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Exploring the evolution of musical pitch standards over four centuries, the book provides a practical guide for performers by linking frequency values to historical pitch names. It covers a timeline from the 16th century to the present, with a focus on regions such as Italy, France, Germany, and the Habsburg Lands. The text examines the interplay between instrument design and pitch changes, detailing the contexts in which various pitch levels were adopted and their significance in musical history.
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A History of Performing Pitch, Bruce Haynes
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- A History of Performing Pitch
- Subtitle
- The Story of 'A'
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bruce Haynes
- Publisher
- RLPG/Galleys
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 628
- ISBN13
- 9780810841857
- Series
- Rating
- 4.55 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the evolution of musical pitch standards over four centuries, the book provides a practical guide for performers by linking frequency values to historical pitch names. It covers a timeline from the 16th century to the present, with a focus on regions such as Italy, France, Germany, and the Habsburg Lands. The text examines the interplay between instrument design and pitch changes, detailing the contexts in which various pitch levels were adopted and their significance in musical history.