The Story Of Notation (1903)
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""The Story of Notation"" is a historical account of the development of musical notation from its earliest beginnings to the 20th century. Written by Charles Francis Abdy Williams and first published in 1903, the book traces the evolution of notation from the earliest Greek and Roman systems through the development of medieval neumes and the eventual standardization of modern notation. The book covers the major advancements in notation, including the introduction of staff notation, the development of time signatures and key signatures, and the adoption of standardized notation systems across E...
""The Story of Notation"" is a historical account of the development of musical notation from its earliest beginnings to the 20th century. Written by Charles Francis Abdy Williams and first published in 1903, the book traces the evolution of notation from the earliest Greek and Roman systems through the development of medieval neumes and the eventual standardization of modern notation. The book covers the major advancements in notation, including the introduction of staff notation, the development of time signatures and key signatures, and the adoption of standardized notation systems across Europe. It also delves into the cultural and societal factors that influenced the development of notation, such as the influence of the church and the rise of music printing.Throughout the book, Williams provides examples of different notational systems and explains how they were used in practice. He also includes biographical information on important figures in the history of notation, such as Guido d'Arezzo and Johann Sebastian Bach.Overall, ""The Story of Notation"" provides a comprehensive overview of the history of musical notation and its significance in the development of Western music. It is a valuable resource for music scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of music notation.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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