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Bach Interpretation: Articulation Marks in Primary Sources of J. S. Bach

Name: Bach Interpretation: Articulation Marks in Primary Sources of J. S. Bach
Author: John Butt
ISBN: 9780521031806

by John Butt, Laurence Dreyfus

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Synopsis

A comprehensive assessment of J.S. Bach's use of articulation marks (i.e. slurs and dots) in the large body of primary sources.

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A comprehensive assessment of Bach's use of articulation marks (i.e. slurs and dots) in the large body of primary sources. Butt analyzes the role of such markings within the compositional process, how they relate to the norms of articulation of the period, and how they assist in the understanding and evaluation of Bach's style. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)