This is the first book to examine comprehensively the major systems of musical notation proposed during the past three centuries. Illustrating the many attempts to improve upon or replace the traditional system, this important work chronologically lists, describes, and critically analyzes the majority of the proposed reforms that have appeared over the years. No other book now available covers the subject in such depth or detail. It is not only a repository of suggested improvements in notation, but also a historical survey of the efforts made to simplify the standard practices.

About the Author
GARDNER READ is Professor Emeritus at Boston University School for the Arts and a well-known composer, lecturer, and writer.


Book Information
ISBN 9780313254468
Format Hardback
Page Count 489
Imprint Greenwood Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Weight(grams) 907g