Dark World International

Language Of Sound theory book news: A new vertaler (translator) has begun work translating the 2nd volume of the theory books from English into Dutch. We are trying to have the next volume released in Spring 2026.

I am presently running the second ad in Gitarist magazine (Dutch guitar magazine). I was thrilled to see that in next month's issue they have a positive review of my reference guide book (Naslaggids in Dutch).

Attn: Rotterdammers. I am looking for help editing the translations of my second and third books from English into Nederlands.

A forest – The Cure Try the interactive tutorial, or download the Sheet music here: https://musescore.com/user/30075494/scores/14255200?from=youtube_share This version is based...

We have a new front to our website. The older site with mazes is still located deep in the site, but Artists and music theory books have special pages in the new look also.

Dark World International & The Language of Sound Dark World International is an indie record label in Rotterdam. We also teach music theory lessons in Rotterdam for guitar/bass using The Language of Sound.

There is now an Exercise Book to help students get through the first 3 chapters of The Language of Sound.

The Language of Sound – Exercise Book – Volume 1 “The Language of Sound – Exercise Book – Volume 1” is a self-instructional book composed of simple to difficult questions and tasks, written to help guide the student through the first volume of the music theory book, The Language of Sound, for guitar and bass guitar. These materials assist ...

Some new scores have been added for students to try. This is Feeling Good by Nina Simone, arranged for 2 guitars, a bass guitar and drums to accompany the voice. Videos for some of the songs are on YouTube, and the sheet music can be downloaded from MuseScore for free.

Feeling good – Nina Simone Try the interactive tutorial, or download the Sheet music here: https://musescore.com/user/30075494/scores/12506635?from=youtube_share This version is arran...

New photo shoot for the Volume 1 Exercise book. Thanks to Randle Martina for the great photos and Marielle Scheerhoorn for her hand (1st hand model used by Dark World International). Now the cover has to be assembled. It should be available within a month. 🤔✍️🎼

Colour version of the full textbook is now out! 270 pages, includes the added appendix, 'Chords in the Key of...'. It has heavier paper than the b&w version.

This month (and the next two also) in Gitarist (Dutch music mag) is the first ad for The Language of Sound books. WooHoo!!