A Collector’s Journey: Notable Music Books Written Prior to 1800

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By Robert H. Cowden ’56

Published Jan. 29, 2016

A Collector’s Journey: Notable Music Books Written Prior to 1800 lists 122 significant works in music history, aesthetics, performance practice, instrument construction, theory, and pedagogy. Each entry includes commentary, a physical description, and the number of copies held in libraries worldwide. Robert H. Cowden ’56 is a professor emeritus of music at San Jose State University.

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