Isbn: 9780243386116 - the Educational Music Course (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive and systematic approach to understanding the diatonic relationships of musical tones in the major scale, as understood during the late 19th century. The author guides the reader through nine common musical keys, starting with the simplest concepts and gradually introducing more complex musical techniques. The bookââ â¢s approach emphasizes a clear understanding of the building blocks of music, the relationship of melody to harmony, and the specific characteristics of chromatic notes within the major scale. The author also explores the connection between diatonic relationships and the creation of key signatures, a fundamental concept in tonal music. The book's focus on the major scale and the systematic development of key signatures places it within the framework of the tonal system, which dominated Western music from the Baroque period through the Romantic era. The book provides a valuable resource for students seeking a deeper understanding of the foundations of music theory and the essential vocabulary of tonal music. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…