A Study Of Modern Harmony (1915) - Rene Lenormand - Bog

A Study of Modern Harmony is a book written by French composer and music theorist, Ren����� Lenormand, and first published in 1915. The book is a comprehensive study of contemporary harmony, focusing on the musical techniques and structures that were emerging in the early 20th century. The author explores the use of chords, scales, and other harmonic devices in modern music, drawing on examples from the works of composers such as Debussy, Ravel, and Stravinsky. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part providing an overview of the basic principles of modern harmony, including tonality, modulation, and chord progressions. The second part delves deeper into the specific techniques used by composers to create complex harmonies and tonal structures, including polytonality and atonality. The final part of the book focuses on the practical application of these techniques, with examples of how they can be used in composition and analysis.Overall, A Study of Modern Harmony is a seminal work in the field of music theory and an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the development of contemporary music. It is a highly technical and detailed book, aimed at advanced students and professionals in the field of music, but also accessible to anyone with a strong background in music theory.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.