A Theory of Harmony

By John Stainer

Book Overview

""A Theory of Harmony Founded on the Tempered Scale: With Questions and Exercises for the Use of Students"" is a book written by John Stainer and published in 1871. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the principles of harmony, with a particular focus on the tempered scale. It covers topics such as intervals, chords, progressions, modulation, and counterpoint, and includes a range of exercises and questions to help students develop their understanding of these concepts. The book is aimed at music students and aspiring composers, and is written in a clear and accessible style. It has been widely used as a textbook in music schools and conservatories, 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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436921252
• ISBN13: 9781436921251
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"