The First Principles Of Music (1887)

The First Principles of Music is a comprehensive guide to the fundamental principles of music, written by Charles Vincent and originally published in 1887. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the elements of music, musical notation, scales and modes, harmony, counterpoint, form, and musical analysis. It is designed to be accessible to beginners, but also contains advanced material for more experienced musicians. The book is written in a clear and concise style, and includes numerous examples and exercises to help readers understand and apply the concepts presented. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the basic principles 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.