HarperCollins College Outline Music Theory (Harpercollins College Outline Series) (Paperback)

by George T. Jones (Author) "In music, as in many other fields, theory follows practice..." (more)
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Elementary Acoustics and the Properties of Sound, Music Notation, Intervals and Scales, Chords, Symbolization, Expression Marks and Foreign-Language Terms, Tonality and Key Feeling, Melody Writing, Four-Part Vocal Texture (SATB), Chord Connection, Chord Choice, Harmonizing a Melody, Nonharmonic Tones, Seventh and Ninth Chords, Altered Chords and Chromaticism, Solving Figured Bass, Analysis and Score Reading, Foreign-Language Names for Orchestral Instruments, Range and Transposition of Orchestral Instruments, Homophonic Forms.

Also includes Illustrations, Diagrams, Review Questions, Exercises, Bibliography, and Full Index.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Collins Reference (September 3, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064671682
• ISBN-13: 978-0064671682
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #161,627 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It is what it purports to be..., February 2, 2001

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There are many complaints below concerning this book's rapid introduction of more complex topics. If the book in question were intended to teach theory from the very beginning, this might be a valid denouncement; but, frankly, such was not the intent. It is a "college outline," and, in fulfilling the expectations for book in such a series, it does a relatively good job. It is true that some of the examples could be more thoroughly explained (and a small handful are even mislabled), but if you are already generally familiar with the material, this book serves excellently as a source from which to review. If you are looking to refresh you memory quickly after a breach in study, I cannot think of a better choice. Moreover, the book provides rather good guidelines for getting a start in more advanced topics. In short, I thoroughly recommend it.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Advanced is Important, September 5, 2002

By	Courtney (Jerome, ID) - See all my reviews

Most books found on this subject are designed for beginers and are frustrating for those who want to learn more. This book is for those who want more and accomplishes that feat.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice abridgment , August 1, 2005

By	George (from Barcelona, Spain) - See all my reviews

This is a practical book that summarizes the most important aspects in the Music Theory, Harmony and an introduction to the Musical Analysis. The book is well structured and the explanations are clear and intelligible, for wich it is well adapted for beginners, teachers at college level, and also for those that, not being professional musicians, but they studied this matter years ago, they are looking for an a single-book-abridgment to refresh their knowledge quickly. It only lacks, from my point of view, of an appendix with the answers to the proposed exercises, what would help the self-students a lot.