Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 212, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 September 1919 — Theory May Be Everything But Production of Sound [ARTICLE]

Theory May Be Everything But Production of Sound

Theory may be defined as everything but the actual production of sound. For example, the performer should know the following items connected with the music to be interpreted. The key it is in. time, marks of expression, relative values of notes, pitch of notes, introduction of accidentals, intervals, accent, phrasing. syncopation, directions referring to speed, slurs, special marks for emphasis on certain notes, intervals and many other things too numerous to mention. A knowledge of theory is essential to the proper interpretation of any music worthy of the name.