As one of the fundamentals in the study of harmony, particularly for Baroque music, Henri Challan (1910-1977) provides an imperative aid to the understanding of Figured Bass.

Challan, a Frenchcomposer and music educator was appointed Professor of Harmony at the Paris Conservatoire in 1936. He compiled 380 Basses Et Chants Donnés during 1960, after a considerable amount of time workingin the field. With Challan's experie...