《音乐理论与作曲：实用方法》通过强调旋律和对位，提出了一种实用、易懂的音乐理论方法。与传统的从和弦开始的方法相比，这种关注更清楚地解释了音乐结构的“原因”。本书从一条旋律线开始，逐渐在对位中加入声音，在练习部分写作的同时，同时解释功能，首先是音阶，然后是和声。这篇课文让学生学习音乐技巧，并逐步建立他们的功能和重要性，创造自己的作品。
通过简短易懂的章节，音乐理论和作曲清晰地呈现出复杂的思想，而不是严格的规则，而是艺术理想，鼓励作为学习工具的新作品的互动创作。
这本教科书用途广泛，易于定制，适合
不同技能水平的物种对位为初学者提供了一个框架，同时为更有经验的学生提供了一个有趣的挑战
不同的课程安排，有两个、三个和四个声音的完整练习，允许从两个声音跳到四个声音
不同的教学方法，包括物种练习，鼓励学生考虑和声选择并确保功能进步
教师资源库
教师手册：教师手册包括样本教学大纲和学生讲义
测试库：测试库包括MS Word格式的样本测试和答案键。
学生资源
附带可下载工作簿部分的网站：http://textbooks.rowman.com/stone
附加功能
一年级理论课程的完整课程
500多个音乐例子，来自普通练习时期的作品，以及更现代和流行的作品
在整个课文和练习册部分集中精力进行积极的写作
大型流行音乐板块，拓展学生理论应用
鼓励学生参与的对话语气
专为大学一年级音乐理论课程而设计，但对于感兴趣的非专业读者或高中生来说，这本书提供了对位与和声的真正平衡。
Music Theory and Composition: A Practical Approach
Music Theory and Composition: A Practical Approach presents a pragmatic, accessible approach to music theory through an emphasis on melody and counterpoint. This focus explains the “why” of musical construction more clearly than the traditional approach of beginning with chords. By starting with a single melodic line and gradually adding voices in counterpoint, the book drills part-writing while simultaneously explaining functionality, first with scale degrees and then with harmony. The text has students learn musical techniques and progressively build on their functions and importance to create their own compositions.
With short, digestible chapters, Music Theory and Composition clearly presents otherwise complicated ideas not as strict rules, but as artistic ideals, encouraging the interactive creation of new compositions as a tool for learning.
The textbook is versatile and easily customizable, suiting
Different skill levels with species counterpoint providing a framework for the beginner while providing an interesting challenge for more experienced students
Different curricular schedules with complete exercises in two, three, and four voices, allowing for an optional skip from two voices to four
Different pedagogical approaches with species exercises encouraging students to consider harmonic choices and figured bass ensuring functional progressions
Instructor Resources
Instructor’s Manual: The Instructor’s Manual includes sample syllabi and student handouts
Test Bank: The test bank includes sample tests and answer keys in MS Word format.
Student Resources
Companion Website with Downloadable Workbook Sections:http://textbooks.rowman.com/stone
Additional Features
complete curriculum for first-year theory courses
over 500 musical examples drawn from Common Practice Era compositions as well as more contemporary and popular pieces
focus on active composition throughout the text and workbook sections
large pop music section to expand student’s application of theory
conversational tone to encourage student engagement
Designed for first-year college music theory courses, but accessible enough for the interested lay reader or high school student, the text offers a true balance of counterpoint and harmony.
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