Theory of music & musicology books

An insightful and engaging biography of Czech composer Bedřich Smetana, originally written in the 1940s and meticulously...  Read More >>

""Acoustics for Musicians"" is an authoritative and accessible guide designed to introduce students and performers...  Read More >>

""The Acoustics of Orchestral Instruments and of the Organ"" is a rigorous scientific exploration into the physical...  Read More >>

This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.  Read More >>

This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.  Read More >>

A vivid exploration of Harry Partch's visionary music, instruments, and identities, revealing how his singular sound-world...  Read More >>

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""The Anatomy of Music: A Complete Popular Outline of Musical Theory"" serves as an accessible and comprehensive...  Read More >>

This 1867 landmark book was the first systematic effort to collect and preserve songs sung by plantation slaves....  Read More >>

A comprehensive and practical reference guide for students and professionals alike, ""Handbook of Musical Terms""...  Read More >>

""The Beautiful in Music"" is a profound exploration of the psychological and aesthetic foundations of musical appreciation....  Read More >>

J. W. N. Sullivan traces the developments in Beethoven's personal life, his beliefs, his aspirations, showing how...  Read More >>

""Harmony for Ear, Eye, and Keyboard (First Year)"" is a comprehensive and practical guide to the fundamentals of...  Read More >>

This is a new release of the original 1923 edition.  Read More >>

""Harmonic Material and Its Uses"" is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the fundamental principles of music...  Read More >>

""Principles of Musical Theory"" is a comprehensive exploration of the fundamental building blocks of music, crafted...  Read More >>

""Project Lessons in Orchestration"" serves as a comprehensive and practical guide to the intricate art of scoring...  Read More >>

""Reflected Music and Other Essays"" is a sophisticated collection of musical criticism and aesthetic inquiry penned...  Read More >>

""The Borderland of Music and Psychology"" is a profound exploration into the intersection of musical art and psychological...  Read More >>

""Harmonic Material and It's Uses"" is a comprehensive and authoritative treatise on the fundamental principles...  Read More >>

""The American Indians and Their Music"" is an essential ethnomusicological study that explores the rich and diverse...  Read More >>

""Canadian Folk Songs"" is a landmark collection that documents the rich and diverse musical heritage of Canada....  Read More >>

""British Ballads From Mains"" is a significant scholarly collection of traditional folk songs and narrative verse,...  Read More >>

(LARGE PRINT EDITION) This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia...  Read More >>

""A History of Arabian Music to the XIIIth Century"" provides a comprehensive and scholarly account of the evolution...  Read More >>