Basic Theory-Harmony: Book

Name: Basic Theory-Harmony: Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-PROBK00034
Price: 10.99 USD
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A Text and Work Book for the School Musician

By Joseph Paulson and Irving Cheyette

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A well-used general text, this book covers material from figured bass to contemporary practices and ideas in a two-year course. There is a particularly strong chapter on ear training. Organizing progress of study is expedited by having both workbook and text under the same cover.

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Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 84

ISBN10: 0-7692-5329-6

ISBN13: 978-0-7692-5329-9

UPC: 029156082357

SKU: 00-PROBK00034

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Why we love this

The integrated workbook-text format eliminates the friction of juggling separate materials, letting students move from concept to application without flipping between books. That ear training chapter stands out; it's the kind of focused, substantial coverage that makes the difference between students who can identify intervals on paper and students who can actually hear them.

Who it's for

Music theory students working through a two-year sequence, whether in a traditional classroom, private study, or self-directed learning. This book works best for students ready to move beyond basic notation into the reasoning behind harmonic choices across multiple historical periods.

How to use it

Assign progressively through a two-year theory curriculum, with the ear training chapter integrated throughout rather than saved for the end. The unified format makes it practical for assigning workbook exercises as homework while keeping the explanatory text accessible during lessons.

Skills your students will build

Figured bass realization and analysis
Ear training in interval identification and harmonic progressions
Historical harmonic practices from tonal through contemporary music
Writing skills applied to different harmonic contexts
Analysis of voice leading and functional harmony