A Course Of Harmony (1899)

By Frederick Bridge

Book Overview

A Course of Harmony is a comprehensive instructional guide on the subject of harmony, written by Frederick Bridge and first published in 1899. The book is aimed at musicians and music students seeking to deepen their understanding of the principles of harmony and improve their skills in composition and arrangement. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part providing an overview of the basic principles of harmony, including chords, scales, and intervals. The second part delves into more advanced topics, such as modulation, chromatic harmony, and counterpoint. The third part offers practical exercises and examples to help readers apply the concepts they have learned.Throughout the book, Bridge provides clear and concise explanations of complex musical concepts, along with numerous examples and illustrations to aid in understanding. The language is accessible and easy to follow, making the book suitable for both beginners and more experienced musicians.A Course of Harmony is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their understanding and mastery of harmony, and is considered a classic work in the field of music theory.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165269155
• ISBN13: 9781165269150
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"