Publisher's Synopsis
Graded Lessons in Harmony is a music theory textbook written by F. H. Shepard and first published in 1914. The book is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the principles of harmony and counterpoint, with a focus on the practical application of these concepts in musical composition. The lessons are presented in a graded format, with each chapter building on the knowledge and skills learned in the previous one. Topics covered include chord construction, chord progressions, voice leading, modulation, and more. The book also includes numerous exercises and examples to help students practice and reinforce their understanding of the material. Overall, Graded Lessons in Harmony is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning the fundamentals 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.