A Musical Grammar, In Four Parts: Notation, Melody, Harmony, Rhythm (1817) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120249616)

A Musical Grammar, In Four Parts: Notation, Melody, Harmony, Rhythm is a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of music theory written by John Wall Callcott and published in 1817. The book is divided into four parts, each of which covers an essential aspect of music: notation, melody, harmony, and rhythm.The first part of the book focuses on music notation, including the staff, clefs, notes, rests, and other symbols used in musical notation. The second part of the book covers melody, including scales, intervals, and the construction of melodies. The third part of the book discusses harmony, including chords, chord progressions, and the principles of harmony. The final part of the book covers rhythm, including time signatures, meter, and the various rhythms used in music.Throughout the book, Callcott provides clear explanations and examples to help readers understand the concepts he is discussing. The book is designed to be accessible to musicians of all levels, from beginners to advanced students and professionals. A Musical Grammar, In Four Parts: Notation, Melody, Harmony, Rhythm is an essential resource for anyone studying music theory or looking to improve their understanding of music.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 Wall Callcott
ISBN-10: 1120249619
ISBN-13: 9781120249616
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/24/2009
Pages: 364
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d