George Heussenstamm composer of more than 85 published works and author of The Norton Manual of Music Notation taught college-level theory for several decades. Unable to find what he considered a suitable text he wrote his own honing it through practical classroom experience. It is now published for the first time as Hal Leonard Harmony & Theory.This book is designed for anyone wishing to expand their knowledge of music theory whether beginner or more advanced. The first two chapters deal with music fundamentals and may be skipped by those with music reading experience. Each chapter contains many examples that clearly illustrate the conceptspresented. Written exercises at the end of each chapter allow the reader to test and apply their knowledge.Topics include: basic music-reading instruction; triads in root position; triads in inversion; cadences; non-harmonic tones; the dominant seventh chord; other seventh chords; and more.

Revised 4th Edition With Answers-This revised 4th edition of Practice in Music Theory Grade 6 comes complete with detachable Model Answers! The success of its previous editions for the past two decades has prompted the need for more definitive solutions. Based on the ABRSM theory examination syllabus it is the first of three comprehensive coursebooks leading to Grade 8 and beyond. Students are guided to achieve a high theoretical standard with competent knowledge in harmony counterpoint melodic writing and score analysis. The J Koh?s instructional approach is academic and systematic; yet musically conceived with graphical layouts and selective examples. There are 2 parts to thiscoursebook. Part I ? Harmony The principles of harmony are introduced here: 4-part writing 2-part counterpoint concepts of traditional chord progression use of inversions principles of voice-leading and the use of non-harmony notes. Harmonic guidelines and rules are clearly explained with relevant examples. Exercises are progressively structured to ensure a strong grasp of the theoretical concepts. Part II ? Melodic Composition and Analysis Meloic composition is taught through an analytical approach. The concepts of phrasing use of motifs modulations and melodic contour are illustrated with authentic extracts. By taking students through the works of the great masters their technical skills are sharpened enhanced with useful tools for the creative compositional process. Skills in score analysis involve the acquisition of sound musical knowledge - the study of forms genres history of western music that spans 4 centuries along with the composers? works and styles. Appendices II and III provide guidance for basic research needed at this level. The essential and highly recommended reference texts are: Musical Forms and Terms and Understanding Orchestration The Orchestra and Its Instruments.

Salvador Segui Perez (1939-2004) was a Spanish musician academic and composer who studied in Spain Italy and France. For many years he was the professor of music theory and later director at the Valencia conservatory. Ejercicios De Dictado Musical - Volume 3 is a collection of 100 progressive dictation exercises for one two three and four voices suitable for intermediate and advanced level students of music theory and sight-singing. It also contains a selection of exercises suitable for Conservatoire audition practice.

Jazz Theory Resources is a jazz theory text in two volumes. Volume I (HL00030458) includes: review of basic theory rhythm in jazz performance basic tonal materials triadic generalization diatonic harmonic progressions and harmonic analysis substitutions and turnarounds common melodic outlines and an overview of voicings.Volume II (HL00030459) includes: modes and modal frameworks quartal harmony other scales and colors extended tertian structures and triadic superimposition pentatonic applications coloring outside the lines and beyond analysis and expanding harmonic vocabulary.Appendices on chord/scale relationships elaborations ofstatic harmony endings composing tips and theory applications are also included.

Treatise of Harmony – Bass and Voices is an absolute must-have volume on harmonies by Théodore Dubois. Written in the last century (1921) this book includes the two parts of the treatise: Part 1 – Basses and Part 2 – Voices. This volume is quite complex requires some strong theory knowledge and would be playable by upper-advanced players and professionals. It also features numerous examples. The two parts contains the following sub-sections: Part 1 – Basses:  - Consonant harmonies - Dissonant harmonies - Alterations - Delays - Pedals - Appendix Part 2 – Voices:  - Consonant harmonies - Dissonant harmonies - Alterations - Delays Pedals… - Appendix

This two-book series includes a wealth of material used to teach harmony and theory in college-level courses by George Heussenstamm author of the Norton Manual of Musical Notation.Hal Leonard Harmony & Theory - Part 2: Chromatic introduces readers to modulation and more advanced harmonies covering: secondary dominants; borrowed chords; the Neapolitan 6th chord; augmented 6th chords; 9th 11th and 13th chords; and more. In addition to text the book features many musical examples that illustrate the concepts and exercises that allow readers to test and apply their knowledge.

Alfred Mann. A classic study of the theory and practise of fugue in two parts - a comprehensive historical survey of writings as the fugue - and an exploration of the four 18th century studies which are its classical presentations.

Felix Salzer. Explores tonal organisation in Western music using 500 examples from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. Two volumes bound as one.

The ABC Of Harmony series is an all new series of harmony textbooks with a simple and consise approach for all teachers and students. Perfect for a systematic study of harmony for the general musician as well as for requirements of the ABRSM AMEB and other examinining bodies. Book Two looks at: Melodic decorations Suspensions Domiant seventh chord Modulation Analysis questions are also included.