Techniques and Materials of Tonal Music

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 304 pages
• Published by: Wadsworth Publishing Company
• Edition: 5th Edition October 17, 1997
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0534526233
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0534526238
• Book Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches
• Weighs: 1.9 pounds

Book Description
This book is designed to be the primary text for the first two years of college music theory. It covers all the basics of composition including harmony, melody, and musical form.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Techniques and materials of tonal music: With an introduction to twentieth-century techniques My theory pedagogy class reviewed about a dozen theory textbooks and the general consensus was that the Benjamin and the Kostka/Payne books were the only two that were worth using. The Benjamin book is the best book for serious teachers. It provides the most complete description of tonal music of any text, and is always accurate, efficient, and very clear. In the hands of a good teacher it is the ideal tool. For students who have already studied theory, it is the perfect reference guide. However, it is not a good "self-programmed guide" for students who wish study music theory on their own. Neither is it a good book for inexperienced theory teachers. For both of these cases, I would recommend the Kostka/Payne book. [Full Disclosure: I was a student of Dr. Benjamin at the Peabody Conservatory for several years, studying composition and music theory, where we used his books] Comment | Permalink | (Report this)