Publisher's Synopsis
Lessons In Music Form: A Manual Of Analysis Of All The Structural Factors And Designs Employed In Musical Composition (1904) is a comprehensive guide to understanding the intricacies of music composition. Written by Percy Goetschius, an American composer and music educator, this book provides a detailed analysis of the various structural elements and designs used in musical composition.The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of music composition. Part one covers the basic principles of musical form, including the various types of musical phrases and their relationships to one another. Part two delves deeper into the various forms of musical composition, including the sonata form, rondo form, and fugue form. Part three provides a detailed analysis of specific musical compositions, including works by Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart.Throughout the book, Goetschius provides numerous examples and exercises to help readers understand the concepts he is discussing. He also includes musical scores and diagrams to illustrate his points. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both amateur and professional musicians.Lessons In Music Form: A Manual Of Analysis Of All The Structural Factors And Designs Employed In Musical Composition (1904) is a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of music composition. Whether you are a student, teacher, or performer, this book will provide you with a solid foundation in the principles of musical form and design.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.
