Davie Cedric (49 results)

paperback. Condition: Fair.

Condition: Fair. Cedric Thorpe Davie is himself a noted composer, and musical forms are as familiar to him as armatures are to the sculptor. As a result, he is able not only to describe them clearly, but also to evaluate their qualities and to point out their truly characteristic fundamentals. It is his discussions of such core questions as: What is the true basis of sonata form? And What are the qualities of a successful form that make for convincing music? that cause his book to be the unusually interesting and lively study that it is.The text defines and describes the forms commonly used by Western composers in the period between 1550 and 1900. These are the binary and ternary forms, including the de capo aria, minuet-and-trio, and rondo; the sonata form; the forms in the concerto; variation forms -- including ground bass, passacaglia, and chaconne; and the contrapuntal forms, notably the fugue and canon. Each form is illustrated with a detailed analysis of a specific piece or movement, usually from the work of Bach, Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven, but often from Purcell, Brahms, Dvorak, or other composers. The student is also referred to a list of compositions in the same form for further study.Experienced musicians, both professional and amateur, and students will find the author's thoughtful, well-written discussions of the controversial aspects of formal analysis extremely perceptive and stimulating. Beginning music lovers, even those with little or no training in music, will come away from a thorough reading of the book with a good knowledge of each important musical form, and with a greatly increased insight into the way music is organized.…

Condition: Fair. Cedric Thorpe Davie is himself a noted composer, and musical forms are as familiar to him as armatures are to the sculptor. As a result, he is able not only to describe them clearly, but also to evaluate their qualities and to point out their truly characteristic fundamentals. It is his discussions of such core questions as: What is the true basis of sonata form? And What are the qualities of a successful form that make for convincing music? that cause his book to be the unusually interesting and lively study that it is.The text defines and describes the forms commonly used by Western composers in the period between 1550 and 1900. These are the binary and ternary forms, including the de capo aria, minuet-and-trio, and rondo; the sonata form; the forms in the concerto; variation forms -- including ground bass, passacaglia, and chaconne; and the contrapuntal forms, notably the fugue and canon. Each form is illustrated with a detailed analysis of a specific piece or movement, usually from the work of Bach, Haydn, Mozart, or Beethoven, but often from Purcell, Brahms, Dvorak, or other composers. The student is also referred to a list of compositions in the same form for further study.Experienced musicians, both professional and amateur, and students will find the author's thoughtful, well-written discussions of the controversial aspects of formal analysis extremely perceptive and stimulating. Beginning music lovers, even those with little or no training in music, will come away from a thorough reading of the book with a good knowledge of each important musical form, and with a greatly increased insight into the way music is organized.…

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Condition: Very Good.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. A very good copy of the first softcover edition. The text is wholly unmarked, pristine, and the binding is bright and fresh in appearance. A lovely copy.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 12 pages. 6.89x10.47x0.04 inches. In Stock.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Dust Jacket Condition: no dust jacket (paperback). Dover edition, first published in 1966. The book is in good condition with minor wear on the cover, including slight edge wear and corner bumps. There is no dust jacket, as it is a paperback edition. The pages are clean and intact, with a personal inscription dated 1967 on the title page. Overall, it is a well-preserved copy for its age.…

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First edition. ISBN Hardback. Reading copy only, due to heavy underlining in black and red ink throughout text, previous owner's name written on front endpaper. Otherwise, tight, sound copy with minimal pagewear, dustjacket intact with multiple chips, small closed tears, and creasing to jacket edges, price clipped on inside front jacket flap. No statement of later printing on copyright page. …

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1966 Edition.

Condition: as new. Wie neu/Like new.

Softcover. Condition: Fair. Cover torn and repaired with tape. Corners peeling.; Ex-Library; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

Stiff Paper Wrappers. Condition: Very Good. Previous owner's name on flyleaf. Book.

1st. Edn. pp. v, 56. Ownership label to half title, else a near fine copy in the original pictorial linen card covers. Three sections give a fine introduction to The National, The Church and Classical Music in Scotland.

Pictorial Card Wrappers. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 1980. "It is the aim of this book to tempt the reader to look more deeply into Scotland's musical culture and, above all, to encourage him to listen to the music at every opportunity." Contents include- Th e National Music of Scotland, Vocal music in the Lowlands, Vocal music in the Highlands and Islands, Music of the Church in Scotland(before and after the Reformation. 56 Pages. The author was Professor of Music at the University of St Andrews, Scotland, until his retirement. Nice clean copy with slight browning to covers and foxing to edges. No inscriptions. …

Condition: Good. 4th Edition. Original boards, gilt lettered spine, dust jacket, 8vo.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Retailer stamp. Owners signature. Otherwise nice clean copy.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 148 pages. Illustrated. Ralph Kirkpatrick "On playing the clavichord" / David Lasocki and Terence Best "A new flute sonata by Handel" / Colin Lawson "Telemann and the chalumeau" / Filadelfio Puglisi "Signor Settala's'armonia di flauti'" / Peter Downey "A renaissance correspondence concerning trumpet music" / Peter Williams "BWV565: A toccata in D minor for organ by J.S.Bach?" / Cedric Thorpe Davie "A lost Morley song rediscovered".…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. DJ. Part of the Student's Music Library series. Third impression 1965. Light wear to dust jacket and page edges otherwise good, clean copy.