Publisher's Synopsis
Practical Harmony: A Comprehensive System Of Musical Theory On A French Basis (1903) by Norris, Homer A. is a book that provides an in-depth understanding of the principles of musical theory. It is a comprehensive guide that covers a range of topics related to harmony, including scales, chords, intervals, and progressions. The book is based on the French system of music theory and provides a detailed explanation of the concepts in a clear and concise manner.The author, Homer A. Norris, was a renowned music educator and composer who wrote several books on music theory. In this book, he presents a practical approach to learning harmony, making it accessible to students and musicians of all levels. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of harmony, starting with the basics and progressing to more advanced topics.The first chapter of the book introduces the reader to the fundamentals of music theory, including the staff, clefs, and notes. The subsequent chapters cover scales, intervals, chords, and chord progressions. The book also includes a section on musical form and analysis, which explains how to analyze and interpret musical compositions.Throughout the book, the author provides examples and exercises that help the reader to apply the concepts learned. The book also includes a glossary of musical terms and a comprehensive index, making it easy to navigate and find specific information.Overall, Practical Harmony: A Comprehensive System Of Musical Theory On A French Basis (1903) is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning music theory. It is a well-written and informative guide that provides a solid foundation for understanding the principles of harmony and music composition.Part One, Consonance. Part Two, Dissonance. Part Three, Key To Harmony.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.
