Common-Practice Harmony

by William H. Reynolds, Gerald Warfield

This book provides a basic introduction to the principles of harmony considered common to all tonal music. It’s particularly effective method of presentation facilities early mastery of harmonic principles & quickly develops students’ skills in four part writing. Part 1: Prerequisites *Notation & pitch *Notation workshop A *Scales & keys *Intervals & triads *Meter & Rhythm *Notation workshop B Part Principles of harmony *Harmonic Basics *Harmonic Techniques *Phrases & cadences *First inversion & figured bass *Dominant & nondominant 7ths *Harmonization of melodies *Nonharmonic tones & the six four chord *Common chord modulation *Secondary dominants *Diminished 7ths & o9ther dominant dissonance *Altered Neapolitan & augmented 6ths Part Musical examples for analysis Overview

215 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[Georgina · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author was my music professor and this was the textbook where I first learned the basics of harmony and good voice leading. Its methodology has held up remarkably well over the years. A complete beginner can use this book for self-study and it's good for intermediate students seeking a refresher course.