--- product_id: 4076336 title: "Basic Music Theory, 4th Edition: How to Read, Write, and Understand Written Music" brand: "jonathan harnum" price: "€ 58.28" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/4076336-basic-music-theory-4th-edition-how-to-read-write-understand store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Basic Music Theory, 4th Edition: How to Read, Write, and Understand Written Music **Brand:** jonathan harnum **Price:** € 58.28 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Basic Music Theory, 4th Edition: How to Read, Write, and Understand Written Music by jonathan harnum - **How much does it cost?** € 58.28 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/4076336-basic-music-theory-4th-edition-how-to-read-write-understand) ## Best For - jonathan harnum enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jonathan harnum brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Basic Music Theory, 4th Edition: How to Read, Write, and Understand Written Music ## Images ![Basic Music Theory, 4th Edition: How to Read, Write, and Understand Written Music - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ShcelyIcL.jpg) ![Basic Music Theory, 4th Edition: How to Read, Write, and Understand Written Music - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JZvwRmvjL.jpg) ![Basic Music Theory, 4th Edition: How to Read, Write, and Understand Written Music - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41IlC5ufr8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars This is a nice music book. *by Z***B on Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024* This music book is nice and well-written. I enjoy having it in my collection. I would purchase it again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars I think this would be great for the beginner *by P***N on Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2016* Music theory can be a very dry subject. I had music back in high school and starting to play again, but my memory is a bit rusty. I didn't want a book that would bore me to death or take too long to find what I'm looking for.This book does the trick. It is very approachable, it has a discussion with you. It offers tricks to help you remember which is which (example such as the whole or half rests (hole or hat....how it looks on a line). I wanted to have a book where I could find the answers quickly so I could get back to playing. Although I do have some music experinece, I think this would be great for the beginner. I think, for this case, this book would be better choice than the idiot and dummies books and I am a big fan of those books. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Music theory well-explained *by C***D on Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2010* Basic Music Theory by Jonathan Harnum explains the subject in a manner that is light-hearted and easy to follow. For someone in their late forties (like me) who hasn't had formal music training since the age of thirteen, nor picked up a musical instrument until now, it's been extremely useful. To the extent that the dots, p's and d's on a musical score actually have meaning. There is a free pdf version of this book online (1st edition, which you can't print) but, honestly, it's well worth paying to get the hard copy. I can now say that I'm able to read music and understand some of the more-complex musical arrangements. I've been playing the saxophone for about 18 months now and the book has helped to bring me from a level of not being able to read music up to one of reasonable competence at sight reading.The book is set out in seven parts, each part progressing the readers knowledge and ability in a logical manner. Naturally, parts 5, 6, and 7 require more of the reader than the earlier chapters, but I haven't come across anything that better explains the theory behind intervals and chords. It's an American book with American notation, so Harnum talks in terms of whole notes and fractions of notes, not crotchets and quavers, but that's fine with me.I have two pieces of advice... Buy the book and, don't skip any section, test, or review until you're absolutely certain you understand the theory. Otherwise you'll either be a less competent musician, or you'll end up re-reading sections (like I did!). --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/4076336-basic-music-theory-4th-edition-how-to-read-write-understand](https://www.desertcart.be/products/4076336-basic-music-theory-4th-edition-how-to-read-write-understand) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-22*