Jean-Philippe Rameau / M. D'Alembert - Élémens de musique théorique et pratique - 1779

Rare illustrated edition of this treatise, stemming from the intellectual collaboration between the Enlightenment philosopher and the musician. This work outlines the fundamentals of musical theory by linking the practice of chords and scales with scientific reflection on the natural laws of sound.

D'Alembert revises and systematizes Rameau's theses on the fundamental bass, perfect chords, and harmonic progressions, presenting them in a didactic and orderly form, adapted to the encyclopedic spirit of the 18th century.

The work emphasizes the relationship between mathematics and music, demonstrating how proportions and sound vibrations underpin harmonic order, while also incorporating practical examples for musicians.

The structure of the text alternates definitions, demonstrations, and applications, with a desire for pedagogical clarity and rationalization of knowledge.

Jean-Philippe Rameau / M. D'Alembert - Elements of Theoretical and Practical Music - 1779 - Jean-Marie Bruyset
36-236 Pages

Good condition of the binding, book in its original full brown leather, signs of use, wear on the headbands and corners, rounded edges, a small loss of material on one cover, marbled edges, smooth decorated spine, gold lettering on a green morocco piece.

Good interior condition, some foxing, title in red and black, work enriched with numerous music notes on fold-out plates, marbled endpapers in good condition.

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