Hugh Benham: A Level Music Harmony Workbook 2: Teaching Resource

Second Edition-This book defines Baroque music simply and explains how it began developed and influenced later musicians with chapters on major genres and a survey of the lives and music of the two leading composers of the late Baroque Bach and Handel.This book suggests listening viewing and further reading material to complement the main topics within the book and is an ideal resource for those wanting to explore the many aspects of Baroque music.This second edition has been fully revised and updated with expanded sections on the major genres and works of the Baroque era.Written to provide a solid foundation for pupils of all levels who are studyingBaroque music Baroque Music in Focus would also be useful for any readers with an interest in the topic.Hugh Benham read Music and English at Southampton University where he was awarded a Ph.D. for his study of the music of John Taverner. He is a chair of examiners for GCE Music an in-service trainer church organist and writer and formerly taught music in a sixth-form college.Hugh has contributed to Music Teacher and Classroom Music magazines and is the author of Baroque Music in Focus (Rhinegold 2007). His other writing includes two books on English church music including John Taverner: his Life and Music (Ashgate 2003) articles on early music contributions to The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (2001) and Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart and a complete edition of Taverner for Early English Church Music.

Rhinegold Education-This book provides a firm foundation for all students embarking on a study of harmony. Assuming very little prior knowledge it guides you through topics such as intervals chord construction cadences harmonic progressions part-writing and figured bass. Activities are provided throughout the book to help you learn and practise the skills you are acquiring. This book is a thoroughly revised edition of the AS Music Harmony Workbook (2008) updated to meet the requirements of the 2016 A Level Music specifications for all exam boards. Follow on with A Level Music Harmony Workbook 2 to learn how to apply your knowledge to a wide range of tasks including the harmonisation of chorales in the style of J S Bach.