Tonal Harmony With an Introduction to 20th Century Music - Softcover

Kostka, Stefan; Payne, Dorothy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0075543540 ISBN 13: 9780075543541

Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc, 1984

Synopsis

For nearly two decades Tonal Harmony has been the leading text for the two-year theory curriculum for music majors. Used at nearly 800 schools,Tonal Harmony has been consistently praised for its practicality and ease of use for student and instructor alike. The straightforward approach is supported by well-chosen examples and thoughtful exercises, and the total presentation is compatible with differing teaching styles and theoretical points of view. In addition, a set outstanding ancillaries, which include a collection of audio examples on CD (for both the text and workbook) and an extensive Instructor's Manual, round out the comprehensive teaching package.

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From the Publisher

Leading text covering all topics for a two year course in a SINGLE volume as opposed to most competitors' two volume format.

Abundant musical illustrations and commentaries serve as a springboard for class discussion and individual understanding.

Numerous self-tests, with answers, in every chapter can be used for in-class drills and discussion, or in preparation for workbook exercises.

Excellent coverage of late 19th century and 20th century development.
New Listening Cassettes contains many of the musical examples from TONAL HARMONY, THIRD EDITION text and workbook.

New exercises, examples, and summaries have been added to both the text and the workbook.

The number of self-tests and musical examples has been expanded.

Enhanced Instructor's Manual now includes a chapter quiz along with general pedagogical information and answers to the workbook exercises.

Edition details

• Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Inc
• Publication date: 1984
• ISBN 10: 0075543540
• ISBN 13: 9780075543541
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1