A Short History of Harmony and The Living Touch in Music and Education

By H. Ernest Hunt and Chas. Macpherson

Book Overview

""A Short History of Harmony and The Living Touch in Music and Education"" by Chas Macpherson is a book that explores the evolution of harmony in music and its relationship to education. The author provides a comprehensive historical overview of how harmony has developed over time, from its origins in ancient Greek music to its current role in contemporary music. The book also delves into the concept of the ""living touch"" in music education, which refers to the idea that music should be taught in a way that emphasizes the physical and emotional aspects of playing an instrument or singing. Macpherson argues that this approach to music education is essential for developing a deeper understanding and appreciation of music.Throughout the book, Macpherson draws on examples from classical and contemporary music to illustrate his points, and provides practical advice for musicians and educators on how to incorporate the living touch into their teaching and playing. Overall, ""A Short History of Harmony and The Living Touch in Music and Education"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of music theory and the role of music in education.Written primarily for the use of those to whom music is essentially a pastime, it is hoped that this little work, though far from claiming to be a textbook, may be of some service, even to others who have adopted music as a serious study. It was the author's aim to write in a style midway between the bare statement of facts on the one hand and over elaboration of detail on the other. Contents: birth of harmony; alliance of harmony and counterpoint; early technical practice; dawn of modern harmony; melodic ornamentation; chord ornamentation. Illustrated.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: 116260851X
• ISBN13: 9781162608518
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.3" x 11.0"