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Marcotone The Science of Tone-Color

Marcotone The Science of Tone-Color

Maryon, Edward

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ISBN10: 1169244092
ISBN13: 9781169244092
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.31 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Marcotone: The Science of Tone-Color by Edward Maryon is a comprehensive guide to the study of tone-color, also known as timbre, in music. The book explores the science behind tone-color, including the physical properties of sound and the psychological effects of different timbres on the listener. It also covers the history of tone-color in music, from ancient times to the modern era, and provides practical advice on how to create and manipulate tone-color in composition and performance. The author, Edward Maryon, was a renowned composer and music educator who developed the Marcotone system, a method for analyzing and creating tone-color in music. With its detailed explanations, numerous examples, and helpful illustrations, Marcotone: The Science of Tone-Color is an invaluable resource for musicians, composers, and music students who want to deepen their understanding of this essential aspect of music.1924. Gives an easy, simple method of practical service to the general public, young and old, for music-study. Contents: Introduction (number, tone, color); Principles of Marcotone; Absolute pitch - consciousness of tone; Tone deafness and its remedy; Marcotone tone-color scale; Tone-color - the scales of light and sound; Tone-color - rules; Marcotone tone-color table and chart; Lessons in tone-color; Musical proportions in philosophy, science, and art; Vibration or motion; Melody, visualization, harmony; How to hear music, musical dictation, composition.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.

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