Course of Harmony: Being a Manual of Instruction in the Principles of Thorough-Bass and Harmony (1855)

""Course of Harmony"" is a comprehensive guide to the principles of thorough-bass and harmony, written by Lucien H. Southard and first published in 1855. The book is designed to provide students with a complete understanding of the fundamentals of harmony, including chord progressions, chord inversions, and the principles of voice leading. The text is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of harmony, from basic chord construction to advanced techniques such as modulation and chromatic harmony. Throughout the book, Southard provides numerous examples and exercises to help students practice and reinforce their understanding of the material. ""Course of Harmony"" is an essential resource for any student of music theory, whether they are pursuing a career in music or simply seeking to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the art form.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.