A complete introduction to harmonic composition of classical popular and popular music with examples from the traditional and contemporary song.

The collection “Applied Harmony” covers all the classical harmony material, from diatonic harmony of both major and minor scales until the extended tonality, modal interchange and chromaticism. It is presented an original research of harmony in blues, rock and jazz. It is presented in a comprehensive way, for the first time in Greek bibliography, Greek music harmony (traditional, rebetiko and popular).

More than 300 examples are given, excerpts from well-known songs. Every example is harmonically analysed. It utilizes terminology in agreement with the international bibliography. It explains the technique of the harmonization and re-harmonization, with applied examples in the end of each chapter. The design of the text serves the optic comfort required to access the material.

The annexes include: analytical chords, tables, catalogue of harmonic conjunctions, accompaniment devices for piano and guitar, glossary, index of terminology and examples.