Lectures on the Theory and Practice of Music (Nathan, Isaac)

Title Lectures on the Theory and Practice of Music
Alternative title The First, Second, and Third of a Series of Lectures on the Theory and Practice of Music, delivered at the Sydney College, New South Wales, Giving an Historical Account of the Origin, Rise, and Progress of the Science, from the earliest period up to the present time, with Progressive Exercises for improvement on the Piano-forte, Harmony, and Modulation; and for the cultivation of the Human Voice, from the first rudiments to the most refined and elaborate details of a perfect mastery of the art: forming a work of instruction for the pupil, and a work of reference for the master. By I. Nathan, musical historian and theorist to his late Reverend Majesty, George IV., professor of singing and composer to her late Royal Highness, the Princess Charlotte of Wales. Author of the "Hebrew Melodies," the "Musurgia Vocalis," &c.
Creators Isaac Nathan, composer
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First published 1846
Dedication Lady Mary Fitz Roy
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Composition types Music theory, Music history
Language English
Period Romantic
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