The Normal Music Course In The Schoolroom: Being A Practical Exposition Of The Normal Music Course (1896)

Lyman, Frederic Allison; Tufts, John W

ISBN 10: 1437289800 / ISBN 13: 9781437289800

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008

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• Title: The Normal Music Course In The Schoolroom: Being A Practical Exposition Of The Normal Music Course (1896)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1437289800
• ISBN 13: 9781437289800
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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The Normal Music Course In The Schoolroom is a practical guidebook written by Frederic Allison Lyman in 1896. The book provides a comprehensive exposition of the Normal Music Course, a music education program developed by John Curwen in England in the late 19th century. The Normal Music Course was designed to teach children how to read and write music in a systematic and efficient manner, using a combination of singing, notation, and theory exercises.Lyman's book is intended for music teachers and school administrators who are interested in implementing the Normal Music Course in their classrooms. The book provides detailed instructions on how to teach each aspect of the course, including sight-singing, ear-training, and music theory. It also includes numerous examples of musical exercises and compositions that can be used to reinforce the concepts taught in the course.In addition to its practical advice, The Normal Music Course In The Schoolroom also provides a historical context for the Normal Music Course and its development. Lyman discusses the origins of the course in England, as well as its adoption and adaptation in the United States. The book also includes biographical sketches of John Curwen and other prominent figures in the history of music education.Overall, The Normal Music Course In The Schoolroom is a valuable resource for music educators and anyone interested in the history and theory of music education. Its clear and concise instructions make it an accessible guide for teachers of all levels, while its historical context provides a deeper understanding of the evolution of music education in the late 19th century.Together With Its Complemental Series, The Cecilian Series Of Study And Song.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.