An Essay on the Growth of the Musical Scale and of Modern Harmony (1877)

""An Essay On The Growth Of The Musical Scale And Of Modern Harmony"" is a book written by John Moore Capes in 1877. The book explores the history and evolution of the musical scale and modern harmony. Capes examines the development of music from ancient times to the present day, discussing how different cultures and musical traditions have influenced the creation of new musical scales and harmonies.The book also delves into the technical aspects of music theory, explaining the relationship between notes and the creation of chords and harmonies. Capes discusses the different modes of musical scales and how they have been used throughout history to create different moods and emotions in music.Overall, ""An Essay On The Growth Of The Musical Scale And Of Modern Harmony"" is an in-depth exploration of the history and evolution of music theory. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in music theory, history, or composition.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.