What books for AP music theory?

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<p>Is there any prep book like Barrons or PR that prepares you for AP music theory? I'm assuming not since it's not a very common AP test to take. But anyways, if anyone knows of any good books that helps you prepare let me know. I'm self-studying if that makes a difference and have a solid base in basic music theory (I play classical piano and have taken theory exams before, though not very difficult ones).</p>

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<p>piston or schachter. stay away from kostka</p>

<p>what have you been working on the piano recently?</p>

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<p>Thanks for the suggestions.</p>

<p>I'm doing CM panel this year. A Bach P & F, Tempest sonata, Ballade 1, and Ginastera Argentinian dance. How's your piano playing going?</p>

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<p>if you are finding a text book, "The Element of Music:Concepts and Applications" Second Edition by Ralph Turek will be a good one... I used that book last year for the AP test and I got a 5.
Good luck</p>

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<p>Would that book be good for self-study?</p>

<p>Also, is this test possible to 5 if you don't have perfect pitch (which I've read is possible to acquire)?</p>

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which I've read is possible to acquire

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no, it's hardcoded in your genes</p>

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<p>we used "tonal harmony" by kostka, I had no problems with it and got a five</p>

<p>and yes it's possible to get a five without having perfect pitch, you just won't get a five on the aural subscore, so you should know your nonaural material REALLY well.</p>