Master the foundations of musical harmony with a disciplined, systematic approach.
This edition presents harmony as the science of chords, teaching you how to form, connect, and hear progressions with clarity. It emphasizes practical training—rooted in fundamental principles and reinforced by summaries and exercises—so you can build a solid, transferable skill set for thoughtful composition.
This book covers how melody and harmony interact, the role of intervals, and the way chords support musical sense. It explains concepts like modulation, organ-point, suspensions, and the algebra of intervals, while guiding you to analyze and apply them in real music. Clear, step-by-step explanations help you move from basic chords to more advanced harmonic techniques.
- Learn the difference between melody, harmony, concords, and dissonances and how they shape musical expression.
- Discover how to spell and connect chords, with attention to preparation, resolution, and voice-leading.
- Study common figure patterns, suspensions, and inversions to expand your harmonic vocabulary.
- Develop a practical framework for analyzing and practicing harmony through guided exercises and summaries.
Ideal for readers of comprehensive music theory and aspiring composers who want a rigorous, usable method for mastering harmony in both classical and contemporary styles.