The Rudiments Of Harmony : With Progressive Exercises (1860)

The Rudiments of Harmony: With Progressive Exercises is a music theory book written by George Alexander Macfarren and first published in 1860. The book is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the principles of harmony, including chord progressions, voice leading, and harmonic analysis.The book is divided into sections that cover the basics of harmony, including the major and minor scales, intervals, and chords. It then progresses to more advanced topics such as modulation, chromatic harmony, and counterpoint.Throughout the book, Macfarren provides numerous exercises and examples to help readers develop their understanding of the concepts presented. These exercises range from simple chord progressions to complex harmonizations of melodies.The Rudiments of Harmony is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both beginners and more experienced musicians. It is an essential resource for anyone looking to improve their understanding of music theory and composition.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.