Harmony In Western Music
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Richard Franko Goldman
Binding: Hardback
Published: W. W. Norton & Company, 1965
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light bumping on corners. Light foxing on book block.
This book presents a comprehensive study of harmonic principles within the Western musical tradition. It systematically details the evolution and application of chords, voice leading, and counterpoint from the Baroque era through the 20th century. The text instructs students and enthusiasts alike in the foundational structures that underpin classical and modern compositions. It argues for a deep understanding of these theoretical concepts as essential for both analysis and creation. This authoritative volume illustrates the intricate relationships between melodic lines and vertical sonorities, offering invaluable insights into the architecture of music.
Author: Richard Franko Goldman
Binding: Hardback
Published: W. W. Norton & Company, 1965
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light bumping on corners. Light foxing on book block.
This book presents a comprehensive study of harmonic principles within the Western musical tradition. It systematically details the evolution and application of chords, voice leading, and counterpoint from the Baroque era through the 20th century. The text instructs students and enthusiasts alike in the foundational structures that underpin classical and modern compositions. It argues for a deep understanding of these theoretical concepts as essential for both analysis and creation. This authoritative volume illustrates the intricate relationships between melodic lines and vertical sonorities, offering invaluable insights into the architecture of music.