H. R. Palmer pdf Palmer's Theory of Music, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

Holy of Holies, the very innerS anctuary of these High-P riests of Song, these great Tone-magicians. In these days most of the works of theM asters are arranged for the piano-forte, and, in nearly every town will be found some one who has skill enough to be able, at least, to trace out the ideas which are here laid down; and we would advise students, after studying this book, if not able to play themselves, to become acquainted with some one who can, and who will be glad to divide with them the benefits which may be derived from half-hours of mutual conversation upon A it Forms. The writer would suggest to teachers of the Piano, that the advancement of their pupils would be much more satisfactory to them, if each was required to commit to memory a certain number of these questions and answers, and recite them at each lesson. The thanks of the Author are due to the friends who have so materially lightened his labors by their encouragement and suggestions, and whose letters of commendation are printed in connection with this preface. To Mr. W. S. B. Mathews, he is especially indebted for valuable suggestions made in regard to the illustrations of the higher A rt-F orms. H. R. PALMER. New York, June 15th, 1876. OPINIONS OF PROMINENT MUSICIANS. From MR. W. S. B. MATHEWS, Organist at the Centenary M. E. Church. PROF. PALMER, DEAR SIR-. Allow me to congratulate you on your admirable work on Musical Theory, which I have examined in MSS. I take pleasure in complimenting you on the industry with which you have collected so great a mass of information, much of which was not easily accessible before, and the gratifying success that has crowned your effort to express it in clear and concise language. It covers a ground previously unoccupied, and does it so well that I am very sure it will receive a warm welcome from the musical public, and do a great deal to increase mu(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)