Bøger af Charles Francis Abdy Williams

This book is a biography of Johann Sebastian Bach, one of the most celebrated composers of the Baroque period. The author discusses Bach's life, music, and impact on music history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Story Of Notation is a historical account of the development of musical notation from ancient times to the early 20th century. Written by Charles Francis Abdy Williams and first published in 1903, this book traces the evolution of musical notation from the earliest forms of written music in ancient Greece and Rome to the complex systems of notation used by composers like Bach and Beethoven. The book covers the various forms of notation used throughout history, including neumes, tablature, mensural notation, and modern notation. It also explores the impact of technology on the development of notation, such as the invention of printing and the use of computers in music composition. Throughout the book, Williams provides detailed explanations of the various forms of notation, including their strengths and weaknesses, and how they were used by composers of different eras. He also discusses the various controversies and debates surrounding notation, such as the debate over the use of equal temperament in tuning and the controversy over the use of notation in improvisation. Overall, The Story Of Notation is a comprehensive and informative account of the history of musical notation, providing readers with a deep understanding of the evolution of this essential aspect of music composition and performance.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.

The Bachs of Thuringia-Veit Bach, the ancestor of John Sebastian-His sons and descendants-A breach of promise of marriage-J. Christoph Bach of Arnstadt-His cantata "Es erhob sich ein Streit"-John Michael Bach of Gehren-His character-His compositions-Joh. Christoph Bach of Ohrdruf, and his descendants-The sons of Joh. Sebastian Bach-The clan feeling-A sixteenth century quodlibet. John Sebastian Bach came of a large family of Thuringian musicians, whose members have been traced back to the first decade of the sixteenth century.

""The Story of Notation"" is a historical account of the development of musical notation from its earliest beginnings to the 20th century. Written by Charles Francis Abdy Williams and first published in 1903, the book traces the evolution of notation from the earliest Greek and Roman systems through the development of medieval neumes and the eventual standardization of modern notation. The book covers the major advancements in notation, including the introduction of staff notation, the development of time signatures and key signatures, and the adoption of standardized notation systems across Europe. It also delves into the cultural and societal factors that influenced the development of notation, such as the influence of the church and the rise of music printing.Throughout the book, Williams provides examples of different notational systems and explains how they were used in practice. He also includes biographical information on important figures in the history of notation, such as Guido d'Arezzo and Johann Sebastian Bach.Overall, ""The Story of Notation"" provides a comprehensive overview of the history of musical notation and its significance in the development of Western music. It is a valuable resource for music scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of music notation.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.

The book, Bach , has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.