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Alfred Mann. A classic study of the theory and practise of fugue in two parts - a comprehensive historical survey of writings as the fugue - and an exploration of the four 18th century studies which are its classical presentations.

Wallace Berry. An inquiry into tonal textural and rhythmic structures in music with original formulations and provocative ideas.

Sir James Jeans. A physical analysis of musical sounds with explanations of the development of the human faculty of hearing the various methods of producing sounds and the quality of sounds produced.

Modulation - the change from one key to another - is a subject of critical importance to performers and composers in their study of harmony. This concise guide by a progressive early modernist offers valuable insights and instruction. Suitable for musicians at all levels. Newly typeset and engraved.

Arthur A. Benade. Deals with the fundamental modes of sound production and with the special sound-producing properties of musical instruments.