How long does it take to read Music in Theory and Practice?
Bruce Benward, Marilyn Saker, Gary C. White
Music in Theory and Practice by Bruce Benward, Marilyn Saker, Gary C. White takes about 6 hours 36 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 6 hours 36 minutes
A weekend read
First published 1977. 360 pages, about 99,000 words.
14 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 11 hours |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 6 hours 36 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 4 hours 8 minutes |
The page count is the median across 24 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
"Music in Theory and Practice" is an introduction to musical styles from the Renaissance to the present. It includes more complex chords, an emphasis on larger forms, and strategies for composition analysis. The goal of the text is to instruct readers on the practical application of knowledge. The analytical techniques presented are carefully designed to be clear, uncomplicated, and readily applicable to any repertoire.
Subjects: Music theory, Music, Theory, Theory of music & musicology, Instruction & Study - Theory, Supplementals & Ancillaries
