80,000+ Books in-stock in NZ πŸ“š

Happy Sunday! In-stock orders will ship tomorrow πŸš€

Harmonic Practice in Tonal Music

3.97 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating.
( 37 ratings, 4 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Harmonic Practice in Tonal Music by Robert Gauldin offers a clear, linear functional approach to harmony, helping students understand how individual chords operate within the larger framework of a composition. The book thoughtfully demonstrates how harmonic and melodic forces interplay to shape musical ideas.

The comprehensive second edition revises the material to enhance clarity and accessibility, focusing on fundamental concepts and improved organisation based on instructor feedback.
Read More
Format: Hardback
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock

Sorry, we're currently out of stock of Harmonic Practice in Tonal Music. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This text is ideal for music students, educators, and anyone seeking a structured, insightful exploration of tonal harmonic practice.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Conceptually sophisticated and exceptionally musical, Harmonic Practice in Tonal Music provides a thorough treatment of harmony and voice-leading principles in tonal music.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Taking a linear functional approach, Professor Gauldin uses clear explanations and outstanding musical examples to show students how individual chords function in the overall structure of a piece, explaining how both harmonic and melodic forces contribute to the development of musical ideas.

For the Second Edition, Professor Gauldin has undertaken a comprehensive revision that responds directly to the suggestions of instructors. The new text emphasises fundamental concepts, using a more effective organisation and simpler, more accessible language to bring the most important ideas and information to the foreground.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393976663

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 March 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Edition: Second Edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 198.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 1450g

Pages: 928

About the Author

Robert Gauldin, professor of music theory at the Eastman School of Music, is the author of A Practical Approach to Sixteenth-Century Counterpoint and A Practical Approach to Eighteenth-Century Counterpoint.Β  He has contributed to many scholarly journals, including Music Theory Spectrum and the Journal of Music Theory Pedagogy, and served as president of the Society for Music Theory from 1992–1993.

Also by Robert Gauldin

View all

More from Arts & Culture

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.