This book is still the reference in the field, knowing combine brilliantly scholarly approach to music with finest pedagogy. Remember, all the same, it is necessary to have a solid musical basis for reaching understanding - and applying - this theory by definition if abstruse. This book proves to be perfect for a refreshing know a little dusty or pleasure of the connoisseur with some knowledge beforehand. For if the basics of music theory are glimpsed during the first few pages, it would be illusory to think that this book is meant to be a reference for the beginning student. Conversely the "regulars" will delight in this real condensed perfectly illuminating the musical backbone in this its most noble and all the natural variations that result.