Genesis Of A Music: An Account Of A Creative Work, Its Roots, And Its Fulfillments, Second Edition (Da Capo Paperback)
by Harry Partch
Book Summary Information
Author: Harry PartchEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1979-08-21
ISBN: 030680106X
Number of pages: 544
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Book Reviews of Genesis Of A Music: An Account Of A Creative Work, Its Roots, And Its Fulfillments, Second Edition (Da Capo Paperback)
Book Review: Good introduction to Partch's work
Summary: 5 Stars
This is essential reading for anyone interesting in microtonality, because in ways this is where it all started. Of course, people wrote microtonal music before Partch, but nobody inspired so many other people to do so as him, and a large part of the reason for this widespread inspiration is this book. It starts from first principles, so you don't need any prior knowledge to understand it and the notational systems used, and moves onto quite specific information about the instruments Partch built. There is no fat here - everything relates directly to the music that Partch wrote. However, it should be said that this is a very personal view of microtonality, and what Partch has to say about several things is very subjective - this book should not be seen as a primer of microtonality. But as an introduction to one of the most inventive composers of the twentieth century, it is excellent.
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