Improve your musical skills with this comprehensive guide to harmony and ear-training. From chord progressions to melody writing, from tonal harmony to atonal techniques, this book covers all the essential aspects of modern music. With clear explanations, helpful exercises, and numerous examples, it is an invaluable resource for students and teachers alike.
This comprehensive guide to harmony and ear-training, written by William Alfred White and published in 1911, serves as an essential resource for those studying music theory. The book is divided into two main sections: the first addresses the fundamentals of harmony, including tonality, chord progressions, and harmonic analysis. The second part emphasizes ear-training, offering exercises and techniques to enhance aural skills such as interval recognition, chord identification, and melodic dictation. White employs clear, concise language to demystify complex musical concepts, supplemented by numerous musical examples and practical exercises to reinforce learning. Suitable for both beginners and advanced musicians, it has been widely adopted as a textbook in music schools and universities. This antiquarian work, available as a facsimile reprint, may contain minor imperfections like library marks, but it remains a culturally significant text. It is part of a commitment to preserving and promoting literature in accessible, high-quality editions that honor the original work. Overall, this book lays a solid foundation for further study in music theory and ear-training, making it an invaluable tool for aspiring musicians.