The Theory And Practice Of Musical Form: On The Basis Of Ludwig Bussler's Musikalische Formenlehre (1883)

By Ludwig Bussler and John H. Cornell Cornell

Book Overview

The Theory and Practice of Musical Form is a comprehensive guide to understanding the structure and composition of music, based on the teachings of Ludwig Bussler's Musikalische Formenlehre. Originally published in 1883, this book has been updated and expanded to provide a modern perspective on the principles of musical form.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the basic elements of musical form, the principles of melody and harmony, and the techniques used to create musical structure. It also explores the historical context of musical form, tracing its development from the Baroque period to the present day.Throughout the book, the author provides numerous examples of musical compositions, demonstrating how the principles of form are applied in practice. The book is designed for both students and professionals in the field of music, and is an essential resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of musical composition and structure.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: 1104403110
• ISBN13: 9781104403119
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"