Elements of Harmony (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Stephen A. Emery

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332310087 ISBN 13 : 9781332310081

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the essentials of harmony with clear, practical guidance you can apply right away. This nonfiction text presents core concepts of intervals, scales, and modulation, emphasizing how theory translates into real musical results. It focuses on building solid technique through rules, exercises, and step‑by‑step examples to help readers hear and notate harmony accurately.

The book blends foundational theory with hands‑on practice. Expect detailed explanations of interval names, octave naming, and how to transpose and modulate, all tied to practical keyboard and vocal applications. The lessons progress from intervals to scales, then to more advanced topics like chromatic changes and cadences, always aiming to make harmony meaningful and usable.

• Clear definitions of musical terms and the relationships between notes and keys


• Structured lessons with examples to reinforce writing and recognizing intervals


• Guided practice on scales, voice leading, and modulations through common keys


• Practical approaches for transposition and arranging in four‑part harmony

Ideal for readers learning harmony for performance or composition, and for musicians seeking a solid, practical reference.

A propos du livre

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Présentation de l'éditeur

From the PREFACE TO THE FOURTH EDITION.
Although this little work was originally written with some hesitancy, because of the number of really good Harmony manuals already before the public, I trust that my first aim, to simplify, has been to a good degree successful. It is hoped that the correction of typographical errors in the first edition and a few changes of phraseology for the sake of clearness will greatly enhance the usefulness of these elementary lessons.
As remarked in the first edition, this book is not an experiment. Its rules, substantially as here printed, have been successfully used for years by those studying with me. Explanations and other remarks that might at first appear superfluous, had their origin in the repeated corrections of pupils' exercises; yet every conscientious teacher will find it necessary to supplement them with assistance adapted to the wants of each pupil.
In view of an unexpectedly early demand for a fourth edition, I desire to extend my sincere thanks to those who, by using this book, have so materially contributed to its success.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332310087
• ISBN 13: 9781332310081
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 118
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