Percy Goetschius

Lessons in Music Form (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This manual treats of the structural designs of musical composition, not of the styles or species of music. It undertakes the thorough explanation of each design or form, from the smallest to the largest; and such comparison as serves to demonstrate the principle of natural evolution, in the operation of which the entire system originates. This explanation—be it well understood—is conducted solely with a view to the Analysis of musical works, and is not calculated to prepare the student for the application of form in practical composition. For the exhaustive exposition of the technical apparatus, the student must be referred to my "Homophonic Forms". The aim is to enable the student to recognize and trace the mental process of the composer in executing his task; to define each factor of the structural design, and its relation to every other factor and to the whole; to determine thus the synthetic meaning of the work, and thereby to increase not only his own appreciation, interest, and enjoyment of the very real beauties of good music, but also his power to interpret, intelligently and adequately, the works that engage his attention. (Percy Goetschius, Lessons in Music Form)

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: e-artnow
• Seitenzahl: 87
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. April 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066053383
• Artikelnr.: 59165073

Autorenporträt

Percy Goetschius (1853–1943), an eminent American music theorist and pedagogue of the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries, holds a significant place in the realm of music education. Known for his contributions to the understanding of music theory, Goetschius' pedagogical influence extended through his tenure as a teacher at the Stuttgart Conservatory and later at the Institute of Musical Art in New York, the forerunner of the prestigious Juilliard School. His literary legacy encompasses a wide array of instructional materials, aimed at distilling complex concepts of music theory and composition into comprehensible formats for students and educators alike. Among his notable works, 'Lessons in Music Form' serves as an enduring reference for students and scholars of music theory, underpinning the principles of structure and development in musical composition. Goetschius' scholarly prose and methodical approach assisted in shaping the foundation of music theory education. His work remains influential, reflecting his dedication to the craft of teaching and the enrichment of musical understanding. His books, which also include 'The Homophonic Forms of Musical Composition' and 'The Material Used in Musical Composition,' are characterized by technical precision and clarity, hallmarks of Goetschius' literary and pedagogical style, thereby cementing his reputation as a distinguished author in the field of music theory.