Musical Groundwork

Musical Groundwork Is A Comprehensive Guide To Musical Form And History Written By Frederick James Crowest And First Published In 1890. The Book Is Intended For Both Students And General Readers Who Are Interested In Learning The Basics Of Music Theory And The History Of Western Classical Music. The Book Is Divided Into Two Main Parts. The First Part Covers The Fundamentals Of Musical Form Including The Various Types Of Musical Phrases Themes And Structures. It Also Includes An Overview Of The Different Musical Genres Such As Opera Symphony And Chamber Music. The Second Part Of The Book Provides A Historical Overview Of Western Classical Music From The Medieval Period To The 19Th Century. Throughout The Book Crowest Provides Numerous Examples And Musical Illustrations To Help Readers Understand The Concepts He Is Discussing. He Also Includes Biographical Information About Many Of The Most Important Composers In Western Music History As Well As Discussions Of The Cultural And Historical Contexts In Which They Lived And Worked. Overall Musical Groundwork Is A Valuable Resource For Anyone Who Wants To Deepen Their Understanding Of Music Theory And History. Its Clear And Accessible Writing Style Along With Its Wealth Of Examples And Illustrations Make It An Ideal Introduction To This Fascinating Subject.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.