| I am an amateur, that is, I _love_ early music. Mr. Hoppin's book is engaging in that he not only writes about the music, but gives the political and cultural background to the music. His examples are carefully explained. Even though this is used as a "textbook," it is not dry reading. Most people who love early music, will not find his musical explanations too technical. A basic knowledge of music (for many gained from private piano study) will be sufficient knowledge to take in Mr. Hoppin's explanations. For me, this is an essential text. I refer to it over and over again as an "early music" musician. |
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