Music theory through improvisation : a new approach to musicianship training / Edward Sarath.
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TextPublication details: New York ; London : Routledge, 2010Description: 1 online resource (xviii, 369 p.) : ill., musicISBN: 9780203873472 (ebook) :Subject(s): Music theory | Jazz -- Instruction and study | Improvisation (Music) | Music | Theory of music & musicology | Music | Techniques of music / music tutorialsAdditional physical formats: Print version :: No titleOnline access: Click here to access online Summary: This text presents a new approach to basic theory and musicianship training that is geared towards the diverse interests and abilities of today's student. It follows the conventional diatonic to non-diatonic harmony progression but integrates improvisation, composition, keyboard harmony, analysis and rhythm. Designed for Music Theory courses, Music Theory Through Improvisation presents a unique approach to basic theory and musicianship training that examines the study of traditional theory through the art of improvisation. The book follows the same general progression of diatonic to non-diatonic harmony in conventional approaches, but integrates improvisation, composition, keyboard harmony, analysis, and rhythm. Conventional approaches to basic musicianship have largely been oriented toward study of common practice harmony from the Euroclassical tradition, with a heavy emphasis in four-part chorale writing. The author's entirely new pathway places the study of harmony within improvisation and composition in stylistically diverse format, with jazz and popular music serving as important stylistic sources. Supplemental materials include a play-along Audio CD for improvisation and a companion website with resources for students and instructors.
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This text presents a new approach to basic theory and musicianship training that is geared towards the diverse interests and abilities of today's student. It follows the conventional diatonic to non-diatonic harmony progression but integrates improvisation, composition, keyboard harmony, analysis and rhythm. Designed for Music Theory courses, Music Theory Through Improvisation presents a unique approach to basic theory and musicianship training that examines the study of traditional theory through the art of improvisation. The book follows the same general progression of diatonic to non-diatonic harmony in conventional approaches, but integrates improvisation, composition, keyboard harmony, analysis, and rhythm. Conventional approaches to basic musicianship have largely been oriented toward study of common practice harmony from the Euroclassical tradition, with a heavy emphasis in four-part chorale writing. The author's entirely new pathway places the study of harmony within improvisation and composition in stylistically diverse format, with jazz and popular music serving as important stylistic sources. Supplemental materials include a play-along Audio CD for improvisation and a companion website with resources for students and instructors.
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