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Tonal Harmony, 8th Edition - Book Description and Details

 

Tonal Harmony: With an Introduction to Post-Tonal Music (8th Edition) by Stefan M. Kostka and Dorothy Payne is a cornerstone resource for students of music theory, designed for both beginners and advanced learners. This comprehensive text provides clear guidance on foundational concepts like pitch, rhythm, and harmony, while also offering in-depth coverage of voice leading, harmonic progression, and chromatic techniques. With this edition, readers can explore a diverse range of musical examples from classical to contemporary, expanding their understanding through practical exercises and a fresh look at post-tonal music. The 8th edition also integrates with McGraw-Hill's Connect and SmartBook, enabling students to engage with interactive materials that enhance learning.

 

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Table of Contents

 

  • Fundamentals

    • Elements of Pitch
    • Elements of Rhythm
    • Introduction to Triads and Seventh Chords
    • Diatonic Chords in Major and Minor Keys

 

  • Diatonic Triads

    • Principles of Voice Leading
    • Root Position Part Writing
    • Harmonic Progression
    • Triads in First and Second Inversion
    • Cadences, Phrases, Periods, and Sentences

 

  • Diatonic Seventh Chords

    • The V7 Chord
    • Other Diatonic Seventh Chords

 

  • Chromaticism

    • Secondary Functions and Modulations
    • Binary and Ternary Forms

 

  • Advanced Chromatic Techniques

    • Mode Mixture and the Neapolitan
    • Augmented Sixth Chords
    • Enharmonic Spellings and Modulations

 

  • Introduction to Twentieth-Century Music

    • Materials, Techniques, and Post-Tonal Theory

 

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Tonal Harmony 8th Edition

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  • Authors: Stefan M. Kostka, Dorothy Payne
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
  • Format: PDF
  • ISBN-10: 125944709X
  • ISBN-13: 9781259447099
  • Edition: 8th Edition
  • Year of Publication: 2018
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