intervals, chords and harmony, from your first note to advanced harmony, with audio examples.
-
How to Read Music
Notes, the staff and clefs, rhythm, time and key signatures: read the page on any instrument.
-
Piano Note Reading for Kids
Eleven levels for ages 6 to 12, from the first notes to both hands, with fun exercises and answers.
Write to me
A question about a book, a mistake you found, or a note on how it's going: nicolas@selftaughtmusician.com. I read every message.