Title
Basic Atonal Theory (Longman Music Series)
Sold by Ergodebooks, an authorized reseller.
Returns accepted within 30 days | support@ergodebooks.com
Shipping Information
- Free Standard Shipping — United States only
- Processing Time: 1–3 business days
- Estimated Delivery: 3–5 business days after dispatch
- Double-boxed, fully insured & discreetly packaged
- Tracking number sent via email once dispatched
- Orders over $250 require signature upon delivery. Taxes calculated at checkout.
Returns & Refund
Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery.
Damaged or Defective Item
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Wrong Item Received
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Change of Mind
Return shipping at customer's expense · 25% restocking fee applies
Payment Option
158 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. ; John Rahn s book gives a systematic, organized and well thought out approach to the study and appreciation of atonal (including serial) music. The reader is provided with the essential basics of the twelve pitchclass system by covering the fundamental mathematical principles associated with this analytic method. Rahn takes us through the pitchclass system one step at a time, constantly providing the reader with practical exercises and relating what has been taught to musical examples. It is perfect for composers, performers or listeners who have a good background in tonal music and wish to acquire a better understanding of atonal music. Overall, when Rahn is musical he is very musical. His philosophies clearly and logically support his musical intuitions and musical model of analysis. When Rahn is mathematical he is very mathematical. He seems to leave no stone unturned and gives us more than we technically need. It is interesting to see how he joins the musical and mathematical aspects of music in a quasi reconciliation. What Rahn forgot to mention was that atonal filters apply not only to our ears but also to our eyes in the way we visualize and symbolize notation and to our minds in the way we think about music in general.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.