The Thorough-Base Primer: Containing Explanations And Examples Of The Rudiments Of Harmony, With Fifty Exercises (1819)

The Thorough-Base Primer by John Freckleton Burrowes is a comprehensive guide to the rudiments of harmony, with a focus on thorough-bass or basso continuo. The book contains explanations and examples of the basic principles of harmony, including chord progressions, key signatures, and modulation. It also includes fifty exercises to help readers practice and master these concepts. Originally published in 1819, this primer is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of music theory and composition. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced musician, this book provides a solid foundation for understanding the principles of harmony and applying them to your own compositions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.