Harmonic Materials in Tonal Music: A Programmed Course, Part 1

by Greg Steinke

Overview

Created for introductory courses in basic music theory and harmonic practice, Part 1 of this self-paced, auto-instructional standalone text that comes in two volumes has become a “classic” in the field. Since the students work independently through the programmed format of the text, instructors can concentrate on the more creative aspects of their course. From the wealth of clearly laid-out lessons and exercises, students receive continual feedback and reinforcement as they work through the sequence at their own pace.

Note: A set of musical examples on compact discs is available with each of the volumes if you order the ISBN's listed below, .

ISBN 0205691056 / 9780205691050 Harmonic Materials in Tonal Music: A Programmed Course, Part 1 with Audio CD *

Package consists of:

0205629717 / 9780205629718 Harmonic Materials in Tonal Music: A Programmed Course, Part 1

0205629725 / 9780205629725 Audio CD for Harmonic Materials in Tonal Music, Part 1

ISBN 020563818X / 9780205638185 Harmonic Materials in Tonal Music: A Programmed Course, Part 2 with CD *

Package consists of

020562975X / 9780205629756 Harmonic Materials in Tonal Music: A Programmed Course, Part 2

0205629768 / 9780205629763 CD for Harmonic Materials in Tonal Music, Part 2

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780205629718
Publisher:	Pearson Education
Publication date:	01/29/2009
Series:	MyMusicTheoryKit Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	408
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 1.00(d)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Part I:

About the Authors

Preface to the Tenth Edition

Preface to the Fifth Edition

How to use this Text

An Important Perspective for the study of Harmony
1. Some Definitions.
2. The Structure of Tonality.
3. Triads in Root Position: Doubling and Spacing.
4. Triads in Root Position: Voice Leading.
5. Triads in First and Second Inversion.
6. Introduction to Seventh Chords and the Dominant Seventh.
7. Phrase Structure and Cadences.
8. Nonharmonic Tones.
9. Harmonic Progression.
10. The Technique of Harmonization.
Appendix A: Chord Symbols.
Appendix B: Piano Styles.
Appendix C: Glossary of Terms.
Appendix D: Orchestration Chart; Note/Octave, MIDI Charts
Bibliography for Further Study.
Index of Musical Examples.
Subject Index.

Editorial Reviews

Presents conceptual information and drills to develop techniques for understanding and working with tonal harmony, both in composition and in performance. Information is presented in a series of small, discrete "frames," which can be studied progressively and graded individually. Discusses structure of tonality, triads in root position and in first and second inversions, seventh chords and the dominant seventh, phrase structure and cadences, nonharmonic tones, harmonic progression, and technique of harmonization. Includes a cassette with examples. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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