The ABC Guide to Music (Classic Reprint)

<i>The ABC Guide to Music</i> by Daniel Gregory Mason is a charming and interesting book that is aimed at improving the beginner musician. The guide is in-depth and informative as well as being written conversationally, which makes for an easy read. With it being aimed at the novice, it is also appropriate for a younger audience and is therefore a great choice for children who are looking to improve their musical ability. <br><br>The book includes easy to understand illustrations that explain each step, this provides a break in the text so as to make the book teachings flow and therefore the read more enjoyable. Mason is an accomplished musician who works hard at providing a detailed explanation of all the fundamental points of music. The book covers; rhythm and tempo, a basic explanation of the workings of a piano and a taste of several classical composers. <br><br>It is and well-rounded book that will provide any novice pianist, young or old, with a concise and interesting introduction to the instrument. Mason is clear and informative throughout and provides many examples to capture the interest of the reader.<br><br>About the Publisher<br><br>Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com<br><br>This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.