Project Gutenberg 2017-03-20 Public domain in the USA. 1298 Baltzell, W. J. (Winton James) 1864 1928 Baltzell, Winton James A Complete History of Music for Schools, Clubs, and Private Reading Produced by Charlene Taylor, Paul Marshall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "A Complete History of Music" by W. J. Baltzell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a comprehensive examination of the evolution of music from its ancient roots to contemporary practices, aiming to educate readers about the key developments and figures that have shaped the art form. It is particularly tailored for schools, clubs, and individual study, making it a suitable resource for music enthusiasts and students alike. The opening of the book begins with a preface outlining the pedagogical framework for effectively teaching music history. Baltzell introduces a structured approach combining recitation and lecture methods, emphasizing the importance of understanding the progression of music as an art. He highlights critical principles of music such as melody and harmony, and the role of teaching materials in fostering an appreciation for the craft. Additionally, he notes the significance of studying composers' works in conjunction with their historical contexts, setting the stage for the lessons that will follow in the subsequent chapters. This establishes a foundation for the book’s exploration of various musical traditions and contributions across different cultures and eras. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Music -- History and criticism ML Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Music Category: History - Other Category: Music Category: Teaching & Education 1205128 2025-06-21T14:46:52.297879 text/html 1188900 2017-03-19T18:21:16 text/html 8796804 2025-06-21T14:47:12.657795 application/epub+zip 8817160 2025-06-21T14:46:56.453889 application/epub+zip 500548 2025-06-21T14:46:54.438847 application/epub+zip 9170774 2025-06-21T14:47:23.922219 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 9036590 2025-06-21T14:47:10.204816 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 737633 2022-09-24T19:07:40.909500 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1026192 2025-06-21T14:46:48.702931 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1026515 2017-03-19T18:21:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18292 2025-06-21T14:47:24.107314 application/rdf+xml 24189 2025-06-21T14:46:54.667856 image/jpeg 2251 2025-06-21T14:46:54.551860 image/jpeg 374657 2017-03-19T18:21:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 8921144 2017-03-19T18:21:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 9901156 2025-06-21T14:46:52.925875 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog