Elements of Music,Concepts and Applications,2/e is a two-volume text with comparison workbooks for 2-year music theory courses that take a comprehensive approach. The text is distinguished by an attention to detail that makes learning (and teaching) easier. Elements of Music: Concepts and Applications,2/e is,in the author's own words,"example intensive",immediately reinforcing theoretical concepts with musical examples. In addition,Elements of Music: Concepts and Applications,2/e gives students a command of essential compositional and analytical skills "including a strong grounding in four-part writing" and an understanding of musical style through comprehensive anaysis. Built-in pedagogical aids assist the student,while the extensive Instructor's Manual saves time for the teacher. The second edition includes a greater emphasis on comprhensive analysis along with more thorough coverage of 4-part voice leading,harmony,large scale melodic and harmonic relationships,and 20th Century music.