--- product_id: 4618669 title: "Essential Dictionary of Music Notation: Pocket Size Book (Essential Dictionary Series)" price: "SAR 77" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/4618669-essential-dictionary-of-music-notation-pocket-size-book-essential-dictionary store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Comprehensive, up-to-date music notation Pocket-sized for ultimate portability Concise yet richly illustrated reference Essential Dictionary of Music Notation: Pocket Size Book (Essential Dictionary Series) **Price:** SAR 77 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎵 Your pocket-sized passport to flawless music notation mastery! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Essential Dictionary of Music Notation: Pocket Size Book (Essential Dictionary Series) - **How much does it cost?** SAR 77 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/4618669-essential-dictionary-of-music-notation-pocket-size-book-essential-dictionary) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Visual Clarity:** Generous illustrations make complex symbols instantly understandable. - • **Current & Correct:** Stay ahead with the latest notation standards every pro swears by. - • **Universal Utility:** Perfect for pencil scribblers and digital composers alike. - • **Compact Powerhouse:** Fits effortlessly in your bag or pocket—music knowledge on the go. - • **Trusted by Thousands:** 4.6-star rating with 347 reviews proves it’s a must-have for musicians. ## Overview The Essential Dictionary of Music Notation is a compact, expertly curated reference book offering up-to-date and accurate music notation standards. With clear illustrations and a concise format, it serves as an indispensable tool for musicians, composers, and students who demand precision and portability in their music work. ## Description This pocket-sized dictionary presents current and correct notation practices in an easy-to-use format. Generously illustrated and concise, this book is essential to any musician looking for a handy reference for the correct notation of music. A most welcome and beneficial source for every musician, whether using a pencil or a computer. Review: Where has this book been? - About 95% of everything you need to know about the mechanics of score writing are in this book. If you score on computer, much of this is taken care of for you, but as you create final versions you want 'correct', this book is essential for the many manual placement items as well as stylistically being clear to the modern musician. I wish I'd had this 10 years ago. I read this book from cover to cover and learned a lot. It is brief, to-the-point, and doesn't get distracted by addressing theory or orchestration. It's about the notation, pure and simple. The book is small -- fits into your pocket easily. My single complaint is that the binding is rather cheap. I expect sooner or later pages will begin to come loose - an annoyance for a reference text. On the other hand, at under $10, I guess I can afford to just buy another copy. Review: Great reference book - A very thorough and well printed book. When it arrived, I thought I’d need a magnifying glass to read it. The font and graphic examples are great. They do not cram in multiple definitions per page so the readability is very good. For a desktop companion when arranging and writting, especially for strings, it’s worth the cost and more. It covers almost all articulations, stems, dynamics, and the list goes on. One of the best purchases for a reference book I have made. Kudos to the publisher. ## Features - Format: Book - Category: Textbook - General - Contributors: By Tom Gerou and Linda Lusk - Pub Date: 10/1996 - Series: Essential Dictionary Series ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #126,646 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #101 in Music Reference (Books) #1,944 in Encyclopedias & Subject Guides | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 348 Reviews | ## Images ![Essential Dictionary of Music Notation: Pocket Size Book (Essential Dictionary Series) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tEY9DLcTL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Where has this book been? *by A***E on December 24, 2001* About 95% of everything you need to know about the mechanics of score writing are in this book. If you score on computer, much of this is taken care of for you, but as you create final versions you want 'correct', this book is essential for the many manual placement items as well as stylistically being clear to the modern musician. I wish I'd had this 10 years ago. I read this book from cover to cover and learned a lot. It is brief, to-the-point, and doesn't get distracted by addressing theory or orchestration. It's about the notation, pure and simple. The book is small -- fits into your pocket easily. My single complaint is that the binding is rather cheap. I expect sooner or later pages will begin to come loose - an annoyance for a reference text. On the other hand, at under $10, I guess I can afford to just buy another copy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great reference book *by M***N on November 3, 2019* A very thorough and well printed book. When it arrived, I thought I’d need a magnifying glass to read it. The font and graphic examples are great. They do not cram in multiple definitions per page so the readability is very good. For a desktop companion when arranging and writting, especially for strings, it’s worth the cost and more. It covers almost all articulations, stems, dynamics, and the list goes on. One of the best purchases for a reference book I have made. Kudos to the publisher. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great music notation book! A must for musicians *by A***N on November 19, 2019* Don't let the small size of the book fool you. This book is packed with drawings of the music notation accompanying each definition, so you know what the they look like. I thought it was the best book on Amazon that had drawings of music notation. You don't need to study this whole book. Just refer to it when you come across some music notation that you don't know what it is. The book is in alphabetical order. If you don't know what the name of the music notation is in your sheet music to find it in this book, then look it up in a search engine on your computer using only a few words to describe what it looks like. Then you will know the name of the music notation and can find it in this book. Use this book along with the "Harvard Concise Dictionary of Music". Like it's name says, it's concise. The "Harvard Concise Dictionary of Music" is very inexpensive on Amazon, too. This book has no drawings of the music notation. It has in depth definitions on music notation and meny other things about music that the "Essential Dictionary of Music Notation" does not have. It is a great book to use together with the Essential Dictionary of Music Notation. In my opinion, both are essential reference books for musicians. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/4618669-essential-dictionary-of-music-notation-pocket-size-book-essential-dictionary](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/4618669-essential-dictionary-of-music-notation-pocket-size-book-essential-dictionary) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-10-24*