Text Book of Harmony #263194

AT the outset, it should be stated that a general knowledge of the rudiments of music is presupposed. For this reason the construction Of scales, which is often given in books Of harmony, is here omitted, as the author contends that that subject belongs to the rudiments, as does also the subject of intervals. As, however, a theoretical knowledge of intervals does not enter into all systems Of teaching the elements of music, and an exact knowledge Of intervals is a prerequisite to the study of harmony, a preliminary chapter on them is included for those who may need it. Those who are not thoroughly familiar with intervals should write them out in different keys. All the early examples should also be transposed to different keys till the student gains the power of readily recognising the chords and their progressions in all their varied appearances and disguises.