Treatise - On Harmony

Modern editions of Rameau's work and other famous harmony treatises are available from major retailers. (Jean-Philippe Rameau) Revised edition by Dover Publications ($21.95). Also available at Books A Million ($21.95). Alfred Day's Treatise on Harmony (1845)

Rameau’s work established the bedrock of Western tonal music for over two centuries. Treatise on Harmony

: Focuses on the art of accompaniment, specifically for harpsichord or organ. ⚡ An "Interesting" Legend Modern editions of Rameau's work and other famous

: Provides practical rules for composition, such as chord progressions. Treatise on Harmony

: Introduced the idea that every chord has a "root" note, regardless of how the other notes are arranged.