Practical Harmony

Practical Harmony: A Systematic Course In Fifty-Four Lessons (1896) by Ludwig Bussler is a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of music harmony. The book is designed to provide a systematic approach to learning harmony, with each lesson building upon the previous one. The author begins with an introduction to the basics of music theory, including scales, intervals, and chords. He then moves on to more advanced topics, such as modulation, chromatic harmony, and polyphony.The book is divided into fifty-four lessons, each of which includes exercises and examples to help students practice the concepts they have learned. The exercises range from simple chord progressions to complex harmonies, allowing students to gradually build their skills and confidence. The author also includes numerous musical examples from classical and contemporary composers, providing students with a broad range of musical styles to study.One of the unique features of Practical Harmony is the author's emphasis on practical application. Throughout the book, he provides tips and techniques for using harmony in composition and improvisation. He also includes sections on arranging and orchestration, making the book a valuable resource for aspiring composers and arrangers.Overall, Practical Harmony: A Systematic Course In Fifty-Four Lessons is a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of music harmony. It is an essential resource for students of music theory and composition, as well as for anyone interested in learning more about the art of harmony.With Numerous Explanatory Examples, Models, Exercises, And Quotations From The Master Works Interspersed Throughout The Text. For Use In Colleges, Private Teaching, And For Self-Instruction.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.