The Music Theory Advantage is the product of six years of experience in the research and development of various mathematics and music courses used in public schools. The identification of structures common to both mathematics and music led to a perspective that treats music as a mathematical system. Through the use of a mental music calculator called the Cycle of Thirds, this course guides the student through the rapid development of essential skill in the musical equivalent of counting, counting by groups, addition and subtraction. The result is a very effective method to develop the skillfully quick spelling of intervals, chords and scales. You can develop more skill to work with intervals and interval structures in less time and with less effort than any other method. The Music Theory Advantage is not a course in music theory. It is a skill development course that makes your study of music theory more productive. Read the book preview online at www.lulu.com/musictheory.