Hey folks, do I need to learn music theory before reading Grout's

Never heard about this book but from the looks of it i don't think you need it.

Although, i would recommend having some basic knowledge of western history, musical styles, the history of instruments and their development and music terminology.

It's not that difficult if you already listen to a wide palette of music. It would help with terminology and whatnot.

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I have a big interest in musical history, especially instruments, and have read a moderate amount regarding music history, though i know very little about theory, just the basics.


I'm sure this book will assume you don't know anything so it'll probably explain things proper enough.


perhaps watching Howard Goodall's Story of Music would help with getting the gist of it. very good series which i recommend greatly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0Y6NPahlDE

While i'm at it i'll recommend howards other series as well. one about the 'big bangs' in music, and the other about how music works, which will help with getting a general understanding of theory.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOuHKlpkOmE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-P55m37hWk

I desperately need to learn music theory to a reasonable degree but I don't know the first thing about playing an instrument or reading musical notation

I'm dying here

>>9872185
YouTube has many great channels. Just search how to music theory or some shit and you'll find one.

also musictheory.net I believe is GOAT. Helped me refresh for exams when I got my degree in it

>>9872185
Stop being a pussy and buy or pirate a book.
You know how people learn theory: they study it.
Check on your local conservatory required readings, get them, study them and have someone check on your progresses once a week.
The more you study the faster you'll learn. That's it.
Obviousky start with solfage.