Ok but.... - Rated 
I find myself at least part in agreement with David Martin. This is quite a good book but suffers from a malady shared by many of the earlier and European theory books of just being terminally old fashoned. Education has moved on since dry and dense books like this were in fashion and the newer alternatives coming out of America are helpful, colourful and just more interesting to read. More importantly they come "fully loaded" with audio examples on CD and computer software to help the student actually hear the musical examples and also what she or he has done in exercises and then refine it. I'm afraid that they just make the british books look rather "stayed".
Harmony In Practice-Butterworth - Rated 
I must totally disagree with previous reviewers on their opinion about this book on Harmony. I am of the opinion as a professional and well known piano pedagogue that whilst the book "sheds light" on the neglected subject of Tonal Harmony, this book cannot be compared / rivalled with the resources the USA has published. In Butterworth's book, there are no correlating sonic resources provided with the textual information which I feel is SO BAD! How can we expect to breed sound musicians when the majority of musicians CANNOT hear internally what is on a score? May I suggest a student who is seeking resources in the study of Tonal Harmony check out the following titles with their ancillary resources and complimentary website tests, you WILL be amazed at the high quality of the resources mentioned below: 1)Tonal Harmony - Kostka and Payne - 5th Edition - McGraw Hill 2)The Complete Musician - Steven Laitz - 0UP 3)The Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis - Clendinning and Marvin - Norton
I challenge anyone to get back to me to dispute the Butterworth book is as detailed as the USA resources with their ancillary materials. David Martin LGSM LTCL LLCM ALCM ex examiner LCMM Member of the European Piano Teachers Association UK
Better than the ABRSM Music theory in practice books - Rated 
I used the ABRSM Music theory in practice books (Eric Ball) to get to Grade 5, passing it easily. However, from grade 6 forwards they are much less useful, and I'd reccommend Anna Butterworth's book instead as your main tutor, although I agree with the first reviewer that the answer book is also worth having. Butterworth has published graded work books too - "Theory Workbook 6" (or whichever grade) which are excellent as testers for the knowledge learnt in Harmony in Practice, and have worked examples. There is a massive leap between grades 5 and 6 in music theory, and I feel Harmony in Practice is a better use of your time and money than the Music theory in Practice books that are good at lower grades.
A clear, thorough and solid grounding in harmony - Rated
This is another excellent book from ABRSM Publishing. I have used it as part of my study materials for ABRSM grade 8 music theory, as an adjunct to Open University undergraduate courses at levels 2 and 3, and as a set book for a University Adult Education course on Harmony and Counterpoint. I found it invaluable for all. The material is clearly and succinctly presented and there are numerous challenging and instructive examples to work through on your own which are enormously helpful if preparing for a music exam. One word of caution is worthwhile, however - the book is of only limited value on its own and to maximise its usefulness, purchasing the answer book as a separate item is a must. Highly recommended.
Excellent - Rated
I am currently an A level student and I found this book highly useful, not only for my AS level music but also my ABRSM Grade 6 theory. It takes you from the very beginning with easy things such as naming chords through to harder topics such as Bach chorales and modulation. A great book to have to aid your studies.
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