Publisher's Synopsis
The Art of Accompanying Plain Chant is a comprehensive guidebook written by Max Springer in 1908. The book is aimed at organists, pianists, and other musicians who are interested in accompanying plain chant, a type of liturgical music that is sung without instrumental accompaniment. Springer covers a wide range of topics in the book, including the history and theory of plain chant, the different types of chant, and the various techniques and styles of accompanying chant. He also discusses the role of the organist in the liturgy and provides practical advice on choosing appropriate registrations and improvising accompaniments.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of accompanying plain chant. Springer provides numerous examples of chant melodies and their corresponding harmonizations, as well as exercises and drills to help readers develop their skills. Overall, The Art of Accompanying Plain Chant is a valuable resource for anyone interested in liturgical music or the history of music theory. It provides a thorough and detailed introduction to the art of accompanying plain chant and is still widely used and respected today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
