(Book)
SKU:
HL.1303101
Revised
4th Edition with
Answers. Composed by
Josephine Koh. Music
Sales America. Classical,
Theory. Softcover. Hal
Leonard #WMP1636.
Published by Hal Leonard
(HL.1303101).
UPC:
196288173007.
This
revised 4th edition of
Practice in Music Theory
Grade 6 comes complete
with detachable Model
Answers! The success of
its previous editions for
the past two decades has
prompted the need for
more definitive
solutions. Based on the
ABRSM theory examination
syllabus, it is the first
of three comprehensive
coursebooks leading to
Grade 8 and beyond.
Students are guided to
achieve a high
theoretical standard,
with competent knowledge
in harmony, counterpoint,
melodic writing and score
analysis. The J Koh's
instructional approach is
academic and systematic;
yet musically conceived
with graphical layouts
and selective examples.
There are 2 parts to this
coursebook. Part I -
Harmony The principles of
harmony are introduced
here: 4-part writing,
2-part counterpoint,
concepts of traditional
chord progression, use of
inversions, principles of
voice-leading, and the
use of non-harmony notes.
Harmonic guidelines and
rules are clearly
explained with relevant
examples. Exercises are
progressively structured
to ensure a strong grasp
of the theoretical
concepts. Part II -
Melodic Composition and
Analysis Meloic
composition is taught
through an analytical
approach. The concepts of
phrasing, use of motifs,
modulations and melodic
contour are illustrated
with authentic extracts.
By taking students
through the works of the
great masters, their
technical skills are
sharpened, enhanced with
useful tools for the
creative compositional
process. Skills in score
analysis involve the
acquisition of sound
musical knowledge - the
study of forms, genres,
history of western music
that spans 4 centuries,
along with the
composersÂ’ works and
styles. Appendices II and
III provide guidance for
basic research needed at
this level. The essential
and highly recommended
reference texts are:
Musical Forms and Terms
and Understanding
Orchestration, The
Orchestra and Its
Instruments.