What is the best music theory book for preparing for the AP Music Theory Exam?

Greg: What is the best music theory book for preparing for the AP Music Theory Exam?
Unfortunately, my school does not offer AP Music Theory. However, I will be taking the AP Music Theory Exam next year. Instead of being put in an AP class, my guidance counsilor is putting me in an independent study class where I will be studying on my own. I have a basic knowledge of music theory. I have looked for many places for a more advanced theory book and worksheet that I could check my work on. What book do you recommend I use for preparing for this exam?

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Answer by Sk¡nny
The Advanced Placement Music Theory (or AP Music Theory) is a course and examination…

Some of the material covered in the course involves advanced sight reading, in-depth terminology, musical phrasing and composition, music history, chord structure and cadences, and other areas of music theory.

The exam itself is divided into two broad sections: Section I, the multiple-choice section, and Section II, the free-response section. In turn, each section is divided into parts.

These books may help

The AB guide to music theory by Eric Taylor Part 1

or … The AB guide to music theory by Eric Taylor Part 2
https://shop.abrsm.org

This is another good book for someone who has a basic knowledge… First Steps in Music Theory: Grades 1 to 5

All the best &
Peace!