Guidelines on Figured Basstakes a clear and constructive look at reasons for figured bass in harmony training and takes the student through the methods and techniques methodically and thoroughly.

This 18th century method of musical shorthand can provide the student with a simple and systematic set of procedures for the correct setting and planning of harmony. The author sets these out simply and systematically in the text via a step by step procedure supported by consolidation and exercise. After all, there aren’t that many figures, and like maths, once you know how they behave you’re home and dry.