Elements Of Harmony (1899)

By Stephen an Emery

Book Overview

Elements of Harmony is a book written by Stephen Albert Emery in 1899. The book is a comprehensive guide to music theory and the principles of harmony. It covers a wide range of topics, including scales, chords, intervals, and cadences. The book is designed to be accessible to both beginners and advanced musicians, with clear explanations and examples of musical concepts. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a specific topic. The first section covers the basics of music theory, including the staff, notes, and rhythms. The second section covers scales and modes, including major and minor scales, as well as the modes of the major scale. The third section covers chords and chord progressions, including triads, seventh chords, and the circle of fifths. The fourth section covers intervals, including the different types of intervals and how they are used in harmony. The fifth section covers cadences, including authentic, plagal, and deceptive cadences. The final section covers more advanced topics, including modulation, chromaticism, and counterpoint. Throughout the book, Emery provides numerous examples of musical notation and exercises to help readers practice the concepts they have learned. The book also includes a glossary of musical terms and a comprehensive index for easy reference. Overall, Elements of Harmony is an essential resource for any musician looking to deepen their understanding of music theory and harmony.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: 116463156X
• ISBN13: 9781164631569
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"