Source book of proposed music notation reforms / Gardner Read.

Author/creator Read, Gardner
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Greenwood Press, 1987.
Descriptionxiii, 474 pages : illustrations, music ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesThe Music reference collection, 0736-7740 ; no. 11
Music reference collection ; no. 11. ^A400332
Contents Foreword / by Kurt Stone -- The search for improved notation: an overview -- Proposed staff reforms -- Novel clef and register symbology -- Proposed notehead designs. Notehead designs for pitch ; Notehead designs for rhythm and duration -- Numerical systems -- Alphabetical notations -- Stenographic systems -- Appendixes: Comparative tables. Proposed staff reforms ; Novel clef signs ; Register symbology ; Proposed notehead designs (Pitch ; Enharmonic pitches ; Diatonic scale syllables ; Note duration) ; Novel rest symbols ; Pitch syllables ; Numerical pitches ; Alphabetical pitches ; Stenographic pitches.
General noteIncludes index.
Bibliography noteBibliography: pages [463]-467.
LCCN 86014315
ISBN031325446X (lib. bdg. : alk. paper)

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Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML432 .R29 1987 ✔ Available Place Hold