The Theory of Harmony: An Inquiry Into the Natural Principles, of Harmony, With an Examination of the Chief Systems of Harmony from Rameau to the Present Day (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Foundations of Harmony traces how tonal theory grew from its acoustical roots to modern understanding.

It challenges assumptions about harmony by examining the ideas that shaped the field from Rameau through later theorists. This book surveys a long history of theory, showing how musicians and scholars debated whether harmony rests in physical phenomena or in human interpretation. It blends historical context with clear analysis, helping readers see how ideas evolved and why they matter for today’s music.

• Explains how early theories linked harmony to sound and math, from Rameau to Tartini and Helmholtz.
• Explores the development of harmonic inversion and the minor harmony, and what they mean for tonal practice.
• Discusses why some scholars favored acoustical principles while others favored metaphysical views.
• Offers a framework for understanding how a single foundational chord can generate the range of harmony we hear.

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