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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