Harmonic Rhythm: Analysis and Interpretation (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780195150872)

An accessible exploration of an important and understudied music theory topic, Swain's book examines the dimensional technique of analyzing harmonic rhythm. Simply defined, harmonic rhythm is the relationship between changes in harmony and perceived changes in rhythm. This phenomenon plays a large role in shaping the texture and style of much of Western music, from Renaissance polyphonic pieces to the works of Debussy. Swain provides a clear and thorough discussion of how harmonic theory works, using a small core of repeated musical examples.


Author: Joseph P. Swain
ISBN-10: 0195150872
ISBN-13: 9780195150872
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Published: 06/28/2002
Pages: 216
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.54w x 0.84d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 03/01/2003 pg. 1192