Best Music Conducting Books of 2025

Easy Piano Sheet Music for Kids is an excellent beginner's songbook that features 40 popular tunes with letters above each note to help young learners who are not yet familiar with sheet music. The book includes popular songs such as Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, Mary Had a Little Lamb, and Happy Birthday. It is a great addition to a young one's beginner instruction as they start learning notes. The book is perfect for toddlers who have taken piano lessons and want to play some children's songs. The book is an independently published music instruction book for teens and young adults.

The Piano Scales, Chords & Arpeggios Lessons with Elements of Basic Music Theory book and streaming video course by Damon Ferrante is a comprehensive guide for beginner to advanced levels. It covers topics such as piano technique, how to read music, music theory, major and minor scales, chords, and more. The book is designed to be interactive, engaging, and fun, making it perfect for both self-teaching and learning with a music instructor. Overall, this is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to improve their piano skills, and the inclusion of streaming video lessons sets it apart from other piano books.

The Study of Orchestration is a must-have for anyone interested in music conducting. Written by Samuel Adler, a renowned composer, the book is a comprehensive guide that explores the characteristics of orchestral instruments and shows how a master composer approaches orchestration. The Fourth Edition now includes more coverage of writing for bands and offers access to online audio and video recordings, allowing readers to experience the instruments firsthand. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for students and professionals alike, and its unique approach sets it apart from other orchestration texts.

The Principles of Orchestration by Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov is a classic music reference book that provides fundamental principles of orchestration for modern music. The book is a systematic arrangement of material according to each constituent of the orchestra, and it contains a tremendous wealth of musical examples. The author demonstrates how to produce a good-sounding chord of certain tone-quality, detach a melody from its harmonic setting, correct progression of parts, and other similar problems. The book also covers different ways of orchestrating the same music, effects that can be achieved with full tutti, and chords. This book is a valuable resource for any music student or enthusiast and is unique because it is the only book on classical orchestration written by a major composer.

This comprehensive guide for absolute beginners teaches how to play popular piano songs, read music, and master the techniques in just 14 days. The book takes a modern approach while also incorporating traditional methods to ensure a complete understanding of music theory and sheet music. It includes finger exercises, fundamental rhythms, and popular songs for practice. No music reading is required, making it easy for anyone to learn piano quickly and efficiently. This book is perfect for those who want to learn how to play piano with ease.

The Art of Conducting by McGraw-Hill Education is a comprehensive guide for both novice and intermediate conductors. It offers practical instructions in choral and instrumental conducting, along with a vast selection of scores for classroom practice. The book provides a thorough understanding of the conducting process and covers essential topics such as score reading, interpretation, and rehearsal techniques. The author's writing style is clear and concise, making it easy for readers to understand and follow the instructions. Overall, The Art of Conducting is an excellent resource for anyone interested in conducting, and its practical approach makes it unique and valuable.

All for Strings - Book 1 - Cello is a comprehensive method to teach and perform string instruments. It covers all aspects of beginning through intermediate string study, emphasizing technical skills, rhythmic understanding, and quality musical experiences. The book is designed to implement the National Standards for Music Education into the classroom setting with ease. Book 1 provides an excellent course of study for all beginning string students, including carefully selected and composed technical materials and musical selections, rhythm exercises, and theory games. Additionally, duets, trios, and ensembles provide opportunities for learning and growth. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to learn or teach cello.

The 1908 Most Popular Chord Progressions Book for Piano is a comprehensive collection of 1908 chord progressions in all keys, major and minor. The book is perfect for songwriters, musicians, and pianists of all levels, providing practical chords progressions, theory Circle of Fifth, and 197 pages of useful information on chord progressions. This book is a valuable resource for those looking for new inspiration, and it offers a great way to improve your ability to improvise and compose music. Overall, this book is an excellent tool for those looking to expand their repertoire and take their playing technique and knowledge to the next level.

This book, titled "Piano Note Reading Exercises," is an excellent resource for anyone looking to learn how to read notes on the piano, accordion, or keyboard. With 147 pages of practical exercises and over 4,000 notes to practice signing, this book is perfect for beginners and those looking to improve their music skills. The book also includes interval construction and a simple theory music book. The high-quality paper and clear printing make it easy to read and follow along. Overall, this book is a great investment for anyone looking to improve their piano skills in just 10 minutes a day.

Learn Your Fretboard: The Essential Memorization Guide for Guitar (Book + Online Bonus Material) provides a definitive system for fretboard visualization that will help guitar players of all skill levels. The book offers a fresh and straightforward approach to memorizing the guitar neck, making it easy to locate any note, chord, or scale shape with ease. The online bonus material that comes with the book is also a great addition, including audio examples, backing tracks, and bonus downloads. This is a must-have book for any guitarist who wants to develop a command of the fretboard in real playing situations.