The Christian West and Its Singers
The First Thousand Years
Book • 2010
Christopher Page's "The Christian West and Its Singers" meticulously traces the evolution of Christian liturgical music from its early forms to the development of musical notation.
The book explores the social and cultural contexts of music-making, highlighting the roles of monks and singers.
It delves into the challenges of studying music before the existence of notation, relying on diverse sources like chronicles and letters.
Page examines the transition from oral tradition to written notation, emphasizing the significance of Guido d'Arezzo's invention of the musical staff.
The book offers a comprehensive understanding of the development of Western liturgical music and its cultural significance.
The book explores the social and cultural contexts of music-making, highlighting the roles of monks and singers.
It delves into the challenges of studying music before the existence of notation, relying on diverse sources like chronicles and letters.
Page examines the transition from oral tradition to written notation, emphasizing the significance of Guido d'Arezzo's invention of the musical staff.
The book offers a comprehensive understanding of the development of Western liturgical music and its cultural significance.
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