Elementary Harmony

Download or read book Elementary Harmony written by Robert W. Ottman and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1997-12 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For introductory-level courses in Music Theory. Also suitable for similar classes, such as in secondary schools, where prerequisites are sufficiently understood. * This thorough introduction to harmony offers step-by-step development of concepts and skills through explanations, illustrations, musical examples, and drills. Each chapter considers the theory and analysis of music under study. This text focuses on the music of the common practice period, c1600-1900 (e.g., Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Schubert, Brahms). (The second volume, Advanced Harmony, covers twentieth century techniques.)