Upon A Ground : Improvisation On Ostinato Basses From The Sixteenth To The Eighteenth Centuries.

Translated from the German by Milo Machover. This book explores the Baroque-period practice of improvising over repeated bass lines, in formats such as the pavane, chaconne, passacaglia, and various dances. With a preface, glossary, bibliography, discography, and indices. Many music examples. The CDs contain recordings of several of the examples.

1 book (148 p.) + 2 compact discs; 30 cm.
Paper
Language: English
Edition Number: EW 905
ISBN13: 9790500709053
ISMN: M500709053
Distributor Number: EW905
UPC: 9790500709053