Harmonic Materials in Tonal Music: A Programed Course, Part 2 (with Student Tapes) [Paperback]

Greg A. Steinke (Author), Paul Harder (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0205281486 | ISBN-13: 978-0205281480 | Publication Date: December 3, 1997 | Edition: 8 Pap/Cas

This self-paced, auto-instructional book in two volumes has become a “classic” in the field of music. A wealth of clearly laid-out lessons and exercises provide learners with continual feedback and reinforcement as they work through the activities and assignments at their own pace. Chapter topics include a review of dominant chords and the dominant seventh, nondominant seventh chords, altered nonharmonic tones and secondary dominants, modulation to closely related keys, borrowed chords, augmented sixth chords, chromatic third-relation harmony, and modulation to foreign keys. For music studio teachers and students, and use in preparatory music programs.

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Paul Harder originally wrote these "classics" to provide a more efficient way to learn basic music theory and harmonic practice-through self-paced instruction. From the wealth of clearly-laid out lessons and exercises, readers receive continual feedback and reinforcement as they work through the sequence at their own pace. New material includes: increased definition of terms and finely-tuned examples, notations, and exercises. Includes a set of musical examples on cassette that provides an aural experience of tonal and harmonic material used in the books. Music teachers or those looking for a self-paced set of instruction.

About the Author

Dr. Paul O. Harder (1923-1986) received a Master of Music degree in Music Theory from the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, where he performed as oboist with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Later, as a fellowship student at the University of Iowa, he received his Ph.D. in Music Composition. He studied composition with Mlle. Nadia Boulanger at the École des Beaux Arts de Fountainbleau, France, sand at the Royal Academy of Music in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Dr. Harder held the post of Chairman of Music Theory at Michigan State University before becoming Assistant Vice President and Professor of Music at California State University, Stanislaus. He was a Professor Emeritus at Michigan State University.

In addition to approximately fifty compositions for a variety of media including orchestra, band, chorus, and chamber groups, Dr. Harder was the author of Harmonic Materials in Tonal Music, Parts I and II, through the fifth edition; Basic Materials in Music Theory, through the sixth edition; Music Manuscript Techniques, Parts I and II; and Bridge to Twentieth Century Music, through the first edition.

Dr. Greg A Steinke (b. 1942) holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Oberlin Conservatory, a Master of Music degree from Michigan State University, a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Iowa, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Michigan State University.

Dr. Steinke retired in June 2001 as Chair of the Art and Music Departments, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, and holder of the Joseph Naumes Endowed Chair in Music at Marylhurst University in Oregon. Formerly, he was Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Professor of Music at Millikin University, Director of the School of Music and Professor of Music at Ball State University, Assistant Director of the School of Music at the University of Arizona, Chairman of the Music Department at San Diego State University, Director of the School of Music at the University of Idaho, Chairman of the Music Department at Linfield College, and a faculty member at Northern Arizona University, The Evergreen State College, California State University, Northridge, and the University of Maryland. Currently, he is a freelance composer, writer, oboist, and conductor. Dr. Steinke is the author of numerous articles, has done the revisions to Paul Harder's Basic Materials in Music Theory (seventh through tenth editions), Harmonic Materials in Tonal Music (sixth through ninth editions), and Bridge to Twentieth Century Music (revised edition). He holds membership in a number of professional organizations and served for nine years (three terms) 1988-97 as the President and National Chairman of the Society of Composers, Inc. Professor Steinke is active as a composer of chamber and symphonic music with a number of published works, as a speaker on interdisciplinary .arts, and as an oboe soloist specializing in contemporary music.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 383 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 8 Pap/Cas edition (December 3, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205281486
• ISBN-13: 978-0205281480
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,084,307 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is not the book plus CD version., November 27, 2006

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This review is from: Harmonic Materials in Tonal Music: A Programed Course, Part II (9th Edition) (Pt. 2) (Paperback)

The ISBN to the book/cd version for part 1/9ed is:
ISBN-10: 0130382086 | ISBN-13: 9780130382085

And for part II/9ed:
ISBN-10: 0130382078 | ISBN-13: 9780130382078

Those ISBN numbers come from the publisher (Pearson / Prentice Hall). Amazon carries both items, although it doesn't have photos, gives the same title to both items, and fails to mention which one is which part.

Be aware that the CDs cannot be bought separately from the books... so that you don't make the same mistake I did!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Music Theory Books available, October 8, 2004

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This review is from: Harmonic Materials in Tonal Music: A Programed Course, Part II (9th Edition) (Pt. 2) (Paperback)

I have passed music theory exams prior to using these books, but have never been fully happy with my understanding; especially in the more complex usage of chromatism. Having used these books for a while, I believe them to provide and impart the best understanding of Classical Western music theory for harmony, part writing and voice leading available, I have many other music theory books, most are very good, but this series is far superior to any other.

However, it is limited in terms of practical music writing required for diploma and degree exams, so though they cover the theory elements very well, for practical work I would recommend getting a good workbook, here I would recommend getting the ABRMS or Trinity College publications, available via their web sites or their distributors.

I would recommend all the books, Basics, Programmed Course 1 & 2, and excellent bridge to 20th Music and Contrapuntal Techniques.

Sadly like most college level text books they are expensive!

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ERROR, September 11, 2004

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Nora M. Ollikkala "bestbetbooks" (Brevard, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Harmonic Materials in Tonal Music: A Programed Course, Part II (Paperback)

Harmonic Materials in Tonal Music by Harder & Steinke, 7th Edition, is described in the Amazon Product Details as having 2 pages. It actually has 383 pages plus a CD.