A Complete Musical Analysis

By A. J. Goodrich

Book Overview

""A Complete Musical Analysis"" by A.J. Goodrich is a comprehensive guide to understanding music from a technical standpoint. The book covers topics such as harmony, melody, rhythm, form, and instrumentation, providing readers with a detailed understanding of how these elements work together to create a piece of music. The author uses musical examples from a variety of genres and time periods to illustrate key concepts and techniques, making the book accessible to both musicians and non-musicians alike. Additionally, the book includes exercises and quizzes to help readers test their knowledge and reinforce their understanding of the material. Overall, ""A Complete Musical Analysis"" is a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding and appreciation of music.1889. The author proffers a system designed to cultivate the art of analyzing and criticizing and to assist in the performance and understanding of the works of the great composers of different epochs. Goodrich instructs teachers that: Attention is first called to the twofold character of this book. The auricular exercises go hand in hand with the numerous bits and scraps of information which are necessary to the proper enjoyment or performance of music, and to the analysis of compositions away from the instrument. The mere act of hearing music will not cultivate the art of listening. Even pupils who are technically well advanced will, as a rule, require systematic practice in listening to single tones, different kinds of rhythm, chord combinations, etc. When a preliminary exercise is played the class must know whether they are to apprehend the distance of the intervals, or the value of the notes. Otherwise the ear received but little benefit, because the mind does not cooperate. The lessons must penetrate beyond the auricle, and to the vestibule. Goodrich presents a well-organized approach to developing a musician's listening abilities.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162637951
• ISBN13: 9781162637952
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"