This book discusses tonal music theory, specifically of the common practice period onwards, including jazz, blues, rock, and other modern styles. It focuses mostly on Western (i.e., Western European, Euro-American, and Afro-American) styles, however, all styles of music are discussed.
Basics
Common Practice Styles
Harmony
- Triads
- Seventh chords
- Functions
- Cadences and Progressions
- Secondary dominant
- Dominant substitute
- Reharmonization
- Voicing
Modal Harmony
Tones, overtones, and harmonics
Beyond the Basics
Modern Styles
Styles in the Western Classical Tradition
Traditional and Folk styles
- African
- Arabic
- Calypso
- Celtic
- Chinese
- Eastern European
- Indian
- Japanese
Composing
- Necessary Tools
- Software Needed
- Four Part
- Melody(Soprano)
- Phrasing
- Bass
- Alto And Tenor
- Melody(Soprano)
- Counterpoint
Further Reading
Appendices
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