The Larger Forms of Musical Composition by Percy Goetschius, Published by G. Schirmer in 1915, the Seventh Issue. Hardcover Format

Percy Goetschius (1853 - 1943)

Verlag: G. Schirmer, 1915

This book is "THE LARGER FORMS of MUSICAL COMPOSITION An Exhaustive Study of the Variations, Rondos, and Sonata Designs, for the General Student of Musical Analysis, and for the Special Student of Structural Composition" By Percy Goetschius. It was published in 1915 by G. Schirmer in New York. This is the Seventh Edition. The author's Preface speaks to the purpose of the book nicely :: "The present volume is a sequel to the 'Homophonic Forms and Applied Counterpoint', and is similarly designed for the use both of the student of analysis, and the student of practical composition. It claims to be no more than a guide for the student through the successive stages in the evolution of the larger and largest forms of music structure. Therefore the classic point of view has been adopted and illustrated, not only because that would appear to provide the most reliable basis of technical habit, but also because the thorough knowledge of these older forms must precede the inevitable and desirable advance into the modern ones. ******************************************* "Without attempting any direct defense of conservatism, the author earnestly advises the young composer to master these classic forms by conscientious solution of each successive task given in the book. This will furnish him with a basis, both technical and conceptive, upon which he can most safely and most fully realize his personal artistic impressions and convictions. The classic designs are not lightly to be overthrown, for they are the cumulative product of a gradually dawning recognition of nature's musical laws, steadily progressing and crystalizing through the gathering and eliminating experiences of master-minds during many past centuries. It seems reasonable, therefore, to assume that true structural progress cannot be achieved by abandoning these, but rather by building upon them. ****************************************** "The student who desires to obtain a general view of this structural territory, or to proceed more quickly, may limit himself to the paragraphs in larger type, which are continuous and complete. The additional elucidations in smaller type, and the references, are so ample that they, also, may be partly omitted by those who prefer a shorter, though somewhat superficial, course. The analytic student will omit the given Exercises. The practical student must make faithful use of them. It is narrow-minded to assume that these exercises, and the persistent application of 'rules', will hamper genius. They need not be executed coldly and mechanically. Subjective, personal enthusiasm may course just as hotly here as in the pursuit of any other occupation; and the student is nowhere invited to check this enthusiasm - only to control and guide it. Properly applied by the student, these exercises can thus only increase the power of his genius." **************************************** TITLE : The Larger Forms of Musical Composition - An Exhaustive Study of the Variations, Rondos, and Sonata Designs, for the General Student of Musical Analysis, and for the Special Student of Structural Composition / AUTHOR : Percy Goetschius (1853 - 1943) / IMPRINT : G. Schirmer / PLACE : New York City, / DATE : September, 1915 / EDITION : 7th Issue (So stated) / PHYSICAL DETAILS : Trade Hardcover; contains music examples; ix + 231 pages; approximately 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"; printed light gray cloth -covered boards, with title, etc. lettered in black ************************************* CONDITION - VERY GOOD - This is a previously owned book that is nicely preserved, clean and presentable with the following imperfections noted :: BOARDS : A near-negligible yawn to the fore-edge of boards; soft bumps to corner tips (the front upper tip has split cloth) - else clean and presentable. / SPINE : Compression and abrasion to both extremities - fraying to head - spine color is dulled somewhat else - clean and presentable. / BINDING : Solid - no leaves are loose or detache. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1586

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Titel: The Larger Forms of Musical Composition by ...
Verlag: G. Schirmer
Erscheinungsdatum: 1915
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: Very Good