Musical Theory: Common Scale and Time; Minor Mode and Transition; Musical Form; Expression; Harmony and Construction (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Curwen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331494744 ISBN 13: 9780331494747

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the building blocks of music with clear, practical guidance and plenty of exercises.

This reference explains the common scale and time, minor mode and transition, musical form, expression, and harmony in a straightforward way, using both staff notation and the Tonic Sol-fa system.

Ideal for students and instructors, it combines explanations with graded exercises, helping readers understand how chords, cadences, and forms fit together. The material is suitable for classroom use and self-study, with examples that illustrate how theory applies to real music.

• Clear explanations of scale, rhythm, and voice distribution.
• Guided study of minor keys, transitions, and harmonic practice.
• Illustrations of musical form, expression, and cadences.
• Balanced use of staff notation and Tonic Sol-fa, plus practice exercises.

Ideal for readers of music theory textbooks, teachers seeking a solid teaching companion, and anyone looking to strengthen their understanding of harmony and musical structure.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331494744
• ISBN 13: 9780331494747
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 392