Theory of Interpretation: Applied to Artistic Musical Performance is a book written by Alfred John Goodrich in 1899. The book explores the theory and principles of musical interpretation, with a focus on how to create a more expressive and meaningful performance. Goodrich delves into the importance of understanding the composer's intentions, the historical context of the piece, and the performer's own interpretation. He also discusses the technical aspects of performance, such as phrasing, dynamics, and tempo. The book includes numerous examples from classical music and provides practical advice for musicians of all levels. Overall, Theory of Interpretation is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their musical interpretation skills.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.
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