The Dynamics of Harmony: Principles & Practice - Couverture rigide

Pratt, George

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0335105955 ISBN 13 : 9780335105953

Editeur : Open University Press, 1984

Synopsis

Book by Pratt

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This is a readable and imaginative book presenting, with infectious enthusiasm, a sensible simplification of the main processes of classical harmony in the Bach-Schubert period. George Pratt's explanations of concepts such as 'real' and 'substitute' chords. of false distinctions between 'major' and 'minor' and of the simple basis of seemingly complex chromatic harmony enables readers to grasp the principles of harmonic progression, and to see most progressions as a form of 'dominant-powered' movement. He focuses his study on Bach chorales, Mozart piano sonatas, and a Schubert song cycle, thereby providing depth, variety and a realistic sense of a context of 'real music' to his explanations and to the exercises. But he also offers the reader an immediate invitation to apply the same principles to an immense range of musical literature from Monteverdi to Scott Joplin.

Revue de presse

the book is a valuable addition to Oxford's catalogue (Music Journal)

no music department should be without The Dynamics of Harmony (Vic Gammon, B J Music 14/3)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Open University Press
• Date d'édition: 1984
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0335105955
• ISBN 13: 9780335105953
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible