Klarinet Archive - Posting 000408.txt from 1996/07

From: "Edwin V. Lacy" <el2@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Self-help in Music Theory
Date: Mon, 22 Jul 1996 14:32:14 -0400

On Mon, 22 Jul 1996, Mark Charette wrote:

> I've never had formal training in music theory and would like to start
> my education in this area.
[............]
> If I went to night school I'd never see my family again - so - are
> there any texts which you would recommend for a beginner?

I recommend a programmed text, "Harmonic Materials in Tonal Music" by
Paul Harder (and a co-author whose name I can't remember right now - it
might be Charette), published by Allyn and Bacon. There are two
volumes. The book is designed for use by an individual rather than a
class setting. But still, someone to serve in the role of teacher, at
least to check up on your progress from time to time would be a benefit.
At least some of the editions of this book have included audio tapes for
practice in aural skills, and this is a very big advantage.

Ed Lacy
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