Publisher's Synopsis
The Dominant Seventh: A Musical Story is a novel by Kate Elizabeth Clark that revolves around the life of a young musician named Ruby. The story is set in New York City, where Ruby is struggling to make a name for herself in the music industry. She is a talented pianist who dreams of becoming a composer, but her lack of confidence and fear of failure hold her back.One day, Ruby meets a mysterious and enigmatic older man named David, who introduces her to the world of jazz music. David is a jazz pianist and composer who takes Ruby under his wing and teaches her about the art of improvisation and the power of the dominant seventh chord.As Ruby learns more about jazz and begins to compose her own music, she also discovers more about herself and her own strengths and weaknesses. She must navigate the competitive and cutthroat music industry while also dealing with personal struggles and relationships.Throughout the novel, music is a central theme, and the author weaves in musical terminology and theory to enhance the story. The Dominant Seventh: A Musical Story is a coming-of-age tale that explores the power of music to heal and transform, and the importance of following one's dreams.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.
