Tonality and Design in Music Theory, Volume 2

Following the well-established tradition of comprehensive musicianship, this text presents lessons and assignments not only in basic tonal harmony, but also in fundamentals, concepts of melody, counterpoint, form, analysis, composition, written essays, and a survey of 20th and 21st century music. It emphasizes Western musical art, with ample material on the music of both men and women, differing styles, various cultures, and examples drawn from popular and ethnic sources. Distinctive features as well as commonalities and universals are identified in comparing works.

I. FORM AND TECHNIQUE.

II. CHROMATICISM.

III. GRAND FORMS.

IV. TONAL MUSIC IN TRANSITION.

V. THE CONTEMPORARY ERA.

APPENDIXES.

• Inclusive content–Presents music from a wide range of topics: traditional Western European; world folk styles; 20th century jazz and pop; music of women and minority composers; etc.

  • Gives students a firm grasp of the principles that underlie music–whether in a “classical” or popular style.

• Comprehensive coverage–Includes many complete pieces, including entire sonata and symphony movements, as well as shorter excerpts.

  • Broadens students analytical skills by setting particular musical material in context.

• Intentionally eclectic methodology.

  • Offers students a wide variety of analytical techniques including both traditional approaches and a generous representation of linear analysis.

• Consistent chapter content–Each chapter centers on a full and detailed discussion of one major aspect of music.

  • Supplies students with prose discussions that are divided into two, three, or four smaller parts that likewise present self-contained topics–enabling students to cover a broad aspect of Western musical art in“bite-sized” pieces.

• Chapter-end Review and Application sections–Consists of important terms, class and individual exercise problems, and music for analysis.

  • Ensures that students understand all of the terms and their relationship to the central topics.

• Self Test –Follows each Review and Application.

  • Provides students with short quizzes that center on objective questions over the material concerned.

• Chapter Projects –Conclude each broad area of study with opportunity for analysis, composition, essay, and a wide range of other endeavors.

  • Helps students apply the knowledge they have gained to a wider range of interests and studies.

• A student-friendly writing style.

  • Gives students a presentation that is uncomplicated, down to earth, and interesting.

• A website, http://uppervoices.com/, which includes answers to self tests, book and author information, and the author's own syllabi.