Behind Bars is the indispensable reference book for composers; arrangers; teachers and students of composition; editors; and music processors. In the most thorough and painstakingly researched book to be published since the 1980s; specialist music editor Elaine Gould provides a comprehensive grounding in notational principles. This full eBook version is in fixed-layout format to ensure layout and image quality is consistent with the original hardback edition.Behind Bars covers everything from basic rules; conventions and themes to complex instrumental techniques; empowering the reader to prepare music with total clarity and precision. With the advent of computer technology; it has never been more important for musicians to have ready access to principles of best practice in this dynamic field; and this book will support the endeavours of software users and devotees of hand-copying alike. The authors understanding of; and passion for; her subject has resulted in a book that is not only practical but also compellingly readable. This seminal and all-encompassing guide encourages new standards of excellence and accuracy and; at 704 pages; it is supported by 1;500 music examples of published scores from Bach to Xenakis. This is the full eBook version of the original hardback edition.
2016-07-26 2016-08-15File Name: B01KF7PIRW
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