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📘 Music in theory and practice by Bruce Benward

Music in Theory and Practice is an introductory textbook that covers music styles from the Renaissance to the present. It includes more complex chords, an emphasis on larger forms, and strategies for composition analysis. The text aims to instruct readers on the practical application of knowledge. The analytical techniques presented are designed to be clear, uncomplicated, and readily applicable to any repertoire.

First publish date: 1977

Genre: Arts & Culture/Fine Art

Authors: Bruce Benward

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