Practice of Harmony

Balancing theory and practice, this volume presents a four--part analysis of the basic components of harmony. Part Onecovers the rudiments of music theory, ensuring that students have a solid grasp of the fundamentals before going on to more advanced material. Parts Two and Threeexplore the principles of tertian harmony as they pertain to common practice, stressing learning by doing. After each new concept is introduced, several pages of carefully graduated exercises are presented. Part Foursurveys the important harmonic procedures of the twentieth century. The author also emphasizes the exposition of theoretical procedures rather than focusing on individual composer's interpretations of them. For additional reinforcement, teaching and learning aids include numerous musical examples, a note formatthat highlights important features in the examples, in-text drillsand writing exercises,and Suggestions and Strategiesto help students prepare for the exercises. Parts Two, Three, and Fourinclude analytical exercises cross-referenced with three major anthologies.Spencer, Peter is the author of 'Practice of Harmony', published 2003 under ISBN 9780131826601 and ISBN 0131826603.