Publisher's Synopsis
The Material Used in Musical Composition: A System of Harmony is a comprehensive guide to musical composition written by Percy Goetschius. This book provides a detailed examination of the fundamental principles of harmony, including chords, scales, keys, and modulations. It also covers the use of melody, rhythm, and form in musical composition.The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers the basic principles of harmony, including the construction of chords, the use of chord progressions, and the analysis of musical forms. The second part focuses on the application of these principles in musical composition, including the use of melody, rhythm, and form to create a cohesive musical work.Throughout the book, Goetschius provides numerous examples of musical compositions to illustrate his points. He also includes exercises and assignments to help readers develop their skills in musical composition.The Material Used in Musical Composition: A System of Harmony is an essential resource for anyone interested in composing music. It is suitable for both beginners and advanced composers and provides a thorough and detailed examination of the principles of musical composition.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.
