--- product_id: 1224226 title: "Music Theory for Computer Musicians" price: "500 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/1224226-music-theory-for-computer-musicians store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # Music Theory for Computer Musicians **Price:** 500 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Music Theory for Computer Musicians - **How much does it cost?** 500 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/1224226-music-theory-for-computer-musicians) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Music Theory for Computer Musicians [Hewitt, Michael] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Music Theory for Computer Musicians Review: Great approach to teaching theory. - This is a great book. I actually just bought it because it was suggested along with a textbook I was purchasing for school, and I thought it sounded interesting, so I decided to give it a shot. Turns out is was a worthwhile gamble! Hewitt takes a very interesting (and down-to-earth) approach to theory in this book. The premise seems to be that with the influx of computer musicians, not only is it easy to skate by without theory knowledge, it's also possible these days to not even be related to music in the form of sheet music and the printed staff. He therefore gives many of the examples throughout the book both in the form of notated music, but also in relation to the piano roll view that is common in so many music software programs (he uses Reason for examples in the book). For me, this was invaluable, since, for whatever reason, I had never done much to connect the two realms in my head. For me, I was always either reading and writing sheet music, or I was programming music (which I usually did by ear and not by considering the theory of it) and the two worlds existed independently of one another. This book caused me to work with them side by side, which bridged the gap and strengthened my ability in both areas in the process. It's a quick read if you're willing to work a bit (there are workbook style activities at the end of every chapter). There are indeed some typos and some strange mistakes in the answer key for the activities (which exists as a somewhat difficult-to-find pdf appendix downloadable from the publisher's website) to the extent that you might think you were crazy or didn't "get this theory thing after all" if you believed every answer in the answer key (there are only a handful of these types of mistakes, but they are confounding when you first encounter them). But those small grievances aside, this book has some really great content and is worth the trouble. Review: YES!! - Holy crap this is unreal! I needed help with music theory, not being educated otherwise, and Im a computer composer so I figured this might at least help. I'm only on chapter 7 and I have learned way WAY more than I thought I would. The information is clearly presented and concise which is very appreciated cause I don't really like wordy explanations that just seem to be wordy to make the information seem more complex than it actually is, or make the author seem smarter than the reader... I know you're smarter than I am, thats why Im reading your book!! Then there are quizzes at the end of each chapter that really help drive key points home. When you get online to log into the answer keys you have to be careful though because I think on like 2 occasions so far one of the answers provided in the key was incorrect, but I think that has to do with the fact that the Answer keys are on a massive website that have lost of answer keys and maybe it got lost in translation, or its a new edition... whatever... Its no matter, it takes nothing away from the integrity of the information contained within or how it is being presented. SO in conclusion the book is incredible. From a dude that knew nothing about music theory I can say that this book is actively elevating my understanding of the musical language and how to implement it into my work. Many thanks to Michael Hewitt and the people that put this book together. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #151,091 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #43 in Music Recording & Sound (Books) #139 in Music Theory (Books) #844 in Music Instruction & Study (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (496) | | Dimensions | 7.4 x 0.67 x 9.06 inches | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 1598635034 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1598635034 | | Item Weight | 1 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 336 pages | | Publication date | April 2, 2008 | | Publisher | Course Technology PTR | ## Images ![Music Theory for Computer Musicians - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IWEgQE4zL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great approach to teaching theory. *by M***S on September 17, 2010* This is a great book. I actually just bought it because it was suggested along with a textbook I was purchasing for school, and I thought it sounded interesting, so I decided to give it a shot. Turns out is was a worthwhile gamble! Hewitt takes a very interesting (and down-to-earth) approach to theory in this book. The premise seems to be that with the influx of computer musicians, not only is it easy to skate by without theory knowledge, it's also possible these days to not even be related to music in the form of sheet music and the printed staff. He therefore gives many of the examples throughout the book both in the form of notated music, but also in relation to the piano roll view that is common in so many music software programs (he uses Reason for examples in the book). For me, this was invaluable, since, for whatever reason, I had never done much to connect the two realms in my head. For me, I was always either reading and writing sheet music, or I was programming music (which I usually did by ear and not by considering the theory of it) and the two worlds existed independently of one another. This book caused me to work with them side by side, which bridged the gap and strengthened my ability in both areas in the process. It's a quick read if you're willing to work a bit (there are workbook style activities at the end of every chapter). There are indeed some typos and some strange mistakes in the answer key for the activities (which exists as a somewhat difficult-to-find pdf appendix downloadable from the publisher's website) to the extent that you might think you were crazy or didn't "get this theory thing after all" if you believed every answer in the answer key (there are only a handful of these types of mistakes, but they are confounding when you first encounter them). But those small grievances aside, this book has some really great content and is worth the trouble. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ YES!! *by A***R on January 23, 2017* Holy crap this is unreal! I needed help with music theory, not being educated otherwise, and Im a computer composer so I figured this might at least help. I'm only on chapter 7 and I have learned way WAY more than I thought I would. The information is clearly presented and concise which is very appreciated cause I don't really like wordy explanations that just seem to be wordy to make the information seem more complex than it actually is, or make the author seem smarter than the reader... I know you're smarter than I am, thats why Im reading your book!! Then there are quizzes at the end of each chapter that really help drive key points home. When you get online to log into the answer keys you have to be careful though because I think on like 2 occasions so far one of the answers provided in the key was incorrect, but I think that has to do with the fact that the Answer keys are on a massive website that have lost of answer keys and maybe it got lost in translation, or its a new edition... whatever... Its no matter, it takes nothing away from the integrity of the information contained within or how it is being presented. SO in conclusion the book is incredible. From a dude that knew nothing about music theory I can say that this book is actively elevating my understanding of the musical language and how to implement it into my work. Many thanks to Michael Hewitt and the people that put this book together. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Good Foundational Book! *by D***Z on April 4, 2013* I bought this book after reading the reviews saying it was basic and only good for beginners, etc! Well as someone who is not a complete beginner on music theory, having taking lessons and playing keyboard for years, this book is still very useful in reviewing topics that you may already know but need a refresher on. The fact that it does cover this using some examples of using a music Digital Audio Workstation (DAW for short) software's Piano Roll interface, there are examples from versions of various software and this book is NOT software specific, to me is a plus. No not every example is laid out in Piano Roll format like one reviewer suggested, and the writer does use most of the examples with traditional treble $ bass clef music notation. But if you are a complete beginner he does do a great job explaining how the piano roll layout in software translates to traditional treble & bass staff notation, and it even includes a introduction section on sound and synthesis. Why 4 stars instead of five? For me this book is a solid basic music theory book, and has some very good examples and review exercises, so far I really like the sections on the cycle of fifths, the chapter on the different modes of music (different types of scales), and the section on the pentatonic scale (which is essential reading), however I was a little disappointed on the chapter on appregiation (splitting notes of chords in music melodies) and while it is good, hoped it would come with more examples since this is used extensively in most of today's dance music. Also a good basic section on drums, drum roll notation would have been nice, even though I know that's not covered in most music theory books, but this is a book for computer musicians and most using any DAW sequencer will have drums, opposed to someone who is just learning how to play the piano/keyboard or a guitar. It also does have guitar tab notation which is a plus, and there is a good section on rhythm, tempo, and note length. For me personally I think this book is a great introduction to music theory, a generally good reference, and the fact that it comes with an Audio CD of examples is a big plus. I wouldn't recommend it for someone who is looking for advanced examples, chord progressions, or techniques that are used in specific modern pop songs or songs of specific genre say R&B or Club Music, and I think this book would go well with others that cover some of its chapters in more detail. Some I think might be a good supplement to this book are: 1) Basic Chord Progressions (Alfred Handy Guide) , 2) Chord Progressions For Songwriters , 3) The Complete Book of Scales, Chords, Arpeggios and Cadences: Includes All the Major, Minor (Natural, Harmonic, Melodic) & Chromatic Scales - Plus Additional 4) Keyboard Chords & Scales Book (Fasttrack Series) Instructions on Music Fundamentals]] , and for keyboard specific players 5) The Piano Handbook: A Complete Guide for Mastering Piano and for drums 6) Drum Programming: A Complete Guide to Program and Think Like a Drummer for R&B and Hip Hop specific (which also translates to many dance styles) 7) RandB Soul Keyboards: The Complete Guide (Musicians Institute Press) ## Frequently Bought Together - Music Theory for Computer Musicians - Music Theory for Electronic Music Producers: The producer's guide to harmony, chord progressions, and song structure in the MIDI grid. - The Secrets of Dance Music Production --- ## 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.dk/products/1224226-music-theory-for-computer-musicians](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/1224226-music-theory-for-computer-musicians) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*