Music Theory for the 21st-Century Classroom Overview

Music Theory for the 21st-Century Classroom is an openly-licensed online textbook designed for a four-semester college curriculum. Unlike traditional music theory texts that focus on four-part voice leading, this book emphasizes the relationship between harmony and phrases. It introduces concepts like motivic analysis and examines melodic units smaller than the phrase, which are often neglected in conventional resources. The author expresses gratitude to collaborators and contributors, including Robert Beezer for recommending PreTeXt, and acknowledges the support from colleagues and family that facilitated the development of this innovative educational resource.