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Author Shannon, John R.

Title Improvising in traditional 17th- and 18th-century harmonic style : a volume based on the musical language of the mature baroque / John R. Shannon ; edited by Wayne Leupold.

Imprint Colfax, NC : Wayne Leupold Editions, ©2010-2016.

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 Talbott: Circulating Collection  MT191.I5 S53 I5  v.1    Available  ---
 Talbott: Circulating Collection  MT191.I5 S53 I5  v.1 c.2  Available  ---
 Talbott: Circulating Collection  MT191.I5 S53 I5  v.2    Available  ---
 Talbott: Circulating Collection  MT191.I5 S53 I5  v.3    Available  
Description 3 volumes : music, portrait ; 30 cm
Contents Vol. 1. The primary triads ; Some two-part improvisation using consonance ; The dominant-seventh chord ; Root-position secondary triads in the major mode ; Cadences ; Inversions of triads ; Inversions of the dominant-seventh chord ; Non-chord tones I ; Non-chord tones II ; Harmonizing hymn melodies ; Embellishing a melody using baroque ornamentation ; Improvising over a pedal point ; Improvising pieces using echo ; Some general observations about hymn playing ; Simple ways to introduce a hymn -- Vol. 2. Expanded use of the dominant-seventh chord and temporary modulation to the dominant ; The minor mode ; Three specialized chords: the supertonic six-five, the diminished seventh, and the Neopolitan sixth ; Harmonic sequences ; New considerations about melody ; Improvising two baroque dances ; The use of rhythmic motives ; The use of keyboard figuration and improvisation on a ground bass ; Introducing counterpoint and improvising a Bicinium ; Improvising a short prelude ; More advanced ways of introducing a hymn ; Improvising a chorale motet ; Improvising a short fugue ; Accompanying hymns ; Accompanying anthems -- Vol. 3. The various styles of the mid- and late-eighteenth century ; Introduction ; Improvising in the style of popular ballads ; Improvising a noël ; Improvising more 18th-century dances ; Narrative and patriotic music ; Improvising a pre-classic sonata-allegro ; Musical examples ; Storm and stress ; Improvising a revolutionary entertainment including a storm scene.
Note Includes introd. and glossary.
Subject Improvisation (Music)
Improvisation (Music)
Organ (Musical instrument) -- Instruction and study.
Organ (Musical instrument) -- Instruction and study.
Added Author Leupold, Wayne.
Music No. WL600187 Wayne Leupold Editions
WL600232 Wayne Leupold Editions
WL600283 Wayne Leupold Editions