How Music Grew: From Prehistoric Times to the Present Day

"How Music Grew, From Prehistoric Times to the Present Day" offers a sweeping and accessible exploration of the evolution of musical expression. Written by composer and musicologist Marion Bauer, this comprehensive work traces the journey of sound from its earliest primitive origins to the sophisticated compositions of the early 20th century. The narrative begins with the rhythmic foundations of prehistoric cultures, moving through the musical legacies of ancient civilizations such as Egypt...