The Best Music Theory Workbook for Beginners 1
The Best Music Theory Workbook for Beginners 1
The fast and easy way to make Book 1 stick, with page after page of hands-on practice.
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 Amazon ratings Amazon.com, September 28, 2026. See the Amazon rating now
- Write-in exercises that match Book 1
- A complete answer key, so you know you got it right
- Free: 10 digital quizzes and a final test with a certificate
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The fast and easy way to actually get music theory.
Reading about theory is one thing. Using it is another. This teach-yourself workbook makes Book 1 stick with page after page of hands-on practice. Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 Amazon ratings (Amazon.com, September 28, 2026). By Dan Spencer and Eli Slavkin.
Know you got it right, page after page
- 135 pages of write-in exercises that match The Best Music Theory Book for Beginners 1
- A complete answer key, so you always know if you got it right
- 10 free digital quizzes to test yourself as you go ($99.99 value)
- A free final test with a certificate when you pass ($49.99 value)
- Get the digital bonuses by scanning the QR codes in the workbook
Make Book 1 stick by doing
- Writing notes, rests, and rhythms by hand
- Naming notes on the staff fast
- Building scales and key signatures
- Writing intervals and triads
- Analyzing real chord progressions
Made for you if you learn by doing
- You are reading The Best Music Theory Book for Beginners 1 and want it to stick
- You learn by doing, not just reading
- You want proof of your progress
145 pages, black and white. 8.5 x 11 in (21.6 x 27.9 cm) paperback. 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 5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 Amazon ratings. Source: Amazon.com, read September 28, 2026.
How it works, in 3 easy steps
- Read a lesson in Book 1.
- Do the matching exercises in this workbook.
- Check your answers, then take the quiz.
Book details
Book details
| Format | Paperback, printed on demand for your order |
|---|---|
| Interior | Black and white |
| Size | 8.5 x 11 in (21.6 x 27.9 cm) |
| Authors | Dan Spencer and Eli Slavkin |
| Level | Use with Book 1 |
| Included free | 10 digital quizzes, final test with certificate |
| Weight | 379 g (13.4 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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Every copy is printed for your order at the printer closest to you. In the US it is printed in 3 to 5 business days, then about 5 to 7 business days to your door by USPS Media Mail in the continental US. In the UK it is printed in about 3 business days, then usually 2 to 5 business days by Royal Mail or The Delivery Group. In Canada it is printed in 3 to 5 business days, then usually 1 to 5 business days by Purolator Ground. Times are estimates, not guarantees.
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Questions
Questions
Do I need Book 1?
Yes. Every exercise matches The Best Music Theory Book for Beginners 1.
Where do you ship print books?
The US, UK and Canada. Free shipping on orders $50 USD and up; under that, $5.99 USD flat.
How long does a book take to arrive?
Each copy is printed for your order. US: printed in 3 to 5 business days, then about 5 to 7 business days by USPS Media Mail in the continental US. UK: printed in about 3 business days, then usually 2 to 5 business days. Canada: printed in 3 to 5 business days, then usually 1 to 5 business days. Estimates, not guarantees.
Can I return a book?
Yes. 30-day returns: ask within 30 days of delivery. See our refund policy.
How do I reach you?
Email support@bestmusiccoach.com.
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 You are here | 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 | Sound like you: borrowed chords, syncopation, new time signatures | After Books 1 and 2 | $34.99 |
