This volume is divided into three parts. The first, page 1-32, is concerned with the diatonic scale, intervals, and harmonies as well as the differences between major and minor modes and functionality. The second, page 33-82, is concerned with the chromatic scale, intervals, and harmonies. Also discussed in the second part are the function and application of harmonic derivations [inversions] of triads, including seventh and ninth chords. The third, page 83-125, pertains to vocal harmonization and instrumental accompaniment as well as techniques for modulating from one key to another (page 111 contains a thorough chart of examples for modulating to every other key from C major). There is an index on the final pages, explicitly outlining each parts' main topics, points, and examples. A thorough introduction to harmony intended for beginning music students of performance or composition, this text offers a historical perspective into 19th-century musical-theoretical thought. Examples, whose authors are exluded, [see 'Preliminary Advertisment to the Second Part', page 33] yet are alluded to, to prevent prejudices based on name recognition, range from solo instrumental works to multi-voice with instrumental accompaniment scores. Thorough [figured] bass is discussed and used throughout the text.