Figured bass

Best figured bass books and tools

Resources for Figured bass under Form & analysis. Pair these picks with articles on themusictheoryprofessor.com.

• Figured Bass Harmony (Erwin Ratz) — Graded figured bass exercises.
• Continuo Playing According to Handel (David Ledbetter) — Historical figured bass practice.
• The Study of Counterpoint (Fux) — Foundation for bass-line and harmony reading.
• Keyboard Skills for Music Educators (Hilley & Olson) — Piano figured bass for teachers.