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Emerson's Singing School: A Collection of Music Designed Expressly for Singing Schools; Containing a Course of Elementary Study, Glees, Duets, Quartets, Hymn Tunes, Anthems, &C (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Luther Orlando Emerson

 
9780243486946: Emerson's Singing School: A Collection of Music Designed Expressly for Singing Schools; Containing a Course of Elementary Study, Glees, Duets, Quartets, Hymn Tunes, Anthems, &C (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book situates musical notation as an historical discipline, focusing on understanding the relationship between musical elements and their significance in notation systems. By situating musical notation within its broader context, the author traces the evolution of notation principles through time, examining their origins in ancient Greece and their development throughout the Middle Ages and up to the present day. The book also explores the music theory of the period and its relation to notation styles, as well as the use of notation as a tool for performance of polyphonic music. By exploring the theoretical underpinnings of notation, from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and beyond, the author uncovers the logic and development of a system that enables the musician to translate musical ideas into written form.

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