Second Music Reader

The Second Music Reader: A Course Of Exercises In The Elements Of Vocal Music And Sight-Singing (1870) By Luther Whiting Mason Is A Comprehensive Guide To Learning The Basics Of Vocal Music And Sight-Singing. The Book Is Intended For Students Who Have Already Completed The First Music Reader And Are Ready To Progress To The Next Level.The Book Begins With An Introduction To The Staff Notes And Rhythms. It Then Moves On To Cover Topics Such As Scales Intervals And Chords. The Exercises In The Book Are Designed To Help Students Develop Their Ability To Read And Sing Music Accurately And Confidently.The Second Music Reader Also Includes A Large Number Of Songs Ranging From Simple Folk Tunes To More Complex Pieces. These Songs Are Arranged In A Progressive Order With Each One Building On The Skills Learned In The Previous Exercises.Throughout The Book Mason Emphasizes The Importance Of Good Vocal Technique Including Proper Breathing Posture And Diction. He Also Provides Helpful Tips And Advice On How To Improve One'S Singing And Sight-Reading Abilities.Overall The Second Music Reader Is An Excellent Resource For Anyone Looking To Improve Their Vocal Music Skills. Its Clear And Concise Explanations Combined With A Wide Variety Of Exercises And Songs Make It An Invaluable Tool For Students Of All Levels.With Choice Rote Songs For The Use Of Schools And Families. Also Contains Third Music Reader A Course Of Musical Instruction With Songs In Two And Three Parts Based On The Elements Of Harmony.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.