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Routledge Bending the Rules of Music Theory - Routledge Lessons

Name: Bending the Rules of Music Theory - Routledge Lessons
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Bending the Rules of Music Theory from Routledge offers students and musicians a fresh perspective on classical harmony by examining how great composers deliberately challenged foundational principles. Rather than presenting tonal harmony as a rigid system of immutable rules, this book draws on examples from J.S. Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Brahms and other canonical composers to reveal the inherent flexibility within Western musical tradition. By studying how these masters bent and broke conventions strategically, readers develop a deeper understanding of music theory that extends far beyond basic textbook principles. The book bridges the gap between learning rigid rules and appreciating how composers use creative rule-breaking to achieve artistic expression. Perfect for music students, composers, and anyone seeking to understand how the greatest works in classical music often succeed precisely because they venture beyond conventional boundaries.

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Bending the Rules of Music Theory by Routledge uses real compositions from Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Chopin and Brahms to illustrate harmonic principles.

This Routledge music theory book moves beyond basic instruction to teach the flexibility and creative possibilities within tonal harmony.

Students using this text learn how canonical composers strategically diverge from foundational rules to achieve artistic and harmonic goals.

The book helps readers understand that classical music theory is not governed by immutable rules but rather by conventions that great composers regularly challenge.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138478237
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Music > Styles
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 27 February 2019
Listed Since: 06 September 2018

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