Embellishments Of Music: A Study Of The Entire Range Of Musical Ornaments From The Time Of John Seba

""The Embellishments of Music"" is a comprehensive study of musical ornaments from the time of Johann Sebastian Bach, written by Louis Arthur Russell and first published in 1894. The book covers the entire range of musical ornaments, from the simplest to the most complex, including trills, turns, mordents, appoggiaturas, and more. Russell's work provides detailed descriptions of each ornament, as well as examples of their use in Bach's music, making it an invaluable resource for musicians and music scholars alike. The book also includes a historical overview of the development of musical ornamentation, as well as discussions on the principles of musical expression and the role of ornamentation in musical interpretation. Overall, ""The Embellishments of Music"" is a comprehensive and insightful study of a fundamental aspect of musical performance and composition.A Handbook For The Professional Musician, The Amateur And The Student.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.