A2 Music Harmony Workbook - Softcover

This workbook builds on the AS Harmony Workbook and is designed for the new GCE A2 Music specifications to be examined from 2010 onwards. It explores more advanced techniques and is written to provide a firm foundation for all students embarking on a study of harmony. All chapters include detailed information on the harmony and counterpoint tasks required for all exam boards. Chapters include writing chorales, Baroque counterpoint, composing for the string quartet, and popular songs. Topics are illustrated with examples from a useful range of musical styles, and step-by-step guidance is provided on the principal tasks required in A2 Music harmony tests. Each is dealt with in a progressive way, starting from short and simple examples and including many tips, clear explanations of technical terminology and carefully-graded exercises for practice.

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