20th-Century Microtonal Notation: (Contributions to the Study of Music and Dance)
by Gardner Read
Category: Music

No other book has covered the subject of 20th-century microtonal notation in such depth as this comprehensive guide book. In 20th-Century Microtonal Notation, Read lists chronologically, describes, and analyzes the majority of the notational systems proposed during the past three centuries, providing a broad understanding of the historical background that informs the current debates. Each proposal is accompanied by a brief transcription from standard notation to illustrate the effectiveness of implementing this novel system.