William Byrd's modal practice - ECU Libraries Catalog

William Byrd's modal practice / John Harley.

Author/creator	Harley, John, 1928-
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Aldershot, Hants, England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, ©2005.
Description	xi, 162 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)	Byrd, William, 1539 or 1540-1623--Criticism and interpretation. Musical intervals and scales--History.

Contents	Byrd's early training -- Some preliminary concepts -- Key and tonality -- Cadences -- Melodic range -- Melodic shape -- Vocal clefs -- Choice of key -- Tonal design -- Conclusions.
Abstract	The author examines the extent to which continental modal theory may have influenced the work of English composer William Byrd.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-145) and indexes.
LCCN	2004026337
ISBN	0754634418 (alk. paper)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Music	Music Stacks	ML410.B996 H38 2005	✔ Available	Place Hold