Principles and Power of Harmony (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Benjamin Stillingfleet

9780266563983: Principles and Power of Harmony (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266563988 ISBN 13: 9780266563983

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the principles and power of harmony in this classic work, Principles and Power of Harmony.

This edition presents a clear, practical view of how harmony connects to nature, philosophy, and the arts. It contrasts ancient Greek ideas with later Italian practice and explains how simple ideas can underlie more complex musical structures.

Harmony is shown as more than notes on a page. It’s linked to how people feel, reason, and express themselves. The text argues for a simple, well-founded system that can still support modern music, including ideas about modulation, diatonic and chromatic scales, and how voices work together.

Learn how early ideas about harmony grew from natural proportions and the work of Greek thinkers.
See how simple foundations can lead to rich, modern musical practice without losing clarity.
Discover how modulation and voice-leading create variety while keeping a coherent structure.
Understand the relationship between music, philosophy, and spirituality in historical context.

Ideal for readers who want a grounded, historical look at music theory and its practical applications. It’s a good fit for students, teachers, and general readers curious about how harmony shapes sound and meaning.

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