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Materials of Western Music, Part 2: Book

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Materials of Western Music, Part 2: Book

Materials of Western Music, Part 2: Book

By William G. Andrews and Molly Sclater

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This series was created to afford serious students of Western music the opportunity of relating the component parts of the music they have played, that is, melody, harmony, rhythm, phrasing and structure. The harmonic vocabulary has been introduced in a logical order using melodic lines and examples from a wide variety of composers, periods, styles and media. Companion volumes encourage creative discussion of the music examples, more time for sight reading and more time for keyboard harmony.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 412
ISBN10: 0-7692-8582-1
ISBN13: 978-0-7692-8582-5
UPC: 029156696899
SKU: 00-V1418

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Why we love this

This textbook treats music theory as a living discipline rooted in actual repertoire rather than abstract rules. The logical progression of harmonic vocabulary, paired with examples from multiple periods and styles, gives students the tools to understand what they're already playing and hearing.

What to expect

Rigorous without being austere. The text builds harmonic understanding systematically while keeping students grounded in the actual music of Bach, Mozart, Brahms, and others they know. It feels like learning the grammar of a language you're already speaking.

Who it's for

Advanced music students and serious students of theory who want to deepen their understanding of the music they perform. This book works especially well for those preparing for music theory exams, auditions requiring theory knowledge, or advanced study at conservatories and universities.

How to use it

Assign this as core curriculum material in advanced theory classes or as independent study for talented students who need to accelerate their harmonic analysis skills. The 412 pages provide enough depth for a full year of guided study.

Skills your students will build

  • Analysis of harmonic progressions across multiple musical styles and periods
  • Understanding functional harmony through composed examples
  • Recognition of melodic-harmonic relationships
  • Identification of phrase structure and formal design
  • Application of harmonic vocabulary to sight-reading and performance
  • Comparison of compositional approaches across historical periods

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