Harmony Notes Book 1

Harmony Notes Book 1 offers a fresh engaging approach to the study of four-part vocal harmony. The presentation of material is clear, uncomplicated, and follows a carefully graded sequence.Each topic is supported by worked examples incorporating detailed explanations of good practice. Each stage is underpinned by recordings of the material, fostering a musical understanding and encouraging a holistic approach – emphasising the necessary link between sound and symbol. To this end, tonic solfa is used extensively throughout the text as an effective tool to navigate the sound.Exercises are built into each chapter at strategic points to assist with the learning, absorption and application of the topic at hand. The exercises move from easy to more challenging as the chapters progress.‘Lightbulb’ moments flag essential grammatical points, while ‘checklist boxes’ summarise important features providing a useful revision tool.Although Harmony Notes deals primarily with vocal writing, the scope of the book expands at three points to embrace simple analysis looking at the application of the harmony in the context of piano music and string quartet.Resources to supplement Harmony Notes Book 1The musical examples in the main body of the book are recorded by students of the Royal Irish Academy of Music. These recordings are available online and are intended to be listened to while studying the various topics. The three pillars of analysis are also available to be listened to online while studying the scores.Furthermore, the student exercises are also made available as downloads. Supplementary exercises contained in the appendices. These relate to chapters 5, 7, 8, 14, 16 and 17, where some possible solutions are offered.Chapters:CHAPTER 1 ExercisesCHAPTER 2 ExercisesCHAPTER 3 ExercisesCHAPTER 4 ExercisesCHAPTER 5 ExercisesCHAPTER 6 ExercisesCHAPTER 6 Analysis exercisesCHAPTER 7 ExercisesCHAPTER 8 ExercisesCHAPTER 9 ExercisesCHAPTER 10 ExercisesCHAPTER 11 ExercisesCHAPTER 12 ExercisesCHAPTER 12 Analysis exercisesCHAPTER 13 ExercisesCHAPTER 14 ExercisesCHAPTER 15 ExercisesCHAPTER 16 ExercisesCHAPTER 17 ExercisesCHAPTER 17 Analysis exercisesAudios:Audio 1.1Audio 1.2Audio 2.1Audio 2.2Audio 2.3Audio 2.4Audio 2.5Audio 2.6Audio 2.7Audio 2.8Audio 2.9Audio 2.10Audio 3.1Audio 3.2Audio 3.3Audio 3.4Audio 3.5Audio 3.6Audio 3.7Audio 3.8Audio 3.9Audio 4.1Audio 4.2Audio 4.3Audio 4.4Audio 4.5Audio 4.6Audio 4.7Audio 4.8Audio 4.9Audio 4.10Audio 4.11Audio 5.1Audio 5.2Audio 5.3Audio 5.4Audio 5.5Audio 5.6Audio 5.7Audio 6.1Audio 6.2Audio 6.3Audio 6.4Audio 6.5Audio 6.6Audio 6.7Audio 6.8Audio 6.9Audio 6.10Audio 6.11Audio 6.12Audio 6.13Audio 6.14Audio 6.15Audio 6.16Audio 6.17Audio 7.1Audio 7.2Audio 7.3Audio 7.4Audio 7.5Audio 7.6Audio 7.7Audio 8.1Audio 8.2Audio 8.3Audio 8.4Audio 8.5Audio 8.6Audio 8.7Audio 8.8Audio 8.9Audio 8.10Audio 8.11Audio 9.1Audio 9.2Audio 9.3Audio 9.4Audio 10.1Audio 10.2Audio 10.3Audio 10.4Audio 10.5Audio 10.6Audio 10.7Audio 11.1Audio 11.2Audio 11.3Audio 11.4Audio 11.5Audio 11.6Audio 11.7Audio 12.1Audio 12.2Audio 12.3Audio 12.4Audio 12.5Audio 12.6Audio 12.7Audio 12.8Audio 12.9Audio 12.10Audio 12.11Audio 12.12Audio 12.13Audio 12.14Audio 12.15Audio 12.16Audio 13.1Audio 13.2Audio 13.3Audio 13.4Audio 14.1Audio 14.2Audio 14.3Audio 14.4Audio 14.5Audio 15.1Audio 15.2Audio 15.3Audio 16.1Audio 16.2Audio 16.3Audio 16.4Audio 16.5Audio 16.6Audio 16.7Audio 16.8Audio 16.9Audio 17.1Audio 17.2Audio 17.3Audio 17.4Audio 17.5Audio 17.6Audio 17.7Audio 17.8Audio 17.9Audio 17.10Audio 17.11Audio 17.12Audio 17.13Audio 17.14Audio 17.15Audio 17.16Audio 17.17Audio 17.18Audio 17.19Audio 17.20Audio 17.21Audio 17.22Audio 17.23Audio 17.24Audio 17.25