Harmonic Materials in Tonal Music: A Programed Course

by Paul O. Harder and Greg A. Steinke

Book Overview

Created for introductory courses in basic music theory and harmonic practice, Part 2 of this self-paced, auto-instructional standalone text that comes in two volumes has become a "classic" in the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0205082920
• ISBN13: 9780205082926
• Release Date: January 1985
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Length: 2 Pages
• Weight: 1.88 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Harmonic Materials In Tonal Music

This is a text book for music education. I used it in music college and it is still going strong 20 years later, with a disc to assist!

Best Music Theory Books available

I have passed music theory exams prior to using these books, but have never been fully happy with my understanding; especially in the more complex usage of chromatism. Having used these books for a while, I believe them to provide and impart the best understanding of Classical Western music theory for harmony, part writing and voice leading available, I have many other music theory books, most are very good, but this series is far superior to any other. However, it is limited in terms of practical music writing required for diploma and degree exams, so though they cover the theory elements very well, for practical work I would recommend getting a good workbook, here I would recommend getting the ABRMS or Trinity College publications, available via their web sites or their distributors. I would recommend all the books, Basics, Programmed Course 1 & 2, and excellent bridge to 20th Music and Contrapuntal Techniques. Sadly like most college level text books they are expensive!