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SKU: AP.16643 Handy Guide. Composed by L.C. Harnsberger. This edition: Handy Guide. Reference Textbooks; Textbook - General; Theory. Essential Dictionary Series. Book. 32 pages. Alfred Music #00-16643. Published by Alfred Music (AP.16643). ISBN 9780882847665. UPC: 038081148908. English.This Essential Dictionary packs a wealth of information into our user-friendly Handy Guide format. Covering virtually every aspect of music theory, the volume includes everything from scales and modes to comprehensive ranges of woodwinds, brass, stringed instruments (with open-string pitches) and voices. Also includes tablature and guitar notation, and features written and sounding ranges for transposing instruments. A must-have for musicians of all levels! About Essential Dictionary SeriesThese handy guides function as easy-to-use historical-reference books, both educational and fun!

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