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This encyclopaedic book proposes a sweeping reformulation of the basic concepts of Western music theory, revealing simple structures underlying a wide range of practices from the Renaissance to contemporary pop. Its core innovation is a collection of simple geometrical models describing the implicit knowledge governing a broad range of music-making, much as the theory of grammar describes principles that tacitly guide our speaking and writing. Each of its central chapters re-examines a basic music-theoretical concept such as voice leading, repetition, nonharmonic tones, the origins of tonal harmony, the grammar of tonal harmony, modulation, and melody. These are flanked by two largely analytical chapters on rock harmony and Beethoven. Wide-ranging in scope, and with almost 700 musical examples from the Middle Ages to the present day, Tonality: An Owner's Manual weaves philosophy, mathematics, statistics, and computational analysis into a new and truly twenty-first century theory of music.
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Discover the hidden secrets of music theory with Tonality: An Owner's Manual (OXFORD STUDIES IN MUSIC THEORY). This groundbreaking book provides a fresh perspective on the basic concepts of Western music theory, offering simple and innovative geometrical models that unlock the mysteries of music-making. Whether you're a musician, composer, or simply a music enthusiast, this encyclopaedic guide will transform your understanding of music from the Renaissance to contemporary pop.
Unlock the power of implicit knowledge with Tonality: An Owner's Manual. Just as the theory of grammar guides our everyday communication, this book illuminates the underlying principles that govern a wide range of music practices. With over 700 musical examples spanning centuries, you'll embark on a journey through the origins of tonal harmony, voice leading, repetition, nonharmonic tones, modulation, and melody.
Experience the perfect blend of philosophy, mathematics, statistics, and computational analysis in Tonality: An Owner's Manual. Take your music theory expertise to a new level with this twenty-first century theory of music. Whether you're a seasoned musician looking to deepen your understanding or a beginner eager to unravel the complexities of music, this book is your ultimate companion.
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