• Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Catechism Of Composition (1891)

Catechism Of Composition (1891)

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesBible StudiesCatechisms

ISBN10: 1120270375
ISBN13: 9781120270375
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Catechism of Composition, written by Johann Christian Lobe and first published in 1891, is a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of musical composition. The book is divided into 10 chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of composition, from the basics of melody and harmony to more advanced topics such as counterpoint and fugue. Lobe begins by discussing the fundamental principles of music, including rhythm, meter, and tonality, before moving on to more specific topics such as chord progressions, modulation, and form. He provides numerous examples and exercises throughout the book to help readers understand and apply the concepts he presents.The author also includes a section on the history of music, tracing the development of Western music from medieval times to the 19th century. This section provides valuable context for understanding the evolution of musical styles and techniques.Overall, the Catechism of Composition is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning the art of musical composition. Its clear and concise explanations, along with its numerous examples and exercises, make it an accessible and practical guide for both beginners and more experienced composers.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.

1 different editions

Also available

Also in

Fiction Anthologies