Paul Hindemith
Unterweisung im Tonsatz: Theoretischer Teil.
Mainz: B. Schott's Söhne, 1937. First edition. 252 pages.
Volume, measuring approximately 6.25" x 8.5", is bound in blue cloth, with stamped gilt lettering to spine and front cloth. Book displays moderate shelfwear, with sunning to spine. Binding is firm. Pages are clean and bright. Two fold-out plates are well preserved.
Original edition of a theoretical work on music composition by prolific German composer, music theorist, teacher, violist and conductor Paul Hindemith (1895-1963).
"...Paul Hindemith's remakable textbooks are still the outstanding works of their kind. In contrast to many musical textbooks written by academic musicians, these were produced by a man who could play every instrument of the orchestra, could compose a satisfying piece for almost every kind of ensemble, and who was one of the most stimulating teachers of his day."