Foundations of Tonal Harmony is a two-year university-level music theory textbook with an emphasis on Common Practice harmony, form, and style. 

Part I covers the essentials of Common Practice harmony, including melody and chorale harmonization. 

Part II presents the formal techniques and procedures of the era, starting with an overview of style. 

Part III covers more advanced principles, exploring chromaticism and coloristic harmony more in-depth. Exercises are included to reinforce the concepts covered.

Foundations of Tonal Harmony is the textbook for Harmony & Form I & II and Form & Literature I & II. The cost is $100 and covers four semesters worth of material.

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For nearly 40 years, R.T. Reno has been teaching music theory to college students who are majors, minors, or simply music enthusiasts seeking knowledge. His approach in the text reflects his years of observing how students learn musical concepts. 

R.T. Reno (DM, Indiana University) is Professor of Music Theory and Composition at Vanguard University of Southern California.

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