Introduction to the art of singing

Introduction to the art of singing / by Johann Friedrich Agricola ; translated and edited by Julianne C. Baird.

Agricola published Introduction to the Art of Singing in Germany, in 1757, consisting of the 1723 treatise of the Italian singing teacher and castrato, Tosi, to which Agricola added his own running commentary. The Introduction was recognized as invaluable not only for teachers and their pupils but a...

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Main Author: Tosi, Pier Francesco, approximately 1653-1732
Other Authors: Baird, Julianne, Agricola, Johann Friedrich, 1720-1774
Format: eBook
Language:English
German
Italian
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, ©1995.
Series:Cambridge musical texts and monographs.
Subjects:
1600-1799
Singing.
Performance practice (Music) > History > 17th century.
Performance practice (Music) > History > 18th century.
chants.
Performance practice (Music)
Singing
Gesang
Musikalische Aufführungspraxis
History
Online Access:Click for online access
Uniform Title:Opinioni de' cantori antichi e moderni.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : Agricola's treatise
  • Introduction to the art of singing
  • Introduction of the author
  • Observations for the use of the singing teacher
  • Concerning appoggiaturas
  • Concerning trills
  • Concerning divisions
  • Concerning recitative
  • Remarks intended especially for the music student
  • Concerning arias
  • Concerning cadenzas
  • Remarks for the use of the professional singer
  • Concerning improvised variations of melodies.

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