"All practising musicians with an interest in the baroque owe it to themselves to be exposed to the ideas contained in this book." -Continuo

"This is a book from an excellent musician in the early field who turns out also to be a most persistent scholar . . . " -Early Music

" . . . the book offers a vast quantity of data from a wide range of sources. . . . George Houle is to be congratulated for his honest presentation of the entire spectrum." -Music Educators Journal

The treatment of meter in performance has evolved dramatically since 1600. Here is a practical guide for the performer, with many quotations from early manuals and treatises, and abundant examples.

A Choice Outstanding Academic Book of 1988

About the Author

George Houle, Professor Emeritus of Music at Stanford University and former music director of the New York Pro Musica, is a performer and music historian particularly interested in the Renaissance and Baroque periods. He is editor of Doulce memoire, Le ballet des facheux, and Ockeghem's Missa Cuiusvis Toni, and co-editor of The Music for Viola Bastarda by Jason Paras (all from Indiana University Press).

Reviews
"More than the notation was different! ... fine addition ... " --Early Music News "All practising musicians with an interest in the baroque owe it to themselves to be exposed to the ideas contained in this book." -Continuo "This is a book from an excellent musician in the early field who turns out also to be a most persistent scholar ... " --Early Music " ... the book offers a vast quantity of data from a wide range of sources... George Houle is to be congratulated for his honest presentation of the entire spectrum." --Music Educators Journal



Book Information
ISBN 9780253213914
Author George Houle
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Indiana University Press
Publisher Indiana University Press
Weight(grams) 186g