How to Think Music

Since its initial publication in 1910, How to Think Music by Harriet Ayer Seymour has enjoyed numerous reprintings over the decades. Seymour was a music educator, author, and pioneer in the field of music therapy. In How to Think Music, she presents a philosophy and pedagogical approach that prioritizes musical understanding over technical proficiency alone. This classic work offers enduring value to pianists, piano teachers, and general readers alike.

Chapters:

1. Introductory
2. Rhythm
3. Melody
4. Chords

Did You Know?
Edwin E. Gordon quoted a lengthy passage from Seymour's How to Think Music at the end of his Learning Sequences in Music book. Teachers interested in Gordon's Music Learning Theory will recognize similarities and crossovers between the philosophies of Seymour and MLT. How to Think Music is a short, delightful read that musicians and teachers will enjoy visiting and revisiting again and again. 

A note from the publisher: While the original text of this classic work belongs to the public domain, this carefully prepared reprint edition is copyrighted by Joy Morin.