Publisher's Synopsis
""The Material Used in Musical Composition: A System of Harmony"" by Percy Goetschius is a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of musical composition. The book provides a detailed exploration of harmony, including chord progressions, chord substitutions, and modulation. It also covers melody, counterpoint, rhythm, and form, with numerous examples and exercises provided throughout. The author's approach is grounded in the classical tradition, but also incorporates elements of jazz and other contemporary styles. This book is an essential resource for composers, arrangers, and performers looking to deepen their understanding of the principles of musical structure and expression.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.
