A Practical Course in Harmony: And the Elements of Musical Composition (1847)

William Thomas Giffe

A Practical Course in Harmony: And the Elements of Musical Composition (1847)
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Published
24 September 2009
Pages
134
ISBN
9781120126627

A Practical Course in Harmony: And the Elements of Musical Composition (1847)

William Thomas Giffe

A Practical Course In Harmony: And The Elements Of Musical Composition is a book written by William Thomas Giffe in 1847. The book is a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of harmony and musical composition. It is designed to teach the reader the fundamental principles of music theory and composition, and to provide them with the tools they need to create their own musical works. The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers the basics of music theory, including the properties of sound, the elements of melody and harmony, and the principles of counterpoint. The second part focuses on the practical application of these principles, providing a step-by-step guide to the process of composing music. Throughout the book, Giffe uses numerous examples and exercises to illustrate the concepts he is discussing. These examples range from simple melodies to complex compositions, and are designed to help the reader develop their skills and understanding of music theory and composition. Overall, A Practical Course In Harmony: And The Elements Of Musical Composition is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning about music theory and composition. It is an accessible and comprehensive guide that provides a solid foundation for further study and practice.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.

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