Publisher's Synopsis
Music Appreciation: Its History and Technics is a comprehensive guide to the history and techniques of music appreciation, written by Percy A. Scholes. The book covers a wide range of musical topics, including the evolution of music from ancient times to the present day, the development of musical instruments, the structure of music, and the principles of musical composition. The book also explores the various techniques used in music appreciation, such as listening skills, music analysis, and musical interpretation. Scholes provides detailed explanations of each technique and offers practical advice on how to apply them to enhance one's understanding and enjoyment of music.Throughout the book, Scholes uses examples from a diverse range of musical genres, including classical, jazz, folk, and popular music, to illustrate his points. He also includes biographical information about famous composers and musicians, as well as historical and cultural context to provide a more complete understanding of the music.Overall, Music Appreciation: Its History and Technics is an essential resource for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding and appreciation of music. It is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced music lovers.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.
