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Revisiting Music Theory: Basic Principles, Second Edition, surveys the basics of music theory and explains the terms used in harmonic and formal analysis in a clear and concise manner. Students will find Revisiting Music Theory to be an essential resource for review or reference, while instructors of introductory theory courses will find in these pages a solid foundation for cultivating musical thinking. Musicians of all kinds -- amateur and professional alike -- will find great value in augmenting and informing their knowledge of the art of music theory. The text covers the basic principles of music theory, including:* Musical notation* Key signatures and scales* Intervals, chords, and progressions* Melodic and harmonic analysis* Counterpoint and voice leading techniques* Musical forms and structures This second edition has been revised and reorganized to promote learning.