Modern Harmonic Technique: Volume I - The Elements of Harmony [Modern Arranging & Composing Series]

Delamont, Gordon

Published by Kendor Music, Inc., Delevan, New York, 1965

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Burnt orange matte cover w/black titles, in brown comb-bind w/bronze titles, moderate corner, edge wear, rub. Pages very good, clean; small stamp for "LeBer Music, Olneyville Square, Providence, R. I." at title page. A comprehensive survey of basic harmonic and melodic materials for the present-day composer and arranger. FOREWORD: This book has been written with the intention of serving: 1. The beginner who needs a text which will provide a thorough understanding of the theory which underlies the harmony of modern (North) American arranging, jazz, and all areas of composition which use scales and chords as a starting point. The text assumes only that the beginner has a basic ability to read music, a knowledge of the treble and bass staffs, a little playing and listening experience, and an interest. 2. The novice arranger, who is often hampered by the lack of a proper foundation in harmonic technique and part movement. 3. The professional arranger or composer, who may find that this codification of harmonic principles will provide him with a deeper understanding, and perhaps some fresh avenues of musical thought. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Chapter l - SCALES Chapter 2 - INTERVALS Chapter 3 - CHORDS Chapter 4 - Preparatory Considerations to the STUDY OF HARMONY I. A Catalogue of the Harmonically Dissonant Intervals II. Writing Techniques III. The General Principles of Voice Leading IV. Harmonic Pulse Chapter 5 - THE CADENCES Chapter 6 - A Basic Theory of CHORD PROGRESSION Chapter 7 - Chord Progression In DIATONIC IONIAN I. The Primary Chords II. The ii and vi Chords III. The 7th Chords IV. The iii Chord in Major V. The 1st Inversion VI. The Use of an Initial Chord Other Than I VIII. Change of Position (Arpeggiation) IX. The VII Chord in Major Chapter 8 - Chord Progression In MINOR; Chapter 9 I. THE SECOND INVERSION (of Major and Minor Chords) II. THE THIRD INVERSION (All 7th Chords); EPILOGUE, SAMPLE SOLUTIONS TO THE ASSIGNMENT EXERCISES, INDEX. Printed in the USA. 200 pages. Insured post. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Modern Harmonic Technique: Volume I - The Elements of Harmony [Modern Arranging & Composing Series]
• Publisher: Kendor Music, Inc., Delevan, New York
• Publication Date: 1965
• Binding: Comb-bound
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Very Good