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“The famous example [of the a modern rondo] from Strauss *Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks*, is too complex to be grasped without special analysis.” Which, my dear reader, is beyond you. Ugh. Couldn’t he have just said, “For a fine and very complex example of the modern rondo please listen to…”
My fine buddy reader Jonathan pointed out these little condescending jabs and now I find them irritating.
— Sep 02, 2022 06:05AM
My fine buddy reader Jonathan pointed out these little condescending jabs and now I find them irritating.
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I meant to finish this book while I was in DC this summer, but haven’t been in the mood for non-fiction, work-like stuff. But here I am with 4 more days of our stay. Let’s see if I can do it.
— Aug 31, 2022 01:54PM
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Next up: The Four Elements of Music - iv Tone Color. This could be interesting.
— May 08, 2022 02:54PM
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Finally made it past the introductions (I thought I would look for it in audio, in the hopes that the musical example were just that, musical, and discovered 2 more intro bits from a more recent edition!
I’ve now read Chapters 1 and 2, but have only read about the “what” not the “how” part so far.
— Apr 27, 2022 02:38PM
I’ve now read Chapters 1 and 2, but have only read about the “what” not the “how” part so far.
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I have owned this book for quite awhile. Now I’m finally getting down to reading it “together” with Jonathan O’Neill.
According to the page number entered, I don’t have much to show for it yet, but I have actually read the Introduction, by William Schuman, the Author’s Note for the 1957 Edition, the Preface (by Copland) and the acknowledgements. Just shy of 20 pages of stuff I have little patience with!
— Apr 26, 2022 02:38AM
According to the page number entered, I don’t have much to show for it yet, but I have actually read the Introduction, by William Schuman, the Author’s Note for the 1957 Edition, the Preface (by Copland) and the acknowledgements. Just shy of 20 pages of stuff I have little patience with!
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Sep 02, 2022 06:37AM
😁 Well, I'm glad it's not just me. Or maybe by mentioning them, I've just made you hyper aware of them 🤔 I think, for the most part, he was pretty fair. I'm sure it's unintentional; likely an inevitable occurrence when someone with great knowledge on a topic is explaining it to a novice. But yes, irritating it certainly was :)
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It probably was unconscious. It’s a shame an editor didn’t catch it. I find it awakens the momma bear in me that find it unfair treatment, not for me but for others (amateur musicians). I wonder how long the book actually would’ve gotten had he added a little more of the depth he thought beyond his audience.
I remember thinking, on every occasion that he said "but that's too complex for this books purpose" (or some variation on that), why?! A slightly deeper analysis at all those critical points is exactly what I was itching for. You have to have faith in your audience. Even if the extra info goes over the heads of half your readers, I think it's a win because they're not losing anything in the process. Even with an extra 100 pages (you probably wouldn't require that many), I don't think the length would turn too many away. I do understand, however, that you have to draw the line at some point and be realistic about what you're trying to deliver.
Agreed! The book is not that long. It could’ve easily borne another 59-100 pages. Yes, you have to draw the line somewhere, but to say so in that manner is just unnecessary.
