Medieval and Renaissance Music: A Performer's Guide

AUTHOR: Timothy J. McGee 
PUBLISHER: University of Toronto Press 
FORMAT: Paperback 
PAGES: 273 
RETAIL PRICE: $17.99 
CONDITION: Used-Very Good. Some shelf wear and discoloration from age, name written in ink on first page, no other pencil/pen markings.

Timothy J. McGee's Medieval and Renaissance Music: A Performer's Guide serves as both a summary of scholarly research and a practical manual for performing early music. The book addresses various aspects necessary for authentic historical performance, including tempo, rhythmic flow, instrumentation, ornamentation, articulation, improvisation, style, and singing technique. McGee presents foundational background on each performance issue, highlights contemporary research, and offers practical solutions based on scholarship. According to Barnes & Noble, this work was among the first to tackle the challenges of performing medieval and Renaissance music, making it valuable for both amateur musicians and serious students.