Music Theory
Grabner, Hermann An established yet modern music compendium, imparts all the essential
Allgemeine Musiklehre knowledge in every musical field.
The book starts with the theoretical basic terms such as notation/note
General Music Theory value/rest etc.. Then basic terms in the fields of intervals, theory of musical
form, counterpoint, harmonic theory and melody follows. The author finishes
his explanations with an organology.
The book is suitable for the musicologist as well as the musician or the
enthusiast and includes a variety of music examples and drawings.
Author: Grabner, Hermann
first published: 1959, 24th printing 2008
ISBN: 978-3-7618-0061-4
Pages: 385
with many music examples and drawings
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de la Motte, Diether The Harmonic Theory by Diether de la Motte answers to a claim, which has
Harmonielehre quite often been proposed: that a Harmonic Theory should operate with
historically orientated style models rather than abstract schemes, while at the
Harmonic Theorie same time it should be an educational book rather than breaking up in a
sheer collection of analyses. A book, that should not be missing in any
harmony lesson, because it combines sophistication with exercise,
farsightedness and unbiasedness in its judgements with love for the
harmonic detail and because it embodies a history of harmony and a
textbook at the same time.
Author: de la Motte, Diether
first published 1976, 15 h printing 2009
ISBN: 978-3-7618-2115-2
Pages: 290
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de la Motte, Diether Diether de la Motte’s Counterpoint is a textbook that has become a standard
Kontrapunkt. Ein Lese- und feature at colleges and universities. It shows how particular composers have
Arbeitsbuch written music in particular periods. The book falls into three large areas:
Josquin, Bach, and contemporary music. Each chapter of exercises is
Counterpoint. A Reader preceded by a chapter of text shedding light on the era concerned and
and Workbook deepening the reader’s historical awareness. De la Motte succeeds in
turning the dry material of counterpoint virtually into a gripping read.
Author: de la Motte, Diether
first published 1981, 8 th printing 2010
ISBN: 978-3-7618-1983-8
Pages: 375
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De La Motte, Diether Diether de la Motte has completed his educational trilogy - so far consisting
Melodie of the works "Counterpoint" and "Harmonic Theory" - with a third volume,
"Melody". In this uplifting book he offers to his readers an unconventional
Melody mixture from ordinary knowledge to music historical and systematic analysis.
The theme "Melody" is examined arranged by form as well as region or
composer. A historical overview is certainly not missing. The work is so
"different" in its approach, that the reading will be worthwhile - also, or
especially for experts.
Author: de la Motte, Diether
first published 1993
ISBN: 978-3-7618-1173-3
Pages: 385
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De La Motte, Diether Two volumes, one of music, one of text, totaling 237 pp.
Musikalische Analyse
Musical analysis is one of the crucial forms of music theory. In a lively
Musical analysis dialogue, De la Motte introduces readers to the craft of musical analysis –
from recognizing details and overall relations to structuring and formulating
the results. It contains eleven analyses of works by Josquin des Prés, J. S.
Bach, C. P. E Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Mahler,
and Berg, with a critical commentary by Carl Dahlhaus.
Author: de la Motte, Diether
first published 1968, 8th printing 2007
ISBN : 978-3-7618-0141-3
Pages: text volume: 145 pages / music volume: 92 pages
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De la Motte, Diether This novel and stimulating workbook focuses on the pleasure of composition
Wege zum Komponieren – composition made easy, without stress or rigid rules, proceeding step-by-
step from the initial ideas to their final realization. It ranges from simple
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Paths to composition: monophonic pieces with limited tonal material for novices to a small piece of
encouragement and tips music theater. While teaching the traditional musical language of standard
genres and techniques, it also encourages readers to invent a musical
language of today, for instance by writing noise compositions.
Author: De la Motte, Diether
first published 1996, 4th printing 2004
ISBN: 978-3-7618-1290-7
Pages: 127
With many music examples
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Kühn, Clemens Following the musical history of the western hemisphere, musical forms of
Formenlehre der Musik the individual periods are discussed, taking into account the particular
attitudes and the aesthetic demands to the music of their time. The tight
Theory of Musical Form connections of formal structure and harmonic progression are demonstrated
using numerous conceivable examples, which underline the form-giving task
of the harmonic and tonal relationships in music. This book is appropriate
equally for the extending of one's knowledge of music history as of music
theory, leading to an improved overall understanding of music.
Author: Kühn, Clemens
first published: 1987, 8th printing 2007
ISBN: 978-3-7618-1392-8
Pages: 219
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Kühn, Clemens Clemens Kühn offers methodically cogent guidelines, exercises, and tips for
Gehörbildung im making musical connections aurally perceivable. He proceeds step by step
Selbststudium from isolated pitches and intervals via chords and melodies to homophonic
textures and, finally, to complete compositions and sections of works.
self-instruction in ear Singing, playing, writings, and listening are necessary skills that must
training interact with unbroken concentration to produce a positive result.
Author: Kühn, Clemens
first published 1983, 13th printing 2009
ISBN : 978-3-7618-0760-6
Pages: 130
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Kühn, Clemens This book enters uncharted territory. It's the first guidebook to cover every
Musiktheorie unterrichten facet of teaching music theory, with an original overarching concept.
– Musik vermitteln. Clemens Kühn, a writer known worldwide for his books, deals not only with
Erfahrungen – Ideen - such core theoretical subjects as analysis, harmony, form, counterpoint,
Methoden basic musicianship, and ear training, he also discusses our approach to
music itself, using many examples. This guide offers educational principles
Teaching Theory – related not only to theory and higher education, but to music teaching in
Communicating Music. general. Written from the vantage point of a seasoned college professor, the
Experiences, Ideas, book offers assistance, ideas, and pointers to teachers and faculty members
Methods as well as learners and students. With more than 500 problems, tips, case
examples, and teaching models, it is an inexhaustible treasure-trove of ideas
and indispensable materials for designing and conceiving music courses.
Author: Kühn, Clemens
first published 2006
ISBN: 978-3-7618-1835-0
Pages: 249
with many music examples
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Dahlhaus, Carl In ten chapters Dahlhaus examines the origin, meaning and change of the
Die Idee der absoluten term "absolute music". Following the literary sources (Herder, Moritz,
Musik Wackenroder, F. Schlegel, Schleiermacher, Hegel, Schopenhauer etc.), the
author describes the philosophical foundations of an aesthetic system, which
The Idea of absolute music attributed to instrumental music a high, in fact the highest status within the
system of the arts. Dahlhaus' brilliant art of expression makes the idea of the
"absolute music" - being constitutive for the main part of today's concert
repertoire - accessible also to the music enthusiast who is inexperienced in
philosophical reading.
Author: Dahlhaus, Carl
Published (Month/Year): 09/94
Edition: 2
ISBN: 978-3-7618-0821-4
Pages: 152
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