The Best Music Theory Book for Beginners 3
The Best Music Theory Book for Beginners 3
How to create soul-stirring songs with remarkable rhythms and captivating chords.
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from 16 Amazon ratings Amazon.com, September 28, 2026. Read what Amazon reviewers say now
- Borrowed chords and complex harmonies that surprise people
- Syncopated rhythms and time signatures beyond 4/4
- Pull apart any song you love and take what works
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How to create soul-stirring songs with remarkable rhythms and captivating chords.
Book 3 is where your music stops sounding "correct" and starts sounding like you. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from 16 Amazon ratings (Amazon.com, September 28, 2026).
Make your music sound like you, not just correct
- Complex harmonies and borrowed chords, so your progressions surprise people in a good way
- Syncopated rhythms that make listeners move
- New time signatures beyond 4/4
- Deeper keys, notes, and scales
- Analysis skills to pull apart any song you love and take what works
- Insider tips used by producers, composers, and songwriters
Made for you if you finished Books 1 and 2
- You finished Books 1 and 2, or you know intervals, triads, and 7th chords
- You write songs or beats and want them to hit harder
- You want the theory behind the music that gives you chills
240 pages, full color. 8.5 x 11 in (21.6 x 27.9 cm) paperback. The biggest book in the series. Printed on demand and shipped to your door.
About the author. Dan Spencer is a composer, OST creator, author and coach.
He teaches the practical path from idea, or no ideas, to finished music you can actually play, write, understand, and ship.
What Amazon reviewers say
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from 16 Amazon ratings. Source: Amazon.com, read September 28, 2026.
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5 out of 5 stars
This Book is Awesome!!
"From syncopation to the Blues and a great deal in-between, this book will be a resource to anyone wanting to write music or understand the..."
Barry L.
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2024, Paperback
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5 out of 5 stars
Must read if you are a music lover!
"Not only is this book entertaining to read, but it is also incredibly instructive and informative."
Ronnie
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2024, Paperback
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5 out of 5 stars
If you’re struggling to get your music to feel right, give this a go. It really worked for me!
"So, I’ve always loved making music, but I felt like I was just stuck in a loop."
Yvone
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2024, Paperback
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How it works, in 3 easy steps
- Read one short lesson.
- Play or write the example yourself.
- Use it in your next song or beat.
Book details
Book details
| Format | Paperback, printed on demand for your order |
|---|---|
| Pages | 240, full color |
| Size | 8.5 x 11 in (21.6 x 27.9 cm) |
| Level | After Books 1 and 2 |
| Included free | 180+ video and audio examples, flash cards |
| Weight | 608 g (21.4 oz) |
| Ships to | US, UK and Canada, free on orders $50 USD and up, $5.99 USD flat under that |
Shipping and returns
Shipping and returns
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Questions
Questions
Do I need Books 1 and 2 first?
It helps. You should know intervals, triads and 7th chords.
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Can I return a book?
Yes. 30-day returns: ask within 30 days of delivery. See our refund policy.
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Which Music Theory book is right for me?
| Book | Best for | Level | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Best Music Theory Book for Beginners 1 | Start here: rhythm, reading notes, scales, chords, first songs | Beginner | $29.99 |
| The Best Music Theory Workbook for Beginners 1 | Practice for Book 1: exercises, answer key, quizzes | Beginner | $24.99 |
| The Best Music Theory Book for Beginners 2 | Tension and resolution: bass clef, intervals, inversions, 7th chords | After Book 1 | $29.99 |
| The Best Music Theory Workbook for Beginners 2 | Practice for Book 2: exercises and answer key | After Book 1 | $24.99 |
| The Best Music Theory Book for Beginners 3 You are here | Sound like you: borrowed chords, syncopation, new time signatures | After Books 1 and 2 | $34.99 |
