The Structure Of Music

By Percy Goetschius

Book Overview

""The Structure of Music"" by Percy Goetschius is a comprehensive guide to the fundamental principles of music theory. The book is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different aspect of music theory. Part one covers the basics of music notation, including the elements of melody, harmony, and rhythm. Part two delves deeper into the theory of harmony, including chord progressions, modulation, and the use of dissonance and consonance. Finally, part three explores the principles of form and structure in music, including the organization of musical phrases and the development of musical themes.Throughout the book, Goetschius provides numerous examples from classical music to illustrate the concepts he discusses. He also includes exercises and practice questions to help readers reinforce their understanding of the material. ""The Structure of Music"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in music theory, from beginners to advanced students and professional musicians.A Series Of Articles Demonstrating In An Accurate, Though Popular, Manner The Origin And Employment Of The Fundamental Factors Of Music Structure And Composition, For The Student And General Music Lover.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258445964
• ISBN13: 9781258445966
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"