Highlights
A comprehensive introduction to music theory
The Musician’s Guide to Theory and Analysis integrates basic rudiments training with tonal theory, counterpoint, form and analysis, and 20–21st-century music.
Exposure to a diverse repertoire
Repertoire in Theory and Analysis draws on "real" music literature in a variety of media—choral, instrumental, solo, and various ensembles—from Western classical to jazz and pop.
Continuity through core examples
A core repertoire of works is revisited periodically throughout Theory and Analysis, adding layers of understanding through a spiral learning approach as new concepts are mastered. Professional performances of the entire core repertoire are provided on a 3-CD set.
Up-to-date knowledge and trends
Theory and Analysis uses innovative pedagogical techniques and the latest technology to impart the newest developments in music theory for tonal and contemporary music and analysis, including concepts drawn from Schenkerian and set theories.
Flexibility of instruction
The integrated package provides the richness of music-theoretical content students need, yet encourages instructors to incorporate a performance-related approach into the classroom.
Direct conceptual reinforcement
Students benefit from an abundance of written and aural exercises to reinforce key concepts and to challenge them at every ability level. Additional web materials augment the core texts. Instructors’ Editions provide answers for all exercises as well as teaching strategies.
Well-rounded musicians
In tandem with Aural Skills, Theory and Analysis teaches essential concepts in music theory and analysis while strengthening practical performance skills in improvisation, dictation, singing, and keyboard.
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