Walter Raymond Spalding
''Music: An Art And A Language'' is a comprehensive guide to the world of music written by Walter Raymond Spalding. The book explores the various aspects of music, including its history, theory, notation, and performance. Spalding delves into the mechanics of music, such as melody, harmony, and rhythm, and explains how they work together to create the art form we know and love. The author also examines the cultural and social significance of music, from its role in religious ceremonies to its use in popular culture. He discusses the different genres of music, from classical to jazz to rock, and explores their unique characteristics and origins. In addition, Spalding provides detailed explanations of musical notation and terminology, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning how to read and write music. He also includes a glossary of musical terms and a bibliography of recommended reading for further study. Overall, ''Music: An Art And A Language'' is a comprehensive and informative guide that will appeal to music lovers of all levels, from beginners to experienced musicians.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.