Special theory of harmony

Series

Identifier: Series III:

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Special theory of harmony

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Scope and Contents

These materials appear to be similar to those of Schillinger System of Musical Composition Book V (Special Theory of Harmony). Topic include: seventh chords, exchange of common tones, diatonic zero cycle; resolution, preparation, application, symmetric system; hybrid 5 part harmony, symmetric system, S(9) resolution & preparation; forms of transformation, symmetric, forms of S(9); general system, S(11) diatonic harmony & symmetric system, chromatic system; modulation technique; the scale of key signatures; chromatic harmony. The handwriting in this series appears to be Lawrence Berk’s.

Dates

Creation: circa 1930s

Creator

From the Collection: Schillinger, Joseph, 1895-1943 (Person)
From the Collection: Berk, Lawrence (1908-1995) (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research by appointment. Advance notice is required for access because materials are stored offsite.

These materials have been digitized and are available online here