Music-History & Criticism

The Army and Navy Hymnal is a book compiled by Ivan L. Bennett, containing a collection of hymns and songs that were popular among the members of the United States Army and Navy. The book is designed to be used as a source of...

The Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt V2 is a book that contains a collection of letters exchanged between two of the most prominent figures in classical music, Richard Wagner and Franz Liszt. The book is edited by Francis Hueffer and is the second volume...

The Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt is a collection of letters exchanged between two of the most prominent figures in 19th-century music: Richard Wagner and Franz Liszt. This first volume, edited by Francis Hueffer, covers the period from 1841 to 1853, during which the...

""Stories From the Great Metropolitan Operas"" by Helen Dike is a collection of tales based on the most famous operas performed at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. The book provides a brief summary of each opera's plot, followed by a retelling...

Sing Well, Speak Well is a comprehensive guide to developing and improving vocal skills. Written by J. Albert Fracht, a renowned voice teacher and speech therapist, this book offers practical tips and exercises for singers, actors, public speakers, and anyone looking to enhance their...

Music Appreciation: Its History and Technics is a comprehensive guide to the history and techniques of music appreciation, written by Percy A. Scholes. The book covers a wide range of musical topics, including the evolution of music from ancient times to the present day,...

""How to Understand Music"" by Oscar Thompson is a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of music theory and appreciation. The book is designed for beginners and intermediate music students who want to develop a deeper understanding of music theory and its practical applications. The...

Annals of Music in America: A Chronological Record of Significant Musical Events is a historical book written by Henry C. Lahee. The book chronicles the development of music in America from the colonial period to the early 20th century. The author provides a detailed...

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""The Story of Music"" by Paul Bekker is a comprehensive historical sketch of the evolution of musical form. The book traces the development of music from its earliest forms, through the Middle Ages and Renaissance, to the classical and romantic periods, and finally to...

Intimate Letters of James Gibbons Huneker is a collection of personal correspondences written by the American music critic and essayist, James Gibbons Huneker. The book includes letters written to various friends, family members, and colleagues throughout his life. The letters provide insight into Huneker's...

A Complete Musical Analysis by A. J. Goodrich is a comprehensive guide to the analysis of music. The book covers a wide range of musical genres, including classical, jazz, and popular music. It provides a detailed overview of the elements of music, such as...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Author: Lota M. SpellISBN-10: 1406739324ISBN-13: 9781406739329Publisher:...

The Study of Indian Music by Frances Densmore is a comprehensive guide to the music of India. The book explores the history, culture, and traditions of Indian music, and provides a detailed analysis of the various instruments, rhythms, and styles used in Indian music....

""Studies of Contemporary American Composers"" is a book written by John Tasker Howard that provides an in-depth look at the lives and works of several prominent American composers. The book focuses on the artistic achievements of composers such as Aaron Copland, Virgil Thomson, and...

Music of the Minnesinger and Early Meistersinger: A Bibliography by Robert White Linker is a comprehensive reference guide that provides a detailed list of works related to the music of the Minnesinger and early Meistersinger. The book includes over 1,500 entries, covering a wide...

""Acoustics of Music"" by Bartholomew and Wilmer Tillett is a comprehensive guide to understanding the science of sound and its application in the world of music. The book covers topics such as the physics of sound waves, the anatomy of musical instruments, and the...

Elementary Harmony: Prentice Hall Music Series is a comprehensive guide to the fundamental principles of music theory and harmony. Written by William John Mitchell, this textbook is designed for students who are just beginning their study of music theory and harmony. The book covers...

The Singer's Repertoire, Part 2: Mezzo Soprano And Contralto is a comprehensive guidebook for singers that covers a wide range of vocal repertoire for mezzo-sopranos and contraltos. Written by Berton Coffin, a renowned voice teacher and expert in vocal pedagogy, this book provides a...

""A Census of Autograph Music Manuscripts of European Composers in American Libraries"" is a comprehensive reference book written by Otto Edwin Albrecht. The book contains an extensive catalog of autograph music manuscripts of European composers that are currently held in American libraries. The book...

Frontiers of Jazz is a book written by Ralph De Toledano that explores the history and evolution of jazz music. The book covers the origins of jazz in New Orleans and its spread across America and the world, as well as the various styles...

Fundamentals of Gregorian Chant: A Basis for Class Notes and Study is a comprehensive guide to the basics of Gregorian Chant. Written by Dominic J. Keller, this book is designed to serve as a foundational text for students studying Gregorian Chant. The book begins...

The book ""Gregorian Chant According to the Principles of Andre Mocquereau of Solesmes"" by Justine Ward is a comprehensive guide to understanding and performing Gregorian chant. The author draws heavily on the work of Andre Mocquereau, a prominent scholar of Gregorian chant who was...

"De Arte Medendi Apud Priscos Musices Ope Atque Carminum Epistola, Ad Antonium Relhan" explores the historical intersection of medicine and music in ancient cultures. Authored by Michael Gaspar and presented in the form of an epistolary poem dedicated to Anthony Relhan, this work delves...

Concert Room and Orchestra Anecdotes of Music and Musicians, Volume 3, by Thomas Busby, offers a captivating glimpse into the world of music from ancient times to the modern era. This volume is filled with intriguing anecdotes and stories about composers, musicians, and the...

Explore the fascinating evolution and underlying principles of music with "Music, its Laws and Evolution," an authorized translation of Jules Combarieu's seminal work. Delving into the historical development of musical forms and theories, Combarieu examines the laws governing harmony, melody, and rhythm. This book...

"Musical Forms, Vocal and Instrumental, Sacred and Secular" by Ernst Pauer offers a comprehensive exploration of diverse musical structures. This historical work examines the evolution and characteristics of various forms, from simple songs to complex instrumental pieces. Pauer's study encompasses both sacred and secular...

Camilla: A Tale of A Violin, Being the Artist Life of Camilla Urso recounts the extraordinary life and career of the celebrated 19th-century violinist, Camilla Urso. Written by Charles Barnard, this biography offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of classical music and the...

"The Philosophy of Music" presents the substance of lectures delivered by William Pole at the Royal Institution of Great Britain in 1877. This work delves into the theoretical and aesthetic dimensions of music, exploring its nature and its effects on human perception and emotion....

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1878 Edition.Author: Francis HuefferISBN-10: 1169970419ISBN-13: 9781169970410Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/07/2014Pages: 386Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.13lbsSize: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.80d

The Principles of Expression in Pianoforte Playing is a comprehensive guide to playing the piano, written by Adolph Friedrich Christiani in 1885. This book is an essential resource for pianists of all levels who wish to improve their playing technique and musical expression. Christiani...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Madame Butterfly is a three-act lyrical drama written by Italian composer Giacomo Puccini in 1906. The story revolves around a young Japanese geisha named Cio-Cio-San, also known as Butterfly, who falls in love with an American naval officer named Pinkerton. Despite the warnings of...

""A History Of The Pianoforte And Pianoforte Players"" is a comprehensive book written by Oskar Bie in 1899. The book explores the history of the pianoforte, a musical instrument that has been a staple in Western music for centuries. Bie delves into the origins...

""Music and Nationalism: A Study of English Opera"" is a book written by Cecil Forsyth in 1911. The book explores the relationship between music and nationalism in England, with a particular focus on English opera. Forsyth examines the development of English opera from its...

The Forms of Music is a book written by Donald Francis Tovey in 1865. This book is an in-depth exploration of the various forms of music, including sonata, fugue, and concerto. Tovey provides a detailed analysis of each form, discussing its history, structure, and...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

The Hymn Lover: An Account Of The Rise And Growth Of English Hymnody is a book written by William Garrett Horder in 1905. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of English hymnody, tracing its roots from the early Christian church to...

Unfortunately, without additional information or context, it is impossible to provide a complete description of the book ""Polonaise"" by Leslie Doris. It is unclear if ""Polonaise"" is the title of the book or if it is the name of one of the characters or...

Discovering Music: A Course in Music Appreciation by Howard D. McKinney is a comprehensive guide to understanding and appreciating music. The book is designed to be used as a textbook for music courses or as a resource for anyone interested in learning more about...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

The Golden Treasury of the Best Songs and Lyrical Poems in the English Language is a collection of poetry curated by Francis Turner Palgrave. Originally published in 1861, this book is considered a classic in English literature and has been reprinted numerous times. The...

Chippewa Music is a book written by Frances Densmore, an American anthropologist and ethnographer. The book provides a comprehensive study of the music of the Chippewa, a Native American tribe of the Great Lakes region in North America. Densmore's research was conducted during the...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Andreas Ornithoparcus' ""Micrologus"" is a book written in 1609 that serves as an introduction to the art of singing. Ornithoparcus was a German composer and music theorist who sought to provide a comprehensive guide to singing that would be accessible to both beginners and...

The Principles of Pianoforte Practice is a book written by James Friskin in 1921. This book is a comprehensive guide to playing the piano, covering everything from basic techniques to advanced concepts. Friskin's approach to teaching the piano is based on the principles of...

""A Treatise Upon Modern Instrumentation And Orchestration"" is a comprehensive guide to the art of orchestration written by the renowned French composer Hector Berlioz. Originally published in 1844, this book has become a classic reference for composers, conductors, and music students alike. Berlioz's treatise...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Songs of the West: Folk Songs of Devon and Cornwall Collected from the Mouths of the People is a book written by S. Baring-Gould. The book is a collection of folk songs from the West of England, specifically Devon and Cornwall. The author has...