Music in History

Sinopse

«No mere introduction to such an art as music can satisfy an eager student. After becoming aware of his capacity for participating in the great heritage of the world’s musical experience, it is natural that to his enthusiasm he should wish to add knowledge; and that he should desire to increase his modest ability by every available means.
This work has been written to help him fulfill such purposes.
Prepared along the lies of a general historical survey of the whole subject, it is meant for the average listener of today who has secured a start on his journey of discovery into the extensive land of music and would go further.» in Prelude