A History of Performing Pitch: The Story of 'A'

by Bruce Haynes

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This is the first complete survey of the historical pitch standards used by musicians during the last four centuries. Written from a practical perspective and addressed to performers it is the first book to attach frequency values to pitch names and describe where, when, and why various historical pitch levels were used. It surveys a period from the 16th century to the present and focuses on Italy, France, Germany, the northern and southern Netherlands,...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0810841851

ISBN13:9780810841857

Release Date:November 2002

Publisher:Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury

Length:632 Pages

Weight:2.48 lbs.

Dimensions:1.6" x 6.4" x 9.4"

Related Subjects

Arts, Music & Photography Education & Reference Historical Study & Educational Resources History Music Reference Theory, Composition & Performance

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