The Standard Course Of Lessons And Exercises In The Tonic Sol-Fa Method Of Teaching Music (1900) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781167219948)

The Standard Course of Lessons and Exercises in the Tonic Sol-Fa Method of Teaching Music is a book written by John Curwen in 1900. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Tonic Sol-Fa method of teaching music, which was developed in the mid-19th century as a system of music education that emphasized the use of solmization syllables to teach music theory and sight-singing.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of the Tonic Sol-Fa method. The first section provides an introduction to the method and explains the solmization syllables used in the system. The following sections cover topics such as rhythm, pitch, and harmony, and provide exercises and examples to help students develop their skills in each area.Throughout the book, Curwen emphasizes the importance of practical application and encourages students to practice their skills through singing and playing musical instruments. The book also includes a number of songs and exercises that are designed to be used in conjunction with the lessons, allowing students to apply the concepts they have learned in a musical context.Overall, The Standard Course of Lessons and Exercises in the Tonic Sol-Fa Method of Teaching Music is a comprehensive guide to a unique and effective system of music education. It is an invaluable resource for music teachers and students alike, and remains a classic text in the field of music education to this day.With Additional Exercises.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: John Curwen
ISBN-10: 1167219945
ISBN-13: 9781167219948
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d