Treatise On Harmony, Counterpoint, Instrumentation And Orchestration (1886) is a comprehensive guidebook written by Thomas H. Rollinson for musicians and composers seeking to improve their understanding of music theory and composition. The book is divided into four parts, each covering a specific topic: harmony, counterpoint, instrumentation, and orchestration.The first part of the book covers the basics of harmony, including chords, chord progressions, and modulation. The second part delves into counterpoint, which is the ...
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Treatise On Harmony, Counterpoint, Instrumentation And Orchestration (1886) is a comprehensive guidebook written by Thomas H. Rollinson for musicians and composers seeking to improve their understanding of music theory and composition. The book is divided into four parts, each covering a specific topic: harmony, counterpoint, instrumentation, and orchestration.The first part of the book covers the basics of harmony, including chords, chord progressions, and modulation. The second part delves into counterpoint, which is the art of combining multiple melodies to create a harmonious whole. Rollinson explains the principles of counterpoint and provides numerous examples to help readers understand the concepts.The third part of the book focuses on instrumentation, which refers to the choice and arrangement of instruments in a musical composition. Rollinson provides detailed information on the different families of instruments, their ranges, and their unique characteristics. He also discusses how to write for specific instruments and how to create effective harmonies and textures.The final part of the book is dedicated to orchestration, which is the process of arranging a musical composition for an orchestra. Rollinson explains the different sections of an orchestra and how to write for them, as well as how to create effective orchestrations that highlight the strengths of each instrument.Throughout the book, Rollinson provides numerous examples and exercises to help readers apply the concepts they are learning. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to musicians of all levels. Overall, Treatise On Harmony, Counterpoint, Instrumentation And Orchestration (1886) is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to improve their understanding of music theory and composition.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.
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