Theory of Harmony

One of the best books of harmony I have come across.Schoenberg examines classical harmony based on his own views and experience as well as what has been thought to him. For me this book is what I needed, I like his way of thinking and his explanation of what he himself considers the theory of harmony. I think this is highly subjective. Yes almost all principles and rules are the same in every course and book concerning theory of classical harmony. However having read some and followed courses in 2 different schools with 2 different teachers I am sure that the approach, development and way of teaching is different depending on the teacher or writer.I wouldn't recommend this to beginners or people without any experience with the principles of harmony before reading this. The style of writing can also cause problems especially for the mid level english speakers ( like myself). Schoenberg also invents many terms and gives them different definitions than is collegues. For me personally this is a hard book to read but that's probably personal. There are a lot of books out there explaining the theory of harmony but this is my favorite, together with Peter Tchaikovsky's book of practical harmony. And these two books are books that I will keep reading and using as a reference.

Amazing value! And in great condition.

If you want profound depth and insight, read this.If not, read something else.(NB: S *specifically* says this is not a book on the *theory* of harmony... because it is about the reality of harmonic discovery and evolution in the Western canon. (My paraphrase.) The method he teaches here arises from natural, living, musical instincts, not dusty books.)