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The Practice of Harmony by Pearson - Engaging Educational Resource for Music and Arts Students
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Introducing The Practice of Harmony, Seventh Edition
For courses in Music Theory, The Practice of Harmony is an essential text/workbook combination designed to equip students with the necessary tools to understand harmonic structures. This innovative resource emphasizes a hands-on learning approach, taking students from the fundamentals of music through the intricacies of harmony in common practice, and into the significant harmonic procedures of the 20th century.
The additive approach of this textbook allows students to build on their knowledge chapter by chapter, minimizing rote memorization. By repeatedly engaging with concepts throughout the semester, students gain a deeper understanding of harmonic principles. The structure of the book is divided into three key sections:
- Overview of Music Fundamentals: Students are introduced to essential music concepts that serve as the foundation for further study.
- Harmony in Common Practice: This section delves into the application of harmony within traditional contexts, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of historical practices.
- Harmonic Practices of the 20th Century: The concluding section offers insights into modern harmonic techniques, preparing students for contemporary music analysis.
The authors intentionally keep their conceptual framework straightforward, allowing instructors the flexibility to apply various teaching methodologies in the classroom. This adaptability ensures that the text can be tailored to fit diverse teaching styles and student needs.
Key Features:
- Hands-on Learning: Emphasis on practical application to reinforce theoretical concepts.
- Comprehensive Content: Covers music fundamentals, common practice harmony, and 20th-century harmonic practices.
- Flexible Teaching Approaches: Instructors can adapt the material to suit their individual teaching styles.
- Affordable Edition: This ISBN corresponds to a Pearson Books a la Carte edition, featuring a convenient, three-hole-punched, loose-leaf format that is significantly more affordable than traditional bound textbooks.
By choosing The Practice of Harmony, Seventh Edition, students will not only develop a solid understanding of music theory and harmony but will also gain valuable skills that can be applied in various musical contexts. This resource is a must-have for any serious student of music theory aiming to excel in their studies and enhance their musical abilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Practice of Harmony' about? A: 'The Practice of Harmony' is a text/workbook designed for music theory courses. It covers harmonic structures, taking students from music fundamentals through common practice harmony and into 20th-century harmonic practices.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Practice of Harmony'? A: The book is authored by Peter Spencer D.M.A.
- Q: What edition of 'The Practice of Harmony' is available? A: This product is the Seventh Edition of 'The Practice of Harmony'.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition features a loose-leaf binding, which allows for flexibility in organizing the material.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Practice of Harmony'? A: 'The Practice of Harmony' contains 464 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Practice of Harmony' published? A: 'The Practice of Harmony' was published on February 23, 2017.
- Q: Is there a focus on practical learning in the book? A: Yes, the book emphasizes a practical, additive approach to learning harmonic concepts, allowing students to build on what they learn in each chapter.
- Q: Does 'The Practice of Harmony' include instructional methods? A: The authors intentionally avoid specifying instructional methods, allowing instructors the flexibility to choose their teaching approaches.
- Q: Is this ISBN for a bound textbook? A: No, this ISBN is for a Pearson Books a la Carte edition, which is a convenient loose-leaf format that is more affordable than traditional bound textbooks.
- Q: What are the benefits of the loose-leaf format? A: The loose-leaf format provides flexibility for students, making it easy to organize the materials according to their needs, and it typically costs less than a bound textbook.