From the Book - 3rd edition.
pt. 1. Getting started with music theory. What is music theory anyway? ; Determining what notes are worth ; Giving it a rest ; Introducing time signatures ; Playing with beat
pt. 2. Putting notes together. Music notes (and where to find them) ; Mastering the major and minor scales ; Key signatures and the circle of fifths ; Intervals : the distance between pitches ; Chord building ; Chord progressions
pt. 3. Musical expression through form, tempo and dynamics. Creating varied sound through tempo and dynamics ; Instrument tone color and acoustics
pt. 4. Musical expression through form. The building blocks of music : rhythm, melody, harmony, and song form ; Relying on classical forms ; Tapping into popular genres and forms
pt. 5. The part of tens. Ten frequently asked questions about music theory ; Ten keys to reading a musical score ; Ten music theorists you should know about