Harmony Made Practical: A Comprehensive Treatise (1900)

By Otis Bardwell Boise

Book Overview

Harmony Made Practical: A Comprehensive Treatise is a book written by Otis Bardwell Boise in the year 1900. It is a comprehensive guide to the study of harmony in music. The book covers a wide range of topics related to harmony, including scales, chords, and progressions. It also delves into the principles of voice-leading, counterpoint, and modulation. The book is divided into three parts. The first part deals with the basics of harmony, including the construction of scales and chords. The second part covers the principles of voice-leading and counterpoint, which are essential in creating harmonious music. The third part focuses on modulation, which is the process of changing from one key to another.The author has provided numerous examples and exercises throughout the book to help readers understand the concepts better. The exercises are designed to help readers practice what they have learned and to apply the principles of harmony to their own compositions.Overall, Harmony Made Practical: A Comprehensive Treatise is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning about harmony in music. It is written in a clear and concise style, making it easy to understand even for those with little or no background in music theory. The book is a must-read for music students, composers, and anyone who wants to improve their understanding of harmony in music.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: 1104174367
• ISBN13: 9781104174361
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"