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Elements of Musical Composition: Comprehending the Rules of Thorough Bass, and the Theory of Tuning (Cambridge Library Collection - Music) - Softcover

William Crotch

 
9781108065177: Elements of Musical Composition: Comprehending the Rules of Thorough Bass, and the Theory of Tuning (Cambridge Library Collection - Music)

Synopsis

An 1812 primer on music theory, composition and figured bass by one of the pre-eminent musical figures of his day.

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Book Description

A child prodigy at the keyboard, the organist and composer William Crotch (1775–1847) first published this work in 1812. One of the titles which secured his scholarly reputation, it is a clearly written primer on music theory, composition and figured bass, containing an abundance of musical examples.

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