A good harmony book?

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2006/11/19 17:54:49 (permalink)

A good harmony book?

I'm interested in a book that is specifically on chord progressions and the function and theory of chord progressions. Not "Mozart" chord progression theory but more like "Steely Dan" type chord progression theory (just an example, I'm not looking for something specifically on Steely Dan just modern pop progressions, Steely Dan is the best example of what I'm looking for).

Is anyone aware of something like that?

Thanks
post edited by fep - 2006/11/19 18:13:15
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    sdeehess
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    RE: A good harmony book? 2006/11/20 00:55:31 (permalink)
    Hi,
    I was looking for the same sort of thng some time ago, there was some stuff on amazon .com, but i was unable to purchase it at that time so hope this helps, please let me know if you find anything

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    RE: A good harmony book? 2006/11/20 12:12:11 (permalink)
    Hi Frank,

    I got a book a few years ago 'How to Write Songs on Guitar' which sounds a bit beginner-ish but actually has some really useful stuff about chord relationships, key changing, forming middle 8's, intros, codas, etc etc, and gives lots of useful examples from popular songs to back the theory up.

    It's by Rikky Rooksby, published by Backbeat Books, San Francisco.

    James

     
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    RE: A good harmony book? 2006/11/20 17:40:49 (permalink)
    I second the Rikky book. excellent overall for songwriting in plain english and geared to guitar players.


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    RE: A good harmony book? 2006/11/21 13:28:50 (permalink)
    Thanks guys, I think I'll get that book and also this book I found

    http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/0793579910/ref=pd_rvi_gw_2/104-3849285-1429551
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