Hal Leonard Harmony & Theory - Part 1: Diatonic

Hal Leonard Harmony & Theory - Part 1: Diatonic
Author: George Heussenstamm
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2011-08-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1476841195

(Music Instruction). 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 concepts presented. 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.

Harmony and Theory

Harmony and Theory
Author: Carl Schroeder
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1998-04-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1476857741

(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!

Hal Leonard Harmony & Theory - Part 2: Chromatic

Hal Leonard Harmony & Theory - Part 2: Chromatic
Author: George Heussenstamm
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2011-10-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1476841217

(Music Instruction). 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 . 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.

Modalogy

Modalogy
Author: Jeff Brent
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2011-10-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1476841306

(Jazz Instruction). Primarily a music theory reference, Modalogy presents a unique perspective on the origins, interlocking aspects, and usage of the most common scales and modes in occidental music. Anyone wishing to seriously explore the realms of scales, modes, and their real-world functions will find the most important issues dealt with in meticulous detail within these pages. Logical illustrations accompany in-depth examinations of chordal harmonies, cadential motions, and progressions. This book is perfect for both music students and teachers, as either a course in itself or to augment any theory curriculum.

Circle of Fifths Explained: Understanding the Basics of Harmonic Organization

Circle of Fifths Explained: Understanding the Basics of Harmonic Organization
Author: Dan Maske
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2020-12-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1705131905

(Explained). The circle of fifths is a familiar tool known by many musicians. Although this device usually receives nothign more than a brief explanation in most music theory books, the circle illustrates the foundation that organizes much of Western tonal music and is therefore essential to grasp. With the novice musician in mind, author Dan Maske expounds on the nature, nuances and applications of the circle of fifths throughout this book, exploring topics such as: intervals, keys and key signatures, scales, chords and chord progressions, and more.

Hal Leonard Pocket Music Theory

Hal Leonard Pocket Music Theory
Author: Keith Wyatt
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2002-09-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780634047718

(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!

Contemporary Music Theory - Level One

Contemporary Music Theory - Level One
Author: Mark Harrison
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 310
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1476827699

(Piano). The Music Theory series is designed from the ground-up to explain the terminology and musical structures needed for modern applications. Level One is an introductory course which covers music notation, key signatures, basic scales, intervals, modes, diatonic relationships and 3-and 4-part chords. Includes reference appendices, a complete glossary of terms, and hundreds of written theory exercises with answers.

The Berklee Book of Jazz Harmony

The Berklee Book of Jazz Harmony
Author: Joe Mulholland
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2013-08-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1480360856

(Berklee Guide). Learn jazz harmony, as taught at Berklee College of Music. This text provides a strong foundation in harmonic principles, supporting further study in jazz composition, arranging, and improvisation. It covers basic chord types and their tensions, with practical demonstrations of how they are used in characteristic jazz contexts and an accompanying recording that lets you hear how they can be applied.

The Norton Manual of Music Notation

The Norton Manual of Music Notation
Author: George Heussenstamm
Publisher: W W Norton & Company Incorporated
Total Pages: 168
Release: 1987
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780393955262

This book is designed to serve as a practical guide to music handwriting and music-writing procedures.

Music Theory

Music Theory
Author: Tom Kolb
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2005
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780634066511

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