Practical Guide To The Art Of Phrasing: An Exposition Of The Views Determining The Position Of The Phrasing-Marks (1890) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166956660)

""Practical Guide to the Art of Phrasing: An Exposition of the Views Determining the Position of the Phrasing-Marks"" is a book written by Hugo Riemann in 1890. The book is a guide to the art of phrasing in music, which involves dividing music into smaller sections to create a sense of structure and meaning. Riemann provides an in-depth analysis of the various phrasing techniques used in music, including legato, staccato, and accentuation. He also discusses the role of phrasing marks, such as slurs and breath marks, in indicating the position of these smaller sections in a piece of music. The book is aimed at musicians, particularly those studying music theory or performance, who want to improve their understanding and execution of phrasing. Riemann's writing is clear and concise, making the book accessible to readers with varying levels of musical knowledge. Overall, ""Practical Guide to the Art of Phrasing"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of phrasing in music, providing a comprehensive analysis of the techniques and marks used to create structure and meaning in musical performance.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: Hugo Riemann, Carl Dorius Johann Fuchs
ISBN-10: 1166956660
ISBN-13: 9781166956660
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 152
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d