Classical and Romantic Performing Practice 1750-1900
- Author: Brown, Clive
This book will revolutionize the study of music...The book weaves strong patterns from the conflicting habits of different places, people and periods. It doesn't tell you exactly what to do,... — More…
Book
$116.75Special import
Contents
- Sir Roger Norrington: Foreword
- Introduction
- 1 Accentuation in Theory
- 2 Accentuation in Practice
- 3 The Notation of Accents and Dynamics
- 4 Articulation
- 5 Articulation and Expression
- 6 The Notation of Articulation and Phrasing
- 7 String Bowing
- 8 Tempo
- 9 Alla Breve
- 10 Tempo Terms
- 11 Tempo Modification
- 12 Embellishment, Ornamentation, and Improvisation
- 13 Appoggiaturas, Trills, Turns, and Related Ornaments
- 14 Vibrato
- 15 Portamento
- 16 The fermata
- Recitative
- Arpeggiation
- The Variable Dot and Other Aspects of Rhythmic Flexibility
- Heavy and Light Performance
- Index