Jean-Philippe Rameau books in order
French composer and music theorist
- Lived
- 1683–1764
- Country
- France
- Books
- 4
Jean-Philippe Rameau published 2 novels and 2 other books, beginning with Traité De L'harmonie Réduite À Ses Principes Naturels (1722).
Updated September 2026
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Traité De L'harmonie Réduite À Ses Principes Naturels
Jean-Philippe Rameau's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Traité De L'harmonie Réduite À Ses Principes Naturels (1722)
La Princesse De Navarre (1744), with Voltaire
Other books in order
A Treatise of Musick (1752)
Treatise on Harmony (1971)
About Jean-Philippe Rameau
Jean-Philippe Rameau was a French composer and music theorist of the late Baroque era. Regarded as one of the most important French composers and music theorists of the 18th century, he replaced Jean-Baptiste Lully as the dominant composer of French opera and is also considered the leading French composer of his time for the harpsichord, alongside François Couperin.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Jean-Philippe Rameau FAQ
- How many books has Jean-Philippe Rameau written?
- Jean-Philippe Rameau published 2 novels and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Jean-Philippe Rameau's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Traité De L'harmonie Réduite À Ses Principes Naturels.
- What is Jean-Philippe Rameau's last book?
- La Princesse De Navarre (1744).
- What is Jean-Philippe Rameau's most famous book?
- Traité De L'harmonie Réduite À Ses Principes Naturels (1722) is Jean-Philippe Rameau's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.