A Theory of Harmony

Author: Ernst Levy
Publisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 143849632X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Ernst Levy was a visionary Swiss pianist, composer, and teacher who developed an approach to music theory that has come to be known as "negative harmony." Levy's theories have had a wide influence, from young British performer/composer Jacob Collier to jazz musicians like Steve Coleman. His posthumous text, A Theory of Harmony, summarizes his innovative ideas. A Theory of Harmony is a highly original explanation of the harmonic language of the modern era, illuminating the approaches of diverse styles of music. By breaking through age-old conceptions, Levy was able to reorient the way we experience musical harmony. British composer/music pedagogue Paul Wilkinson has written a new introduction that offers multiple points of entry to Levy’s work to make this text more accessible for a new generation of students, performers, and theorists. He relates Levy's work to innovations in improvisation, jazz, twentieth-century classical music, and the theoretical writings of a wide range of musical mavericks, including Harry Partch, Hugo Riemann, and David Lewin. Wilkinson shows how A Theory of Harmony continues to inspire original musical expression across multiple musical genres.

Theory of Harmony

Author: Arnold Schoenberg
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Harmony
Languages : en
Pages : 440

Book Description

Basic Theory-Harmony

Author: Joseph Paulson
Publisher: Alfred Music
ISBN: 9781457490217
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 88

Book Description
A well-used general text, this book covers material from figured bass to contemporary practices and ideas in a two-year course. There is a particularly strong chapter on ear training. Organizing progress of study is expedited by having both workbook and text under the same cover.

Mel Bay's Complete Book of Harmony, Theory & Voicing

Author: Bret Willmott
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
ISBN: 156222994X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description
"This is a very comprehensive text that combines theory, harmony and voicing material with emphasis placed on voice leading. Although this book's primary focus is on four-note chord voicings on the middle strings of the guitar, much of the knowledge conveyed here can be appreciated and used by all jazz musicians, not only guitarists. Topics covered include: Tensions, Voice Leading Chord Scales, Enharmonic Chordal Substitutions, Fourth Voicings, Chromatic Guide Lines, Triad Over Bass Voicings, and much more! The best part of this book, however, is the unique and practical way the author takes modern harmonic concepts and shows you how to apply them in real music situations! Written for the intermediate to advanced music theory enthusiast who wishes to master this facet of music."

Structural Functions of Harmony

Author: Arnold Schoenberg
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393004786
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
This book is Schoenberg's last completed theoretical work and represents his final thoughts on the subject of classical and romantic harmony. The earlier chapters recapitulate in condensed form the principles laid down in his 'Theory of Harmony'; the later chapters break entirely new ground, for they analyze the system of key relationships within the structure of whole movements and affirm the principle of 'monotonality, ' showing how all modulations within a movement are merely deviations from, and not negations of, its main tonality.

Harmony and Theory

Author: Carl Schroeder
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1476857741
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
(Musicians Institute Press). This book is a step-by-step guide to Musicians Institute's well-known Harmony and Theory class. It includes complete lessons and analysis of: intervals, rhythms, scales, chords, key signatures; transposition, chord inversions, key centers; harmonizing the major and minor scales; and more!

Theory and Harmony

Author: Joe Dineen
Publisher: Music Sales
ISBN: 9780825617010
Category : Harmony
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
(Music Sales America). The ultimate compact reference book of theory and harmony. Contains essential, basic information relating to all aspects of music rudiments, counterpoint, harmony and orchestration. An excellent guide for both amateur, and professional musicians.

Hearing Harmony

Author: Christopher Doll
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 0472053523
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 331

Book Description
An original, listener-based approach to harmony for popular music from the rock era of the 1950s to the present

Hal Leonard Pocket Music Theory

Author: Keith Wyatt
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9780634047718
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
(Book). Following in the footsteps of the popular Hal Leonard Pocket Music Dictionary , this handy pocket-sized book is the most contemporary music theory book on the market! A step-by-step guide to harmony and theory for every musician, it includes thorough, yet to easy-to-understand analysis of: intervals, rhythms, scales, chords, key signatures, transposition, chord inversion, key centers, harmonizing the major and minor scales, extended chords, modulation and much more. Packed with info from the Harmony & Theory course at Musicians Institute!

Jazz Theory

Author: Dariusz Terefenko
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135043019
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 491

Book Description
Jazz Theory: From Basic to Advanced Study is a comprehensive textbook ideal for Jazz Theory courses or as a self-study guide for amateur and professional musicians. Written with the goal of bridging theory and practice, it provides a strong theoretical foundation beginning with music fundamentals through post-tonal theory, while integrating ear training, keyboard skills, and improvisation. It includes a DVD with 46 Play Along audio tracks and a companion website, which hosts the workbook, ear training exercises, and audio tracks of the musical examples featured in the book.