Music Appreciation: Its History and Technics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162790299)

Music Appreciation: Its History and Technics is a comprehensive book written by Percy A. Scholes that explores the history of music and the technical aspects of music appreciation. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the history of music and the second part focusing on the technical aspects of music appreciation.In the first part of the book, Scholes takes the reader on a journey through the history of music, starting from the earliest known forms of music and progressing through the different styles and genres that have developed over time. He discusses the contributions of famous composers and musicians, and provides insights into the cultural and social contexts in which different styles of music developed.The second part of the book focuses on the technical aspects of music appreciation, including the elements of music such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and form. Scholes provides practical guidance on how to listen to and appreciate music, and offers tips on how to develop a deeper understanding of musical compositions.Overall, Music Appreciation: Its History and Technics is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history of music and the technical aspects of music appreciation. It is well-written and informative, and provides a comprehensive overview of the subject matter.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.

Author: Percy A. Scholes
ISBN-10: 1162790296
ISBN-13: 9781162790299
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 422
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.86d