Interpretation of French Music (1675-1775) - BOOK

Composer: Mather, Betty Bang

Interpretation of French Music (1675-1775)
by Betty Bang Mather

For woodwind and other performers, with additional comments on German and Italian Music.

This book is divided into the following subject areas:

1. Rhythmic Inequality

Simple Duple Meters

Simple Triple Meters

Compound Duple Meters

Compound Triple Meters

Summary of most common signs

2. Articulation

The Syllables

Slurring Practicess

The New Tongue Strokes

Summary

3. Ornamentation

Port de Voix

Flattement

Son Enfle

Tremblement

Appendix

Italian Terms as defined in 18th-century books

recommended modern editions of period works

17th and 18th century sources

Modern references