Musical Composition: A Short Treatise For Students (1911)

Musical Composition: A Short Treatise For Students is a book written by Charles Villiers Stanford in 1911. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of musical composition, aimed at students who are interested in learning about the subject. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the basics of music theory, the principles of harmony, counterpoint, form, and orchestration. Stanford's writing style is clear and concise, making it easy for students to understand even the most complex concepts. The book is also filled with examples of musical compositions from various periods, which help to illustrate the concepts discussed in the text. Musical Composition: A Short Treatise For Students is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in learning about the art of musical composition. It is an essential book for music students, composers, and anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of music theory and composition. Despite being written over a century ago, the book remains relevant and useful to this day.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.