The Christian Minstrel

Author : J. B. Aikin
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780331851977
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (519 download)

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Download or read book The Christian Minstrel written by J. B. Aikin and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-24 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Christian Minstrel: A New System of Musical Notation; With a Collection of Psalm Tunes, Anthems, and Chants This error has originated from the fact, that the writers of music found by experience that - from this range of sounds they could compose the plaintive strains of music, which they call the minor-keyed tunes. But the soft and plaintive strains of music, and the bold and cheerful strains, are produced by the difference in the combination of sounds, as may be seen by a reference to the tunes, which is the best illustration that can be given. It will be seen also, in the tunes, that the fourths and fifths are sharped in descending as well as in ascending. Hence the pupil should practise on the scale in' both ways. The imaginary minor key forms no part of the new system. Hence the number of scales is not only reduced one half, but the great confusion arising from this double set of numerals to the same sounds and syllables is entirely prevented. Consequently, the pupil, having mastered the seven scales founded upon. The seven letters occupying their seven fixed places on the staff, will find his mind no longer confused and his memory burdened with. Endless distinctions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.