Master the craft of harmony with a comprehensive, practice‑based path
This edition guides readers through foundational topics, from scales and key signatures to advanced chord progressions and modulations, all designed for hands‑on learning.
This book combines clear definitions, practical drills, and carefully structured lessons drawn from Bach’s chorales to illuminate how harmony works in real music. Expect step‑by‑step instruction, in‑depth examples, and extensive exercises that build technique and musical fluency.
- Foundational theory: scales, modes, intervals, keys, and signatures
- Chord writing and progression: triads, dominant seventh, secondary sevenths, and altered chords
- Modulation: formal routes between keys, with rule‑based and creative approaches
- Musical literacy: reading, analysis, and practical writing tasks that reinforce concepts
Ideal for self‑study or classroom use, this edition suits serious students of harmony who want a clear, methodical path from basics to more advanced topics.