A Theory of Harmony

The classic work on Levy's theory of negative harmony. Ernst Levy was a visionary Swiss pianist, composer, and teacher who developed an approach to music theory that has come to be known as "negative harmony." Levy's theories have had a wide influence, from young British performer/composer Jacob Collier to jazz musicians like Steve Coleman. His posthumous text, A Theory of Harmony , summarizes his innovative ideas. A Theory of Harmony is a highly original explanation of the harmonic language of