Hugo Riemann books in order
German musicologist
- Lived
- 1849–1919
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 5
Hugo Riemann published 1 non-fiction book and 4 other books, beginning with Dictionary of Music (1882). The best-known is Harmony Simplified (1896).
Updated September 2026
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Harmony Simplified
Hugo Riemann's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
History of Music Theory, Books I and Ii (1962)
Other books in order
Dictionary of Music (1882)
Analysis of J.s. Bach's Wohltemperirtes Clavier (1890)
Harmony Simplified (1896)
Grundriss Der Musikwissenschaft (1908)
About Hugo Riemann
Karl Wilhelm Julius Hugo Riemann was a German musicologist and composer who was among the founders of modern musicology. The leading European music scholar of his time, he was active and influential as both a music theorist and music historian. Many of his contributions are now termed as Riemannian theory, a variety of related ideas on many aspects of music theory.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Hugo Riemann FAQ
- How many books has Hugo Riemann written?
- Hugo Riemann published 1 non-fiction book and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Hugo Riemann's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Harmony Simplified.
- What is Hugo Riemann's last book?
- Grundriss Der Musikwissenschaft (1908).
- What is Hugo Riemann's most famous book?
- Harmony Simplified (1896) is Hugo Riemann's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.