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re-learning traditional or "classical" theory


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I took traditional harmony 1-2 when I went to Berklee a couple years ago, but never really applied the stuff the way I wanted to (and go figure, I was a classical composition major), and have since forgotten most things. So I dug up the text and a pad of manuscript paper and I'm going through again. I think I'm more excited and motivated now that I've started learning on my own accord rather than just to meet a deadline or pass a test.

 

Are there classical theory guru's around here? I've seen one or two great posters so far. Any tips on texts or things to look into? Any favorite composers/compositions?

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If you want a book that covers everything from finding middle C to serialism, check out the book called Tonal Harmony by Stefan Kostka and Dorothy Payne. Excellent book if you forgot lot about voice leading, forms and chords. I've used six different text books and by far this is the most comprehensive and through book for both beginners and intermediate classical theorists.

 

If you feel the stuff looks too easy, then I think it would be a good idea to look for theory books that concentrates on just one composer. My favorite one is by this guy name Erno Lendvai that deals with Bartok. It was and probably still is rather ground breaking.

Modern composers such as Messiaen wrote books along the lines of "My musical language" which is also pretty facinating.

 

Hope that helps

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